After breakfast, we depart Arusha with packed lunches and drive towards Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania's most scenic wildlife reserves.

Nestled beneath the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park is renowned for its diverse habitats, ranging from groundwater forests and open grasslands to acacia woodland and the alkaline lake itself. During our afternoon game drive, we search for elephants, giraffes, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeest and the park's famous tree-climbing lions. The lake also attracts thousands of flamingos and an impressive variety of birdlife throughout the year.

Later, we continue to the beautiful Ngorongoro Farm House, where we enjoy dinner overlooking the rolling highlands.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm House

Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner

An early start takes us into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and one of Africa's finest wildlife destinations.

Descending 600 metres to the crater floor, we spend the morning exploring this remarkable ecosystem, home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. We may encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, spotted hyenas, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and, with a little luck, the critically endangered black rhinoceros.

After our crater safari and picnic lunch, we continue into the vast plains of the Central Serengeti, where endless grasslands stretch to the horizon. As we travel through the park, wildlife sightings continue all around us before arriving at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge.

Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today is dedicated to discovering the incredible wildlife of the Central Serengeti, an area famous for year-round game viewing and exceptional predator activity.

We spend the day exploring the plains, rocky kopjes and river valleys in search of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, hyenas and large herds of herbivores. Depending on the season, we may witness the Great Migration as thousands of wildebeest and zebras move across the Serengeti ecosystem in search of fresh grazing.

As the African sun begins to set, we return to camp to relax and enjoy another memorable evening in the wilderness.

Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Following breakfast, we continue north through the Serengeti towards the legendary Mara River, one of the highlights of the Great Migration.

The journey itself is a game drive, with opportunities to observe abundant wildlife along the way. During the migration season, this region becomes the stage for one of nature's greatest spectacles as hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebras attempt the dramatic crossing of the crocodile-filled Mara River.

We arrive at Mara Mara Tented Lodge, perfectly positioned for exploring this remarkable ecosystem.

Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we spend a full day exploring the Northern Serengeti around the Mara River.

Patient game drives allow us to position ourselves at potential crossing points while also searching for the area's resident wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, topi, eland and numerous bird species. Whether or not a river crossing occurs during our visit, the Northern Serengeti offers exceptional wildlife viewing and breathtaking scenery throughout the year.

As the day draws to a close, we return to camp to reflect on another unforgettable safari experience.

Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

This morning we transfer to Lamai Airstrip for our scheduled flight to Rubondo Island National Park, located in the south-western waters of Lake Victoria.

Upon arrival, we are welcomed to this pristine island sanctuary, one of Africa's best-kept safari secrets. Unlike traditional safari destinations, Rubondo offers a unique combination of forest, lake and wildlife experiences in complete tranquillity.

After settling into Rubondo Island Camp, we begin discovering the island's rich biodiversity through guided activities and nature walks.

Accommodation: Rubondo Island Camp

Meals: Fully Inclusive

Today we immerse ourselves in the untouched beauty of Rubondo Island National Park. One of the highlights is tracking the island's habituated chimpanzees through the lush tropical forest. Accompanied by experienced guides, we learn about the conservation programme that has made Rubondo one of the few places in East Africa where wild chimpanzees can be tracked.

Depending on conditions and our interests, we may also enjoy boat excursions, birdwatching, fishing, forest walks or wildlife viewing, with opportunities to spot elephants, sitatungas, hippos, crocodiles and a remarkable diversity of birdlife.

Accommodation: Rubondo Island Camp

Meals: Fully Inclusive

Following breakfast, we take a boat transfer to Kasenda, where our guide meets us for the drive across the border into Rwanda.

The journey introduces us to Rwanda's beautiful countryside, often referred to as the "Land of a Thousand Hills," with rolling green landscapes, terraced farms and welcoming rural communities.

By late afternoon, we arrive at Akagera Rhino Lodge, situated on the edge of Akagera National Park.

Accommodation: Akagera Rhino Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

This morning we enjoy a game drive through Akagera National Park, Rwanda's only Big Five national park.

The park's varied landscapes of savannah, wetlands, lakes and woodland support elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles and an impressive diversity of birds. Following our safari, we continue to Kigali and check into Mantis EPIC Hotel & Suites for the evening.

Accommodation: Mantis EPIC Hotel & Suites

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, we leave Kigali and drive north through Rwanda's spectacular countryside towards Musanze, passing picturesque hillsides, vibrant villages and fertile agricultural landscapes.

We stop for lunch at Sambora Kinigi, where the magnificent Virunga Volcanoes provide a dramatic backdrop. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure as we prepare for tomorrow's unforgettable gorilla trekking experience.

Accommodation: Sambora Kinigi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today is undoubtedly one of the highlights of our journey.

After an early breakfast, we transfer to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing before beginning our mountain gorilla trek. Accompanied by expert trackers and park rangers, we hike through bamboo forests and montane vegetation in search of one of the park's habituated gorilla families.

Once we locate the gorillas, we spend one unforgettable hour quietly observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat a truly humbling wildlife encounter found nowhere else on earth.

Following lunch, we visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, where interactive exhibits highlight decades of gorilla conservation, scientific research and community development efforts in the Virunga landscape.

We return to our lodge for our final evening in Musanze.

Accommodation: Sambora Kinigi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, we return to Kigali. Following lunch, we explore Rwanda's clean and vibrant capital on a guided city tour. One of the most moving visits is the Kigali Genocide Memorial, which provides powerful insight into Rwanda's tragic past while celebrating the country's remarkable journey of reconciliation, resilience and hope.

The afternoon also offers opportunities to visit local craft centres and experience Kigali's modern cultural scene before checking into Ubumwe Grande Hotel.

Accommodation: Ubumwe Grande Hotel

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

After breakfast, depending on our flight schedule, we enjoy some free time before transferring to Kigali International Airport for our onward flight.

As our East African adventure comes to an end, we depart with unforgettable memories of spectacular wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, inspiring conservation success stories and the warm hospitality of Tanzania and Rwanda.

Meals: Breakfast