East Africa Grand Safari
Tanzania, Kenya, and Rwanda combined
Your Route
Arusha → Serengeti → Masai Mara → Kigali → Volcanoes NP → Kigali
Route Details
Serengeti National Park
Central/Northern Serengeti
Extended time in Africa's most celebrated park.
Highlights
- Big cat encounters
- Migration herds (seasonal)
- Kopje exploration
Masai Mara Conservancies
Mara North / Olare Motorogi
Kenya's premier big cat territory with exclusive access.
Highlights
- Off-road driving in conservancies
- Night drives and walking
- River crossing activity (Jul-Oct)
Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes NP, Rwanda
Mountain gorilla trekking as the grand finale.
Highlights
- Two gorilla treks for different families
- Golden monkey tracking
- Dian Fossey hike option
A Typical Day
Sample from Serengeti National Park
5:30–6:30
Optional balloon safari
7:00–12:00
Full morning game drive
12:00–15:00
Bush lunch or camp
15:00–18:00
Extended afternoon drive
18:00–21:00
Sundowner and dinner
Activities
Included Activities
Optional (additional cost)
Is This Right for You?
Best for
Serious wildlife enthusiasts and those wanting comprehensive East African experience.
Not ideal for
Budget travelers, those with limited time, or travelers who prefer focused single-country trips.
Trade-offs
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Best Time to Go
Migration Season
Migration in Serengeti/Mara, gorillas year-round
Dry Season
Calving in Serengeti, good gorilla trekking
Why This Itinerary Works
Every Vurara Safaris itinerary reflects specific trade-offs. Here is the reasoning behind this route:
17 days balances depth at each location against travel fatigue. Shorter trips sacrifice wildlife time; longer trips face diminishing returns.
Segment order minimizes backtracking and positions high-density wildlife areas at optimal points in the journey.
Premium positioning in private concessions or exclusive-use camps. Higher cost buys exclusivity, flexibility, and guide expertise.
Serious wildlife enthusiasts and those wanting comprehensive East African experience.
Why each segment was chosen:
Serengeti National Park
Central positioning maximizes predator encounters across the open plains. Migration location varies by month.
Masai Mara Conservancies
Conservancy positioning allows off-road driving and night drives not permitted in the national reserve.
Volcanoes National Park
Gorilla group assignment affects trek difficulty. Permit timing constrains itinerary structure.
These decisions are not arbitrary. They reflect documented trade-offs from thousands of safari conversations.
How Vurara Safaris makes decisionsCustomization Options
Accommodation Options
Travel Modes
Available Extensions
Ngorongoro Crater
Add crater descent en route
Zanzibar Beach
Add beach relaxation at end
Cost Context
$20k–$35k/pp
Per person estimate
This cost band represents typical per-person pricing for this itinerary pattern. Actual costs vary based on accommodation tier, travel mode, season, and party size.
Excluding international flights, includes all internal flights and permits
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Questions to consider before booking