8 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trek & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Tour Plan

This 8-day safari and beach journey combines the rare experience of gorilla trekking in Rwanda with the tropical beauty of Zanzibar.

Begin in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, where you will trek through misty forests for a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with mountain gorillas.

You will then fly to Zanzibar to unwind on white sandy beaches along the Indian Ocean, enjoying a perfect contrast of adventure and relaxation.

With seamless connections, quality accommodation, and expert coordination, this itinerary offers a unique and well-balanced East African escape.

 

Safari Summary

• Start/End: Kigali/Zanzibar
• Status: Open All year
• Vehicle used:  4/4 Land Cruiser
• Accommodations: Tented Camp/Lodges
• Volcanoes – 2 Nights & Zanzibar – 5 Nights
• Activities: Game viewing, photography, nature walk, sightseeing, birding & beach holiday

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Kigali – City tour, transfer to Volcanoes National Park. Approx. 3 hours

You will be picked by our guide from Kigali hotel and head for a Kigali city tour visiting Genocide memorial ground where over 25000 bodies of victims of genocide were given a decent burial. Later have lunch in a local restaurant before a drive to Musanze, Volcanoes National Park.

Overnight: The Bishop’s House/Five Volcanoes

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 2: Gorilla Trek Experience

Arise early and have breakfast, then be transferred to the park’s headquarters, Office of Tourism in Kinigi where you are briefed by the park ranger about the rules and regulations governing Gorilla tracking before you head off to the jungle in search for these gentle giants. The gorilla trek can last from an hour to six hours depending on the gorilla’s movements and although the trek is strenuous it is rewarding at the end. You will be given an hour with the gorilla to take as many pictures and just enjoy watching them play. You will have picnic lunch and later trek back to start point and drive back to the lodge.

Overnight: The Bishop’s House/Five Volcanoes

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 3: Volcanoes – Transfer to Kigali – Fly to Nairobi then to Zanzibar

Have early breakfast then depart for Kigali where you will take an afternoon flight to Nairobi. You will connect with Late afternoon/early evening flight to Zanzibar where you will spend your next 5 nights.

Overnight: Zuri Zanzibar/Matemwe Lodge/Kilindi Zanzibar

Meal Plan : Half Board (Zuri & Matemwe)/All Inclusive (Kilindi)

 

Day 4, 5, 6 & 7: Zanzibar

On Leisure

Overnight: Zuri Zanzibar/Matemwe Lodge/Kilindi Zanzibar

Meal Plan: Half Board (Zuri & Matemwe)/All Inclusive (Kilindi) Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 8: Zanzibar – Home-bound flight

Depending on your out-bound flight, you will have a final transfer to Zanzibar Airport.