On this African Trip, You will Experience Gorillas in Rwanda, Big 5 animals Safari in Tanzania and Stay by the White Sand Beaches of Zanzibar
Tour Overview
This 13 Days mid-luxury Rwanda Gorillas, Serengeti Safari and Zanzibar Beach stay is a Gorilla trekking, Wildlife Safari and Beach Vacation that takes you witness Gorillas in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National park, Big 5 animals in Serengeti National Park Tanzania and relax by the white sand beaches of Zanzibar. This 13 Days mid-luxury Rwanda Gorillas, Serengeti Safari and Zanzibar Beach stay vacation is suitable for honeymoon, families and couples travel and it will take you to Volcanoes National Park, Ngorongoro crater, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National park and Zanzibar Beach(East Coast) respectively
Your tour will start in Volcanoes National park in Rwanda from where you will transfer to Arusha in Tanzania a country that offers the perfect opportunities to view wildlife including big five mammals and predators in their natural habitat in Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Serengeti national parks and it ends in Zanzibar
Please Note That this Package is offered all year-round though the accommodation in Serengeti will be adjusted if you are interested in viewing the Great Migration Mara River Crossing in the Months of Late July, August and September.
13 Days Mid-Luxury Rwanda Gorillas, Serengeti Safari and Zanzibar Beach Stay Vacation Itinerary:
Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National park
From your hotel in Kigali, today you will meet and greet with your driver/guide from Engabi Tours and Travel who will transfer you to Volcanoes National Park Approximately 2 hours’ drive North of Kigali arriving in time for lunch and later dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Option: Farm House Rwanda
Meal Plan: All-Inclusive(Accommodation, three Meals Per day, Drinking water, Tea and Coffee, Drinks(Water &soft drinks, local beers and house wines)
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Iby’Iwachu Cultural Village tour
Today after breakfast you will be transferred to the Park headquarters for briefing about the gorilla trekking rules. You will then enter the jungle to start the search for the Mountain Gorillas and on finding them you will Spend1 hour with them which will be a great experience for everyone. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to visit Iby’iwacu local village to learn Rwandan culture, customs and traditions. The tour usually ends with traditional dance performances. Return to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Option: Farm House Rwanda
Meal Plan: All-Inclusive(Accommodation, three Meals Per day, Drinking water, Tea and Coffee, Drinks(Water &soft drinks, local beers and house wines)
Day 3: Transfer to Kigali International Airport and Flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport
After breakfast you will be transferred to Kigali International airport depending on the schedule of your flight from where you will catch your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport in the late afternoon, you will be transferred to your Hotel in Arusha for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Option: Arusha Coffee Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Tarangire National park and Game Drive
Today after breakfast, you will embark on a transfer to Tarangire national park. This park has the largest concentration of 3000 elephants in Tanzania. Arrive and check in for lunch. The game drive in Tarangire will be done in the afternoon till evening. Dinner and overnight
Accommodation Option: Maramboi Tented Lodge-Premium
Meal Plan: All-Inclusive(Accommodation, three Meals Per day, Drinking water, Tea and Coffee, Drinks(Water &soft drinks, local beers and house wines)
Day 5: Transfer to Central Serengeti National Park and Afternoon Game Drive
After breakfast, leave Tarangire area driving to Serengeti national park home to 3 million animals which is larger than any savannah protected area on earth through Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will drive all the way to Central Area of Serengeti and on arrival you will check in to your room, enjoy the lunch and thereafter go for an Afternoon game drive returning to your accommodation late in the evening. Dinner and Overnight at your Lodge.
Accommodation Option: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Meal Plan: All-Inclusive(Accommodation, three Meals Per day, Drinking water, Tea and Coffee, Drinks(Water &soft drinks, local beers and house wines)
Day 6: Full day Serengeti Plains
Today is without question one of the highlights of your safari. After a rich breakfast you will start your adventure a little earlier than usual going for a game drive in Central and parts of Western Serengeti in which you will see a number of resident animals including predators, Zebras, Giraffes, Wildebeests and many more other mammals.
Accommodation Option: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Meal Plan: All-Inclusive(Accommodation, three Meals Per day, Drinking water, Tea and Coffee, Drinks(Water &soft drinks, local beers and house wines)
Day 7: Another Full day in The Serengeti with an option a very early morning Hot air balloon safari
Today you will have another adventure day in the Serengeti Plains with an opportunity to see more predators and other animals as you experience the Serengeti in its full glory. Dinner and overnight at your
Accommodation Option: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Meal Plan: All-Inclusive(Accommodation, three Meals Per day, Drinking water, Tea and Coffee, Drinks(Water &soft drinks, local beers and house wines)
Day 8: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Today after breakfast, you will transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you will later explore Ngorongoro crater with a ranger. This area is compared to Garden of Eden on earth. The big numbers of wildlife can be spotted in a day including all big five, the elephant, black rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetahs, and lots of hyenas, hippos, zebra and wildebeest being the most abundant. You will take a break for lunch. in the afternoon, you will continue game viewing in the south corner of the park where you visit Lake Magadi where you can see flamingos, hippos and other water birds. After the game drive you will transfer back to the lodge for dinner and overnight
Accommodation Option: Acacia Farm Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: Transfer to Arusha and Flight to Zanzibar
After a heavy breakfast, you will transfer to Arusha with lunch enroute arriving in time at Arusha Airport to catch your flight to Zanzibar. On arrival, you will be welcomed by your driver and transferred to your hotel where you will stay for the next days.
Accommodation: TOA Zanzibar Hotel
Meal Plan: All-Inclusive(Accommodation, three Meals Per day, Drinking water, Tea and Coffee, Drinks(Water &soft drinks, local beers and house wines)
Days 10,11 & 12: Full days in Zanzibar with Activities and Relaxation
In the next days, you will have leisure stay at the resort with a mixture of the comfort of your room, pool side or ocean side stay and optional activities including a sunset Cruise on the Ocean where you step onto the decks of the vessel, relax and sail away on a magical sunset, tour of the dolphins where you will head out to play with these beautiful Dolphins among the waves, Spice tours and Jozani forest tour. All in all, the beach stay is for you to have individual space and beach relaxing as you read a book, dip in sea, paddleboard or sunbathe.
Accommodation: TOA Zanzibar Hotel
Meal Plan: All-Inclusive(Accommodation, three Meals Per day, Drinking water, Tea and Coffee, Drinks(Water &soft drinks, local beers and house wines)
Day 13: Time to Say Goodbye!
Today you will wake up at leisure, enjoy your breakfast and prepare yourself for a transfer to the Airport for your flight back home. The driver will be there on time to pick you up and start driving towards the airport on agreed time depending on the flight schedule marking the end of your trip
Accommodation: N/A
Meal Plan: Breakfast
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When is the Best Time to Go to Zanzibar?
The best time to visit Zanzibar is during the dry season from June to October. This also coincides with safari high season in Tanzania and Rwanda, making Zanzibar a very popular post-safari & gorilla trekking choice. However, this tropical island is good to visit at most times of the year thanks to its regular sunshine and balmy Zanzibar weather.
Month by Month Guide to when is the best to Visit Zanzibar
June To September
The island’s climate is at its peak and now is the best time to visit Zanzibar for a beach holiday. Enjoy a perfect slice of paradise with clear sunny days and warm 26°C (79°F) weather. Don’t miss the spice clove harvests and interesting plantation tours between July and September. Snorkeling, diving, and sunset sailing are popular activities.
October To January
Zanzibar experiences cooler winds, calm seas and clear skies in October. Ocean temperatures increase and the evenings gradually become warmer as November’s ‘short rains’ arrive. With afternoon brief showers, November offers mostly sunny mornings for enjoying the beach or pool relaxation. December is drier and ideal for diving alongside majestic and gentle whale sharks in the Mafia Archipelago. Finally January brings some of the finest diving conditions of the year.
February To May
February to March presents fantastic diving opportunities offering clear conditions in and around coral reefs and lagoons. These are the best months for diving particularly along the south coast. The hottest months have an average temperature of 34°C (93°F) and the ‘long rains’ begin mid-March. Due to the persisting rainy weather April and May offer sub-par beach conditions and are considered low season. Many lodges close over this period while those that remain open frequently offer good rates.
When To Visit Zanzibar As Part Of A Migration Safari or a Gorilla Trekking Tour
The best time to visit Zanzibar from June to September, coincides perfectly with the gorilla trekking in Uganda or Rwanda and the great wildebeest migration in Tanzania’s Serengeti and Kenya’s Masai Mara. So, combining these two spectacular and vastly diverse adventures works superbly. Start your travels with the awe-inspiring spectacle of the migration or gorilla trekking followed by a relaxed tropical island holiday to catch your breath.
When To Visit Zanzibar To See Dolphins
The best times to visit Zanzibar and swim with dolphins are the months of June to September, January and February. Two of the finest areas for this enriching experience are the tiny Mnemba Island on the northeast tip of Zanzibar. Various corals surround the island attracting many coral fishes, green turtles and dolphins. Kizimkazi, a fisherman’s village on Zanzibar’s southwestern coast, is another famous swimming beach for encountering dolphin.
What is The Cheapest Time To Visit Zanzibar
The best time to visit Zanzibar on a budget is during the low tourist season from March to May. The heat and humidity have given way to milder conditions and Zanzibar is tranquil, serene and mostly devoid of tourists. April and May is the period that resorts offer their lowest rates as weather conditions on the island are at their poorest. Some resorts may close during this time due to the rains.
What is the Best Time to go Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda?
The best time of the year to visit Gorillas In Rwanda is during the Months of June, July, August and September. January and February are the other alternative months you can go Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda. From experience, many tourists choose to visit Gorillas In Rwanda from May to September and from January to February since in these months it’s sunny in most of the safari destinations in the countries. December is one of the busiest months of the year in most national parks and it’s advisable to book the accommodation in time to avoid disappointments. Low season is an opportunity to visit Gorillas In Rwanda at less cost since most accommodation are discounted in a bid to encourage many tourists to travel even though it’s a rainy season.
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