Gorillas, Game Parks & Beaches
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Tour Overview
Discover the astounding diversity of landscapes and wildlife in East Africa. Visit green-clad highlands, steamy rainforests, tropical beaches and epic grasslands in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zanzibar, enjoying unrivalled opportunities to get close to gorillas, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, giraffes, flamingos and chimpanzees. This tour gives you an awesome itinerary, gorilla trek permits, plenty of included game drives, and key cultural experiences. How you spend the rest of your time is up to you! It doesn’t matter if you’re relaxing in the wild or taking part in optional excursions, the wonders of East Africa will remain vivid in your memory long after this tour ends.
Trip Code: YXOCC
Start
Nairobi
End
Zanzibar
Destination
Tanzania, United Republic Of
Meals
25 breakfasts, 21 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, 4WD Safari Vehicle, Ferry, Minbus
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (18 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nights), Bungalow (2 nights), Hotel (3 nights), Hotel with shared facilities (1 night)
Days
27
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 22
Min Age
15
Style
Basici
Physical
3i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Trek through Uganda's steamy forests with expert gorilla trackers and a local ranger to seek out rare mountain gorillas. Spend an unforgettable hour in their presence, watching how they play, laze in the sun and groom each other.
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Head out on an early evening game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, in the heart of the Great Rift Valley. This plat is famous for its rhino population, so you’ll have a good chance to snap a photo of these gorgeous beasts.
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Explore Serengeti National Park – a wildlife arena like no other – and look for lions, leopards, elephants and giraffes during daily safari drives.
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Embark on a hike through the Usambara Mountains in Tanzania, through mountains, rainforests and local villages, to the Irente viewpoint. Then, stop at a local farm on the way back for a picnic lunch with the locals.
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See what it’s like living in Zanzibar with a walking and street food tour of Stone Town – visiting the markets and tasting some local fare.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
25 breakfasts, 21 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, 4WD Safari Vehicle, Ferry, Minbus
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (18 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nights), Bungalow (2 nights), Hotel (3 nights), Hotel with shared facilities (1 night)
Included activities
- Lake Nakuru - Overland Vehicle Safari
- Lake Nakuru - Morning Overland Vehicle Safari
- Queen Elizabeth National Park - Overland Vehicle Safari
- Queen Elizabeth National Park - Overland Vehicle Safari
- Bwindi National Park - Mountain Gorilla Permit & Trek
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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