Zanzibar, Gameparks & Gorillas - Overland Trip
4 ½ weeks: Kampala to Dar es Salaam or v.v. (DR4CC-WKD)
This trip is a combination of 2 journeys, Great Apes & Gameparks (SKN) and East African Overland & Zanzibar (XND) both p21. A very comprehensive full on journey. Gorilla mountain trek and other action activities. Community projects and hands on involvement. Extensive wildlife experiences with plenty of time for beach relaxation. Visits off the beaten track regions.General Notes
Activities available at extra costs- Canoe trips out on Lake Bunyonyi
- Forest trekking for golden monkeys or community treks around Volcano NP
- Boat trip to see the chimps on Ngamba Island on Lake Victoria
- Bungee jump, quad bike or white-water raft the White Nile at Jinja
- Walking safaris with big game, Naivasha
- Balloon flight over the Serengeti NP
- Scuba, snorkel and dolphin boat trips off Zanzibar
- Canoe trips out on Lake Bunyonyi
- Forest trekking for golden monkeys or community treks around Volcano NP
- Boat trip to see the chimps on Ngamba Island on Lake Victoria
- Bungee jump, quad bike or white-water raft the White Nile at Jinja
- Walking safaris with big game, Naivasha
- Balloon flight over the Serengeti NP
- Scuba, snorkel and dolphin boat trips off Zanzibar
Accommodation
Small hotels/hostels, campsites and wildcamps in national parks.
Itineraries
Week 1:Uganda & Rwanda: 2 night stay at the stunning remote Lake Bunyonyi
Uganda & Rwanda: 3 day visit to the forests and mountains of Northern Rwanda
Uganda & Rwanda: Mountain gorilla trek in Rwanda's Volcano NP
Uganda & Rwanda: Visit to genocide memorial in Kigali
Week 2:Uganda & Kenya: Big game safari in QEII NP including boat trip on Kazinga Channel
Uganda & Kenya: 3 night stay on the banks of the White Nile at Jinja
Uganda & Kenya: Hands on help at a Soft Power school community project at Jinja
Uganda & Kenya: Wildlife safari in Masai Mara and stunning camp on edge of the park
Week 3:Kenya: Hands on work at Kariandusi School Project
Kenya: Visit to Elsamere Born Free foundation at Lake Naivasha
Kenya: Safari in Lake Nakuru NP, excellent for rhino
Kenya: Kenyan colonial farm visit
Week 4:Tanzania: 2 day overland and wildcamp in Serengeti NP
Tanzania: Jeep safari and wildcamp in Ngorongoro Reserve
Tanzania: Visit to an African snake park
Tanzania: Camel trip and traditional Masai village visit
Tanzania: Overnight under Mt. Kilimanjaro
Tanzania: 2 nights on idyllic Indian Ocean beaches
Week 4.5:Tanzania: 3 nights on the tropical island of Zanzibar
Last updated: 4th March 2007
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