Rwanda, Mara & Diani: All-Inclusive Gorillas-to-Beach Sky Safari — 11 Days / 10 Nights luxury safari in Volcanoes National Park · Maasai Mara · Diani Beach, Kenya + Rwanda
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Rwanda, Mara & Diani: All-Inclusive Gorillas-to-Beach Sky Safari

Volcanoes National Park · Maasai Mara · Diani Beach 11 Days / 10 Nights From $11,420 per person

Overview

The journey

A 11-day all-inclusive fly-in safari — one of our Kenya 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 Volcanoes National Park, Maasai Mara and Diani Beach. The route runs in one direction with no doubling back, and saves the best for last — white sand and coral reef on diani beach.

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Why this safari

What makes it different

11 days across 4 camps, every sector flown, with your own guide on the ground.

  • 4 distinct ecosystems in 11 days

    Kigali · Volcanoes National Park · Maasai Mara · Diani Beach — 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

Jul – Oct (migration) · Jan – Feb (calving & big cats)

Pace & difficulty

Relaxed — long stays, few moves · Easy — suitable for all ages

Group size

Private departure — 2 to 6 guests per vehicle

Game viewing

24–32 hours of guided game viewing across 4 active days

Destinations routed

Volcanoes National Park → Maasai Mara National Reserve → Diani Beach

Ideal for

Safari-and-beach combinations · 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.

Route overview
  1. 1

    Volcanoes National Park

    Days 1–2–3 · 3 nights

  2. 2

    Maasai Mara National Reserve

    Days 4–5 · 2 nights

  3. 3

    Volcanoes National Park

    Day 6 · 1 night

  4. 4

    Diani Beach

    Day 7 · 1 night

  5. 5

    Volcanoes National Park

    Days 8–9 · 2 nights

  6. 6

    Diani Beach

    Days 10–11 · 1 night

  1. 1

    Day 1 · Arrive in Kigali

    Volcanoes National Park

    Arrival

    Met at Kigali International and transferred to your hotel for a relaxed evening and trip briefing with your Perch Africa specialist.

    Morning

    Arrival, immigration assistance and meet-and-greet by your Perch Africa representative

    Afternoon

    Transfer, luggage re-pack for light aircraft, and a full trip briefing with your guide

    Evening

    Welcome dinner and route walkthrough with your safari specialist

    Highlights

    • Excellent wildlife viewing year-round
    • Authentic local culture & guides
    • Curated lodges & camps in every tier

    Kigali Serena Hotel

    Dinner

    Private airport transfer

    Visa/e-TA must be approved before departure — we send the checklist on booking

    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)

  2. 2

    Day 2 · Up to the Virungas

    Volcanoes National Park

    Guided walkScenic flight
    Safari

    Light-aircraft charter to the airstrip 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 — cultural & community visits

    Afternoon

    Siesta through the heat, then birdwatching & photography

    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

    Mountain Gorilla View 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

    Soft-sided bag of 15 kg maximum per person on light-aircraft transfers

  3. 3

    Day 3 · Mountain gorilla trek

    Volcanoes 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 — 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

    Mountain Gorilla View 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

    Bring binoculars; one pair per person changes the whole safari

  4. 4
    Mara Serena Safari Lodge on day 4 of Rwanda, Mara & Diani: All-Inclusive Gorillas-to-Beach Sky Safari

    Day 4 · Arrive on the Mara plains

    Maasai Mara National Reserve

    Game driveCultural visitScenic flight
    Arrival

    Included regional flight across the border, then a light-aircraft charter to Maasai Mara. Afternoon game drive across the rolling grasslands as lion prides and cheetah stir for the evening.

    Morning

    Scheduled light-aircraft flight

    Afternoon

    Afternoon at leisure to recover from the flight before the safari begins

    Evening

    Early dinner and an early night ahead of tomorrow's dawn departure

    Highlights

    • Annual Great Migration river crossings (Jul–Oct)
    • Highest lion density in Africa
    • Resident leopards along the Talek & Mara Rivers

    Mara Serena Safari Lodge

    All inclusive

    Light aircraft + 4x4 game-drive vehicle on landing

    Light-aircraft baggage limit: 15 kg per person in a soft bag, including hand luggage

    Visa/e-TA must be approved before departure — we send the checklist on booking

    Park fees: USD 200/adult/day (high season, non-resident)

    Conservancy fees additional — typically USD 100–150/night

    A warm fleece for pre-dawn drives — it is genuinely cold before sunrise

  5. 5
    Mara Serena Safari Lodge on day 5 of Rwanda, Mara & Diani: All-Inclusive Gorillas-to-Beach Sky Safari

    Day 5 · Mara River day

    Maasai Mara National Reserve

    Great Migration
    Safari

    Full day with picnic lunch along the Mara River — crocodiles, hippo and, in season, the Migration crossings.

    Morning

    Dawn departure with coffee in the vehicle — photographic hides & sundowners

    Afternoon

    Siesta through the heat, then game drives (morning, full-day, night in conservancies)

    Evening

    Sundowners at a viewpoint, then a bush dinner under the stars

    Highlights

    • Annual Great Migration river crossings (Jul–Oct)
    • Highest lion density in Africa
    • Resident leopards along the Talek & Mara Rivers

    Mara Serena Safari 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 200/adult/day (high season, non-resident)

    Conservancy fees additional — typically USD 100–150/night

    Reef-safe sunscreen, a wide-brim hat and a swimsuit for the coast

  6. 6
    Mara Serena Safari Lodge on day 6 of Rwanda, Mara & Diani: All-Inclusive Gorillas-to-Beach Sky Safari

    Day 6 · Balloon dawn & bush breakfast

    Volcanoes National Park

    Balloon safari
    Safari

    Optional hot-air balloon at sunrise with champagne breakfast, then an afternoon tracking leopard in the riverine forest.

    Morning

    Dawn departure with coffee in the vehicle — cultural & community visits

    Afternoon

    Siesta through the heat, then birdwatching & photography

    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

    Mara Serena Safari 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

    Spare camera batteries and double the memory cards you think you need

  7. 7

    Day 7 · Barefoot on Diani

    Diani Beach

    Scenic flight
    Beach

    Light-aircraft charter to the airstrip to Diani Beach. Fly to the south coast and settle into beach time on one of Africa's finest white-sand shores.

    Morning

    Slow breakfast on the terrace, then the reef at high tide — snorkelling over the coral gardens

    Afternoon

    Free afternoon: paddleboards, kayaks or a book in the shade of the palms

    Evening

    Sunset cocktails on the sand, then a seafood dinner grilled to order

    Highlights

    • Excellent wildlife viewing year-round
    • Authentic local culture & guides
    • Curated lodges & camps in every tier

    Leopard Beach Resort

    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. 8

    Day 8 · Kisite dhow & dolphins

    Volcanoes National Park

    Boat experienceOcean experience
    Beach

    Sail by dhow to Kisite Marine Park to snorkel with dolphins, with a seafood lunch on Wasini Island.

    Morning

    Sunrise swim followed by a guided walk along the tide line

    Afternoon

    Optional deep-sea fishing, kite-surfing lesson or a spa treatment

    Evening

    Dhow sundowner cruise followed by dinner under the stars

    Highlights

    • Excellent wildlife viewing year-round
    • Authentic local culture & guides
    • Curated lodges & camps in every tier

    Leopard Beach Resort

    All inclusive

    Private road transfer; boat and dhow for excursions

    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

  9. 9

    Day 9 · Colobus forest & sundowner

    Volcanoes National Park

    Sundowners
    Beach

    Morning at the Colobus Conservation forest, then an ocean-view sundowner dinner.

    Morning

    Morning dhow sail with fresh fruit and coffee on board

    Afternoon

    Village and spice-market visit with your local guide

    Evening

    Beach bonfire, Swahili tasting menu and live taarab music

    Highlights

    • Excellent wildlife viewing year-round
    • Authentic local culture & guides
    • Curated lodges & camps in every tier

    Leopard Beach Resort

    All inclusive

    Private road transfer; boat and dhow for excursions

    Standard park/reserve fees apply

    Best accessed via light aircraft or 4x4 transfer

    Bring binoculars; one pair per person changes the whole safari

  10. 10

    Day 10 · Diani at your own pace

    Diani Beach

    Beach leisure
    Beach

    A free day for the spa, kitesurfing or simply the hammock.

    Morning

    Slow breakfast on the terrace, then the reef at high tide — snorkelling over the coral gardens

    Afternoon

    Free afternoon: paddleboards, kayaks or a book in the shade of the palms

    Evening

    Sunset cocktails on the sand, then a seafood dinner grilled to order

    Highlights

    • Excellent wildlife viewing year-round
    • Authentic local culture & guides
    • Curated lodges & camps in every tier

    Leopard Beach Resort

    All inclusive

    Private road transfer; boat and dhow for excursions

    Standard park/reserve fees apply

    Best accessed via light aircraft or 4x4 transfer

    A warm fleece for pre-dawn drives — it is genuinely cold before sunrise

  11. 11

    Day 11 · Departure

    Diani Beach

    Scenic flight
    Departure

    A final morning at Diani Beach, 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

    Reef-safe sunscreen, a wide-brim hat and a swimsuit for the coast

You leave Volcanoes 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

DestinationTypePer adult / dayDaysPer adult
Volcanoes National ParkPark entry fee$1006$600
Maasai Mara National ReservePark entry fee$2002$400
Total statutory fees per adult$1,000

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
  • Beach transfers and one guided marine excursion at the coast

Not included

  • International flights and airport departure taxes
  • Visa / e-TA fees and travel insurance (both mandatory)
  • Premium drinks, champagne and imported spirits
  • Optional extras: hot-air balloon, private guide, spa, diving
  • 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

  • ✦Kenya e-TA is applied for online and usually approved within 72 hours
  • ✦Park fees are payable in USD and are included in your quoted price
  • ✦Conservancy camps allow night drives and walking; the reserve itself does not
  • ✦M-Pesa is universal for small payments — ask us how to load it
  • ✦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 Rwanda, Mara & Diani: All-Inclusive Gorillas-to-Beach Sky Safari

“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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  1. 01

    Built around you, never pulled from a template

    Your dates, pace, interests and budget shape the route. We order every stop logically and keep the strongest experience for the finish.

  2. 02

    A private guide and vehicle

    Your safari is not a shared departure. Leave when you are ready, stay longer at a sighting and adjust each day with your guide.

  3. 03

    Named stays and a costed day-by-day plan

    You see the proposed camps, transfers, flights, park fees, inclusions and exclusions before you decide—not just a headline price.

  4. 04

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    The itinerary, quote and booking details stay aligned. A 50% deposit secures the approved trip, with the balance paid closer to travel.