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Uganda to Tanzania Overland Safari

19 days Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda

About the trip

Witness the wildlife of Uganda, lounge on the sunny beaches of Zanzibar, and spend 19 days journeying overland across East Africa. From tracking mountain gorillas through remote forest for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, to pursuing the elusive “big five” across open savannah and camping in the remote wilderness, this trip is for the adventurous spirit dreaming of reaching some of the wonders of this vast continent.

Uganda to Tanzania Overland Safari

Tour Details

What's Included

Your G for Good Moment: AidChild Cafe & Gallery, Kayabwe Your G for Good Moment: Mto...

Accommodations

AccommodationsBasic hotel (7 nts, single or twin-share), participation camping (9 nts), full-service camping (2 nts).

Meals

Meals

17 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners
Allow USD250-325 for meals not included.

Transportation

Transportation

Lando, 4x4 safari vehicles, walking, shared shuttle, tuk-tuk, ferry.

Staff & Experts

Staff & expertsUganda portion: 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) as head guide/cook and driver, certified mountain...

Itinerary

Day 1

Kampala: Arrive at any time.

Day 3

Gorilla Trek: Spend the day on a mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Hike deep into the jungle through volcano forests alongside a park ranger in search of these mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Please be ready for a challenge as the treks can vary in length and difficulty.

Day 4

Lake Bunyonyi: Explore Lake Bunyonyi with a full day of free time. There are many optional activities to choose from like, swimming, hiking, canoeing, bird watching, or taking a motorboat tour of the lake. In the evening, relax together with the whole group at the lodge.

Day 5

Lake Bunyonyi/Kalinzu Forest Reserve: Drive through the Ugandan countryside on the journey to Kalinzu Forest Reserve, which is further north in the country. The reserve is adjacent to Queen Elizabeth National Park and offers a great variety of landscapes to view wildlife. Spend the afternoon at your leisure here.

Day 6

Kalinzu Forest Reserve/Lake Mburo National Park: Rise early this morning for an included chimpanzee tracking excursion within the lush Kalinzu Forest Reserve with a ranger. Later, the group will visit a tea plantation before arriving at Lake Mburo. Then, you can choose to book an afternoon boat cruise, or get to know the local area on foot.

Day 8

Jinja: The entire day is free for you to explore Jinja on your own or with members of the group. There are plenty of outdoor and adventure activities to choose from like rafting and mountain biking.

Day 9

Jinja/Eldoret: Catch up on some rest during this travel day between Uganda and Kenya. The group will arrive to the camp site near Eldoret in the evening and spend the night under the stars.

Day 10

Eldoret/Nairobi: Transfer through the Kenyan countryside to Nairobi. Spend time scanning the scenery, listening to music, taking naps, and enjoying the company of your group. Stops will be made along the way for you to grab lunch and dinner on your own.

Day 11

Nairobi/Arusha: Travel by public shuttle through the semi-arid lands of the Maasai people and cross the border into Tanzania. Search the horizon for views of Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance and arrive to Arusha in the evening. Stops will be made along the way for you to have lunch and dinner on your own.

Day 12

Arusha/Serengeti National Park: Prepare for a wildlife safari experience in one of the most famous national parks in Africa; the Serengeti. Travel from Arusha and begin a 3-day, 2-night excursion with a safari drive through the park.

Day 13

Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro: Head out on a final morning safari in the Serengeti before continuing on to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, famous for its magnificent wildlife viewing opportunities. Set up camp in the late afternoon near the crater rim and simply soak in this beautiful setting.

Day 14

Ngorongoro/Arusha: Adventure down to the crater floor for a final safari experience in an area surrounded by the high walls. Exit the crater in the late morning and drive in the 4x4 safari vehicles back to Arusha. Stop along the way at the Mto wa Mbu Village for a cultural walk and experience daily life in this rural town. Then, sit down for a traditional lunch with members from the local community.

Day 15

Arusha/Dar es Salaam: Depart from Arusha early in your private vehicle towards Dar es Salaam. Enjoy the Tanzanian countryside passing by and be on the lookout for the blue waters of the Indian Ocean in the distance. The group will spend the night in this port town before transferring to the island beaches of Zanzibar.

Day 16

Dar es Salaam/Stone Town: Hop on the ferry in the morning to the picturesque island beaches of Zanzibar and spend the remainder of the day enjoying the sandy shores of this archipelago paradise. Set off on an orientation walk with your CEO in Stone Town.

Day 17

Beach day in Zanzibar: Explore the heart of Zanzibar on your own. Walk the winding streets, visit the various squares, and choose to try some tasty treats from pavement vendors. The group will travel to the tropical haven of Jambiani for the next few days.

Day 19

Stone Town: Travel back to Stone Town from the other side of the island. The tour ends in the late morning upon arrival.

$5,507
per person

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