14 Days Gorilla Safari Rwanda Wildlife Safaris Tour in Kenya

The 14 Days Gorilla Safari Rwanda Wildlife Safaris Tour in Kenya takes you for a Rwanda gorilla Safaris tour to Volcanoes park, Rwanda Wildlife safaris tour to Akagera park, and after which you fly to Kenya for a Kenya safari. It contains some of the continent’s best wildlife locations.

Famous for the Great Migration, the Masai Mara offers some of Africa’s best wildlife viewing. Tracking chimpanzees is a highlight in Rwanda, while Nyungwe, home to 13 primate species and more than 275 bird species, is most famous for its sizable populations of Rwenzori colobus monkeys.

Twenty-four of the bird species are native to the Albertine Rift.In addition to housing Dian Fossey’s grave and the former Karisoke Research Center, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda is home to half of the world’s surviving mountain gorillas. The angelic Rift Valley Lakes are excellent for simple game and have a wealth of birds.

Some of the activities that will done during your trip

• A 14-day safari combining gorilla trekking in Rwanda and wildlife experiences in Kenya.
• Highlights include visiting Volcanoes National Park for mountain gorilla tracking.
• Explore Kenya’s famous reserves like Maasai Mara National Reserve for the Big Five and great game drives.
• Opportunities for cultural encounters with local communities such as the Maasai.
• Activities include game drives, bird watching, nature walks, and photography.
• Accommodation ranges from luxury lodges to mid-range and budget options.
• Best time to visit is during the dry seasons for easier wildlife viewing and trekking.
• Offers a mix of primate experiences and classic savannah wildlife adventures.

Day 1 of the 14 Days Gorilla Safari Rwanda Wildlife Safaris Tour in Kenya: Arrival

Arrive at the Kenya international airport and transfer to the hotel overnight. This day is mainly focused on settling in, acclimatizing, and preparing for the wildlife and gorilla trekking experiences starting the following day.

• Meals Plan: Full Board
• Accommodation

Day 2 of the 14 Days Gorilla Safari Rwanda Wildlife Safaris Tour in Kenya: Lake Naivasha

Travel overland to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake about 2 hrs from Nairobi. Relax the afternoon as you enjoy the views or you can do any of the following optional activities – ride on to the Loldia ranch, with its abundant plains game; take a boat trip on Lake Naivasha; take a guided walk with the resident botanist. Stay 2 nights at Loldia House, on the shores of Lake Naivasha, all meals and activities included.

• Meals Plan: Full Board
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Day 3 of the 14 Days Gorilla Safari Rwanda Wildlife Safaris Tour in Kenya: Lake Nakuru

Visit Lake Nakuru NP, a prestigious home for flamingos, a rhino sanctuary as large numbers of rhino may be seen head for leopard sightings too. Lunch under the acacia trees before returning to Loldia in the afternoon.

• Meals Plan: Full Board
• Accommodation

Day 4 of the 14 Days Gorilla Safari Rwanda Wildlife Safaris Tour in Kenya: Guided Nature Walks

In the morning, take a boat ride, or take a guided nature walk before you depart. Transfer by light aircraft to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, to stay 3 nights at Kicheche Mara Camp, all meals & game-viewing activities included.

• Meals Plan: Full Board
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Day 5-6 of the 14 Days Gorilla Safari Rwanda Wildlife Safaris Tour in Kenya: Wildlife Safari in Masai Mara NP

Three game activities per day allow you to discover more about the Masai Mara. Here you will enjoy the game drives and see different wild animals such as Lions, Giraffes Leopards. You will also be able to watch all sorts of animals in the night game drive and this will give you one of the unforgettable moments in Uganda as you tour with Wild Planet Safaris.

• Meals Plan: Full Board
• Accommodation

Day 7 of the 14 Days Gorilla Safari Rwanda Wildlife Safaris Tour in Kenya: Nairobi – Kigali

Fly to Nairobi and connect with your flight to Kigali. On arrival, your guide will meet you and take you to your hotel. The afternoon City Tour includes a tour to; Muslim quarter, the old town (Nyamirambo), the Batwa pottery and dances Centre the new handicraft village, and other shops, and can include the Gisozi Genocide Memorial.

However, you may fix it upon encountering it at the end of your trip. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Mille Collines, internationally renowned as the setting for the feature film, ‘Hotel Rwanda’.

• Meals Plan: Full Board
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Day 8 of the 14 Days Gorilla Safari Rwanda Wildlife Safaris Tour in Kenya: Nyungwe Chimpanzee Safari

Transfer to Nyungwe Forest. Take a stopover at Butare (2hours from Kigali and prior to independence, the most important city in Rwanda) to see the National Museum, with presumably the finest ethnographic collection in East Africa, and to watch the famous Intore dancers.

After lunch, connect to Nyungwe (approx. 2hours) with an optional stopover en route at the Murambi Genocide Memorial. Stay 2 nights at the simple Gisakura Resthouse on the forest edge.

• Meals Plan: Full Board
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Day 9 of the 14 Days Gorilla Safari Rwanda Wildlife Safaris Tour in Kenya: Primates Viewing in Nyungwe Forest

Search for primates and birds on a guided walk in Nyungwe Forest. Dinner and overnight as above.

• Meals Plan: Full Board
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Day 10 of the 14 Days Gorilla Safari Rwanda Wildlife Safaris Tour in Kenya: Lake Kivu

A long and very scenic drive (about 5 hours) will take you to Kibuye, on the shores of Lake Kivu. This long drive offers the opportunity to adventure and witness the status quo of rural life for centuries, virtually unchanged.
Stay overnight at Cormoran Lodge. If you get there in good time, you can take a boat ride on the lake.

• Meals Plan: Full Board
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Day 11 of the 14 Days Gorilla Safari Rwanda Wildlife Safaris Tour in Kenya: Visit the Orphaange

Connect to Gisenyi on Lake Kivu in the morning. Lake Kivu forms the border between Rwanda and the Congo. It’s a beautiful and mysterious lake, always alive with traders and fishermen in their dugout canoes. Take a boat cruise on the beautiful lake.

Visit the Imbabazi Orphanage where you can still find the founder, glamorous Rosamund Carr, now in her late 80s; take a drive into the ancient Gishwati Forest; or, when the border is open, cross into the Congo to visit Gomo, the site of the volcanic eruption in 2002. Overnight at Kivu Serena Hotel.

Meals Plan: Full Board

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Day 12 of the 14 Days Gorilla Safari Rwanda Wildlife Safaris Tour in Kenya: Musanze

Drive to Park National des Volcanos. Stay 2 nights at Gorillas Nest full board.

• Meals Plan: Full Board
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Day 13 of the 14 Days Gorilla Safari Rwanda Wildlife Safaris Tour in Kenya: Gorilla Tracking in PNV

After early breakfast, staff from ORTPN Park Headquarters will meet you. You will be briefed on conduct during gorilla tracking and then trackers will lead you into the forested slopes to seek one of the groups of Mountain Gorillas.

Though Gorilla tracking is known for being unpredictable, here it takes a shorter time.
In the afternoon, you may drive to the scenic twin Lakes Burera & Ruhondo, with their pelicans and herons – and for glorious views of the volcanoes.

• Meals Plan: Full Board
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Day 14 of the 14 Days Gorilla Safari Rwanda Wildlife Safaris Tour in Kenya: Departure

On the final day, travelers usually enjoy an early morning activity such as a game drive in a nearby park (often Lake Mburo National Park or a similar destination), where you get one last chance to spot wildlife like zebras, antelopes, and buffaloes. Afterward, you return to the lodge for breakfast before beginning the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport.

Along the way, there is usually a stop at the Uganda Equator, where you can take photos, shop for souvenirs, and experience the famous water experiment that demonstrates the Earth’s hemispheres.

The tour officially ends with a drop-off at your hotel or the airport for your departure flight. This final leg is designed to be smooth and reflective, giving you time to appreciate the diverse landscapes, wildlife encounters, and cultural experiences you’ve enjoyed throughout the 14 days.

Overall, the end of the tour is both a gentle transition back to normal life and a lasting highlight of your Ugandan safari experience.

• Meals Plan:  Break Fast & Lunch
  Return to Kigali and connect to the airport.

End of the 14 Days Gorilla Safari Rwanda Wildlife Safaris Tour in Kenya with Wild Planet Safaris

Conclusion:

The 14-day Gorilla Safari Rwanda & Kenya with Wild Planet Safaris concludes with unforgettable memories of close encounters with mountain gorillas, breathtaking landscapes, and diverse African wildlife. From the misty forests of Rwanda to the vast savannahs of Kenya, this journey offers a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and nature. As the tour ends, travelers leave with a deeper appreciation of East Africa’s biodiversity, vibrant communities, and the unique experiences that make this safari truly once-in-a-lifetime.