16 Days Luxury East Africa Safari

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16 Days Luxury East Africa Safari & Island Escape

From Crater Highlands to Endless Plains and Coral Reefs

This 16 Days Luxury East Africa Safari is a beautifully paced journey through Africa’s most iconic wildlife regions, blending dramatic landscapes, exceptional game viewing, intimate luxury camps, and—optionally—a barefoot island escape on the Indian Ocean.

Designed for travelers who want depth, elegance, and seamless transitions, this itinerary moves from the misty highlands of Ngorongoro to the predator-rich plains of the Serengeti, onward to the legendary Maasai Mara, and finally to tranquil coastal bliss.

SAFARI OVERVIEW

Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Country: Rwanda
Style: Ultra-Luxury Gorilla Trekking Safari
Destinations: Kigali • Volcanoes National Park
Ideal for: Gorilla trekkers, couples, photographers, luxury explorers

Young mountain gorilla with expressive eyes eating leaves in natural habitat

DETAILED DAY-BY-DAY 9 Days Luxury Honeymoon Safari

Day 1 – Arrival in Nairobi | Half-Day Wildlife Tour

Arrive in Nairobi and enjoy a private VIP transfer to your luxury hotel. After a short rest, enjoy a gentle half-day introduction to Kenya’s wildlife.

Experiences:

  • Visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage

  • Visit the Giraffe Centre to interact with Rothschild giraffes

  • Optional lunch at a top Nairobi restaurant

Afternoon at leisure to relax after your international flight.

Overnight: Luxury hotel in Nairobi
Meals: Dinner

Days 2–3 – Ol Pejeta Conservancy (2 Days)

Kenya’s Leading Rhino & Conservation Safari

Travel north to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Africa’s most successful private wildlife sanctuaries.

Highlights:

  • Big Five game drives in a private conservancy

  • Visit the last two northern white rhinos

  • Exceptional black and white rhino sightings

  • Night game drives and guided bush walks

Luxury Accommodation Options:

  • Kicheche Laikipia Camp

  • Ol Pejeta Bush Camp

  • Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp

Ol Pejeta offers exclusive wildlife encounters and deep conservation insight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Days 4–6 – Samburu National Reserve (3 Days)

Remote Wilderness & Rare Wildlife

Continue to the rugged landscapes of Samburu, one of Kenya’s most distinctive safari destinations.

Samburu Highlights:

  • The Samburu Special Five
    (Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, gerenuk)

  • Leopard sightings along riverine forests

  • Cultural interactions with Samburu communities

  • Dramatic arid scenery and fewer visitors

Luxury Accommodation Options:

  • Saruni Samburu

  • Elephant Bedroom Camp

  • Sasaab (ultra-luxury)

Samburu delivers a raw, authentic safari with exceptional guiding.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Days 7–10 – Masai Mara National Reserve (4 Days)

Kenya’s Greatest Safari Destination

Fly or drive to the world-famous Masai Mara, home to extraordinary wildlife densities and the Great Migration (seasonal).

Masai Mara Highlights:

  • Big Five sightings

  • Seasonal wildebeest river crossings

  • Vast savannah landscapes

  • Optional hot air balloon safari

  • Maasai cultural experiences

Luxury Accommodation Options:

Ultra-Luxury:

  • Angama Mara

  • Mara Plains Camp

  • Mahali Mzuri

Classic Luxury:

  • Governors’ Camp

  • Karen Blixen Camp

  • Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Extended time in the Mara allows for unrushed, in-depth game viewing.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Days 11–13 – Amboseli National Park (3 Days)

Elephants & Mount Kilimanjaro

Travel south to Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Amboseli Highlights:

  • Close encounters with elephants

  • Snow-capped Kilimanjaro backdrops

  • Open plains and wetlands

  • Excellent photography opportunities

Luxury Accommodation Options:

  • Tortilis Safari Lodge

  • Angama Amboseli

  • Tawi Lodge

  • Kilima Camp

Amboseli offers a spectacular contrast to the Mara’s savannahs.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 14 – Return to Nairobi | Relax & Departure

After breakfast, transfer back to Nairobi by road or flight. Day rooms can be arranged for relaxation, shopping, or spa treatments before your onward international flight.

Meals: Breakfast

WHY THIS IS ONE OF RWANDA’S BEST LUXURY GORILLA SAFARIS

  • Two gorilla trekking permits included

  • Ultra-luxury eco-lodge near Volcanoes National Park

  • Deep conservation and cultural experiences

  • Short travel distances and excellent infrastructure

  • Ideal for first-time gorilla trekkers

  • Easily combined with other African destinations

This is gorilla trekking elevated to a world-class luxury experience.

Mountain gorilla encounter during exclusive private tracking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Uganda luxury safari

Ready for your Ultimate Journey

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Stand Face-to-Face with Mountain Gorillas in Luxury

This 5 Days Rwanda Luxury Gorilla Safari is a once-in-a-lifetime journey—intimate, powerful, and deeply unforgettable.

 

FAQS: 5 Days Rwanda Luxury Gorilla Safari

Moderate fitness is required. Porters are available and highly recommended.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June–September and December–February offer the best trekking conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Usually within 7–10 meters, though gorillas may approach closer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rwanda offers shorter transfers and higher-end lodges, ideal for luxury travelers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From USD 12,800 per person, depending on season and lodge availability.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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