1: Kampala
Meet the group in Kampala (eventually at EBB) and proceed to Lake Mburo National Park. After a short stop on the equator we will have lunch. On the afternoon we enter on the National Park. This is a very beautiful national park, with a lake onthe middle where we will camp. On this park it is possible to see zebra, buffalo, antelopes, hippos, crocodiles and if lucky, leopards.
Optional it is possible to take a small boat trough the lake.
2: Lake Mburo-Mbarara town-Lake Bunyonyi
Very early in the morning we will do a game walk with rangers trough the savanna. It is very interesting and beautiful to see the animals while we walk and because on most parks it is forbidden. We leave Lake Mburo behind and we pass trough Mbarara town. Depending on which area we have been given the Gorilla permits, we will sleep in Lake Bunyonyi (camping) or in the bordering village of Kisoro (local hotel).
3: Bwindi/Mt Gahinga/ Volcanoes -Bwindi or Kisoro
Using smaller vehicles, we will approach to the area where the gorillas live. Gorilla tracking on Bwindi/Mt Gahinga/ Volcanoes NP. Night in Ruhengeri (Rwanda), Bwindi or Kisoro, depending on which area we have been given the Gorilla permits.
4: Bwindi/Mt Gahinga/ Volcanoes – Bunyonyi
Gorilla tracking on Bwindi/Mt Gahinga/ Volcanoes NP (it may be possible to do the tracking this day in stead of the previous day, depending on availability). Nigh in Lake. Bunyonyi. Camping.
5: Queen Elisabeth National park
We leave the lake very early in the morning and we proceed to Queen Elisabeth National park. On this park is very easy to see our first elephants and also possible to see lions. The park hast to big lakes, Edward and George connected by the Kazinga channel. Late on the afternoon we will take a boat trough the channel. Its amazing to see such a big number of hippos and buffaloes near Nile crocodiles, occasionally we may see also elephants or even lions!. We will camp on the park.
6: Kyambura
We will do early game drive trough the park in search of wildlife. Those interested in primates, optionally can do a trekking on Kyambura gorge looking for chimps. In the afternoon we will cross the equator for the second time and we will travel parallel to the Mountains of the moon through green lush landscape. Mountains of the moon hotel.
7: Fort Portal to Kampala – White Nile
We will drive from Fort Portal to Kampala (possibility to end/start the trip) and after to the White Nile. Our tented camp is in a beautiful location in front of an island. Free afternoon. Tented camp.
8: River Shores
Possibility (not included) to do one of the best and most attractive rafting in the world or to chill out on the river shores. Tented camp.
9: Kenya
(possibility to end/start the trip). We leave behind Uganda and We enter in Kenya. We will drive trough beautiful landscapes covered with green tea plantations. Tea hotel.
10: Maasai Lands
Driving through Maasai Lands we finally reach Masai Mara Reserve. In the next 2 days we will cruise through its endless savannah looking for wildlife. We will spent the night in a basic campsite that overlooks the acacia spotted plains. It is very likely that these days we will see the great Migration.
11: Maasai Lands
Driving through Maasai Lands we finally reach Masai Mara Reserve. In the next 2 days we will cruise through its endless savannah looking for wildlife. We will spent the night in a basic campsite that overlooks the acacia spotted plains. It is very likely that these days we will see the great Migration.
12: Lake Victoria
Crossing the border into Tanzania we reach Lake Victoria, the biggest in Africa and the 2nd biggest in the world. We will camp on Lake Victoria shore.
13: Serengeti
After a morning Boat excursion where we can visit a fishermen village, we enter the emblematic Serengeti. Driving through the Western Corridor, we will start encountering wildlife, further in the national park we will let Nature seduce us with its most genuine manifestation of fauna. We will spend the night in a tented camp in the heart of the Serengeti surrounded by spectacular views.
14: Serengeti-Mara River – Seronera
Morning and afternoon game drives through the beautiful savannah, observing abundant wildlife in its most natural habitat. Depending on the time of the year, it is also possible we will encounter part of the great Migration here, on its way to cross the Mara River. We will spend a 2nd night in a tented camp in Seronera, the heart of the Serengeti.
15: Ngorongoro-Oldupai Gorge
Leaving behind the Infinite Savannah, we enter Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, on our way to the top of the crater we stop in Oldupai Gorge where the oldest hominid footsteps so far discovered (dating back to 3.8 million years) were found. We will spend the night in a basic lodge that overlooks the crater, at an altitude of 2200mts.
16: Ngorongoro – Lake eyasi
With the first sun beams we will descend to Ngorongoro Crater, this time with our 4wd vehicles. Also known as Noah’s Arch, Ngorongoro is famous for the variety and density of animals that can be found. After six hours of game drive we ill drive to Lake Eyasi. Camping on the shore of the lake.
17: Lake Eyasi-Datoga-Hadzabe
Lake Eyasi area is habitat of 2 of Tanzania’s most ancient tribes; the Datoga, who part form the Masai and the Hadzabe hunters-gatherers. Accompanied by a local guide we will have the opportunity of sharing the every day life of these 2 tribes. Camping on the shore of the lake.
18: Arusha-Mt. Meru-Mt. Kilimanjaro
Drive back to Arusha, one of Tanzania’s most important cities. After the beautiful view of Mt. Meru, we will reach our lodge from where you can perfectly contemplate the awesome Mt. Kilimanjaro – The Roof of Africa. Night in a perfectly equipped lodge.
19: Swahili Coast-Usambara Mountains
On our way towards the Swahili Coast we divert our course and drive up the Usambara Mountains. Dotted with villages, this gracious though unknown rural area provides us with the possibility of learning about agriculture and traditional medicines. After an afternoon walk with a local Sambara guide we reach our campsite, in midst of the mountains.
20: Tanga-Zanzibar-Kendwa
Back on the road that leads to the coast, we reach Tanga. We embark on board of light aircraft and after a short 45-minute flight we land in Zanzibar. A minibus takes us up north to the white beaches of Kendwa with its turquoise clear waters. Bungalows on the beach.
21: Zanzibar
These 2 days in the north of Zanzibar are perfect for doing snorkelling, practice diving, go on a dolphin excursion or else just sunbathe on the beach enjoying the paradisiacal scenery. Bungalows on the beach.
22: Zanzibar
These 2 days in the north of Zanzibar are perfect for doing snorkelling, practice diving, go on a dolphin excursion or else just sunbathe on the beach enjoying the paradisiacal scenery. Bungalows on the beach.
23: Stonetown-Swahili-Stonetown
This last day we drive back to Stonetown, the capital of the isle, marked by its Swahili past. We can take the Spice tour or simply walk through its narrow allies and history laden streets, enjoying its peoples, markets and architecture. Night in Mtoni Marine hotel, off the center of Stonetown.
24: Stonetown
End of services.
SERVICIES INCLUDED
All meals (except in Kampala, dinner at Fort Portal, and ZNZ in HB). All entrance in NPs and conservation areas (except the gorilla permits), boat cruise in Kazinga channel (queen Elisabeth), KANANGA guide speaking English and Spanish, Driver, cook, Game walk on Lake Mburo NP, Transport in excellent truck (from 11 pax) and less in Toyota Land cruiser, accommodation as listed,
Flight in a Light aircraft fromTanga to ZNZ, Alllcamping equipment, 4X4 Vehicles to go down the crater in Ngorongoro, Local guide for the Datota and Hadzabe tribes.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:
Gorilla permits and transport to the gorilla area, visas, optional excursions (boat on Lake Victoria to see the local fishermen, walk to see the chimps in Kyambura gorge, rafting,…), all whatever not included under the list ” Services included”
Gorilla permits: We will look after it when you have the clients. At the present it is 500 US$. Transport will be different depending on number of pax. Maximum (for 2 pax) it is 140 person to 30 US$.
WT-CODE 917
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