13-Day Kenya, Tanzania & Rwanda Safari Experience

The 13-Day Kenya Tanzania Rwanda Safari Experience by Deks Safaris and Tours is a masterpiece of East African exploration, designed for travelers who seek the ultimate balance between adventure, cultural immersion, and luxury. This remarkable journey takes you through three countries, each celebrated for its distinct wildlife, landscapes, and traditions. From the great savannahs of Kenya and Tanzania to the volcanic highlands of Rwanda, every moment is tailored to create memories that last a lifetime.

The 13-Day Kenya Tanzania Rwanda Safari begins in Kenya, where Lake Nakuru’s pink flamingos and the expansive plains of the Masai Mara introduce you to the raw beauty of East Africa. In Masai Mara, you witness the drama of the Great Migration, where wildebeests and zebras cross predator-filled landscapes in their eternal search for greener pastures. The adventure continues seamlessly into Tanzania, where the legendary Serengeti National Park delivers wildlife spectacles and breathtaking scenery. Here, you enjoy immersive game drives, cultural visits, and even an optional hot-air balloon ride. Further south, the Ngorongoro Crater unveils one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in the world, set within the caldera of an ancient volcano.

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda Volcanoes

Your 13-Day Kenya Tanzania Rwanda Safari then shifts into its most intimate and moving chapter in Rwanda, a land of rolling hills and lush forests. At Volcanoes National Park, you track the endangered mountain gorillas, witnessing their gentle interactions in the wild. Complemented by a cultural visit to the Iby’iwacu village and golden monkey tracking, this section of the journey brings both depth and diversity.

Every destination is carefully woven into the itinerary, supported by seamless logistics, professional guides, and accommodations selected for comfort and authenticity. Whether mid-range or luxury, each lodge offers a sanctuary after exhilarating days in the wild. With gorilla permits, game drives, domestic flights, and cultural activities included, this is an all-encompassing safari that merges the thrill of wildlife with the heart of Africa’s culture and landscapes.

13-Day Kenya Tanzania and Rwanda Safari Experience

Day	Activities	Accommodation
Day 1	Arrival at Nairobi Airport and Check-In the Hotel for Relaxation	Raddison Blu Hotel
Day 2	Morning Road Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park and Have Afternoon Game Drive and Relaxation	Ziwa Bush Lodge (Mid-Range) Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge (Luxury)
Day 3	Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve, Have Evening Game Drive	Jambo Mara Safari Lodge (Mid-Range) Ashnil Mara Camp (Luxury)
Day 4	Full Day Adventure in Masai Mara National Reserve, Witnessing the Great Migration, Game Drives and Photography	Jambo Mara Safari Lodge (Mid-Range) Ashnil Mara Camp (Luxury)
Day 5	Morning Game Drive and Cross Border to Serengeti National Park Tanzania	Kontiki Tented Camp (Mid-Range) Nyota Luxury Camp (Luxury)
Day 6	Have A Full Day of Adventure in Serengeti National Park, Witnessing the Great Migration, And Game Drives, and Photography	Kontiki Tented Camp (Mid-Range) Nyota Luxury Camp (Luxury)
Day 7	Another Day in Serengeti National Park, Game Drives, Hot Air Balloon Ride, Masai People Visit	Kontiki Tented Camp (Mid-Range) Nyota Luxury Camp (Luxury)
Day 8	Road Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater Area and Have Afternoon Game Drives	Marera Valley Lodge (Mid-Range) Ngorongoro Farm House (Luxury)
Day 9	Adventure in Ngorongoro Crater Have Different Game Drives, Nature Walks and Visit the Ngorongoro Crater	Marera Valley Lodge (Mid-Range) Ngorongoro Farm House (Luxury)
Day 10	Morning Road Transfer to Arusha and Flight to Kigali Airport Rwanda and Check-in at the Hotel for Relaxation	Chez Lando Hotel (Mid-Range) Hotel Des Mille Collines (Luxury)
Day 11	Morning Road Transfer to Volcanoes National Park, Visit to Iby’iwachu Cultural Village and Visit to Diani Fossey Gorilla Fund	Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge (Mid-Range) Five Volcanoes Gorilla Lodge (Luxury)
Day 12	Go Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park and Afternoon Relaxation	Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge (Mid-Range) Five Volcanoes Gorilla Lodge (Luxury)
Day 13	Enjoy Golden Monkey Tracking in Volcanoes and Afternoon Drive to Kigali City for Departure	None

Tour Quotation Based on Two People Sharing

Category	Mid-Range	Luxury
Rate Per Person	US$9,931	US$11,806

Detailed 13-Day Kenya Tanzania and Rwanda Safari Experience

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Gateway to East Africa

Your 13-Day Kenya Tanzania Rwanda Safari begins in Nairobi, Kenya’s vibrant capital and the gateway to East Africa’s most iconic wilderness areas. Upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, a professional representative from Deks Safaris and Tours will welcome you with warm hospitality. After clearing customs and immigration, you are transferred to your accommodation in Nairobi, where you can relax and recover from your international journey.

The Radisson Blu Hotel provides the perfect balance between modern comfort and African elegance. Set in a secure location with world-class amenities, the hotel offers spacious rooms, a pool, fitness center, and a fine-dining restaurant. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to enjoy a refreshing drink at the terrace, explore the city’s nearby attractions, or simply unwind after your flight.

As evening sets in, you savor a delicious dinner prepared with both local and international flavors. Nairobi is a bustling city, but tonight serves as a calm introduction before your immersion into the wilderness. Rest deeply in the comfort of your hotel, knowing that tomorrow marks the start of your safari adventure into Lake Nakuru National Park.

Accommodation: Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi
Meal Plan: Dinner & Drinking Water

Day 2: Nairobi ➝ Lake Nakuru National Park – Flamingos & First Game Drive

After breakfast, your guide meets you for a road transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park, a drive that takes you through the scenic Great Rift Valley. Along the way, you pause at viewpoints overlooking escarpments and valleys, capturing the breathtaking beauty of Kenya’s landscapes.

By midday, you arrive at Lake Nakuru, known worldwide for its shimmering waters and the pink hue of flamingos lining the shores. Once inside the park, you check into your lodge for lunch before preparing for your afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru is home to an abundance of wildlife including black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, and buffaloes. Predators such as lions and leopards are often sighted resting on the acacia trees, while the birdlife is unmatched with over 400 species recorded.

The park’s lake, alkaline in nature, attracts both resident and migratory birds, making it a paradise for photographers and nature enthusiasts. As you explore, your guide interprets the ecosystem, ensuring you gain insights into the park’s unique biodiversity. By evening, you return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation, with the sounds of nature filling the air.

Accommodation: Ziwa Bush Lodge (Midrange) or Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water

Day 3: Lake Nakuru ➝ Masai Mara – Iconic Savannah Adventure

Today begins with a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru. The park’s early hours are alive with activity, as predators patrol the plains and herbivores graze in the soft golden light. After breakfast back at the lodge, you check out and embark on a road transfer to the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve.

The journey takes approximately five hours, passing through the rolling hills and vibrant Maasai settlements of the Rift Valley. Upon arrival at Masai Mara, you check into your lodge for lunch and relaxation before heading out for your first evening game drive. The Mara is a wildlife haven, home to the legendary Big Five – lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos – along with cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests.

The open grasslands stretch as far as the eye can see, dotted with acacia trees that serve as lookout points for predators. The evening light adds dramatic tones to your photography, while your guide provides fascinating insights into animal behavior and the interconnected ecosystem. Dinner awaits back at your lodge, where you can enjoy the night under a canopy of stars.

Accommodation: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge (Midrange) or Ashnil Mara Camp (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water

Day 4: Full Day in Masai Mara – Witnessing the Great Migration

This is one of the most anticipated days of your 13-Day Kenya Tanzania Rwanda Safari: a full day exploring the Masai Mara National Reserve. After an early breakfast, you set out with packed lunch boxes for an extended game drive across the vast savannahs.

The Mara is most famous for the Great Migration, an annual movement of millions of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles between Tanzania’s Serengeti and Kenya’s Mara. Depending on the season, you may witness dramatic river crossings, where herds plunge into crocodile-infested waters while predators lie in wait. Even outside migration season, the Mara’s wildlife density is unrivaled, with big cats like lions, cheetahs, and leopards frequently spotted on hunts.

Your 13-Day Kenya Tanzania Rwanda Safari guide navigates you to the best locations for sightings, ensuring both thrilling encounters and unforgettable photography opportunities. Picnic lunch is enjoyed at a scenic spot within the reserve, surrounded by wildlife. In the late afternoon, you continue your exploration before returning to the lodge for dinner. This day epitomizes the magic of Africa’s wilderness and offers scenes that will stay etched in memory forever.

Accommodation: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge (Midrange) or Ashnil Mara Camp (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water

Day 5: Masai Mara ➝ Serengeti National Park (Via Border Crossing)

After a final morning game drive in Masai Mara, you depart for the border crossing into Tanzania, heading toward the legendary Serengeti National Park. This journey links two of the most iconic safari destinations in Africa, offering continuity in wildlife and landscapes.

The crossing at Isebania includes immigration formalities, after which you continue into Serengeti. Game drives along the way introduce you to the park’s endless plains, dotted with acacia woodlands and kopjes that serve as shelters for predators. By evening, you check into your lodge or tented camp inside Serengeti, enjoying the wilderness ambiance as night falls.

Accommodation: Kontiki Tented Camp (Midrange) or Nyota Luxury Camp (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water

Day 6: Full Day in Serengeti – Migration & Game Drives

The Serengeti National Park offers some of the richest game-viewing experiences in the world, and today you dedicate an entire day to exploring it. Early morning and late afternoon game drives maximize opportunities to spot predators, including lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Elephants, buffaloes, and giraffes roam the plains, while wildebeests and zebras dominate during migration seasons.

The Serengeti’s open landscapes create dramatic backdrops for photography, with opportunities to capture the raw beauty of Africa’s wildlife interactions. Picnic lunch in the wilderness keeps you immersed in the park without losing valuable time for exploration. In the evening, you return to your camp for dinner, sharing stories of the day’s encounters.

Accommodation: Kontiki Tented Camp (Midrange) or Nyota Luxury Camp (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water

Day 7: Serengeti Adventure – Balloon Safari & Cultural Visits

Another full day in Serengeti allows for a deeper connection with the park. Begin with an optional hot-air balloon safari, floating silently over the plains as the sunrise paints the landscape in golden hues. From above, herds of animals move gracefully across the savannah, offering an unforgettable perspective.

Later, enjoy traditional game drives across different sections of the park, focusing on areas teeming with predators or herds. In the afternoon, you may visit a Maasai community, where you gain insight into their traditions, dances, and crafts. This cultural interaction complements the wilderness adventure, adding human depth to your 13-Day Kenya Tanzania Rwanda Safari.

Evening relaxation at the camp rounds off another magical day in Serengeti.

Accommodation: Kontiki Tented Camp (Midrange) or Nyota Luxury Camp (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water

Day 8: Serengeti ➝ Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, you set off for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with game drives en route. Arriving in the afternoon, you descend partway into the Ngorongoro Crater for a short game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is often called the “Eden of Africa” due to its remarkable density of wildlife.

Later, you proceed to your lodge for dinner and relaxation, preparing for a full crater exploration tomorrow.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge (Midrange) or Ngorongoro Farm House (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water

Day 9: Full Day in Ngorongoro Crater – Nature’s Masterpiece

Today offers an in-depth exploration of the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most unique safari destinations in the world. After breakfast, you descend into the caldera, where ecosystems ranging from lakes and grasslands to forests sustain diverse wildlife.

Game drives reveal elephants with massive tusks, black rhinos, prides of lions, and countless antelopes. The crater’s enclosed environment makes wildlife viewing particularly rewarding. You also enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater, surrounded by unparalleled scenery.

In the afternoon, you may take a guided nature walk along the crater rim, offering panoramic views and a chance to connect with the smaller details of the ecosystem. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge conclude this extraordinary day.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge (Midrange) or Ngorongoro Farm House (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water

Day 10: Ngorongoro ➝ Arusha ➝ Kigali, Rwanda

After breakfast, you drive to Arusha for a scheduled flight to Kigali, Rwanda. Upon arrival, a representative from Deks Safaris and Tours greets you and transfers you to your hotel in Kigali. The rest of the day is at leisure, allowing you to relax and prepare for the Rwandan chapter of your 13-Day Kenya Tanzania Rwanda Safari.

Accommodation: Chez Lando Hotel (Midrange) or Hotel des Mille Collines (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water

Day 11: Kigali ➝ Volcanoes National Park – Culture & Conservation

This morning, you drive to Volcanoes National Park, located in Rwanda’s northern highlands. En route, you stop at the Iby’iwacu Cultural Village, where you experience Rwanda’s rich traditions, music, and dances. You also visit the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, learning about the legendary primatologist’s legacy and the ongoing efforts to conserve mountain gorillas.

By afternoon, you arrive at your lodge near Volcanoes National Park, where you enjoy dinner and rest before the highlight of your 13-Day Kenya Tanzania Rwanda Safari – gorilla trekking.

Accommodation: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge (Midrange) or Five Volcanoes Gorilla Lodge (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water

Day 12: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Today marks the pinnacle of your 13-Day Kenya Tanzania Rwanda Safari – mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. After an early breakfast, you attend a briefing at the park headquarters before embarking on the trek. With skilled rangers leading the way, you hike through dense bamboo forests and volcanic slopes until you encounter a gorilla family.

Spending an hour with these gentle giants in their natural habitat is a life-changing experience. You observe their interactions, from playful juveniles to dominant silverbacks, gaining profound respect for their survival. After trekking, you return to the lodge for lunch and an afternoon of relaxation, reflecting on this unforgettable encounter.

Accommodation: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge (Midrange) or Five Volcanoes Gorilla Lodge (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water

Gorilla Trekking Rwanda

Day 13: Golden Monkey Tracking ➝ Kigali Departure

Your final day begins with golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes National Park. These lively primates, with their golden coats and playful behavior, add another dimension to Rwanda’s primate diversity. After tracking, you return to the lodge for lunch before driving back to Kigali.

Depending on your flight schedule, you may enjoy a brief Kigali city tour, visiting landmarks such as the Genocide Memorial and local craft markets. Finally, your 13-Day Kenya Tanzania Rwanda Safari guide transfers you to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of this extraordinary safari journey.

Accommodation: None
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Drinking Water

13-Day Kenya Tanzania Rwanda Safari Inclusions and Exclusions

Safari Inclusions

All airport transfers in Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda
Accommodation in midrange or luxury lodges as specified
All meals as listed (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & bottled drinking water)
Transportation in private 4×4 safari vehicles with pop-up roofs
Professional English-speaking driver-guides in all three countries
Park entry fees and conservation levies for all destinations
Game drives in Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro
Hot-air balloon safari in Serengeti (optional, at extra cost)
Cultural visits to Maasai villages and Iby’iwacu Cultural Village
Gorilla trekking permit in Volcanoes National Park
Golden monkey tracking permit in Volcanoes National Park
Visit to Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
Picnic lunches during full-day game drives
Domestic flight from Arusha ➝ Kigali
Border crossing assistance at Kenya/Tanzania

Safari Exclusions

International flights to and from Africa
East Africa Tourist Visa (EATV) or individual visas for Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda
Travel insurance (medical, evacuation, cancellation highly recommended)
Optional activities not included in the itinerary (balloon ride, city tours, extra excursions)
Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and other personal drinks
Tips and gratuities for guides, porters, and lodge staff
Laundry services unless provided by lodges
Souvenirs and other personal expenses

13-Day Kenya Tanzania Rwanda Safari Conclusion

The 13-Day Kenya, Tanzania & Rwanda Safari Experience by Deks Safaris and Tours is a true odyssey through the heart of East Africa. Each day unveils a new wonder: from Lake Nakuru’s flamingos to Masai Mara’s migration, Serengeti’s endless plains, Ngorongoro’s caldera, and Rwanda’s majestic mountain gorillas. Carefully designed for comfort, cultural depth, and wildlife diversity, this itinerary guarantee unforgettable memories.

With professional guidance, seamless logistics, and accommodations blending authenticity with luxury, this safari goes beyond sightseeing to deliver a life-changing journey. By the end of the 13 days, you will carry not just photographs, but profound experiences of Africa’s landscapes, its wildlife, and its people.