Gorillas & East Africa Explorer - 39 days
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Gorillas & East Africa Explorer

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Duration39 days

CAMPING SAFARI: Experience the best of five stunning African countries on a 39-day camping safari. Embark on a game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park, seeking lions, rhinos, and flamingos. Trek to spot chimpanzees in Queen Elizabeth National Park, hike the lush Bwindi National Park for rare mountain gorillas and explore Jinja's Nile. Discover the Big Five in Masai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Relax in Zanzibar then journey south and unwind by Lake Malawi. Pass through Zambia before reaching Livingstone to view the spectacular Victoria Falls.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Tour overview

Duration39 days
StartsNairobi
EndsLivingstone
RangeOverlanding
Tour GuideYes - escorted by a tour leader
Group SizeMin 4 / Max 16
Minimum age18
DepartsSaturdays
Hotel RatingCamping
CountriesKenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Arrival TransferNo - can be booked on request
Departure TransferNo - can be booked on request
Meals includedBreakfast: 38, Lunch: 31, Dinner: 31
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Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
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Tour Highlights

Lake Nakuru National Park - Search for lions, rhinos and other resident wildlife on an included game drive in specialized safari vehicles
Eldoret - Pose for photos at the Equator and camp on the outskirts of one of Kenya's largest and most vibrant cities
Queen Elizabeth National Park - 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 - Discover the incredible wildlife of Kenya's most famous reserve, part of the legendary Serengeti ecosystem
Serengeti National Park - Go in search of the Big Five in one of the world's most famous national parks and camp out in the wilderness
Ngorongoro Crater - Drive around the rim of this UNESCO-listed volcanic caldera and search for wildlife in the crater itself
Bagamoyo - Pass Mount Kilimanjaro enroute to this historic trading town on the Indian Ocean coast
Dar es Salaam - Browse the markets of this crucial port and spend your night camping on the beach
Zanzibar - Enjoy three nights on this tropical island with time to explore historic Stone Town and relax on pristine white sand beaches
Mikumi National Park - Drive through the national park, one of the largest in Tanzania, and go in search of wildlife on an optional game drive
Lake Malawi - Explore two different sections of this giant freshwater lake, visiting local villages and opt for a hike into the countryside
Livingstone - End your journey on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls, with an included visit and free time to discover this iconic natural wonder

Included

38 breakfasts, 31 lunches & 31 dinners
33 nights camping in 2-person dome tents, 3 nights simple twin share accommodation in Zanzibar and 2 nights permanent tented camp in the Masai Mara (please refer to the trip notes for details)
Escorted by a licensed 2-person crew
Transportation in a 24-seater overland truck with camping and cooking equipment
Lake Nakuru National Park game drive in specialized safari vehicles
Queen Elizabeth National Park chimpanzee trekking with expert guides (subject to payment of permits, see cost below)
Bwindi National Park gorilla trekking with expert guides (subject to payment of permits, see cost below)
Masai Mara excursion in a purpose built safari vehicle and game drives with a resident guide
Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Excursion in a purpose built safari vehicle and game drives with a resident guide
Maasai Village Walk with a resident guide
Zanzibar return ferry ticket
Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, Victoria Falls visit
Sleeping mattress (you will need to bring your own sleeping bag)
All road tolls and vehicle taxes

Not Included

Non refundable Gorilla & Chimpanzee Permit: USD $935pp (or equivalent in your currency) - pay at time of booking in addition to the deposit
Local Payment - A higher local payment of USD $1945 is required for bookings made prior to 15 Dec 2023. See trip notes for details.
International flights and visas
Airport transfers - can be booked on request
Sleeping bag - please bring your own
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
Optional activities (prices listed in Trip Notes)
Local Payment: $1,025.00pp paid in USD