Adventure, wildlife and relaxation in East Africa
Discover the astounding diversity of landscapes and wildlife in East Africa. Visit verdant highlands, steamy rainforests, tropical beaches and epic grasslands in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zanzibar, enjoying unrivalled opportunity to get close to gorillas, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, giraffes, flamingos and chimpanzees. This tour gives you a wicked itinerary, gorilla trek permits, plenty of included game drives and a few key cultural experiences. How you spend the rest of your time if up to you! It doesn’t matter if you’re relaxing in the wild or taking part in optional excursions, the wonders of East Africa will remain vivid in your memory long after this tour ends.
Why you’ll love this trip
- With permits included in the price of the trip, take a trek through Uganda’s steamy forests to seek out rare mountain gorillas and spend an unforgettable hour in their presence.
- Head out on an early evening game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, which is particularly famous for its rhino population.
- Explore the Serengeti, a wildlife arena like no other, and look for lions, leopards, elephants and giraffes in this iconic park.
- Embark on a hike through the Usambara Mountains to the Irente viewpoint, then stop at a farm on the way back for a picnic lunch.
- Accompanied by a local crew — a leader, driver and cook – you’ll be in excellent hands for the duration of your adventure.
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi
Day 2: Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 3: Eldoret
Day 4: Kampala
Day 5: Kalinzu Forest
Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 7: Kisoro
Day 8: Gorilla Trek
Day 9: Gorilla Trek
Day 10: Mbarara
Day 11: Jinja
Day 12: Jinja
Day 13: Kericho
Day 14: Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 15: Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 16: Nairobi
Day 17: Mto wa Mbu
Day 18: Ngorongoro Crater / Serengeti National Park
Day 19: Serengeti National Park
Day 20: Serengeti National Park / Mto wa Mbu
Day 21: Usambara Mountains
Day 22: Usambara Mountains
Day 23: Dar es Salaam
Day 24: Stone Town
Day 25: Zanzibar Northern Beaches
Day 26: Zanzibar Northern Beaches
Day 27: Stone Town
Images Courtesy of Intrepid Group
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