A private transfer between the airport and your accommodation in Kigali is provided.

While you are in our care your safety and security are our number one priority. As such, in the unlikely event of serious illness or injury, all clients are covered by “Akagera Aviation EMS” Evacuation Service. This is mandatory for anyone traveling to Rwanda. The policy covers the cost of the evacuation flight back to Kigali for treatment.

This insurance policy however DOES NOT cover the cost of any medical treatment received. We highly recommend travel insurance for full coverage.

Dining at Hemingways Retreat Kigali is centered around fresh, well-prepared cuisine that blends international dishes with locally inspired flavors, served in a refined yet relaxed setting.

Breakfast is included and is typically served in the hotel's main restaurant. It features a selection of fresh fruits, pastries, eggs prepared to order, and a variety of hot dishes.

Lunch and dinner are not included and may be enjoyed À la carte at an additional cost. The menus showcase a variety of international dishes alongside regional specialties, prepared with seasonal ingredients and thoughtfully presented. Guests may also choose a six-course tasting menu for a more curated dining experience.

The hotel also features a dedicated wine lounge, offering a curated selection of wines in a comfortable setting, ideal for a pre-dinner drink or a relaxed evening.

The overall atmosphere is polished yet inviting, with attentive service throughout. Please advise your Destination Expert of any dietary requirements well in advance of your stay.

Prepare your senses for an explosion of culture and emotion during today’s excursion through Kigali. Begin your day by visiting the city's lively market places to view and purchase some of the local products. Next, travel to a location stained with Rwanda's heartbreaking history, The Kigali Genocide Memorial Center. This tragic memorial was constructed in April 2004 to honor those who lost their lives during the Rwandan Genocide. The center was built on the site where an estimated 250 000 victims were buried. This location serves as a place where individuals can grieve the loss of their loved ones and to provide educational information regarding the genocide for the future generations. Rwandans believe that although the gruesomeness and painful emotions associated with this tragedy may be construed as negative, it is extremely important that the younger citizens of Rwanda fully understand the reasons and effects of such an event on a nation. The Center features three permanent exhibits which depict the events of 1994, as well as a children’s memorial showcasing the history of genocidal violence towards children from all over the world.

Enjoy a smooth private transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park. The approximate transfer time is three hours.

Experience a seamless journey in a private vehicle with an experienced guide.

Nestled in Rwanda’s Virunga Mountains, Volcanoes National Park is a breathtaking wilderness, home to the world’s last remaining 700 mountain gorillas. An enchanting encounter, this trek offers a rare glimpse into their natural habitat. Your journey begins with an early breakfast, followed by a scenic one-hour drive to the Park Headquarters, where expert guides provide a briefing on gorilla trekking etiquette. After the session, your guide will track the gorillas from their last known location the previous night. This skilled tracker will lead you into the forest on a moderate to strenuous trek, navigating steep, muddy terrain through dense rainforest at altitudes up to 7,500 feet, lasting 1 to 6 hours. Once found, all fatigue fades as you witness these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat—playful juveniles, watchful silverbacks, and nurturing mothers—a hidden world in the mist. This unique and intimate encounter lasts one unforgettable hour, giving you a rare glimpse into their world. Afterward, bid the gorillas farewell and journey back, carrying cherished memories.

To protect the gorillas, strict regulations apply: only 8 visitors per group, a 23-feet distance. Permits must be paid in full at time of confirmation and are non-refundable.

Spend the morning hiking through the dense rainforest of Volcanoes National Park in search of the golden monkeys. These beautiful, playful primates are a species endemic to the Albertine rift, with Rwanda being one of the only places on Earth where humans can observe them in their natural habitat. After a pre-trek briefing at the park headquarters, the guides lead you through the jungle to the area where the monkeys can be spotted. There are currently two groups of golden monkeys in this part of the country and they can usually be found at the foot of Mt. Sabyinyo. The golden monkeys are very inquisitive primates that are used to human presence and will usually act up in front of visitors, leaping from tree to tree as they feed on the bamboo shoots. Enjoy a rare treat watching these unique animals play and perform in the forest. The encounters are approximately one hour in duration.

Enjoy a private transfer from Volcanoes National Park to Kigali. The approximate travel time is three hours.

A private transfer between the airport and your accommodation in Kigali is provided.

Board a shared charter flight from Kigali to the Serengeti. The flight duration is approximately 5-6 hours including a brief landing in Mwanza, Tanzania for Customs and Immigration processing. The flight will then continue to the Serengeti where it will make multiple stops to drop passengers at the airstrip closest their camp.

Luggage restriction applicable to this flight: 32lb (15kg) per person, for both carry-on and checked luggage. Your checked luggage needs to be soft-sided - no wheels / no spine, a duffel bag is recommended. A small purse/backpack, is recommended as a carry-on, to keep your camera, passport, hat, sunblock or other items you need within easy reach.

To confirm your trip, we require clear, color copies of your passports, as these are needed to secure your Tanzania national park permits. The copies must be provided in advance so we can process the park fees. This applies to all visitors, including non-resident children aged 5 and up.

An expert guide will meet you at the airstrip. Once your luggage is safely secured, you will begin the drive to your lodge, making a detour en route to discover some of the surrounding region on your first game drive in the Serengeti. After an introduction to this incredible land, you will be dropped off at your safari lodge.

Get ready for an afternoon to remember as you set out in the company of an experienced tracker-guide to explore the expanses of the Serengeti. The park is world renowned for its healthy populations of resident wildlife species, in particular the African Big Five consisting of buffaloes, elephants, rhinoceroses, leopards and lions. Although sightings are considered a rarity, a small group of black rhinoceros also live within the park grounds. Heavy concentrations of topi, gazelle, waterbuck and Coke’s hartebeest ensure that local carnivores including cheetah, hyenas and African wild dog are ever present. The park is also home to more than 500 species of birds, including ostriches, crowned cranes, marabou storks and secretary birds; some of the most sought-after and photogenic birds on the planet.

While in our care, your safety and security are our number one priority. As such, in the unlikely event of serious illness or injury, all guests are provided with a “Flying Doctors” insurance policy. This emergency evacuation insurance covers the cost of the evacuation flight back to Nairobi for treatment, however, does not cover the cost of any medical treatment received. We highly recommend travel insurance for full coverage.

This morning, your African adventure begins with an exploratory game drive through Tanzania’s oldest and most recognized National Park, the Serengeti. A land of unparalleled game viewing, from great herds of grazing herbivores to tactically cunning packs of carnivores, life on the plains of the Serengeti truly epitomizes the “circle of life.” A paradise for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts alike, it is all but guaranteed that you will spot giraffes and elephants feasting on shrubbery, impalas, gazelles and buffaloes traipsing carefully through the plains to avoid being noticed by on-looking lions, cheetahs and hyenas, and a spectacular range of birdlife flitting through the sky.

Immerse yourself in one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles: the Great Migration. Witness vast herds of wildebeest accompanied by zebras and Thomson’s gazelles as they traverse the Serengeti ecosystem in search of fresh grazing. Their movements, driven by the availability of food and water, make each game drive a unique and unpredictable experience. Predators such as lions, leopards, and hyenas follow close behind, creating dramatic scenes that highlight both the beauty and harsh realities of life on the plains.

One of the most well-preserved national parks on Earth, the Serengeti today looks much like it did thousands of years ago. Here, the patterns of life, death, adaptation and migration are as old as the hills themselves. Set out in the morning to explore this magnificent park and to track animals while taking in the breathtaking beauty of this abiding landscape of rolling plains, acacia trees and outstanding biodiversity.

On today’s afternoon game drive, the choice is up to you: search for the Big 5 or expand your horizons to discover something different. The Serengeti not only has a rich mix of animals – it also has an incredible array of bird life with almost 450 different species.

Your African journey continues as you board a privately driven vehicle, accompanied by a local tracker-guide, bound for the vast Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Depart the Serengeti National Park at a relaxed pace, enjoying wildlife sightings and a stop at the Serengeti Welcome Center to take in the panoramic views. En route to your accommodation in Ngorongoro, pause for a scenic picnic lunch.

The drive typically takes between six and eight hours, offering the chance to witness ever-changing landscapes and local life along the way. Roads can be uneven in parts, but the journey is an experience in itself, showcasing the beauty and diversity of northern Tanzania.

The massive Olduvai Gorge, or Oldupai Gorge, is often referred to as “The Cradle of Mankind.” Beginning in the eastern Serengeti plains, the cavernous ravine is some 30 miles long and is the result of millions of years of natural erosion. The gorge features a steep-sided gully that cuts its way through the Great Rift Valley stretching along eastern Africa, and is named after a commonly used plant by the Masai people; Sansevieria-Ehrenbergii, or Olduvai for short. This plant grows plentifully in the area, and is used for making bandages, rope, baskets, roofs and clothing. Today, discover the Olduvai Gorge firsthand alongside your expert local guide.

An experienced tracker-guide and private vehicle will accompany you today while exploring Ngorongoro National Park.

Today, discover one of the most remarkable wildlife conservation areas in Tanzania; the Ngorongoro Crater. Departing from your camp in a privately driven vehicle alongside a local expert guide, make your way to the entrance of the park, then drive a further 20 minutes to reach the rim of Ngorongoro Crater: the world’s largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera. This geological marvel was formed as the result of a gigantic explosion which caused the volcano to collapse on itself, thereby creating the massive crater. Roughly 12 miles wide and some 2,000 feet deep, the trip from crater rim to floor takes approximately 45 minutes by vehicle. The extremely fertile crater floor has attracted incredibly dense populations of wildlife, and at present over 25,000 large animals call the crater home, including some of the world’s last remaining black rhinos. The crater floor is also host to some of the highest concentrations of carnivores in the world, featuring large prides of lions, packs of hyenas and solitary predators like cheetahs and jackals. A keen eye paired with expertly procured search patterns from your guide is sure to help you spot a wide range of wildlife and perhaps some of the more elusive species like leopards, servals, and bat-eared foxes.

Enjoy time at leisure at Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge, where a range of facilities invite you to relax and take in the surrounding highland scenery. Unwind by the rim-flow swimming pool, enjoy the comfort of the lounge areas, or indulge in a treatment at the spa. The lodge’s peaceful setting makes it an ideal place to slow down between excursions.

For those who prefer a more active afternoon, a variety of optional experiences can be arranged either within the lodge grounds or nearby. These may include guided nature walks, coffee plantation visits, birdwatching, tree planting, Swahili lessons, stargazing, cooking classes, Maasai beadwork, or visits to local communities.

Please note that some activities may incur an additional cost and are subject to availability.

Your guide will drive you from the Ngorongoro Conservation area to Kilimanjaro International Airport. The drive will take an estimated three hours.

The Hemingways Retreat Kigali hotel (formerly The Retreat by Heaven) offers elegant, boutique accommodations in the heart of Rwanda’s capital, Kigali. The hotel is the city’s first entirely eco-friendly solar powered resort featuring locally crafted, stylish and sustainable teak wood furniture throughout the property. After a day of exploring Kigali’s sites, unwind in The Retreat’s saltwater pool set amidst rock gardens and native plants. Experience local hospitality and indulge on scrumptious dishes at the hotel’s restaurant that takes culinary traditions from destinations such as Italy, Mauritius, and Morocco and blends them into a harmonious fusion. The Hemingways Retreat Kigali hotel is sure to satisfy most discerning travelers seeking comfortable accommodations in the heart of Africa.

Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge in Musanze (Ruhengeri) is located on the road to Kinigi and is the perfect starting point for different activities that the Volcanoes National Park offers. At Tiloreza, the aim is to make your stay a pleasant and memorable one. This hotel has an atmosphere unique to Musanze but also gives you opportunities to rest and to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the lodge.

This Luxury Camp is ideally located within Central Seronera area of the famous Serengeti National Park, in the vicinity of the famous Moru Kopjes and Lake Magadi. The camp is perched between the Rongai Hills & Nyaroboro Hills, just steps from the banks of the Mbalageti/Seronera River where an abundant variety of wildlife (including the Big 5) can be commonly spotted, as well as a Hippo pool which is located a few feet from camp. Each of the 20 Luxury Tents feature an en-suite bathroom and are fully electrified 24 hours a day. Within the spacious dining tent, enjoy a wide range of delectable dishes as well as refreshing drinks. Throughout your stay at Ole Serai Moru Kopjes Luxury Camp, enjoy a marvelous safari vacation highlighted by game drives, bush walks, star gazing, sundowners and boma dinners; the perfect Serengeti experience.

Fine accommodations await you at the Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge where your dreams of an African adventure are bound to come true. This colonial lodge is situated on a picturesque hill and offers spectacular views of the Oldeani Mountain and the Ngorongoro Crater Rim. The lodge is elevated with 360-degree views that extend all the way to Lake Eyasi and Lake Manyara. The property is set on 40 acres of pristine lush green gardens and local vegetation that play host to over 130 species of birds. The elegant main building houses the dining room and various recreation amenities that you will be able to enjoy between your game drives.