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Beaches, Game Parks & Gorillas

Beaches, Game Parks & Gorillas

Journey through the heart of East Africa and be amazed by the astounding diversity of landscapes – verdant highlands, steamy rainforests, beaches and grasslands – home to some of the planet’s most amazing wildlife. Get closer to nature than you ever imagined in the parks of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zanzibar, and embark on game drives in search of the Big Five, plus the rare mountain gorilla deep in the rainforest. Along the way, meet with local village communities, spend time relaxing on the idyllic shores of Zanzibar, and learn more about the enduring cultures this region is known for. Experience the wonder of East Africa in 27 unforgettable days.

Activities

  • Irente – Lushoto hike
  • Irente – Local lunch
  • Ngorongoro Forest – Elephant Cave Trek
  • Ngorongoro Crater – 4×4 Game Drive
  • Serengeti National Park – 4×4 Game Drive
  • Serengeti National Park – 4×4 Game Drive
  • Serengeti National Park – 4×4 Game Drive
  • Mto wa Mbu – Cooking class, crafts & village walk
  • Lake Nakuru – Overland Vehicle Game Drive
  • Lake Nakuru – Morning Overland Vehicle Game Drive
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park – Overland Vehicle Game Drive
  • Bwindi National Park – Mountain Gorilla Permit & Trek
  • Kericho – Tea plantation visit
  • Masai Mara National Reserve – 4×4 Game Drive
  • Masai Mara National Reserve – Full Day 4×4 Game Drive
  • Loita Hills – Maasai Village Visit

Highlights

  • Take a trek through Uganda’s steamy forests to seek out acclaimed mountain gorillas, getting the rare chance to spend an unforgettable hour in their presence.
  • Head out on an early evening game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, well known for its rhino population, and explore the plains of the Serengeti in search of lions, leopards, elephants and giraffes.
  • Spend a few days at your own pace in Jinja, which can be either a relaxing riverside retreat or an adrenaline-pumping adventure capital, depending on your style of travel!
  • Meet with Maasai communities – known for their vibrant red dress and elaborate jewellery – and gain an insight into the culture and ancient ways of this proud East African community.
  • Embark on a hike through the Usambara Mountains to the Irente viewpoint, then stop at a farm on the way back for a picnic lunch.

07/02/2023 through 12/14/2024
07/02/2023 through 12/17/2024

Day 1 Stone Town
Day 2 Zanzibar Northern Beaches
Day 3 Zanzibar Northern Beaches
Day 4 Bagamoyo
Day 5 Usambara Mountains
Day 6 Usambara Mountains
Day 7 Arusha
Day 8 Karatu
Day 9 Ngorongoro Crater / Serengeti National Park
Day 10 Serengeti National Park
Day 11 Mto wa Mbu
Day 12 Nairobi
Day 13 Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 14 Eldoret
Day 15 Kampala
Day 16 Kalinzu Forest
Day 17 Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 18 Kisoro
Day 19 Gorilla Trek
Day 20 Gorilla Trek
Day 21 Mbarara
Day 22 Jinja
Day 23 Jinja
Day 24 Kericho
Day 25 Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 26 Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 27 Nairobi

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