Overview
A 9-day multi-country safari — one of our Rwanda gorilla trekking and Zanzibar beach holidays. A multi-country East Africa journey through Volcanoes National Park and Zanzibar. The route runs in one direction with no doubling back, and saves the best for last — stone town and the white beaches of zanzibar.
Why this safari
9 days across 3 camps, every sector flown, with your own guide on the ground.
3 distinct ecosystems in 9 days
Kigali · Volcanoes National Park · Zanzibar — 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
Jun – Oct & Dec – Feb (dry seasons)
Relaxed — long stays, few moves · Easy — suitable for all ages
Private departure — 2 to 6 guests per vehicle
24–32 hours of guided game viewing across 4 active days
Volcanoes National Park → Zanzibar Archipelago
Safari-and-beach combinations · Private departures for 2–6 guests
Day by day
Every day is planned to the hour, with the flexibility to change anything before you confirm.
Volcanoes National Park
Days 1–2–3–4 · 4 nights
Zanzibar Archipelago
Days 5–6 · 2 nights
Volcanoes National Park
Day 7 · 1 night
Zanzibar Archipelago
Days 8–9 · 1 night
Volcanoes National Park
Met at Kigali International and transferred to your hotel for a relaxed evening and trip briefing with your Perch Africa specialist.
Arrival, immigration assistance and meet-and-greet by your Perch Africa representative
Transfer, luggage re-pack for light aircraft, and a full trip briefing with your guide
Welcome dinner and route walkthrough with your safari specialist
Highlights
Kigali Marriott 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)
Volcanoes National Park
Light-aircraft charter to the airstrip to Volcanoes National Park. Climb to Musanze through terraced hills, afternoon golden monkey tracking and trek briefing.
Dawn departure with coffee in the vehicle — cultural & community visits
Siesta through the heat, then birdwatching & photography
Sundowners at a viewpoint, then a bush dinner under the stars
Highlights
Sabyinyo Silverback 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
Volcanoes National Park
Dawn trek into the bamboo forest for a permitted hour with a habituated gorilla family — the climax of the journey.
Dawn departure with coffee in the vehicle — birdwatching & photography
Siesta through the heat, then walking safaris (where permitted)
Sundowners at a viewpoint, then a bush dinner under the stars
Highlights
Sabyinyo Silverback 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
Volcanoes National Park
A second gorilla trek or the Karisoke hike to Dian Fossey's grave.
Dawn departure with coffee in the vehicle — walking safaris (where permitted)
Siesta through the heat, then guided game drives
Sundowners at a viewpoint, then a bush dinner under the stars
Highlights
Sabyinyo Silverback 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
A warm fleece for pre-dawn drives — it is genuinely cold before sunrise
Zanzibar Archipelago
Light-aircraft charter to the airstrip to Zanzibar. Fly to Zanzibar and settle onto the white sand and turquoise shallows of the east coast.
Scheduled light-aircraft flight
Transfer, luggage re-pack for light aircraft, and a full trip briefing with your guide
Welcome dinner and route walkthrough with your safari specialist
Highlights
Baraza Resort & Spa
Breakfast, Dinner
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
Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from endemic country
Modest dress respected in Stone Town & villages
Reef-safe sunscreen, a wide-brim hat and a swimsuit for the coast
Zanzibar Archipelago
Walk the UNESCO alleys of Stone Town and a spice farm, with sunset at Forodhani.
Dawn departure with coffee in the vehicle — sunset dhow cruise
Siesta through the heat, then diving & snorkelling at mnemba
Sundowners at a viewpoint, then a bush dinner under the stars
Highlights
Baraza Resort & Spa
Breakfast, Dinner
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof and window seat guaranteed
Approx. 1.5 h on the road
Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from endemic country
Modest dress respected in Stone Town & villages
Spare camera batteries and double the memory cards you think you need
Volcanoes National Park
Snorkel the Mnemba Atoll reefs, then a sunset dhow cruise.
Slow breakfast on the terrace, then the reef at high tide — snorkelling over the coral gardens
Free afternoon: paddleboards, kayaks or a book in the shade of the palms
Sunset cocktails on the sand, then a seafood dinner grilled to order
Highlights
Baraza Resort & Spa
Breakfast, Dinner
Private road transfer; boat and dhow for excursions
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)
Zanzibar Archipelago
A free day for the spa, the Rock restaurant or simply the beach.
Sunrise swim followed by a guided walk along the tide line
Optional deep-sea fishing, kite-surfing lesson or a spa treatment
Dhow sundowner cruise followed by dinner under the stars
Highlights
Baraza Resort & Spa
Breakfast, Dinner
Private road transfer; boat and dhow for excursions
Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from endemic country
Modest dress respected in Stone Town & villages
Soft-sided bag of 15 kg maximum per person on light-aircraft transfers
Zanzibar Archipelago
A final morning at Zanzibar, then a charter flight to connect with your onward or international flight.
Final sunrise game drive or a slow breakfast, then check-out and pack
Scheduled light-aircraft flight
Assisted check-in for your international flight home
Highlights
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
Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from endemic country
Modest dress respected in Stone Town & villages
Bring binoculars; one pair per person changes the whole safari
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
| Destination | Type | Per adult / day | Days | Per adult |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volcanoes National Park | Park entry fee | $100 | 5 | $500 |
| Total statutory fees per adult | $500 | |||
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.
Guest reviews & credentials
“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.”
“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 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.”
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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Bespoke
Every Perch Africa Safaris journey can be customised — combine destinations, swap accommodations, add private guides, extend with a beach. Tell us your dream.
Customise My SafariNot every safari company. The safari company.
Anyone can send you a brochure. We build your journey with named stays, verified availability and every cost shown before you commit — then save the finest sighting for your final golden hour.
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Your dates, pace, interests and budget shape the route. We order every stop logically and keep the strongest experience for the finish.
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Your safari is not a shared departure. Leave when you are ready, stay longer at a sighting and adjust each day with your guide.
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You see the proposed camps, transfers, flights, park fees, inclusions and exclusions before you decide—not just a headline price.
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Suggested stays remain suggestions until checked. We verify the space for your dates before issuing the booking offer.
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Change the route, number of nights, camp level or transport until the journey fits. Nothing is booked until you approve it.
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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.
