Best of East African Safari: Gorilla Trekking, Maasai Mara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti

Leopard resting after hunting, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

What to expect on this itinerary

On your 14-day best of East Africa safari, you will experience the legends of wild mountain gorillas, migrating wildebeest, evocative grasslands, and utopian volcanic terrain. Local myths shared for generations will become real as you scour the jungle for silverbacks or witness a leopard hunting unsuspecting zebra. Your luxury tour will immerse you in celebrated national parks and highlight the natural splendor in Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania.

Countries Visited

Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania

Places Visited

Kigali, Ruhengeri, Kinigi, Volcanoes National Park, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Grumeti Reserve, Kilimanjaro

Suggested Duration

14 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Kigali – The Surprise of Rwanda

One of Rwanda's fables includes the wild mountain gorillas. Another, more documented, is that of the 1994 genocide, a story that everyone struggles to comprehend. With that tale in mind, landing in Kigali provides an incredible surprise. This is not a city or country of squalor, and it is not a place of fear and danger. It is one of the most forward-thinking and safest countries on the African continent. Rwanda's transition from the nineties is remarkable, and Kigali provides a wonderful introduction to East Africa. Serene in its soul, and draped across dozens of rolling hills, Kigali delights in its ability to surprise visitors. You will stay at a five-star property set upon a charming boulevard. Some might say you're on the Champs Elysees of the East, but there's nothing French about it as this is proudly East Africa.

What's Included:

Accommodation
Transfer
Dinner
Day 2

Kinigi – Into the Virunga Volcanoes

Day 3

Kinigi – Rwanda Gorilla Trekking

Day 4

Kigali – Second Gorilla Trek

Day 5

Nairobi – Relaxing with Giraffes

Day 6 - 8

Maasai Mara – Big Five Safari

Day 9

Ngorongoro – Fly Across East Africa's Wilderness

Day 10

Ngorongoro – East Africa's Wildlife Eden

Day 11 - 13

Serengeti (Grumeti Reserve) – Big Game Safari

Day 14

Serengeti – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Surround yourself with the world's largest primates with two gorilla trekking experiences in Rwanda
  • Spend seven days on big game safari in East Africa's most revered destinations: Masai Mara, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti
  • Admire the emotion and marvel at the social structures of wild gorilla troops that live deep in Rwanda's volcanic mountains
  • Gorilla trekking isn't the only highlight of Rwanda, a country with a beautiful heart and a landscape that seems too green to be real
  • Enjoy several days of thrilling Big Five encounters in the Masai Mara, where thousands of animals are often within eyeshot of the luxury camp
  • Journey into East Africa's utopian wildlife world as Ngorongoro Crater provides one of the most surreal safari experiences
  • Lose yourself on the epic Serengeti plains and stay in the private Grumeti Reserve, where horse riding and bush picnics can be part of the daily program
  • By visiting the Masai Mara and the Serengeti, there is an opportunity to spot the great wildebeest migration, regardless of what time of year you travel

Starting Price

$25,100 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Scott K.
Tanzania, Kenya Vacation Review: Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti, Maasai Mara, Zanzibar, Nairobi, Elephant Experience, Wildlife, Nature, 16-Day Trip

The trip to Kenya and Tanzania was absolutely amazing! The itinerary chosen for us was perfect and checked off all the things I wanted to accomplish on our first safari. Zicasso's tour agency was the best to work with. They offered great suggestions and were very responsive to all our questions and concerns!

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Glen B.
Tanzania Tour Review: 11 Nights

We had a wonderful time in Tanzania. Zicasso's travel expert and her support staff provided all the necessary information we needed. Our driver in Tanzania was friendly and well informed.

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Judy E.
Kenya, Tanzania Tour Review: Wildlife, Plane Rides, 2 Weeks

We received excellent communication from Zicasso's travel agents. They were very prompt and proactive. The itinerary was prepared to meet our requests and matched our interests. Comprehensive planning and preparation for the trip were provided and all logistics were taken care of.

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Rick S.
Kenya Travel Review: Safaris, Cuisine, 10 Nights

My family of six, ages 12 to 72, visited Kenya for an extraordinary 10-day trip in June 2025. Zicasso put us in touch with our travel company, which provided an itinerary and quote after interviewing us. We live in Indiana, and it was easy to conduct business with them via the internet and phone. Every one of us had a wonderful time.

We stayed at three locations in luxury tented camps. The accommodations were great and we enjoyed the friendly staff and managers. The meals at all three camps were creative and delicious. All the transfers were professionally done and on time.

We did not expect to see so many animals and get so close. What really made the trip great were the outstanding guides. They were tremendous in knowledge and service. I highly recommend using our travel company and considering the camps we stayed at.

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Gayle S.
Kenya Vacation Review: Maasai Mara, Local Cuisine, Culture, Wildlife, Nature, 10 Nights

Zicasso's travel agent arranged our trip. She did a wonderful job listening to our wants and needs, and created a magical itinerary.

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Daniel P.
Kenya Tour Review: Nairobi, Safari, Culture, Scenery, 10 Days

Our recent journey to Kenya was flawlessly planned and executed from the moment we arrived in Nairobi to the day of our departure. Every aspect of the itinerary ran smoothly, reflecting a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.

We were consistently pampered and cared for with genuine warmth and hospitality. The natural beauty of the Kenyan landscape is breathtaking, surpassed only by the graciousness and kindness of its people.

Highlights of our trip included the unforgettable safari experiences, the exceptional quality of the camp accommodations, and meaningful visits to local villages. Each moment offered a sense of wonder and cultural connection.

The memories we have made—from the landscapes to the people—will remain with us for a lifetime. We are deeply grateful for the care and excellence that made this trip truly extraordinary.

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