The Savannah & The Silverback
7 nights • 4 Destinations • From $11,552 per person
Experience the ultimate African duality: the golden plains of the Masai Mara and the misty peaks of Volcanoes National Park. From witnessing the Great Migration’s thundering herds to an intimate encounter with mountain gorillas, this journey defines raw, natural wonder.
7 Nights
4 Destinations
Full Trip Itinerary
Day 1-2 House of Waine Nairobi | Nairobi, South Africa
Day 2-5 Angama Mara | Masai Mara Conservancies, Kenya
Day 5-6 Kigali Serena | Kigali, Rwanda
Day 6-8 Bisate Lodge | Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Day 8 Departure Kigali, Rwanda
Highlights
Watch orphaned baby elephants at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi as they are bottle-fed and play in the mud during their daily midday rehabilitative exercise.
Spot the "Big Five" in the Mara Conservancy, where the open plains and riverine forests provide a sanctuary for lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and the rare black rhino.
Witness the Great Migration from the ground or sky, observing massive herds of wildebeest and zebra as they navigate the crocodile-filled Mara River.
Spend a transformative hour with Mountain Gorillas in the misty forests of Volcanoes National Park, observing their remarkably human-like social interactions and family bonds.
Travel Itinerary: Day 1-2
DESTINATION
Nairobi, Kenya
There are all sorts of good reasons to enjoy a short stay in Kenya's capital city of Nairobi, like visiting the Giraffe Center to hand-feed tame Rothschild's giraffes, and the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, which rescues orphaned elephants and rhinos. Both are such heartwarming experiences. Also of interest are the Karen Blixen Museum and African curio markets.
ACCOMMODATION | 1 NIGHT
House of Waine
This grand mansion-style hotel is on the edge of Nairobi's leafy suburbs, close to the Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Center, and Daphne Sheldrick Wildlife Sanctuary. Start or finish your Kenyan safari in style, with a comfortable stay here.
Travel Itinerary: Day 2-5
DESTINATION
Masai Mara Conservancies
Bordering the Masai Mara National Reserve, privately managed conservancies offer an exclusive and low-density safari experience with vast open plains and exceptional wildlife viewing. Camps and lodges are typically small and intimate, blending luxury with a strong focus on conservation and community. Game viewing is outstanding year-round, with excellent chances to see the Big Five, and during the Great Migration, dramatic river crossings and large herds pass through the area. Unlike the main reserve, conservancies allow off-road driving, night safaris, and guided walks, creating a more flexible and immersive experience.
ACCOMMODATION | 3 NIGHTS
Angama Mara
Suspended high above the Maasai Mara along the edge of the Great Rift Valley, Angama Mara commands breathtaking views across endless plains where wildlife moves far below. Contemporary tented suites of glass and canvas open completely to the horizon, creating a sense of floating above the landscape. Exceptional guiding, access to a private concession, and the nearby Mara Triangle ensure superb year-round game viewing and front-row seats to the Great Migration, while warm Kenyan hospitality and thoughtful design make each stay deeply memorable.
Travel Itinerary: Day 5-6
DESTINATION
Kigali, Rwanda
Many visitors use Kigali for a one-stop on their way to a gorilla trek and see only the airport or their overnight hotel. If you venture out, you will be rewarded with the cleanest and most progressive city in Africa, where there is a complete ban on plastics and monthly community clean-ups. Artistic expression by local craftspeople and artists is abundant in a blast of African color, with art galleries, designer shops, and excellent restaurants and cafes.
ACCOMMODATION |1 NIGHT
Kigali Serena Hotel
On one of Kigali's most charming boulevards, this five-star hotel showcases Rwandese cultural art, creating a relaxed yet elegant feel, attractive to international visitors, diplomats, and executives. It's a lush city retreat with pool, restaurants, spa, concierge, and business services.
Travel Itinerary: Day 6-8
DESTINATION
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
The world’s last remaining gorillas inhabit the forested peaks of the Virunga Mountain. One of Africa’s most enriching and memorable wildlife encounters entails procuring a coveted permit, then trekking 2 to 6 hours into the jungle in order to meet the gorilla face to face on their home turf. Living amongst the area’s extinct volcanoes are also golden monkeys, bush duikers, and buffaloes.
ACCOMMODATION | 2 NIGHTS
Bisate Lodge
Nestled within an eroded volcanic cone, Bisate Lodge features iconic, forest-side villas offering dramatic views. This world-class retreat provides the ultimate base for life-changing gorilla encounters in the heart of Rwanda.
Travel Itinerary: Day 8 | Departure City Kigali, Rwanda
The Savannah & The Silverback
7 nights • 4 Destinations • From $11,552 per person
Accommodation & Pricing Information
Your custom safari is always tailored to your preferences, which is why we offer three tiers of accommodation. Location, amenities, game viewing opportunities, dining experiences, property size, and service levels are all factors to consider when planning your safari. Pricing is per person, Double Occupancy.
Classic
From $11,552 per person
Offers stylish authenticity and includes all your basic comforts (clean sheets, private bathrooms, delicious food, and a hot shower) so that you can experience nature without roughing it.
Classic Plus
From $14,750 per person
Adds a higher level of luxury so you can enjoy all your creature comforts in premier accommodation. Adventure by day and comfort by night. By industry standards, this is generally 5-star in coveted locations.
Premier
From $17,694 per person
The ultimate 6-star experience in the most sought-after locations for the ultimate wildlife sightings. Expect daily gastronomic delights produced by top chefs, attentive staff, and the most knowledgeable professional guides.
INCLUSIONS Domestic African airfare, accommodations, game drives, meals on safari, park entrance fees, naturalist guides, porterage of one soft-sided bag, medical evacuation insurance.
EXCLUSIONS International airfare, personal expenses, excess baggage fees, gratuities, airport departure and security tax, passport and visa fees, trip cancellation insurance.
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