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Travel through East Africa to Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and Zanzibar

Be amazed by the astoundingly diverse beauty of East Africa's landscapes: verdant highlands, steamy rainforests, tropical beaches and waving grasslands that sprawl into the horizon. Travel on safari through the game parks of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and Zanzibar. Try to spot the animals that make them their home including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, giraffes, flamingos, chimpanzees and the rare mountain gorillas of the Rwandan rainforest. Along the way, meet local people whose friendly smiles and sense of community are inspiring. The wonders of East Africa will remain vivid in your memory long after this tour ends.


GUARANTEED GORILLA PERMIT PRICE FOR TREKKING DATES UNTIL THE END OF 2012

  • Contribute to a community project in Kenya
  • Experience bliss on Zanzibar's tropical beaches
  • Gaze out over a sea of flamingos at Lake Nakuru
  • Go on safari through the Ngorongoro Crater
  • Meet Rwanda's gentle giants on a gorilla trek
  • Pay a visit to kids at the Amani Children's Home
  • Spot the Big Five in the Serengeti National Park
  • Spy on Kibale Forest's resident chimps

Gorillas, Game Parks & Beaches Summary

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Day 1 Nairobi

Travel to Africa and arrive in Kenya's busy capital.

Day 2 Lake Nakuru

Meet local children at the Saidia Children's Home Project. See pink flamingos dotting the shoreline of Lake Nakuru.

Days 3-4 Eldoret/Kampala

Embark on an early morning game drive to search out African wildlife. Travel across the border into Uganda and camp near the city of Kampala.

Days 5-6 Kibale Forest National Park

Walk with the chimps in equatorial rainforest in Kibale Forest National Park.

Day 7 Queen Elizabeth National Park

Embark on exciting game safaris through Queen Elizabeth National Park and try to spot elephants, lions and antelope. Hop on a boat tour along the Kazinga Channel where fish eagles soar and hippos wallow.

Day 8 Lake Bunyonyi

Head to Lake Bunyonyi in the south west of Uganda. One of the best ways to enjoy the scenery here is to hire a traditional dugout canoe and glide across the lake's surface.

Days 9-11 Gorilla Trek

Arrive in Rwanda and travel to Ruhengeri where the gorilla trek begins. With a guide, hike through rugged terrain and encounter these rare mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Head out on rainforest hikes to glimpse other native species then pay respects at the Kigali Genocide Memorial.

Day 12 Lake Mburo

Back in Uganda, camp overnight on the shores of Lake Mburo. Spot gigantic eland antelope grazing near the shoreline.

Days 13-14 Jinja

Enjoy a dawn walking safari and travel to Jinja - the perfect place to enjoy adrenaline-pumping adventure sports including kayaking and whitewater rafting.

Days 15-16 Eldoret/Nairobi

Travel back across the Kenyan plains to Nairobi, passing through Eldoret.

Day 17 Arusha

Explore Arusha, a market town nestled in the foothills of an active volcano and a popular launching place for many safaris in Tanzania.

Day 18 Mto wa Mbu

Visit the small village of Mto Wa Mbu and learn about the local way of life. Spend the night in Karatu, gateway to the magnificent Serengeti.

Days 19-20 Serengeti National Park

Bask in the vast, breathtaking landscape of rolling savanna and acacia trees in the Serengeti National Park. Go on safari in search of the many lions, leopards, rhinos and migrating wildebeest who call the Serengeti home and camp deep in the park.

Day 21 Ngorongoro Crater

Descend into the giant volcanic Ngorongoro Crater to look for its abundant wildlife and perhaps spy Africa's iconic Big Five. Ngorongoro is believed to contain the densest concentration of wildlife in Africa.

Day 22 Marangu

Visit the Amani Children's Home - an inspirational school for underprivileged kids.

Days 23-24 Usambara Mountains

Take a walking tour of a village, and get a firsthand look into the lives of the Chagga people who reside on the slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro. Try a typical Chagga meal before heading to one of the most unspoilt places in Tanzania - the Usambara Mountains.

Day 25 Dar es Salaam

Journey to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's balmy port city, and camp overnight at a beach on the outskirts of town.

Days 26-29 Zanzibar

Jump on a ferry to discover Africa's famed 'Spice Island'. Take a tour of the aromatic plantations and perhaps relax with a book on Zanzibar's perfect, white sand beaches.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Nairobi, Kenya

  • Finish:

    Zanzibar, Tanzania

  • Group size:

    Min 4 , Max 22

  • Ages:

    Min 18

  • Meals:

    28 breakfasts, 24 lunches, 23 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Bungalow (2 nts), Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nts), Camping (with facilities) (18 nts), Dormitory (3 nts), Hotel (3 nts)

  • Transport:

    4x4 Safari Vehicle, Ferry, Overland vehicle

  • Included activities:

    Amani Children's Home visit, Chimpanzee Trekking Kibale National Park, Irente - walk & local lunch, Kazinga Channel boat cruise, Kigali - Genocide Memorial, Lake Mburo Entrance & walking safari, Lake Nakuru - Game drive, Mountain gorilla trek & permit, Mto Wa Mbu - Village Walk & market Visit, Ngorongoro Crater - Game drive, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Serengeti - Game drive, Usambara Village Education Project visit, village walk & lunch, Zanzibar Spice tour

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    868kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    This trip requires an additional non-refundable deposit ( AUD1000, USD1000, EUR800, NZD1250, GBP650, CAD1000, ZAR8000, CHF900 ) in order to secure a gorilla permit. We also require full passport details at time of booking. Please see trip notes (Important notes) for more details.

    This is a combination trip. Please see trip notes (Important notes) for more details.


    GUARANTEED GORILLA PERMIT PRICE FOR TREKKING DATES UNTIL THE END OF 2012

    **All departures with trekking dates in 2013 will have an increased kitty price of at least USD250 to reflect the increased Gorilla Permit price. This includes the 29, Dec 2012 Departure.**

    Please note that this trip requires minimum numbers to depart, and may be cancelled up until 56 days prior to departure. The places showing on the dates and availability page are an indication only so please contact Intrepid to check if your preferred date will depart before making any final arrangements, such as booking non-changeable flights.
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