Gorillas & East Africa Explorer (Small Group Tours)

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 in Price

• 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 in price

• Non refundable Gorilla & Chimpanzee Permit: USD $995pp (or equivalent in your currency) - pay at time of booking in addition to the deposit
• 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 - US$1025pp, paid on arrival in USD

Travel Package

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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