A Luxury Gorillas Masai Mara And Zanzibar Honeymoon Holiday

Gorillas Masai Mara And Zanzibar Honeymoon Overview

This 11-day honeymoon package is ideal for couples seeking adventure, as it includes seeing wild mountain gorillas in Rwanda, floating over the Masai Mara grasslands in Kenya in a hot air balloon, and swimming with whale sharks off the coast of Zanzibar.

Hiking up Rwanda’s Virunga Volcanoes is the first stop on your honeymoon in East Africa. Along the way, you’ll get to see some of the world’s last mountain gorilla families. Walking distances range from two to eight hours, so you can pick a walk that suits your needs and interests.

The next exciting step is to board a small plane and soar over Kenya’s Masai Mara, where you may observe animals up close. Once you’re on the ground, you’ll be lucky enough to see the Great Migration (seasonal) and the Big Five (leopard, lion, buffalo, rhino, and elephant) in Africa.

Zanzibar is the perfect place to finish your honeymoon. While there, you may explore Stone Town for cultural tours, go island hopping in the Indian Ocean, swim with whale sharks (seasonal availability), or just rest on the white sands while the turquoise waves crash on the shore.

A Complete Rwanda’s Gorillas Masai Mara And Zanzibar Honeymoon

Day 1 – Arrive in Kigali & drive to Parc National des Volcans

Your local guide will be waiting for you at Kigali International Airport, and the two of you will then take a scenic journey through rural Rwanda to Kinigi, nestled in the foothills of the Virungas in Volcanoes National Park (Parc National des Volcans). The journey usually takes around 2.5 hours. Once you reach your lodge, you can relax and enjoy the afternoon at your own pace. Get some sleep tonight before your gorilla trekking expedition tomorrow.

Day 2 – Gorilla Trekking

You will be escorted by your guide to the park offices to complete the required paperwork after breakfast. After that, you’ll have a meeting with your ranger guides to go over the upcoming walk and what to expect from the experience. After that, we’ll take you to the trailhead, where your hike will officially begin.

Based on your personal preferences and fitness level, you have the option to choose between multiple treks that gorilla families. The duration of your walk is entirely up to you, ranging from two to eight hours. Then, while staying in radio contact with the group’s trackers, your guide will lead you down mostly open pathways into the jungle. Despite the leisurely pace, the walk can be exhausting and has some steep sections due to the height of nearly 2,500 meters.

Each family of mountain gorillas can only be visited by one group of tourists every day, and even then, you’ll only get an hour to spend with them. Photographing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat is an unforgettable experience for any serious photographer. When shooting in the jungle, keep in mind that lighting conditions can be challenging and that flash is strictly forbidden. In the event that it is likely to rain heavily, you should shield your camera from the elements.

Following your one-hour gorilla encounter, you will return to your resort for lunch and have the remainder of the day to yourself.

Day 3 – Tour of Kigali & fly to Nairobi

You will be taken back to Kigali for a local tour with your guide after breakfast this morning. An integral aspect of your journey will be a stop at the Genocide Museum, where you will gain insight into Rwanda’s recent past. We will drive you to the airport after lunch so you can fly to Nairobi.

Your hotel is conveniently located halfway between the domestic and international airports, so you will be transported there after you arrive in Nairobi.

Day 4 – On safari in the Masai Mara

The Masai Mara is reached by light aircraft on a regularly scheduled flight, which you will board this morning at Wilson Airport. Take a light aircraft ride over the Masai Mara for an unforgettable mini-adventure, along with the added bonus of being able to see wildlife up close. When you land at the Mara airstrip closest to you, a camp representative will be waiting to take you to the lodge for check-in. The Masai Mara is yours to explore for the next three nights.

Day 5 – On safari in the Masai Mara

The Masai Mara is a fantastic place to spend your first full day on safari. Whether you’re a seasoned safari traveler or this is your first trip, the Masai Mara is a must-visit Big Five safari location in Africa. A wide variety of campgrounds and resorts are available both within the main reserve and in the beautiful surrounding conservancies, so you really do have your pick of where to stay.

Day 6 – Masai Mara

One last full day of safari in the Mara awaits you. Two group safari activities every day are included in the price of your trip. This usually entails going on game drives into the Mara with a knowledgeable local guide in the mornings and afternoons. Some camps also include other activities, like as horseback riding, walking safaris, and more. If you’re looking for some peace and quiet away from the minibuses that sometimes ruin sections of the main reserve, the conservancies are usually a better bet.

Day 7 – Fly to Zanzibar & transfer to the beach

You have the option to participate in a morning safari excursion today before being transported back to the airfield in plenty of time for your planned light aircraft flight. The flight is expected to arrive in Nairobi around lunchtime. Before your direct flight to Zanzibar, you can have lunch and a transfer in Nairobi.

Upon arriving in Zanzibar, you will be escorted for approximately one hour to your beachfront accommodation. During your stay of four nights, all meals, including breakfast and dinner, will be provided.

Day 8 – Zanzibar Beaches

Spend some time unwinding and enjoying Zanzibar Island. If you’re interested in exploring further afield, there are plenty of fantastic activities to choose from, such as Jozani Forest day tours and PADI diving classes. If you’re seeking a more off-the-beaten-path experience, it could be worth consulting an expert regarding the smaller surrounding islands.

Day 9 – Zanzibar Beaches

Soak up some rays on the beach, maybe even go the spa, and then take your time exploring Zanzibar.

Day 10 – Zanzibar at your leisure

More time to do nothing and take it easy on Zanzibar’s beaches and activities.

Day 11- Fly home

After breakfast, you will be taken to Zanzibar Airport to check in for your international journey back home.

End of the 11 Day Gorillas Masai Mara And Zanzibar Honeymoon Holiday

Inclusions

• Gorilla trekking permits
• Light aircraft flights
• National park and conservancy fees
• Meals & drinks as mentioned in full itinerary
• Private airport transfers
• Your choice of accommodation styles