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Gorilla Trek, Kenya & Tanzania - 28 days

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Tour Overview

CAMPING SAFARI: Explore the highlights of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania on an incredible 28-day camping safari. Begin with a game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park. Discover chimpanzees on a trek, hike through lush Bwindi National Park for a mountain gorilla encounter, and unwind by the Nile in Jinja. Go in search of the Big Five on game drives in the wildlife-rich Masai Mara game reserve, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Ending your adventure with some rest and relaxation on the beautiful island of Zanzibar.

Start

Nairobi

End

Dar es Salaam

Destination

Dar es Salaam

Days

28

Pace

Medium

Range

Overlanding

Max Group Size

Min 16 - Max 18

Min Age

16

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Trip Code: GTKT

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 iconic wildlife

  • Ngorongoro Crater - Descend into this UNESCO-listed caldera, home to all manner of wildlife except giraffes, as they can't get down the banks!

  • Serengeti National Park - Continue your search for the Big Five in Tanzania, and look out for the giant herds of wildebeest which migrate across the plains

  • Bagamoyo - Camp beside the beach in this port town on the Indian Ocean coast, famous for dhow building

  • Dar es Salaam - Explore this port city, a kaleidoscope of culture with Arab, European, African and Indian influences

  • Zanzibar - Spend three days relaxing on the beach, exploring Stone Town and enjoying optional activities

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

27 breakfasts, 21 lunches & 21 dinners
19 nights camping in 2-person dome tents and 8 nights simple twin / triple share accommodation (including permanent tents) -please refer to trip notes for details
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

Optional activities (prices listed in Trip Notes)
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
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

Duration28 days
StartNairobi
EndDar es Salaam
StyleOverland Safaris
Max Group18 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $11,025
Was $7,717.5
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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