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Gorilla Trek & Kenya Safari - 18 days

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Tour Overview

CAMPING SAFARI: Take in the highlights of Uganda and Kenya on this 18-day camping safari. Go on a captivating game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park before heading to Uganda's capital, Kampala. Trek to see the chimpanzees. Embark on a hike through steamy jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for an encounter with mountain gorillas, unwind alongside the majestic Nile River in Jinja, and end your adventure spotting the Big Five in Kenya's famed Masai Mara Reserve.

Start

Nairobi

End

Destination

Days

18

Pace

Medium

Range

Overlanding

Max Group Size

Min 16 - Max 18

Min Age

16

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Trip Code: GTSK

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Lake Nakuru National Park - Search for lions, rhinos and other resident wildlife on a game drive

  • Eldoret - Pose for photos at the Equator and camp on the outskirts of one of Kenya's largest and most vibrant cities

  • Kalinzu Forest- Go trekking in search of chimpanzees, which are usually spotted in the treetops

  • Bwindi National Park - Embark on a memorable trek to see endangered mountain gorillas in the steamy jungles of Uganda

  • Lake Bunyonyi - When not trekking to see gorillas, relax beside this idyllic lake, surrounded by greenery and rolling hills

  • Jinja - Spend two full days relaxing beside the Nile and Lake Victoria, with time for boating, fishing, hiking and more

  • Masai Mara - Game drive through Kenya's most famous wilderness and search for the Big Five and visit a Maasai village

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

17 breakfasts, 16 lunches & 15 dinners
15 nights camping in 2-person dome tents, 2 nights simple twin share accommodation
Escorted by a licensed 2-person crew
Transportation in a 24-seater overland truck with camping and cooking equipment
Sleeping mattress (you will need to bring your own sleeping bag)
All road tolls and vehicle taxes
Lake Nakuru National Park game drive in a purpose-built safari vehicle with a resident guide
Kalinzu Forest chimpanzee trekking with expert guides (subject to payment of permits, see cost below)

Not Included

Non refundable Gorilla & Chimpanzee Permit: USD $995pp (or equivalent in your currency) - pay at time of booking in addition to the deposit
International flights and visas
Sleeping bag - please bring your own
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
Optional activities (prices listed in Trip Notes)
Airport transfers - can be booked on request

Is This Trip Right for You?

Is this trip right for you?

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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Tour Details

Duration18 days
StartNairobi
End
StyleOverland Safaris
Max Group18 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $7,285
Was $5,099.5
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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