This trip consists of more than one shorter trips:

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

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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