Masai Mara Safari & Gorilla Trekking

8 Days Kenya & Rwanda Big Five & Big Cats

The best of two worlds — the big cats of the Masai Mara by private 4×4, then an intimate audience with Rwanda's mountain gorillas.

Overview

Africa’s two most coveted wildlife encounters in a single seamless journey: four days among the big cats of the Masai Mara, then across to Rwanda for golden monkeys and an unforgettable hour with the mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

Meet and greet at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with an evening at a graceful colonial-era residence in the Karen suburbs.

Days 2–4: Masai Mara

Fly into the Mara for three days of big-cat safaris by private 4×4 — cheetah on the hunt at dawn, lion prides at golden hour, and sundowners over the savannah.

Day 5: Nairobi to Kigali

A short flight to Rwanda’s leafy capital, then a scenic drive into the foothills of the Virunga volcanoes.

Day 6: Gorilla Trekking

The day you’ll never forget — trekking through bamboo forest to spend an intimate hour with a wild mountain gorilla family.

Day 7: Golden Monkeys & Culture

Track playful golden monkeys in the morning, then visit the Iby’Iwacu cultural village and the Dian Fossey research exhibition.

Day 8: Departure from Kigali

Return to Kigali for your homeward flight.

What’s Included

  • One gorilla trekking permit and one golden monkey permit per guest
  • Regional flights Nairobi–Mara and Nairobi–Kigali
  • Private expert guides and 4×4s in both countries
  • Full-board accommodation at luxury camps and lodges
  • All park fees, transfers and ground transport