Overview
This 30-day itinerary is our most comprehensive East Africa trip, built for travelers who want genuine depth rather than a rushed highlights tour — covering Tanzania's Northern Circuit, Kenya's Maasai Mara, and additional parks and experiences across the region within a single extended journey.
With a full month to work with, this itinerary allows real flexibility: multiple nights in each location, rest days built in between longer transfers, and room to add Zanzibar, Rwanda's gorilla trekking, or other regional highlights depending on what interests you most.
Given the scale and complexity of a trip this long, we work closely with you to shape the exact route and pacing around your specific interests rather than offering a single fixed version of this itinerary.
Contact us to start planning a extended East Africa itinerary tailored to what you most want to see.
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| Accommodation | Confirmed together with you — see the Rates tab for general comfort levels we work with. |
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| Meals | Full board on safari days; meals as specified for any city/beach nights, per your final itinerary. |
Day by Day (30 days)
Arrival at Kigali - Transfer to Goma Congo via Gisenyi.
Enjoy a beautiful drive through the land of a thousand hills to reach Gisenyi the largest port on Lake Kivu. After lunch clear customs at the border crossing and enter the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Accommodation: Stella Matulina Lodge or Hotel Ihusi.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kibati visitors center before hiking for briefing. Hike to the active volcano Nyiragongo. The 4-5 hours hike through lush rainforest takes you to the spot where the volcano erupted in 2002. Overnight at the volcano.
Accommodation: Tents
You will descend to Goma and arrive at Kibati in the morning at 11 am. Transfer to Goma for lunch and later transfer to Gisenyi. You will also visit Goma town to see the impact of the 2002 eruption that left Goma resembling a modern-day Pompeii with cars and houses trapped in the lava flow. Overnight is foreseen at Lake Kivu Serena.
Accommodation: Serena Lake Kivu.
Virunga National park
From lake Kivu, we drive to Virunga National park arriving in the afternoon We will leave the Kive at the late morning drive to Virunga National park
Rest day overnight at:
Visiting Virunga National park
Full day Gorilla tracking in Virunga National park then go to your hotel at Bukima Tented Camp
5 DAYS UGANDA SAFARI
Visiting Ishasha Gorilla trekking
Gorilla trekking and then in the evening after gorilla trekking you will drive to Ishasha and check-in for dinner and overnight at the river
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Visiting Queen Elizabeth
Drive to Queen Elizabeth for a morning game drive and then in the evening jump on to the boat for the boat cruise at Kazinga channel.
Meals and overnight at Bush lodge
Visiting Kyambura Gorge
Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge within Queen Elizabeth
After transfer to Kampala-Entebbe. FB
Fly to Kilimanjaro JRO from Entebbe Airport.
6 DAYS KILIMANJARO CLIMBING
Hiking Kilimanjaro
Drive to Umbwe Gate, Hike to Umbwe Cave Camp- Umbwe Cave camp (2850m) -Barranco camp (3985m)Hiking time: 6 hours/
Distance: Approximately 6.3 km Habitat: Moorland
Umbwe Cave Camp to Barranco Camp
Umbwe Cave camp (2850m) - Barranco camp (3985m)
Hiking time: 6 hours/Distance: Approximately 6.3 km/Habitat: Moorland
: Hike Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Barranco camp (3985m) - Karanga Camp (4040m)/Hiking time: 6 hours/
Distance: Approximately 6 km/Habitat: Moorland / Semi desert
Hike Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Karanga camp (4040m) - Barafu camp (4681m)/Hiking time: 4 hours
Distance: Approximately 3.4km/Habitat:Alpine desert
Hike Barafu Camp to Summit, full-moon
Barafu camp (4681m)-Uhuru Peak (5895m)-Mweka (3090m)
Hiking time: 7 to 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak, 6 to 8 hours to descend to Mweka Camp /Distance: Approximately 4.5 km ascent and 10.8 km descent
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
Hike Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, drive to Moshi
Mweka camp (3090m) - Mweka Gate (1641m)/Hiking time: 4 to 6 hours
Habitat: Forest/ Distance: Approximately 8.5 km
CULTURAL TOUR IN ARUSHA - TANZANIA
Arusha for Cultural tour
We leave Moshi to Arusha for a Cultural tour. This day We depart to villages of Ng'iresia and Olgilai have the following to offer:
- A guided tour to farms on the lush slopes of Mt. Meru
- A visit to several development projects in the village-soil conservation, irrigation, crossbreeding, bio-gas
- A climb to Kivesi Hill, an old volcano with a natural forest on the top
- A glimpse of the Wa-arusha culture
- A walk to Songoto and Navuru waterfalls
From your hotel (OUTPOST) at midday It _will_ take 10 minutes to drive from Arush city center... _We_ can also organize city _tour _around_Arusha_ for _charity_, shopping, etc.
NORTHERN CIRCUIT SAFARI
OLDUVAI GORGE TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
We proceed to OLDUVAI GORGE, known as the 'Cradle of Mankind'. It was here, in the Great Rift Valley, that the remains of early hominids dating back 2 million years were uncovered. Afterward, we visit the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world - SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK. Yet for its sprawling area, the Serengeti does not disappoint when it comes to rich game-viewing. The Serengeti ecosystem is one of the oldest on earth.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Tortilis Camp: Full board.
Visiting Serengeti National Park
ANOTHER FULL DAY GAME DRIVES IN THE SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
We embark on an encore game drive in the expansive SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK. The Serengeti boasts one of the most varied collections of wildlife on the planet. Annually, from May to December, millions of animals embark on a migration that brings them from central Serengeti to Kenya's Masai Mara and back again in an incredible spectacle. Even during the 'down-time', vast herds of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle roam here, along with groups of elephant, giraffe, and buffalo, as the lions, leopard, cheetah, hyenas, and jackals stalk their meals. We return to the tented camp.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Tortilis Camp: Full board.
Full Day Migration Safari
ANOTHER FULL DAY MIGRATION SAFARI GAME DRIVE
This will be special day for the wildebeest migration experience in the Serengeti Plain south parts see migration, calving, and hopefully predators in action. We continue with our game drive in Ndutu area,take our bush lunch and night game drive before going to rest at our lodge
Ndutu lodge
Drive to Ngorongoro for a walking safari with Masai.
These itineraries start high on the cool forested Ngorongoro Crater rim and finish in the dry heat of Lake Natron. We drive to the Ngorongoro Crater rim at Rhino Lodge where we overnight before driving across the crater, with time for game viewing, to reach Nainokanoka, a tiny Maasai village lying just below Olmoti Crater in the heart of the Crater Highlands.
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge: Full board
After breakfast, we descend 600m into this magnificent crater for a full-day game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most densely crowded African wildlife areas in the world and is home to an estimated 30,000 animals including some of Tanzania's last remaining black rhino. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, it supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park is its huge population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard. We will enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor.
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge: Full board
Visit the bushmen-go hunting and experience the lake Eyasi
The Hadzabe are one of the few true hunter-gatherer tribes left in the world. They live in simple temporary shelters and live by hunting by bow and arrow, using poisoned arrow-tips for large game. They hunt for anything from mice to giraffes, with baboon being their preferred game. If they are successful in killing large game such as giraffes,
Dinner and overnight at Ilboru safari lodge: Full board
Horseback riding in Manyara ranch
ZANZIBAR BEACH HOTEL:
Fly from Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar rest at The hotel
Meet & Greet Zanzibar Airport/Seaport and transfer to Stone town Hotel(BB). Briefing by our professional guide, Sunset cruise around 16:30
Overnight with FB.
FULL DAY -STONE TOWN PLUS SHOPPING THEN SPICE FARMS
After Breakfast pick up around 09:00 for Sandbank pick-nice, you will be sailed away off Serena Inn to the Sandbank with our Expert Traditional Dhow crew and Back to your Hotel Around 15:30
Dinner and Overnight at ( The Sayyida Hotel) FB
Zanzibar beach and dolphin swim
This is a full-day excursion, the main attraction of the Dolphin Tour. Zanzibar being able to swim close to the dolphins, actually it's swimming with the dolphins. Being very social themselves you can even get to play with them. Kizimkazi fishing village is home to several schools of Bottle-nosed dolphins and Humpback dolphins, which are sighted following a short boat trip from the village. The dolphins are very friendly and playful. The best part is getting into the water and play with them.
Dinner and Overnight at ( The Sayyida Hotel) FB
Zanzibar blue safari and spice tour
In the morning you will be picked up from Beach Resort for the full day. Jozani Forest+ Kizimkazi Dolphins tour, Lunch at Kizimkazi Restaurant. After lunch, our professional guide will take you to explore the natureat Jozani forest.
Dinner and Overnight at ( The Sayyida Hotel) FB
Zanzibar-Departure-ZNZ Airport/Sea Port
After Breakfast: Departure Transfer to the Seaport/Airport to catch your
flight back home or extend your trip with us.
Rates Per Person
See "Accommodation & Meals" on the Overview tab for the general comfort levels available — send us your dates and group size for an exact quote.
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Included
- Private vehicle with your own driver-guide
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Accommodation as specified in your itinerary
- Meals as specified per day (full board on safari days)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Getting There
Tour Start & End
This trip starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha.
Airport Information
Kilimanjaro International Airport and Mwanza Airport are the most common arrival points, depending on your route.
Transfer Information
Airport pickup and all transfers between destinations are included and arranged by our team.
Accommodation Before/After
Need a night in Mwanza or Arusha before or after this trip? We can arrange that on request.