12-Day East Africa Grand Safari

Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda in one epic journey — Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and the gorillas.

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Overview

A quick look at this safari

Duration

12 days

Destinations

Maasai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Volcanoes National Park, Kigali

Style

Private

Accommodation

Mixed levels

Vehicle

4x4 safari land cruiser with pop-up roof

Guide

Professional local safari guide

Starting price

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Availability

Flexible dates, 2026 / 2027 / 2028

Our flagship grand tour. The Maasai Mara's big cats, the Serengeti's migration herds, the Ngorongoro Crater and Rwanda's mountain gorillas — three countries, three weeks of highlights condensed into twelve extraordinary days, linked by flights and expert local guides.

Safari expert's note

This is the itinerary we recommend when someone says 'this is my one big trip'. Everything else is a variation on it.

Day by day

Your itinerary

Day 1 · Nairobi → Nairobi

Arrive Nairobi

Airport welcome and overnight.

🍽 All meals🛏 Nairobi hotel

Day 2 · Nairobi → Maasai Mara

Nairobi to the Mara

Descend the Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara; afternoon game drive.

🍽 All meals🛏 Mara lodge

Day 3 · Maasai Mara → Maasai Mara

Full day in the Mara

Big cats from dawn to dusk; optional balloon safari.

🍽 All meals🛏 Mara lodge

Day 4 · Maasai Mara → Serengeti

Mara to Serengeti

Cross into Tanzania via the Isebania border to the northern Serengeti.

🍽 All meals🛏 Serengeti tented camp

Day 5 · Serengeti → Serengeti

Full day Serengeti

Migration herds, river crossings in season, and the Seronera predators.

🍽 All meals🛏 Serengeti tented camp

Day 6 · Serengeti → Ngorongoro

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Game drive out via Olduvai Gorge, ascend to the crater rim.

🍽 All meals🛏 Crater-rim lodge

Day 7 · Ngorongoro → Ngorongoro

Crater day

Full day on the caldera floor with rhinos and flamingo lakes.

🍽 All meals🛏 Crater-rim lodge

Day 8 · Ngorongoro → Kigali

Fly to Kigali

Transfer to Arusha and fly to Kigali; evening city stroll.

🍽 All meals🛏 Kigali hotel

Day 9 · Kigali → Volcanoes area

Kigali to Volcanoes

Memorial visit and transfer to the gorilla highlands.

🍽 All meals🛏 Volcanoes lodge

Day 10 · Volcanoes NP → Volcanoes NP

Gorilla trekking day

Face to face with a mountain gorilla family in the Virungos.

🍽 All meals🛏 Volcanoes lodge

Day 11 · Volcanoes NP → Kigali

Golden monkeys & Kigali

Golden monkey tracking, then back to Kigali for a celebration dinner.

🍽 All meals🛏 Kigali hotel

Day 12 · Kigali → Kigali Airport

Departure

Transfer to Kigali International Airport.

🍽 Breakfast🛏 —

The route

Your journey on the map

Leaflet © OpenStreetMap contributors

Arrive NairobiNairobi
Nairobi to the MaraMaasai Mara
Full day in the MaraMaasai Mara
Mara to SerengetiSerengeti
Full day SerengetiSerengeti
Serengeti to NgorongoroNgorongoro
Crater dayNgorongoro
Fly to KigaliKigali
Kigali to VolcanoesVolcanoes area
Gorilla trekking dayVolcanoes NP
Golden monkeys & KigaliKigali
DepartureKigali Airport

Pricing

What this safari costs

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Per person sharing, mixed lodges and camps, including inter-country flights; permits quoted separately.

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What drives the price

· Season — peak season (roughly June–October and late December) costs more than green season.
· Accommodation level and whether camps are inside or outside the parks.
· Group size — per-person costs drop as your party grows.
· Flying between parks versus driving adds convenience and cost.
· Park entry fees, which vary by country and park.

Timing

Best time to travel

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Green months (highlighted above) balance value and scenery; dry months concentrate wildlife around water and are easiest for travel. We'll advise the best window for your goals.

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