This combination of Primate and Big Game safari makes one of the world's most exciting wildlife trips.

Begin in Rwanda, with a brief stop in Kigali before heading to Nyungwe National Park for Chimpanzee or Colobus Monkey tracking.

Travel along the shore of Lake Kivu to Gisenyi and then on to the Volcanoes National Park for Golden Monkey tracking and the highlight of Rwanda, trekking to see the Mountain Gorillas.

From Rwanda, fly direct to the Serengeti in Tanzania for the second part of this spectacular Africa wildlife trip.

The northern Serengeti is one of the best safari destinations in Africa, and witness to the spectacular wildebeest and zebra migrations.

Stay 2 nights in each of two luxury safari camps in the Serengeti and enjoy some of the best wildlife experiences in Africa.

Day 1: Fly UK to Kigali

Overnight flight from the UK to Kigali.

Day 2: Kigali

On arrival transfer to your hotel in Kigali.

Overnight Kigali. Breakfast included.

Day 3: Kigali – Nyungwe National Park

Pay a visit to the traditional seat of the monarch and the National Museum this morning before heading to your accommodation in the Nyungwe National Park.

Overnight Nyungwe National Park. All meals included.

Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking – Nyungwe National Park

Track for Colobus Monkeys or Chimpanzees with a nature walk in the forest.

Overnight Nyungwe National Park. All meals included.

Day 5: Kibuye - Gisenyi

Drive north along Lake Kivu to Kibuye.

After Lunch take a 2-hour boat ride to Gisenyi.

Overnight Gisenyi. All meals included.

Day 6: Golden Monkey tracking

This morning enjoy a Golden Monkey tracking experience in the accompaniment of a specialist guide to find one of the three habituated groups of Golden Monkeys.

Overnight Volcanoes National Park. All meals included.

Day 7: Mountain Gorillas trekking

This morning enjoy your gorilla trekking experience shortly after breakfast.

Spend an hour with the Mountain Gorillas – one of the world’s best wildlife experiences.

In the afternoon drive back to Kigali for a brief city tour and overnight in Kigali.

Overnight Kigali. Breakfast included.

Lamai Camp

Lamai Serengeti sits tucked amongst the rocks of Kogakuria Kopje with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, just a few miles from where the wildebeest cross the Mara River in the northern Serengeti. 

For roughly a quarter of the year, between late July and October, this is where the migration is happening - right here, on the doorstep of Lamai Serengeti.

Each of Lamai Serengeti’s rooms is designed to fit around the complex geometry of the kopje and to make the most of this sensational location, its views and its natural space and light. Views from the verandas are outstanding.

Lamai Serengeti has just 12 very spacious and comfortable rooms, split between two entirely separate lodges, the Main Lodge of 8 rooms and a smaller Private Lodge with just 4 rooms.

What’s so Special?

The location is perfect for viewing river crossings on the Mara River during the migration. A stay of 2 or 3 nights offers a very high chance of seeing river crossings in season.

Not only that but the location amongst the Kopjes means lions are very frequently spotted, and the terrain is ideal leopard country.

Bear in Mind

Unlike the southern plains of the Serengeti that dry out, forcing all but the hardiest of species to leave, this area remains lush and green.

Although a stay at Lamai Serengeti can be the Mara River crossings, there is much else here besides, including spectacular game viewing in a stunning landscape.