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><channel><title>Zanzibar Safaris - Gorillas Uganda Safaris</title><atom:link href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/</link><description>Gorilla Trekking Safaris-Uganda safaris-Rwanda Safaris-Africa Adventure safaris</description><lastBuildDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:57:21 +0000</lastBuildDate><language>en-US</language><sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod><sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency><generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2</generator><image><url>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cropped-sitelogo-1-150x150.png</url><title>Zanzibar Safaris - Gorillas Uganda Safaris</title><link>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/</link><width>32</width><height>32</height></image> <item><title>10 Days Zanzibar Beach Adventure Holiday</title><link>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/10-days-zanzibar-beach-adventure-holiday/</link><comments>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/10-days-zanzibar-beach-adventure-holiday/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[nikita]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:41:42 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Africa Adventure safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[East Africa Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tanzania Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Zanzibar Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarbudgetsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarcampingsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibargroupsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarhikingsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarhoneymoonsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarluxurysafaris]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/?p=846</guid><description><![CDATA[In this 10 Days Zanzibar Beach Adventure Holiday, you will enjoy an exciting tour around the different corners of Zanzibar Island, uncovering its historical, cultural, and wildlife attractions.  Zanzibar is situated by the shoreline of vast Indian Ocean, at mainland [&#8230;]]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this <strong>10 Days Zanzibar Beach Adventure Holiday</strong>, you will enjoy an exciting tour around the different corners of Zanzibar Island, uncovering its historical, cultural, and wildlife attractions.  Zanzibar is situated by the shoreline of vast Indian Ocean, at mainland <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/tanzania-safaris/">Tanzania</a>. You will enjoy a full-day stone town tour, half-day dolphin experience, and red Columbus primate tracking at Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, Prison Island, Forodhani garden market for leisure, Beach experience,  birding, spice plantation adventure, and cultural adventure among others.</p><p>You will spend the nights at very comfortable accommodation facilities, guided by an expert driver-guide and several other activities. The trip starts and ends at Zanzibar.</p><p><strong>10 Days Zanzibar Beach Adventure Holiday Detailed itinerary.</strong></p><p><strong>Day 1: Arrival.</strong></p><p>Upon landing at the airport, our <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/">company representative</a> will gladly welcome you for your 10 Days Zanzibar Beach Adventure Holiday. He will brief you about the experience, respond to your questions, and then tackle any concerns you may raise. After the interactions, you will be driven to your accommodation facility for refreshment, dinner and a nap.</p><p><strong>Day 2: Full day Stone town Tour.</strong></p><p>Wakeup like a king and enjoy a mouthwatering breakfast meal at the lodge, before heading for a full-day stone town tour. The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_Town">stone town</a> is the capital city of Zanzibar, marked by busying streets, religious sites, ancient Arab, British and Africa architecture. You will visit the catholic cathedral; formerly used as a slave trade market, the wonderful house, local markets, and several other places. You will have Lunch in the town, before waiting for a sunset drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight</p><p><strong>Day 3: Half day dolphin tour </strong></p><p>After breakfast, you will leave the lodge for a half-day dolphin tour; an experience of swimming beside the dolphins is thrilling. Because for the hours you will spend under the water, you not only watch them swim but also several other sea creatures.</p><p>You will take photos; ask questions about these creatures, before exiting for lunch and a relaxed evening at the lodge until dinner time and overnight stay.</p><p><strong>Day 4: Primate trekking at Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park.</strong></p><p>At daybreak, you will enjoy a relaxed breakfast meal at the lodge, and then head for an exciting encounter with the red Columbus monkeys in their habitat at Jozani chwaka bay; the only national park present on the island. Tracking starts with briefing and document verification, before the ultimate adventure, through the Jungle, with several residents happily co-existing in the same territories.</p><p>You will enjoy the different sounds and sights of birds and monkeys such as the rare Columbus monkeys; not easily anywhere in the continent of <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/">Africa</a>. Before exiting the park, you will also visit the Persian bath tab, to prove the line that existed between the nobles and the peasants at that time. You will then return to the lodge for refreshment, dinner and a nap.</p><p><strong>Day 5: Prison Island and Forodhani Garden market.</strong></p><p>After enjoying a yummy breakfast meal at the lodge, you will head to the prison Island to uncover the historical facts about it and the beauty. The prison island is one of the major tourist attractions in the island, because of what transpired there during the slave trade error.</p><p>It was where the slaves were arrested and tortured. You will be shown the pieces of evidence of the slaves in form of chains and many more present, before you head for Lunch. After lunch, you will refresh and relax, before spending the evening at Forodhani Garden market, a place tailored for refreshment and fun, with lots of eats, and drinks. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.</p><p><strong>Day 6: Full day birding experience.</strong></p><p>After breakfast, you will check out of the lodge for a full-day exciting birding experience. The expert guides will take you to sites with several bird species, to identify the different residents present, learn of their uniqueness and grow in knowledge.</p><p>You will have a lunch break and then proceed with the activity for more than two hours, before driving to your accommodation for refreshment, dinner, and overnight.</p><p><strong>Day 7: Full day spice plantation Tour and cultural adventure.</strong></p><p>Enjoy a relaxed morning with a yummy breakfast meal, and thereafter drive to a community where spices are grown. Spice plantation is one of the main activities that exposed the island to the world; with several traders dealing in the product as a leading trade. It was at first meant for only trade, but as time passed on, it has been turned into one of the major tourist products on this island. Visitors to the plantation are taught of the different plantations and their importance and as well identifying them.</p><p>The tour guides climb the plants to pick the fruits, explain, and demonstrate. Among the many spices, you will enjoy the sweet fragrance include; nutmeg, coconut, jackfruits, cinnamon and ginger among others. This session is so interactive in that after the plantation tour, you will have a lunch break and meet the local natives for a cultural experience. 2-3 hours will be the time frame, before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.</p><p><strong>Day 8 and 9: Full day beach experience.</strong></p><p>These two days start with coffee, before heading exploring the exotic beaches for refreshment, fun, and self-meditation. What you can do on each of these days include swimming, diving, admiring the magnificent Indian Ocean, enjoying beach sports and taking photos among others. The other activities will be got at the beach, in addition to feasting on the different tasty kinds of seafood and many more. Dinner and overnight are at the lodge at dusk.</p><p><strong>Day 10: Departure.</strong></p><p>After enjoying a tasty cup of coffee early in the morning, you will check out of the lodge for a drive to the airport for your flight to the next destination. This will mark the end of the 10 Days Zanzibar Beach Adventure Holiday</p><p><strong>End of safari.</strong></p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/10-days-zanzibar-beach-adventure-holiday/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>10 Days Uganda Primates &#038; Zanzibar Beach Tour</title><link>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/east-africa-safaris/10-days-uganda-primates-zanzibar-beach-tour/</link><comments>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/east-africa-safaris/10-days-uganda-primates-zanzibar-beach-tour/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[nikita]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:35:39 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Africa Adventure safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[chimpanzee trekking]]></category><category><![CDATA[East Africa Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[gorilla safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gorilla Tours]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gorilla trekking]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tanzania Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uganda Attractions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uganda Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uganda Travel Packages]]></category><category><![CDATA[Zanzibar Safaris]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/?p=837</guid><description><![CDATA[The 10 Days Uganda Primates &#38; Zanzibar Beach Tour ushers you into the top tourist destinations in Uganda and offers you a great opportunity to explore Zanzibar. In Uganda, your exploration will involve visiting Murchison Falls National Park for game [&#8230;]]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <strong>10 Days Uganda Primates &amp; Zanzibar Beach Tour</strong> ushers you into the top tourist destinations in Uganda and offers you a great opportunity to explore Zanzibar. In Uganda, your exploration will involve visiting Murchison Falls National Park for <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/blog/game-drive-safari-destinations-uganda/">game viewing</a>, Kibale Forest National Park for <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/chimpanzee-trekking-in-uganda/">chimpanzee tracking</a> and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/gorilla-tours/">gorilla trekking</a>. Your trip begins from Entebbe/Kampala Uganda and ends in Arusha Tanzania.</p><p><strong>10 Days Uganda Primates &amp; Zanzibar Beach Tour Detailed itinerary</strong></p><p><strong>Day 1: Transfer to a hotel upon arrival at Entebbe Airport</strong></p><p>Take a flight up-to Entebbe International Airport and upon early arrival, meet your driver guide for transfer to a hotel.</p><p><strong>Day 2: Murchison Falls National Park</strong></p><p>Have a delicious cup of tea or coffee and after, set off from your hotel to <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/uganda-attractions/murchison-falls-national-park/">Murchison Falls National Park</a> in Northwestern Uganda. In a pop-up roof Van/Land cruiser, you will have en-route visit at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola where you will track rhinos. After, proceed to Murchison Falls for evening game drive and later, get dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.</p><p><strong>Day 3: Game drive &amp; Launch trip</strong></p><p>Breakfast early in the morning and after, go explore Murchison Falls National Park’s pristine savannas on a morning game drive. You will come across the Rothschild giraffes, lions, Uganda Kobs, Jackson&#8217;s Hartebeest, oribis, leopards, buffaloes, elephants, warthogs, birds and others. Retreat from the 2-3 hours’ wildlife viewing tour and have lunch. In the afternoon, expect to embark on a boat/launch cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls. While on a cruise, expect to sight hippos, Nile crocodiles, aquatic birds and a chance to hike to the top of the falls.</p><p><strong>Day 4: Visit Kibale Forest National Park</strong></p><p>Enjoy your leisurely breakfast and after, drive to <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/africa-adventure-safaris/kibale-forest-national-park/">Kibale forest national park</a>. En-route, get the best of the Albert escarpment and jaw-dropping views of <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/uganda-attractions/rwenzori-mountains-national-park/">Mt. Rwenzori</a>. At Fort Portal Tourism City, make a stop for lunch and connect to Kibale while viewing the extensive tea plantations.</p><p><strong>Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking &amp; nature walks in Bigodi </strong></p><p>After breakfast, you will be briefed by park official about <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/chimpanzee-trekking/">chimpanzee tracking</a> guidelines at Kanyanchu Visitor Centre. The 2-4 chimpanzee trek begins at 8:00am once you have been allocated park guide. You will also come across many other species of primates, birds while on search for chimpanzees. You will enjoy a complete 1 hour with chimpanzees and also take many photos.</p><p>Get back to the lodge in Kibale to relax and be served lunch. Later, you will go for Bigodi nature walk. This is a rewarding swamp walk offering you opportunity to sight diversity of primates, birds plus other mammals.</p><p><strong>Day 6: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park</strong></p><p>Enjoy your cup of tea or coffee and after, travel to Bwindi via Fort Portal then drive through Ishasha to spot the <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/blog/tree-climbing-lions-in-uganda/">tree climbing lions</a>. Dinner and overnight at the lodge you booked in <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/uganda-attractions/bwindi-impenetrable-national-park/">Bwindi impenetrable national park.</a></p><p><strong>Day 7: Gorilla trekking </strong></p><p>After a cup of tea or coffee, assemble at Bwindi offices where you will meet official and other trekkers. You will be briefed on <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/blog/gorilla-trekking-rules-regulations/">gorilla trekking rules</a>, assigned a gorilla group (Bwindi has a total of 20 habituated gorilla families available for gorilla trekking) and the park guide to lead on a gorilla trek. Actual search for gorillas starts at 8:00am and can take 2-6 hours which includes 1 hour for photo taking and learning about their behaviors. Get back after <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/gorilla-tours/">gorilla trek</a> to chill at the lodge and you will pay a visit to the Batwa community.</p><p><strong>Day 8: Transfer to Zanzibar </strong></p><p>Have a hefty breakfast and after, drive to Kihihi/<a href="https://caa.go.ug/kisoro-airfield/">Kisoro airstrip</a> where you will fly back to Entebbe airport. From Entebbe airport, take a flight to Zanzibar.</p><p><strong>Day 9: Tour spice farm</strong></p><p>Get up for an early morning breakfast and after, set off explore the spice farms. Get to know how variety of spices are grown and have opportunity to taste some or purchase some. After, have lunch and then have relaxed afternoon or go swimming.</p><p><strong>Day 10: Departure</strong></p><p>After a cup of tea or coffee, drive to the airport to fly back home and this marks the end of the 10 Days Uganda Primates &amp; Zanzibar Beach Tour.</p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/east-africa-safaris/10-days-uganda-primates-zanzibar-beach-tour/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>7 Days Zanzibar Safari</title><link>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/7-days-zanzibar-safari/</link><comments>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/7-days-zanzibar-safari/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[nikita]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:11:57 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Africa Adventure safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[East Africa Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tanzania Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[Zanzibar Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarbudgetsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarcampingsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibargroupsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarhikingsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarhoneymoonsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarluxurysafaris]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/?p=801</guid><description><![CDATA[Be part of our customized 7 Days Zanzibar safari for relaxation, beach, culture, history and adventure. The safari is best for refreshing from the tiresome work routines and is also best for newly marrieds in their honeymoon. A walk through [&#8230;]]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Be part of our customized 7 Days Zanzibar safari for relaxation, beach, culture, history and adventure. The safari is best for refreshing from the tiresome work routines and is also best for newly marrieds in their <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-honeymoon-safaris/">honeymoon</a>. A walk through Stone Town, chilling on the shores of a calm lake, Visiting the spice farms, game viewing in Jozani forest and enjoying different water sports activities make this <strong>7 days Zanzibar safari</strong> exceptional and worth doing.</p><p><strong>7 Days Zanzibar Safari itinerary</strong></p><p><strong>Day 1: Pick up &amp; transfer to Stone Town.</strong></p><p>Today, your driver guide will pick you up from your hotel or Zanzibar airport and drive you Stone town. He/she will brief you on how the itinerary will be executed; which activities to do and when. You will spend the rest of that day relaxing at your hotel in Stone town.</p><p><strong>Day 2: Stone town tour.</strong></p><p>After a relaxed spacious breakfast, get into the safari vehicle and hit the road to explore the mighty, historical and cultural <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_Town">Stone Town</a>. The town is a UNESCO heritage site due to its richness in culture. It’s the oldest city of Zanzibar with lots of historical sites to visit and explore. Among the places to visit in Stone Town include the sultan’s palace, Old slave market, Old Fort, the Forodhani Gardens, Changuu and the House of Wonders.</p><p>You will be told interesting stories about the traditions, cultures and belief in this place. Also, visit local markets in this town to meet and interact with local people of <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/">Zanzibar</a></p><p><strong>Day 3:  Visit the spice farms.</strong></p><p>Enjoy your morning sleep, have a relaxed breakfast and transfer to visit the Tangawizi Spice farm in Kizimbani village. Enjoy a walk through these spice farms, taste them and smell their sweet scents. It’s here that you will believe why Zanzibar is called a spice island.</p><p>More so, you will meet and interact with different local people who will share their lifestyles making you feel as part of the community. At the end of the trip, you can choose to buy some spices to take home and also an indirect way of supporting local people to improve their standards of living.</p><p><strong>Day 4: Spend the day at the beach.</strong></p><p>You will spend this whole day at the beach! Enjoy the sunrise spiced breakfast and head out for different beach activities. Enjoy swimming, <a href="https://kitensurfzanzibar.com/">wind surfing</a>, playing volley ball, Snorkeling, diving and quad biking among others. These refreshes your mind to gain your energy and feel new.  Playing in the white sand with clear views of the tortoise crystal clear waters of the beach is a lifetime experience you will live to love.</p><p><strong>Day 5: Nature viewing &amp; birding in Jozani Forest.</strong></p><p>Today, you will explore and discover the hidden gem of Jozani forest. Wakeup very early, have breakfast and drive to Jozani Forest home to numerous primates and bird species some of which are endemic to this island.</p><p>Expect to see lots of animals such as the Red colobus monkeys, Bush pigs, Elephants, Antelopes, Chameleons, and dickers among others. Walking through this forest on foot is the best way to feel and experience this natural environment.</p><p><strong>Day 6: Chill at the lake shores.</strong></p><p>Spend this whole day chilling at your lodge amenities. You can go to the beach and relax as you see people swim and play all sports of games. The cold water breezes refresh your mind from the previous fatigue of walking in Jozani forest.</p><p>Today still, you can visit some local markets on the island to buy some crafts and fresh fruits. Have enough time to relax as you prepare for your next day’s departure.</p><p><strong>Day 7: Departure.</strong></p><p>Have a relaxed sunrise breakfast and get ready to go. You can have an optional last tour at the island to discover what you had missed in the previous days. Check out and drive to the airport for your return flight. This will mark the end of your 7 Days Zanzibar Safari.</p><p><strong>End of safari.</strong></p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/7-days-zanzibar-safari/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>6 Days Zanzibar Island Holiday</title><link>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/6-days-zanzibar-island-holiday/</link><comments>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/6-days-zanzibar-island-holiday/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[nikita]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:48:30 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Africa Adventure safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[East Africa Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tanzania Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Zanzibar Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarbudgetsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarcampingsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibargroupsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarhikingsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarhoneymoonsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarluxurysafaris]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/?p=786</guid><description><![CDATA[This 6 Days Zanzibar Island Holiday takes you to Zanzibar islands located off the coast of Tanzania in the Indian Ocean. This destination combines the sun, sea and sand plus the mix of African cultures including Swahili, Arabs and Europeans [&#8230;]]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This <strong>6 Days Zanzibar Island Holiday</strong> takes you to<a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/"> Zanzibar islands</a> located off the coast of <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/tanzania-safaris/">Tanzania</a> in the Indian Ocean. This destination combines the sun, sea and sand plus the mix of African cultures including Swahili, Arabs and Europeans who have lived here since the time Zanzibar was under the rule of sultans. Exploring Zanzibar on this week long itinerary offers you a visit to Stone town, the capital of Zanzibar, Jozani-Chakwa National Park, sun &#8211; kissed beaches of Nungwi and the famous spice plantations.</p><p><strong>6 Days Zanzibar Island Holiday itinerary.</strong></p><p><strong>Day 1: Airport/seaport arrival.</strong></p><p>Meet and greet with your guide on arrival at Abeid Amani international airport of Zanzibar and transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at your booked resort hotel. Depending on the time you have after arrival, you may visit the Forohahi gardens in the evening to relax and chill from a long flight.</p><p><strong>Day 2: Stone Town tour.</strong></p><p>Following breakfast, you will enjoy the epic highlights of Stone town including the Palace Museum and next the House of Wonders where you will interact with the people sitting as if they inherited the art from the generations of sultans.</p><p>Thereafter, go for a market bazaar walking tour where you expect to find the sultans still cross-legged and jeweled on their seats. Mostly the market stalls and shops sell clothes, jewelry and much more. You will see the amazing life of Zanzibar, as Arab, Indian and Swahili traders rush with no glory except their situation. As you walk through the sideways of the market you are interrupted by heavy traffic and lots of pedestrians. Lunch at a rooftop restaurant and continue to the visit the former slave market that was turned into a church. Dinner and overnight at a resort of your choice.</p><p><strong>Day 3: Spice plantation tour and Nungwi beach.</strong></p><p>After breakfast, transfer north-west of Stone town to Nungwi about 2-hour drive. Along the way you will visit different spice farms with a guide. Walking around this place lasts for about 1 hour and at the end you can go tasting fresh coconut juice and purchase some spices at the spice shops.</p><p>Learn about the different spices, herbs and fruits and how they are used as natural healing medicine. Take lunch and visit the prison island as you proceed to Nungwi beach. A visit at Prison Island lasts for about 4 hours and involves a historical tour of the slave trade prisons, coral reef mines and fun filled time to see, feed and take pictures with giant turtles including the oldest at 159 years. Check in dinner and overnight stay Nungwi beach.</p><p><strong>Day 4: Full day at the beach. </strong></p><p>Following hot breakfast, you will choose what to do among the activities available – water sports include snorkeling, boat sailing and <a href="https://www.padi.com/diving-in/zanzibar/">scuba diving.</a> Lunch, dinner and overnight at the beach.</p><p><strong>Day 5: Nungwi to Jozani forest.</strong></p><p>Enjoy breakfast and watch the sun set at the beach. Then transfer on a 2-hour drive to Jozani-Chakwa Bay National Park which features Jozani tropical forest, home of the red colobus monkeys. Arrive before midday and settle for lunch. Later you will take Jozani forest tour looking for monkeys and birds. The tour gets you into the flora and fauna in the vicinity of Zanzibar islands.</p><p><strong>Day 6: Departure.</strong></p><p>Following breakfast, you will leave Nungwi and transfer back to Stone town and to the airport / seaport which marks the end of your 6 Days Zanzibar Island Holiday.</p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/6-days-zanzibar-island-holiday/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>5 Days Zanzibar Holiday</title><link>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/5-days-zanzibar-holiday/</link><comments>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/5-days-zanzibar-holiday/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[nikita]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 19:55:50 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Africa Adventure safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tanzania Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Zanzibar Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarbudgetsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarcampingsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibargroupsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarhikingsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarhoneymoonsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarluxurysafaris]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/?p=758</guid><description><![CDATA[Life is what you make it! thus worth celebrating it while on 5 Days Zanzibar Holiday, a well-packaged trip, combining the unique attractions, historical sites, culture, the cool and unmatched exotic beaches. You will visit Jozani Chwaka bay for primate [&#8230;]]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Life is what you make it! thus worth celebrating it while on <strong>5 Days Zanzibar Holiday</strong>, a well-packaged trip, combining the unique attractions, historical sites, culture, the cool and unmatched exotic beaches. You will visit Jozani Chwaka bay for primate trekking, tour the stone town; with its Arab, British and African ancient architecture, explore the spice plantations and spending the entire day at the beautiful beaches along the shoreline of the giant Indian ocean.</p><p>We have a team of experts, experienced to make your dream come true by picking the best accommodation facilities, transportation, and several other facilities fit for purpose. Time management is paramount and this 5 Days Zanzibar Holiday starts and ends at Zanzibar.</p><p><strong>5 Days Zanzibar Holiday itinerary </strong></p><p><strong>Day 1: Fly to Zanzibar and stone town visit.</strong></p><p>At the agreed point and time, meet and be briefed by our experienced driver-guide. He will gladly explain to you all that concerns the island and the safari before you fly to it. There you will meet another <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/">company</a> representative who will brief you about the stay, and take you for Lunch, before a 1 hour stone town tour. Thereafter, you will proceed to the<a href="https://www.goldzanzibar.com/"> lodge</a> for dinner and an overnight nap.</p><p><strong>Day 2: Half-day dolphin tour and stone town excursion. </strong></p><p>Brighten your day with a lip-smacking breakfast meal at the lodge, before heading for an exciting half-day dolphin dive or viewing in one of the best sites. You will be guided throughout the exercise in identifying and looking deep into the sea life, with no exception of other aquatic animals. There are no expert skills needed, besides the love for adventure.</p><p>You will retire for lunch, and then spend the evening exploring the historical stone town; a tour that unveils the dilapidated ancient structures erected by the Arabs, British and Africans during the slave trade and pre-colonial error. Among the attractions you will visit include; the wonder house, the cathedrals formerly used as slave markets, and the museum among others. Thereafter you will return to the lodge for dinner and a nap.</p><p><strong>Day 3: Primate trekking at Jozani Chwaka forest and spice plantation tour.</strong></p><p>At daybreak, you will have a morning refreshing cup of coffee, before hitting the road to Jozani Chwaka national park for primate trekking. This is the only park in the area with unspoiled lush forest, and a concentration of rare primates, bird species and small forest mammals. The rare red Colobus monkeys are the commanders of this jungle, attracting hundreds of visitors all year round. After an encounter with them, you will also the Persian birth tab, before having a lunch break.</p><p>Thereafter, you will head to the spice plantation for a tour. Within the <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-honeymoon-safaris/">spice plantation</a>, you will enjoy the sweet fragrances, taste the spices such as lemons, nutmeg, jackfruits and many more and learn about what spices are. You will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight at sunset.</p><p><strong>Day 4: Full day beach experience.</strong></p><p>Today, breakfast comes first at your comfort zone, and then followed by an exciting full-day beach experience; Meditating by the invisible moving waters, taking photos, enjoying several beach activities such as sports, and swimming among others, but not forgetting the delicious seafood during lunch and any other time the appetite demands. End this day with dinner and overnight.</p><p><strong>Day 5: Departure.</strong></p><p>This day marks the end of your <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/honeymoon-safaris/">holiday vacation</a> on the island, and so from a peaceful slumber, you will greet your intestines with a yummy cup of coffee, and then check out of the lodge for a drive to the airport where you will get your flight to the next destination.</p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/5-days-zanzibar-holiday/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>4 Days Impressive Zanzibar Tour</title><link>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/4-days-impressive-zanzibar-tour/</link><comments>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/4-days-impressive-zanzibar-tour/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[nikita]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 19:46:09 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Africa Adventure safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tanzania Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Zanzibar Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarbudgetsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarcampingsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibargroupsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarhikingsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarhoneymoonsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarluxurysafaris]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/?p=745</guid><description><![CDATA[Spending your four days in Zanzibar Island is a wise decision, with a perfect opportunity to relax, have fun and learn. Get initiated into the culture of the islanders, enjoy the tasty cuisine, and experience what exotic beaches are made [&#8230;]]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Spending your four days in <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/">Zanzibar Island</a> is a wise decision, with a perfect opportunity to relax, have fun and learn. Get initiated into the culture of the islanders, enjoy the tasty cuisine, and experience what exotic beaches are made of. The cool weather, silence, and the unique historical attractions, combined for your satisfaction, and permanent memory. This <strong>4 Days Impressive Zanzibar Tour</strong> sees you visiting the spice plantation, explore the ancient stone town city, and relax on the fascinating beaches. The trip starts and ends in Zanzibar Island.</p><p><strong>Detailed safari</strong></p><p><strong>Day 1: Arrival and stone town tour</strong></p><p>Upon your arrival at Zanzibar airport, our <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/">company</a> representative will meet and take you around the stone town city, through the busying streets, ancient dilapidated Arab, British and African architecture. You will visit the wonderful house, the ancient slave trade market and the museum among other interesting destinations. Thereafter, you will be driven to your accommodation for refreshment, dinner, and overnight sleep.</p><p><strong>Day 2: Jozani Chwaka Forest trek and spice plantation tour</strong></p><p>After breakfast, you will drive to jozani chwaka bay national park, the only one on the island, harboring the rare red Colobus monkeys in their natural habitat. The tracking exercise lasts for few hours, with birds, unique primates, and rare plant species.</p><p>After that, you will have a lunch break, and then spend the evening hours exploring spice plantations, where you will see, taste and learn about the different spices that put the island on the map, notably; nutmegs, jackfruits, apples, ginger and many more. Thereafter you will return to the lodge for dinner and a nap.</p><p><strong>Day 3: Beach experience</strong></p><p>You will start this day with a hefty breakfast meal at the lodge, followed by an exciting beach experience for the entire day. Swimming, <a href="https://www.snorkeling-report.com/destination/snorkeling-tanzania/">Snorkeling</a>, and engaging in several other freshening activities, besides enjoying the lip-smacking variety of kinds of seafood, and relaxing by the calm waters of by the sea.</p><p>The Beaches on the island are set apart, for refreshment, memory creation, and fun. You will enjoy a sunset drive to the lodge for dinner and peaceful slumber.</p><p><strong>Day 4: Departure</strong></p><p>At daybreak, you will enjoy a yummy breakfast at the lodge, and then exit the island for your flight/sea transportation, back to the mainland and then to your supposed destination. The flight is very breathtaking, with lots of breathtaking sceneries to look out for and admire. This will mark the end of your 4 Days Impressive Zanzibar Tour.</p><p><strong>End of safari.</strong></p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/4-days-impressive-zanzibar-tour/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>3 Days Zanzibar Beach Holiday</title><link>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/3-days-zanzibar-beach-holiday/</link><comments>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/3-days-zanzibar-beach-holiday/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[nikita]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 19:37:48 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Africa Adventure safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tanzania Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[Zanzibar Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarbudgetsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarcampingsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibargroupsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarhoneymoonsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarluxurysafaris]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/?p=733</guid><description><![CDATA[Relax and chill off the fatigue on our 3 Days Zanzibar Beach Holiday. The trip is the best package for newly marrieds who want to enjoy honeymoon plus those who want a stress free time. More so,  Zanzibar beach tour [&#8230;]]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Relax and chill off the fatigue on our <strong>3 Days Zanzibar Beach Holiday</strong>. The trip is the best package for <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-honeymoon-safaris/">newly marrieds</a> who want to enjoy honeymoon plus those who want a stress free time. More so,  Zanzibar beach tour gives you chance to engage in different water sports activities to refresh from a tiring adventure. The tour activities include stone town tour, swimming with the dolphins and nature walk among other relaxing activities.</p><p><strong>3 Days Zanzibar Beach Holiday Detailed Itinerary.</strong></p><p><strong>Day 1: Pick up &amp; transfer to your beach resort.</strong></p><p>Upon your arrival at Zanzibar airport, meet and greet your happy driver guide representing our company. Thereafter, transfer to your beach hotel. In the evening enjoy the sunset relaxing in the white sand of the beach. The cool evening breezes as the lake calms for night is worth experiencing.</p><p><strong>Day 2: Explore the beach.</strong></p><p>Spend this whole day enjoying the beauty of <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/">Zanzibar beach</a>. On this day, you will take part in different travel activities, which include swimming with Dolphins, Snorkeling, Bicycling, playing volleyball and sand downing, among others. You will enjoy a guided nature walk to explore the forest areas of Zanzibar beach especially the Jozani forest which hosts numerous birds, reptiles and wild animals.</p><p><strong>Day 3:  Stone Town Tour &amp; Departure.</strong></p><p>In the morning, visit the stone town, the old and main city of Zanzibar locally called Mji Mkongwe. The top tourist sites to visit in the stone town include Old Fort, Spice of Community Shop, Forodhani Gardens, Darajani Bazaar, the Old Dispensary, Angelican Cathedral of Christ Church and House of Wonders among others. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_Town">Stone town</a> is listed under the list of the UNESCO Heritage sites due to its rich cultural heritage. In the afternoon, drive to the airport for your connecting flight. This will mark the end of your 3 Days Zanzibar Beach Holiday.</p><p><strong>End of the tour.</strong></p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/3-days-zanzibar-beach-holiday/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>3 Days Zanzibar Stone Town Tour</title><link>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/3-days-zanzibar-stone-town-tour/</link><comments>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/3-days-zanzibar-stone-town-tour/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[nikita]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 19:31:36 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Africa Adventure safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[East Africa Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tanzania Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Zanzibar Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarbudgetsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarcampingsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibargroupsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarluxurysafaris]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/?p=725</guid><description><![CDATA[Stone Town is a UNESCO world heritage site and it’s the largest town in Zanzibar islands in the Indian Ocean – Tanzania, East Africa. Having been created in the 18th century by the East African Swahili and Arab stone builders, [&#8230;]]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stone Town is a UNESCO world heritage site and it’s the largest town in Zanzibar islands in the Indian Ocean – Tanzania, East Africa. Having been created in the 18<sup>th</sup> century by the East African Swahili and Arab stone builders, Stone Town features some of the oldest architectural stone buildings. Later on Europeans also used Stone town during slave trade. As a result, today, Stone town features a mixture of cultures including East African Swahili, Arab, Indians and Europeans as reflected by the food, buildings, dress code and markets. In addition to the sun, sea and sand, this tour explores best attractions of Stone Town. Highlights of this <strong>3 Days Zanzibar Stone Town Tour</strong> include visiting Beit-EL- Ajaib known as the house of wonders, spice plantations, the market and a sunset cruise featuring a traditional sailboat.</p><p><strong>3 Days Zanzibar Stone Town Tour itinerary.</strong></p><p><strong>Day 1: Arrival in Zanzibar.</strong></p><p>On arrival at Abeid Amani Karume international airport, you meet and greet with your <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/">Zanzibar</a> guide and be transferred to your hotel for dinner and overnight. When you arrive during the day, you shouldn’t waste any time. So, after relaxing, you will proceed for Stone town where ancient buildings and forts beckon. Visit the Beit-EL- Ajaib known as the House of Wonders built in 1883, it’s one of the oldest buildings here.</p><p>From there you will visit the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultan%27s_Palace,_Zanzibar">Sultan’s Palace Museum</a> which was a residence of the Sultan’s family. Here you will realize, one of the amazing sights of Zanzibar where there are two breeds of people, the bosses who sit on the doorsteps of their shops and the ones who carry. Dinner and overnight stay in Stone Town.</p><p>Optional night tour to visit the Forodhani gardens which is next to the house of wonders right on the shores of the Indian Ocean.</p><p><strong>Day 2: Stone Town Market bazaar, Spice Plantation and Nungwi beach.</strong></p><p>Have breakfast overlooking the ocean, ahead of the rewarding market walking excursion that you are about to undertake. On this tour, visitors are exposed to amazing historical and contemporary places that make this iconic city truly vibrant; including  jewelry and craft shops, local markets selling mainly organic fruits and vegetables, and a blend of Arab-Indian –African / Swahili culture.</p><p>Take a Swahili lunch in the heart of Stone Town, and afterwards proceed to the Spice plantations to learn about the different spices such as cloves, ginger, cinnamon and how they are used as food for natural healing and medicine. From there, you will transfer about 2hour drive and hit one of the sun kissed beaches in Nungwi to end your day with a sunset sailboat.</p><p>Dinner and overnight stay &#8211; Nungwi beach.</p><p><strong>Day 3: Beach exploration and departure.</strong></p><p>Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast at the sun kissed beaches of Nungwi and depending on what you want; you can decide to conduct water sport activities such as sailboat rides and swimming. Thereafter, transfer to Zanzibar international airport for your departure flight.</p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/3-days-zanzibar-stone-town-tour/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>3 Days Jozani Forest Trekking</title><link>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/3-days-jozani-forest-trekking/</link><comments>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/3-days-jozani-forest-trekking/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[nikita]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:57:03 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Africa Adventure safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[East Africa Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tanzania Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[Zanzibar Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarbudgetsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarcampingsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibargroupsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarhikingsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarhoneymoonsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[zanzibarluxurysafaris]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/?p=709</guid><description><![CDATA[This 3 Days Jozani Forest Trekking is an exceptional package to explore the hidden gem of Jozani Forest the only park on Zanzibar Island. The tour gives you an off beaten kind of experience give a few travelers who visit [&#8230;]]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This 3 Days Jozani Forest Trekking is an exceptional package to explore the hidden gem of Jozani Forest the only park on<a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/"> Zanzibar Island</a>. The tour gives you an off beaten kind of experience give a few travelers who visit the forest. The 3 Days Jozani Forest trekking entails nature walks, game viewing and bird watching to offer you a great and memorable experience.</p><p><strong>3 Days Jozani Forest Trekking itinerary </strong></p><p><strong>Day 1: Pick up &amp; transfer to Jozani Forest – Mangrove swamp walk</strong></p><p>Your driver guide will pick you up from the airport or your hotel in Zanzibar and transfer you to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jozani_Chwaka_Bay_National_Park">Jozani Forest</a>. In the afternoon, take a guided walk. End of the tour across the mangrove forest which hosts lots of snakes, lizards and numerous birds some of which are rarely found elsewhere in the world.</p><p><strong>Day 2: Nature walks &amp; bird watching</strong></p><p>You will spend this whole day exploring all the <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-honeymoon-safaris/">hidden gem</a> in Jozani Forest. Enjoy guided game drives to see various wild animals in the forest such as Elephants, African Civet, Red colobus monkeys, Sharks, duikers and a variety of Cameron species. More so, Jozani forest is home to over 80 bird species making it a haven for birders. Some of the birds you will see include little greenbul, Nectarine olivace grant; black bellied starting, Somber greenbul, black winged bishop, Ploceus bicolor, Zanzibar red bishop, Forest weaver and Turacos among others.</p><p><strong>Day 3: Departure</strong></p><p>Enjoy your morning sleep, have a relaxed breakfast and enjoy the last bit of Jozani forest. Thereafter, check out and drive back to the airport of your hotel in <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/tanzania-safaris/">Zanzibar</a>.</p><p><strong>End of the tour</strong></p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/zanzibar-safaris/3-days-jozani-forest-trekking/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item><item><title>14 Days Grand Tour of Rwanda</title><link>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/rwanda-safaris/14-days-grand-tour-of-rwanda/</link><comments>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/rwanda-safaris/14-days-grand-tour-of-rwanda/#respond</comments><dc:creator><![CDATA[nikita]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2017 08:37:08 +0000</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Africa Adventure safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[chimpanzee trekking]]></category><category><![CDATA[East Africa Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[gorilla safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gorilla Tours]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gorilla trekking]]></category><category><![CDATA[Hiking safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rwanda Attractions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rwanda Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[Zanzibar Safaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[luxurygorillatrekking]]></category><category><![CDATA[rwandabudgetsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[rwandacampingsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[rwandachimpanzeetrekking]]></category><category><![CDATA[rwandagroupsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[rwandahikingsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[rwandahoneymoonsafaris]]></category><category><![CDATA[rwandaluxurysafaris]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/?p=101</guid><description><![CDATA[This 14 Days Grand Tour of Rwanda takes you to Nyungwe National Park to track Chimpanzees and to Parc Des Volcanoes for Gorilla trekking. 14 Days Grand Tour of Rwanda tour itinerary  Day 1: Arrival at Kigali: You will arrive [&#8230;]]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This <strong>14 Days Grand Tour of Rwanda</strong> takes you to Nyungwe National Park to track Chimpanzees and to Parc Des Volcanoes for Gorilla trekking.</p><p><strong>14 Days Grand Tour of Rwanda tour itinerary </strong></p><p><strong>Day 1: Arrival at Kigali</strong>:<br />You will arrive at the Kigali international Airport where you will meet and greet with your tour guide and transfer to your Hotel in Kigali to check in if your arrival is in the morning. In the afternoon you will go for a city tour, the Capital city offers you the chance to discover some tourism here as you drive around the busy town where you learn the history of the town from the colonial era to democracy, from slums to the suburbs.</p><p>Visit the <a href="https://kgm.rw/">Kigali genocide memorial</a> at Gisozi that tells of the history of Rwanda leading up to the Genocide in 1994 and catalogues the details of the genocide using photographs, video, written accounts and art facts. Included are personal testimonies and a moving memorial to the children of the Rwandan genocide. it also has a section called wasted lives which reflects on the holocaust and genocide in Armenia, south-west Africa, Bosnia and Cambodia. The Kigali memorial center has gained a world-wide reputation for this powerful exhibition and the craft center. Return to your hotel for overnight.</p><p><strong>Day 2: Kigali City – Nyungwe Forest National park</strong><br />After an early morning breakfast, proceed to the south province enroute visit to the Royal Palace at Nyanza, and visit the National Museum known as one of the best ethnographic museums in East and Central Africa located in Huye district, if time allows, arrange a performance of Intore dance troupe, before proceeding to Nyungwe forest, a 3 hours drive from Huye district. <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/uganda-attractions/nyungwe-forest-national-park/">Nyungwe forest national park</a> extends a 1000 km². It is the largest afro-Montane forest in East and Central Africa and one of the most ancient, dating back to before the Ice Age. Arrive for dinner and overnight</p><p><strong>Day 3: Visit Nyungwe National Park</strong><br />After an early morning breakfast, we will be transferred to the national park headquarters for briefing by the park rangers before departing to hike in search for chimpanzees, and later on return for dinner and overnight</p><p><strong>Day 4: Second visit to the Nyungwe National Park</strong><br />Today go for a nature walk through well prepared trails, and visit the Kamiranzovu waterfalls, that you will enjoy the astounding array of flowers and birdlife, the day will end with dinner and overnight</p><p><strong>Day 5: Nyungwe National Park – Kibuye Near Lake Kivu</strong><br />After the breakfast drive from Nyungwe to Kibuye, detour to Murambi for a visit of the Genocide memorial center. Later drive towards Kibuye through the town of Gitarama, and then end up in Kibuye town towards the Lake to enjoy the excellent beach and water sports facilities. If time allows, in the afternoon take a relaxing boat trip to one of the island on Lake Kivu, you will return for dinner and overnight at a hotel in Kibuye.</p><p><strong>Day 6 Kibuye near Lake Kivu – Gisenyi near Lake Kivu</strong><br />After the breakfast drive for five hours towards the northern part of Rwanda along a good winding road takes us through the thousand hills, along mountain summits, and through tea plantations to Gisenyi. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Gisenyi on the shore of Lake Kivu</p><p><strong>Day 7 : Gisenyi near Lake Kivu – Ruhengeri Near gorilla Park </strong><br />After the break fast spend a leisurely morning in Gisenyi. Then after lunch head through lush numerous small villages, making a slight detour to see the local hot springs, before arriving at Musanze town. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Kinigi</p><p><strong>Day 8: Visit to Dian Fossey grave at parc de Volcanoes</strong><br />Today try a hike to Dian Fossey grave that was buried among the gorilla graves on the mountain tops. Overnight at a hotel in Kinigi</p><p><strong>Day 9: Trek Golden Monkey at parc de Volcanoes </strong><br />After early breakfast, you will proceed to the national park Headquarter for briefing by the park rangers before departing for trekking to the famous Golden monkey. After lunch take a scenic drive to view the two twin lakes Burera and Ruhondo, returning later for dinner and overnight at a Hotel in Kinigi.</p><p><strong>Day 10: Hike of Bisoke Mountain</strong><br />After early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to the national park headquarters for being briefed by the park rangers before departing for the hike of <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/blog/mount-bisoke/">Bisoke Mountain</a>, dinner and overnight; at a Hotel in Kinigi.</p><p><strong>Day 11: Gorilla trekking at Parc de Volcanoes</strong><br />After an early morning breakfast, transfer to the <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/rwanda-attractions/volcanoes-national-park-rwanda/">Volcanoes national park</a> headquarters for a briefing by the park rangers before; trek through the tropical Virunga rainforest in search of the rare mountain gorilla. Carry your lots of water, study walking shoes, water-proof warm clothing, sun-screen, insect-repellant and a hat. A no-flush camera is recommended because you will come up close with these gentle giants. The park ranger guides will make your 3 – 6 hour trek both educative and enjoyable. The excursion in a thick rain forest and the interaction with the mountain ape, gives a wonderful experience in life. After the visit have lunch in Musanze then drive to Kigali and overnight at a hotel in Kingali.</p><p><strong>Day 12: Transfer to Akagera National Park</strong><br />After an early morning breakfast, proceed to <a href="https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/rwanda-attractions/akagera-national-park/">Akagera National Park</a> which lies in the east, where the countryside gives way to a savannah, with clusters of acacia mingled with open grassland. The scenery is dominated by a labyrinth of swamps and lakes that follow the meandering course of the Akagera River, believed to be the most remote source of the Nile.</p><p>The park boasts of a unique ‘spring like climate’ which makes safaris to this area exceptionally pleasant. Once in the park, drive to the national park headquarters for a briefing by the park rangers before starting the game drive. The National Park is a better place for safaris with its Complex mix of terrains, marshlands, lakes, vegetation, animal life, and the conducive; spring like climate and offers an enchanting, adventures and environment. You can meet big mammals such as zebras, buffaloes, antelope, Giraffes or elephants. Overnight; at a Hotel in Akagera</p><p><strong>Day 13: Activities at Akagera National Park</strong><br />After the breakfast, drive towards Rusomo, and then detour to the village of Nyakarambi. The local cooperative produces a distinctively Rwandan craft of cow dung paintings; dominated by black, brown, and white whorls and other geometric abstraction, these unique and earthy works make a wonderful souvenir. It is also is interesting to see how the paintings are reflected in the local house decorations. If time allows and the weather favours you, you will be transferred to the national park headquarters and also does a boat cruise on Lake Ihema. After the cruise drive back to Kigali and overnight at a hotel in Kigali</p><p><strong>Day 14: Kigali-Departure</strong><br />After a leisurely breakfast, go for a tour down town and do any last- minute shopping; transfer to the Airport, in the afternoon, to catch the flight. This will mark the end of your<strong> 14 Days Grand Tour of Rwanda.</strong></p>]]></content:encoded><wfw:commentRss>https://www.gorillasugandasafaris.com/rwanda-safaris/14-days-grand-tour-of-rwanda/feed/</wfw:commentRss><slash:comments>0</slash:comments></item></channel></rss>