Overview
East Africa, exclusively
This is the ultimate luxury East African safari, staying at two of the very best exclusive-use properties in East Africa. Perfect for families and friends after the bucket list experiences of witnessing the wildebeest migration and gorilla trekking in private.
Begin with three nights in the Singita Grumeti Reserve, an enormous private slice of the Serengeti with all the incredible wildlife of the neighbouring national park and none of the crowds. Based out of the fabulous Serengeti House with a private guide and vehicle, your safari here is completely tailored to you.
In Rwanda, you’ll be based at the private Singita Kataza Lodge. Right on the edge of Volcanoes National Park, here you’re perfectly placed to venture into the park’s bamboo forests for an unforgettable encounter with a family of mountain gorillas.
Highlights
Trip highlights
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Stay at the exclusive-use Singita Serengeti House and Kataza Lodge
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A chance to witness the Serengeti migration in a private reserve
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Meeting a family of mountain gorillas
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Fabulous guiding and cuisine throughout
Inclusions
What's included
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Six nights luxury accommodation
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Private safari experiences and gorilla trekking permits
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Private transfers and chartered internal flights
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Price per person based on a group of six
An unforgettable trip with a positive impact
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Community & Culture
Properties and experiences that uplift and empower local communities.
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Conservation
Supports wildlife projects, protected areas and ecosystem regeneration.
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Footprint
Lodges and camps chosen for their sustainability credentials and initiatives.
Days 1 — 2
Overnight in Arusha
Start your trip with a night in the green outskirts of Arusha staying at a welcoming lodge in the shadow of Kilimanjaro surrounded by coffee plantations. Relax after your flight or try your hand harvesting and roasting fresh beans.
Days 2 — 5
Safari on the Serengeti
Board a light aircraft flight to a vast private concession of the Serengeti. At nine times the size of Manhattan and limited to just a handful of fabulous luxury camps and lodges, the Singita Grumeti Reserve is the most exclusive way to experience the wonders of the Serengeti. You’ll be staying at the private Serengeti House, an understatedly glamorous villa with its own spa and an infinity pool boasting incredible views.
You’ll be greeted by an instantly recognizable vista. Savannah plains dotted with rocky koppie outcrops and umbrella-shaped acacia trees, where you will find wandering elephants, giraffes, lazing lion prides, slinking cheetahs and so much more. Wildlife abounds here year-round, but the plains are at their most spectacular when blanketed with the vast herds of wildebeests and zebras as they follow fresh grasses around the Serengeti on their annual migration, with Grumeti River crossings being particularly dramatic. Look forward to a completely flexible safari experience of exciting game drives and guided walks with your private guide, community visits, learning about antipoaching initiatives, wine tastings and more.
Days 5 — 7
Meet the gorillas
On arrival in Kigali, you’ll be met and driven out of the capital on a sinuous road towards Volcanoes National Park and your private home for the next two nights – the stunning Kataza House.
The highlight of any stay here is a gorilla trek. At the nearby park HQ, you’ll meet your ranger-guide team before trekking into the forest for your encounter with a habituated family group. Watch as young ones play and roll through the undergrowth, mothers delicately eat bamboo and adolescent males show off. A proud silverback is always an impressive sight, especially so when you’re on foot in their home. An awe-inspiring wildlife experience.
Either side of your trek, enjoy a little indulgence in your villa’s very own wine cellar, massage room, cinema and a farm-to-table food journey that celebrates Rwandese cuisine. You’ll also have time to visit a village to learn about local life and to find out about Singita’s work to reforest the volcano slopes and extend the gorillas’ home range.
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Example trips
Get inspired
Browse our example trips and get in contact to start planning your very own adventure.
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Example trips
Get inspired
Browse our example trips and get in contact to start planning your very own adventure.
What makes us different
Why Niarra
Niarra Travel is a forward-thinking travel company headquartered in London born out of a passion to do things differently.
In Swahili, a Bantu language spoken by millions in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, the name Niara means "with utmost purpose" and our team are united by a passion for exploration and a belief that the right kind of travel can make the world a better place.
Our Travel Researchers are here to create incredible trips with a positive impact for you.
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Unforgettable experiences
Creating your trip is entirely collaborative and our Travel Researchers are here for every step.
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Positive impact
Curated sustainable experiences and accommodation that maximize the benefits to local people and place.
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Fairness and transparency
An open, competitive pricing structure that ensures more money goes to where it's needed in the destination.
