ZANZIBAR ISLAND

Zanzibar is an archipelago made up of Zanzibar and Pemba Islands, and several islets. It is located in the Indian Ocean, about 25 miles from the Tanzanian coast, and 6° south of the equator. Zanzibar Island (known locally as Unguja, but as Zanzibar internationally) is 60 miles long and 20 miles wide, occupying a total area of approximately 650 square miles. It is characterised by beautiful sandy beaches with fringing coral reefs, and the magic of historic Stone Town - said to be the only functioning ancient town in East Africa.

Stone town is the old and cultural heart of Zanzibar. It’s a town of bustling bazaars, mosques and grand extravagant Arab houses. Most of the houses were built in the 19th century. You will be able to see two cathedrals and numerous mosques. Stone Town was recently and deservedly declared a world heritage site by UNESCO.

beaches in Zanzibar

The history of Zanzibar would be incomplete without the spice plantations. Cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper and other spices are among the finest quality in the world. Zanzibar used to be the world’s largest producer of cloves! These spices were the ones that attracted the sultans of Oman and thereafter started the infamous slave trade.

Zanzibar is reputed to have some of the best diving in the world and the coral reefs around the island ensure that the marine life is abundant. There are several dive centers and most run courses using the international PADI system.

Make sure that you visit the Jozani forest where you will see the rare red colobus monkey that is endemic to Zanzibar, the spice tour, the prison island, the Kizimkazi mosque and the dolphin tour.

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RWANDA, THE LAND OF A THOUSAND HILLS

Rwanda is a small mountainous country in central Africa and is bordered to the north by Uganda, to the East by Tanzania, to the south by Burundi and to the west by the Democratic Republic of Congo. The country is divided by great peaks of up to 3000m (9842ft), which run across from north to south. Rwanda has good climate, vegetation, and it is no wonder that Rwanda is commonly referred to as ‘The Land of a Thousand Hills’. Rwanda’s tourism sector has rich and beautiful attractions. Among these are the Akagera and Nyungwe National parks, forests, various flora and fauna, and the famous Silverback Mountain Gorillas found in the Parc Nationale des Volcans or the Volcano National Park. 
 

Rwanda Mountain Gorillas

Gorilla

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5 DAYS MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE & LAKE NAKURU CAMPING SAFARI

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A safari to the world famous Bird Sanctuary of Lake Nakuru, then South over the Mau Escarpment to Kenya's greatest concentration of game - the Maasai Mara- Kenya's most popular game park, with the possibility of seeing all the big five and many other species of game. This is where the great wildebeest migration is a spectacle to behold for any would be visitor to Kenya mainly in July –October each year

This safari covers the Great Rift Valley, Africa's famous canyon, continues to Lake Nakuru - home of hundreds of thousand of flamingos, pelicans and numerous other bird life The tour ends at the renown Maasai Mara which has been declared the 7th wonder of the world with its spectacular migrating wildebeests.

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Set against the magnificent backdrop of Africa's highest mountain, the glittering Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park gives the best chance to came too close to free ranging elephants of Africa. You will also have opportunities to meet Maasai and visit a Maasai village. The park also offers spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Amboseli offers some of the best opportunities to see African animals because its vegetation is sparse due to the long dry months. Amboseli National Park is home to wild animals, which include the African elephant, cape buffalo, impala, lion, cheetah, hyena, giraffe, zebra, and wildebeest among other African animals. There is also a host of Kenyan birds, both large and small, to see.

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Footprint safaris brings you the jewel of Kenya's Wildlife Sanctuary, When it comes to game-viewing, there is nowhere in Africa richer in wildlife or more eventful in encounters than the Mara. A pristine wilderness of haunting beauty, The Masai Mara hosts the annual wildebeest and zebra migration of over 2 million animals between Kenya and Tanzania during the months of June-October.
This is the shortest and cheapest safari with the greatest chance to view Africa's big 5 (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and cape buffalo). If you are on a budget this is the ideal Kenya wildlife safari for you. Safari to the Masai Mara is available through out the season, you can have a group safari or a private tour depending on your budget.