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The Grand African Circuit

12 days bridging primates in Rwanda and Uganda, savannah safaris in Kenya, and coastal waters.

Destinations Rwanda & Uganda & Kenya & Tanzania
Duration 12 Days / 11 Nights
Expedition Style Tailor-Made Available
Starting Rate $9,800 per person

The Experience

A transformative multi-country journey connecting gorilla trekking in the misty Virungas with the Great Migration in Kenya and barefoot luxury along the turquoise Indian Ocean.

Expedition Highlights

01 Seamless multi-border coordination throughout the journey
02 Gorilla trekking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park
03 Private fly-in safari directly into Kenya’s Maasai Mara
04 Restorative ocean finale on Zanzibar or Lamu private archipelago
05 All permits, private aviation, luxury stays, and dedicated concierges

Day-by-Day Itinerary

12 Curated Stages
Day 1

Arrival in Kigali, Rwanda

Kigali, Rwanda

Arrive in Kigali. Private transfer to your boutique hotel. Orientation and welcome dinner.

Curated Stay: The Retreat Kigali
Included Meals: Dinner
VIP arrivalKigali contemporary scene
Day 2

Volcanoes National Park & Forest Air

Musanze, Rwanda

Scenic drive to the base of the Virunga chain. Afternoon nature walk and gorilla briefing.

Curated Stay: Bisate Lodge / Sabyinyo Silverback
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Virunga volcanoes arrivalLodge relaxation
Day 3

The Mountain Gorilla Trek

Volcanoes National Park

Trek into the mist to spend an extraordinary hour with a wild gorilla family.

Curated Stay: Bisate Lodge / Sabyinyo Silverback
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Gorilla trekking permitConservation discussion
Day 4

Flight to Nairobi & Maasai Mara

Kigali to Nairobi to Maasai Mara

Morning flight to Nairobi, connecting directly via private bush charter into the Maasai Mara.

Curated Stay: Angama Mara / Cottars 1920s
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
International transitionFirst Mara sunset drive
Day 5

Maasai Mara Big Five Safari

Maasai Mara, Kenya

Full day game tracking across the open plains with Maasai conservation guides.

Curated Stay: Angama Mara / Cottars 1920s
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Big Five trackingMaasai cultural encounter
Day 6

Predator Plains & Hot Air Balloon

Maasai Mara, Kenya

Sunrise balloon flight over the Mara river followed by afternoon lion tracking.

Curated Stay: Angama Mara / Cottars 1920s
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sunrise ballooningCheetah hunt tracking
Day 7

Cross to the Serengeti Plains

Maasai Mara to Serengeti, Tanzania

Fly into Tanzania’s Serengeti. Track the massive herds and apex predators.

Curated Stay: Singita Sasakwa / Lamai Serengeti
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cross-border bush flightSerengeti sunset game drive
Day 8

Serengeti Kopjes & Deep Wilderness

Serengeti National Park

Full-day exploration of remote granite kopjes, prime territory for leopards and lions.

Curated Stay: Singita Sasakwa / Lamai Serengeti
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leopard trackingStarlit bush banquet
Day 9

Flight to Zanzibar Spice Archipelago

Serengeti to Zanzibar Island

Trade the dust of the savannah for the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.

Curated Stay: Zuri Zanzibar / The Palms
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Flight to coastBarefoot beach arrival
Day 10

Dhow Sailing & Marine Exploration

Zanzibar Island

Sail on a handcrafted wooden dhow to secret sandbars and vibrant coral reefs.

Curated Stay: Zuri Zanzibar / The Palms
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Private dhow sailingReef snorkelingSeafood grill
Day 11

Stone Town Heritage & Sunset Dinner

Zanzibar Island

Discover the labyrinthine alleys, carved doors, and spice markets of historic Stone Town.

Curated Stay: Zuri Zanzibar / The Palms
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stone Town UNESCO walking tourSunset rooftop dinner
Day 12

A Memorable Farewell

Zanzibar Departure

Private transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your connecting flight home.

Curated Stay: Day use available
Included Meals: Breakfast
Leisurely beach morningAirport transfer

What is Included

What Veltrava Covers

  • All regional flights between Rwanda, Kenya, and coastal islands
  • 1x Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Trekking permit
  • All luxury lodges and private tented suites on all-inclusive terms
  • Private dedicated 4x4 expedition vehicles in each country
  • Private dhow sailing & marine safari on the coast
  • Dedicated Veltrava journey director on standby

Not Included

  • International intercontinental flights
  • Visas and travel authorisations
  • High-end vintage spirits & cigars
  • Personal gratuities

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