Serengeti & Rwanda: All-Inclusive Big Cats & Gorillas by Air
Tarangire · Central Serengeti · Volcanoes National Park 9 Days / 8 Nights From $17,970 per person
Overview
The journey
A 9-day all-inclusive fly-in safari — one of our Tanzania safari and Rwanda gorilla trekking. An all-inclusive fly-in safari — every flight between parks, conservancies and countries, park fees, meals, drinks and activities included — through Tarangire, Central Serengeti and Volcanoes National Park. The route runs in one direction with no doubling back, and saves the best for last — a permitted hour with mountain gorillas.
9 days across 4 camps, every sector flown, with your own guide on the ground.
4 distinct ecosystems in 9 days
Arusha · Tarangire · Central Serengeti · Volcanoes National Park — each chosen for a different animal, landscape and light, and ordered so you never double back.
A tight, purposeful route with no wasted days
Every move is planned around game movements and light, so short days still deliver full game-viewing mornings.
Your own 4x4 Land Cruiser and private guide
No shared vehicles and no fixed departure times — you decide when to leave camp, how long to sit with a sighting, and where to have breakfast.
Every transfer flown by private charter
You are in a game vehicle minutes after landing, with luggage handled planeside — the same route by road costs the better part of two days.
Ultra-Luxury is genuinely all-inclusive
All meals, premium drinks, laundry, park and conservancy fees, private guiding and the charter flights are in the price. You should not need your wallet until you tip.
Priced honestly, with fees shown up front
Park and conservation fees, taxes and levies are itemised on your proforma invoice — 50% confirms the booking and the balance is due before travel.
At a glance
Trip essentials
Best season
Year-round — region depends on migration position
Pace & difficulty
Relaxed — long stays, few moves · Easy — suitable for all ages
Group size
Private departure — 2 to 6 guests per vehicle
Game viewing
42–56 hours of guided game viewing across 7 active days
Destinations routed
Arusha National Park → Tarangire National Park → Serengeti National Park → Volcanoes National Park
Ideal for
First-time safari guests · Couples and small private groups · Private departures for 2–6 guests
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
Every day is planned to the hour, with the flexibility to change anything before you confirm.
Morning walk with an armed ranger, then drive to Silale Swamp for lion and python.
Morning
Early departure with a picnic breakfast, arriving Tarangire National Park before midday
Afternoon
Afternoon game drive on arrival — birdwatching & photography
Evening
Camp orientation, hot showers, sundowners and a three-course dinner
Highlights
Excellent wildlife viewing year-round
Authentic local culture & guides
Curated lodges & camps in every tier
Chem Chem Lodge
All inclusive
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof
Approx. 4 h on the road
Standard park/reserve fees apply
Best accessed via light aircraft or 4x4 transfer
Bring binoculars; one pair per person changes the whole safari
4
Day 4 · Into the endless plains
Serengeti National Park
Scenic flight
Safari
Light-aircraft charter to the airstrip to Central Serengeti. Drive into the Seronera valley, the big-cat heartland of the Serengeti, for an afternoon of lion and cheetah.
Morning
Dawn departure with coffee in the vehicle — walking safaris in northern concessions
Afternoon
Siesta through the heat, then game drives across seronera, western corridor, northern serengeti
Evening
Sundowners at a viewpoint, then a bush dinner under the stars
Highlights
The Great Migration — calving, river crossings, rutting
Big cat coalitions in the Seronera Valley
Kopjes (granite outcrops) hiding leopards & lions
Singita Sasakwa Lodge
All inclusive
Light aircraft + 4x4 game-drive vehicle on landing
Scheduled light-aircraft flight
Light-aircraft baggage limit: 15 kg per person in a soft bag, including hand luggage
Park fees: USD 82.60/adult/day (non-resident)
Best river crossings: Aug–Oct (Mara River, north)
A warm fleece for pre-dawn drives — it is genuinely cold before sunrise
5
Day 5 · Seronera River & kopjes
Serengeti National Park
Wildlife viewing
Safari
Full day tracking leopard along the Seronera River and lion prides on the Moru and Simba kopjes.
Morning
Dawn departure with coffee in the vehicle — game drives across seronera, western corridor, northern serengeti
Afternoon
Siesta through the heat, then hot-air balloon safari over the plains
Evening
Sundowners at a viewpoint, then a bush dinner under the stars
Highlights
The Great Migration — calving, river crossings, rutting
Big cat coalitions in the Seronera Valley
Kopjes (granite outcrops) hiding leopards & lions
Singita Sasakwa Lodge
All inclusive
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof and window seat guaranteed
Approx. 1.5 h on the road
Park fees: USD 82.60/adult/day (non-resident)
Best river crossings: Aug–Oct (Mara River, north)
Reef-safe sunscreen, a wide-brim hat and a swimsuit for the coast
6
Day 6 · Serengeti balloon & finale
Serengeti National Park
Game driveBalloon safari
Safari
Optional balloon at dawn over the plains, then a last long afternoon with the Serengeti's predators.
Morning
Dawn departure with coffee in the vehicle — hot-air balloon safari over the plains
Afternoon
Siesta through the heat, then mobile camping that follows the migration
Evening
Sundowners at a viewpoint, then a bush dinner under the stars
Highlights
The Great Migration — calving, river crossings, rutting
Big cat coalitions in the Seronera Valley
Kopjes (granite outcrops) hiding leopards & lions
Singita Sasakwa Lodge
All inclusive
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof and window seat guaranteed
Approx. 1.5 h on the road
Park fees: USD 82.60/adult/day (non-resident)
Best river crossings: Aug–Oct (Mara River, north)
Spare camera batteries and double the memory cards you think you need
7
Day 7 · Up to the Virungas
Volcanoes National Park
Guided walkScenic flight
Safari
Included regional flight across the border, then a light-aircraft charter to Volcanoes National Park. Climb to Musanze through terraced hills, afternoon golden monkey tracking and trek briefing.
Morning
Dawn departure with coffee in the vehicle — birdwatching & photography
Afternoon
Siesta through the heat, then walking safaris (where permitted)
Evening
Sundowners at a viewpoint, then a bush dinner under the stars
Highlights
Excellent wildlife viewing year-round
Authentic local culture & guides
Curated lodges & camps in every tier
Singita Kwitonda Lodge
All inclusive
Light aircraft + 4x4 game-drive vehicle on landing
Scheduled light-aircraft flight
Light-aircraft baggage limit: 15 kg per person in a soft bag, including hand luggage
Standard park/reserve fees apply
Best accessed via light aircraft or 4x4 transfer
Neutral greens and browns for game drives — avoid blue and black (tsetse flies)
8
Day 8 · Mountain gorilla trek
Tarangire National Park
Primate trackingGuided walk
Safari
Dawn trek into the bamboo forest for a permitted hour with a habituated gorilla family — the climax of the journey.
Morning
Dawn departure with coffee in the vehicle — walking safaris (where permitted)
Afternoon
Siesta through the heat, then guided game drives
Evening
Sundowners at a viewpoint, then a bush dinner under the stars
Highlights
Excellent wildlife viewing year-round
Authentic local culture & guides
Curated lodges & camps in every tier
Singita Kwitonda Lodge
All inclusive
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof and window seat guaranteed
Approx. 1.5 h on the road
Standard park/reserve fees apply
Best accessed via light aircraft or 4x4 transfer
Soft-sided bag of 15 kg maximum per person on light-aircraft transfers
A final morning at Volcanoes National Park, then a charter flight to connect with your onward or international flight.
Morning
Final sunrise game drive or a slow breakfast, then check-out and pack
Afternoon
Scheduled light-aircraft flight
Evening
Assisted check-in for your international flight home
Highlights
Excellent wildlife viewing year-round
Authentic local culture & guides
Curated lodges & camps in every tier
Accommodation confirmed on booking
Breakfast
Light aircraft + 4x4 game-drive vehicle on landing
Scheduled light-aircraft flight
Light-aircraft baggage limit: 15 kg per person in a soft bag, including hand luggage
Standard park/reserve fees apply
Best accessed via light aircraft or 4x4 transfer
Bring binoculars; one pair per person changes the whole safari
You leave Arusha National Park with the sound of the plains still in your ears — and a standing invitation to come back for the season you missed.
Transparent pricing
Park & conservation fees included
Destination
Type
Per adult / day
Days
Per adult
Arusha National Park
Park entry fee
$60
1
$60
Tarangire National Park
Park entry fee
$75
3
$225
Serengeti National Park
Park entry fee
$250
3
$750
Volcanoes National Park
Park entry fee
$100
1
$100
Total statutory fees per adult
$1,135
Children under 12 pay 50% and infants under 3 are free. Your proforma invoice itemises 16% VAT, the 2% catering levy and the 2% service charge separately.
What's included
All accommodation as listed, on the meal plan shown for each day
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof, window seat guaranteed
Professional English-speaking driver-guide throughout
Scheduled light-aircraft flights on the internal legs shown in the itinerary
All game drives and activities named in the itinerary
All park, reserve and conservation fees for the routed destinations
Airport meet-and-greet plus all transfers in the itinerary
Drinking water in the vehicle and camp laundry where offered
Flying-doctor evacuation cover (AMREF) for the safari days
24/7 in-country support line and a proforma invoice with every quote
Not included
International flights and airport departure taxes
Visa / e-TA fees and travel insurance (both mandatory)
Tips for guides, camp staff and drivers (guidance provided pre-departure)
Personal shopping, telephone and anything not listed as included
What to pack
✦Neutral safari clothing — greens, browns, khaki (avoid blue and black)
✦Warm fleece and windproof layer for early-morning drives
✦Wide-brim hat, polarised sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen
✦Binoculars (one pair per person) and a zoom lens if you shoot
✦Insect repellent with DEET, plus antimalarials as advised by your doctor
✦Soft duffel bag of 15 kg per person for light-aircraft legs
✦Universal adaptor and a power bank — camp power is generator-timed
✦Copies of passport, insurance and yellow-fever certificate where required
Health & safety
✦Malaria prophylaxis is recommended for all safari areas — confirm with your doctor
✦Yellow-fever certificate required when entering from an endemic country
✦Camps are unfenced: always walk with an askari escort after dark
✦Never stand up or lean out of the vehicle during a sighting
✦Comprehensive travel insurance including medical evacuation is mandatory
✦Flying-doctor evacuation cover is included for your safari days
Good to know
✦Tanzania e-visa should be applied for at least 10 days before travel
✦Ngorongoro Crater descent is charged per vehicle per 6-hour period
✦Serengeti fees are levied on a 24-hour basis from the time of entry
✦18% VAT applies to Tanzanian park fees and is shown on your invoice
✦16% VAT, 2% catering levy and 2% service charge are itemised on your proforma invoice
✦Book 6–9 months ahead for July–October and the festive season
✦Drones are prohibited in national parks without a written permit
✦A deposit of 50% confirms your dates; the balance is due 45 days before travel
Guest reviews & credentials
Why travellers trust us with the Serengeti & Rwanda: All-Inclusive Big Cats & Gorillas by Air
“Our guide read the plains like a book — we were the only vehicle at a leopard sighting twice. Every transfer, camp and park fee was exactly as quoted.”
Amelia & Tom R. · London, UK
Maasai Mara · 6 nights
“Travelling with a 6-year-old and grandparents could have been chaos. Perch planned the driving days around nap times and picked family tents with connecting rooms.”
The Okoth Family · Nairobi, Kenya
Amboseli & Tsavo · 5 nights
“The migration timing advice was spot on. When one camp went full they moved us to a better one in the same conservancy at no extra cost, same day.”
Dr. Karin H. · Munich, Germany
Serengeti & Ngorongoro · 8 nights
KPSGA silver & gold guides
Every driver-guide is Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association certified, with 8+ years in the parks on your route.
Licensed tour operator
Registered with the Tourism Regulatory Authority (Kenya) and TALA-licensed operations in Tanzania.
AMREF Flying Doctors cover
Air-evacuation cover for every guest for the full duration of the safari, included in your rate.
Vehicle & safety standards
Serviced 4x4 Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs, first-aid kits, satellite comms and daily driver check-ins.
Transparent proforma pricing
Park fees, conservancy levies, 16% VAT, 2% catering levy and 2% service charge itemised before you pay.
4.9 / 5 guest rating
Across 380+ reviewed departures, with a 62% repeat-and-referral rate from past travellers.
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