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Ethiopia and Gorillas Itinerary
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Trip Price tool tip
USD $4,370CAD $4,400AUD $4,250EUR €3,405GBP £2,650NZD $5,450ZAR R33,985CHF FR3,945
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Kitty tool tipUSD $2,700‡
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USD $7,070*CAD $7,021*AUD $6,833*EUR €5,289*GBP £4,297*NZD $8,690*ZAR R52,763*CHF FR6,080**
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Days 1-2 Gonder
Discover Gondar's castles, churches and palaces. The city is often referred to as 'Africa's Camelot'.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 2
Day 3 Debark
Arrive at the gateway to the Simien Mountains, the town of Debark, and prepare for the trek ahead.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Days 4-6 Simien Mountains National Park
Hike through rugged terrain passing eroded volcanic cores, raging rivers and the jagged peaks of the Simien Mountains.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 3
Day 7 Enda Selassie
Travel through the rugged countryside towards Aksum, stopping overnight in Enda Selassie.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Days 8-9 Aksum
Explore the ancient city of Aksum, peppered with obelisks and crumbling palaces.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 2
Day 10 Mekele
Wander through Mekele's cliff-face churches of Tigray.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Day 11 Woldiya
Venture further into the Ethiopian landscape and spend the night at a bush camp near Woldiya.
ACCOM:
Bush camp (no facilities) - 1
Days 12-14 Lalibela
Peer into Lalibela's astounding rock-hewn churches.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 3
Days 15-17 Bahir Dar
Walk around the spectacular Blue Nile Falls, then board a reed boat bound for the lake's isolated monasteries.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 3
Day 18 Dejen
Spend the night in Dejen.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Days 19-21 Addis Ababa
Continue the African adventure with some traditional cuisine and perhaps some local music as you get acquainted with the fun-loving culture. Why not arrive a little early and check out the Ethnological Museum, a fascinating glimpse into Ethiopia's tribal heritage.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 3
Day 22 Lake Abiyata
Head to the crystallised white shorelines of Lake Abiyata, home to vast flocks of flamingos that cover the water in a pink haze. Keep an eye out for fish eagles and a plethora of other birdlife who come to feed on the prolific algae the lake provides.
ACCOM:
Bush camp (no facilities) - 1
Days 23-25 Bale Mountains National Park
Drive high to the plateau of the Bale Mountains National Park in search of the Simien fox, perhaps explore the riding trails on horseback. Take time to traverse a varying landscape of exotic moorlands and thick forest, criss-crossed by fast-flowing streams.
ACCOM:
Lodge - 3
Day 26 Wendo Genet
Descend from the mountain tops and relax in the luxurious hot springs of Wendo Genet. Let all your stresses wash away in the warm waters, situated in the centre of the panoramic beauty of Ethiopia's natural landscape.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Day 27 Awassa
Pay a visit to the Awassa Children's Project, which promotes sensible, culturally responsible relief work aimed at assisting children primarily orphaned by AIDS, as well as educating the population about the disease and its prevention. See how the members of the organisation work tirelessly to bring about better healthcare and a higher standard of life for their community.
ACCOM:
Lodge - 1
Days 28-29 Arba Minch
Journey to Arba Minch, a town that boasts glorious views of the two Rift Valley lakes of Abaya and Chamo. Perhaps search for a bargain in the vibrant market or take a boat out on to the lake and glide passed 'crocodile market', where vast numbers of crocs congregate.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 2
Days 30-32 Omo Valley Region
Travel into the Omo Valley to experience local markets full of local produce and handicrafts. Visit multiple completely unique tribes, each with their own histories and traditions.
ACCOM:
Bush camp (no facilities) - 3
Days 33-34 Konso
Hugging the banks of the Sagan River, learn of the strong traditions of the Konso people. Tour the local dwellings and shop at the local market, sharing in a way of life passed down through generations.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 2
Day 35 Moyale
Enter Northern Kenya and head straight for the market town of Moyale, where both Kenyan and Ethiopian products can be found in abundance amongst a friendly and pleasant atmosphere.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Day 36 Marsabit
Pass through a black lunar landscape on the way to Marsabit, which lies at the foot of an extinct volcano. Trek through the forests to reach Lake Paradise, a site with a well-deserved name, which is a popular hangout for elephants and buffaloes.
ACCOM:
Camp site - 1
Days 37-38 Samburu National Reserve
Trek into the Samburu National Reserve, a pristine wilderness that is home to a fascinating mix of Kenya's nomadic tribes. Keep an eye out for giraffes, zebras and gerenuks in their natural habitat.
ACCOM:
Camping (with basic facilities) - 2
Days 39-40 Naro Moru
Travel to the foot of Mt Kenya and safari through the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to endangered black and white rhinos as well as several members of Africa's Big Five. Keep an eye out for the chimpanzees, this is the only area of Kenya with wild chimps.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 2
Days 41-42 Nakuru National Park
Take a game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park, world-famous for its population of striking pink flamingos. Keep cameras at the ready to get some colourful shots of flocks of birdlife as well as a variety of Africa's better-known wildlife.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 2
Day 43 Lake Naivasha
As one of the only freshwater lakes in the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha is able to support floating islands of papyrus reeds and is bordered by flat-topped acacias. Explore these lush green surroundings and discover a substantial population of hippos who frolic in the shallows.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Day 44 Nairobi
Pass by the stunningly dressed Masai tribes, who can often be seen tending to their herds, on the way to cosmopolitan Nairobi. Immerse yourself in the culture and make the most of premium restaurants and a lively bar scene.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Day 45 Nakuru National Park
Head for Nakuru and perhaps pay a visit to a working dairy farm.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Day 46 Kericho
Spend some more time mingling with the students before taking an optional tea plantation visit.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Days 47-48 Jinja
Set up camp at near Lake Victoria and prepare for two days of adventure. For adrenaline junkies, why not try some white water rafting.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 2
Day 49 Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Visit Uganda’s Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, an important organisation that helps to reintroduce rhinos back into the wild. Join a local ranger and observe these impressive beasts in their natural habitat.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Day 50 Kaniyo Pabidi Forest
Venture to the Budongo Forest for an afternoon of chimpanzee trekking in Kaniyo Pabidi.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Days 51-52 Murchison Falls National Park
Take an afternoon game drive in the delta – home to plenty of elephants, buffalo, giraffes and antelopes.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 2
Day 53 Bush Camp
Head south and camp in the heart of the great outdoors.
ACCOM:
Bush camp (no facilities) - 1
Day 54 Queen Elizabeth National Park
Descend into the Great Rift Valley and embark on a game drive through this stunning national park. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, well known for its healthy population of hippos.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Day 55 Lake Bunyonyi
Make tracks to Lake Bunyonyi - home to some of the most picturesque scenery in Uganda.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Days 56-58 Kigali/Ruhengeri/Gorilla trek
Cross into Rwanda, stopping at Kigali for a visit to the moving Genocide Memorial. Continue on to Ruhengeri and make a memorable trek into one of the last remaining sanctuaries of the mountain gorilla.
ACCOM:
Hostel - 3
Day 59 Lake Mburo National Park
Camp on the shores of the stunning Lake Mburo, surrounded by an amazing array of wildlife.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Day 60 Jinja
Travel to Jinja, via Kampala, stopping at the equator. Camp overnight by the riverside.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Day 61 Eldoret
Cross back into Kenya and visit Eldoret – a high altitude retreat that is an ideal training ground for Kenya’s endurance athletes.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Day 62 Nakuru National Park
Frolic around a flamingo-filled lake and camp overnight on a dairy farm.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Days 63-64 Nairobi
Return to Nairobi, where this incredible tour of Africa comes to a close.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
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