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What is the ultimate African wildlife experience? Hard to say, but we think that this adventure travel trip comes pretty close to it. First off the block is mountain gorilla trekking in the awesome mountains of the Volcano National Park in Rwanda. Next, the chance to see the chimps that live on Ngamba Island in Lake Victoria. Then we travel overland to the off the beaten track Queen Elizabeth Nat. Park. This may not have the numbers of animals that you will find in the Serengeti on a Tanzania safari but it does have the quality, including elephant, leopard, buffallo, lion (four of the big five) and stunning birdlife. Wild camping surrounded by hippos, elephants and lions is the ultimate safari experience. The real joy here is taking a boat safari through the beautiful Kazinga Channel, hippo and buffalo are everywhere and it really is the great africa safari. Finally, for the big game fanatic, it does not get much better than the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Added to all of that, on this adventure holiday, in line with our ethos of responsible tourism, we will also spend some time helping rebuild a school at our flagship community project near Jinja. For those into adrenaline and adventure activities, Jinja also hosts some of the most exciting white-water rafting in the world, down the White Nile as well as quad biking and village walks. OK a Kenya safari might sound exciting but once you have visited Uganda and Rwanda, the whole term safari will leave a little to be desired and you will be hooked on overland travel.
Tour Details
• Tour Type: Safari, Adventure Overland
• Region(s): Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda
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31-10-2009
Budget
• Price: From $ 1 350.00 pps
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Silver Back Gorillas, Big 5 Game Parks, Uganda, Lake Bunyonyi, Rwanda, Rwanda's Volcano National Park, Lake Victoria, Kazinga Channel, Community project at Jinja, Kenya, Masai Mara safari
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Nights 1-2: Uganda:
- 1 night stay at the stunning remote Lake Bunyonyi
Nights 3-5: Rwanda:
- 3 day visit to the forests and mountains of Northern Rwanda
- Mountain gorilla trek in Rwanda's Volcano NP
Nights 6-11: Uganda & Lake Victoria:
- Big game safari in QEII NP including boat trip on Kazinga Channel
- 3 night stay on the banks of the White Nile at Jinja
- Hands on help at a Soft Power Community project at Jinja
Nights 12-15: Kenya:
- Wildlife safari in Masai Mara with camp on edge of the park
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| Tour Map of 15 Days Gorillas & Game Parks, East Africa |
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| The mountain gorilla is listed as an endangered species. Populations are sowly recovering since the hunting ban of 1989. |
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| Immerser yourself in the mysterious rainforest, alive with the calls of colourful birds and chattering of the rare golden monkey. |
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| The Masai Mara tribe in Kenya, Africa have kept there traditional way of life for hundreds of years. |
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| Opportunities available for the active holidaymakers include intense white water rafting on the River Nile. |
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Please contact us for flights and bookings
- Small Hotels
- Campsites
- 90% Camping 10% Hotels
- Hotel Kipepo
Located on the upper part of the busy River Road towards the fire station and opposite the Scandinivian bus terminal this new hotel (opened November 2007) has excellent accomodation,clean rooms with modern furniture.TVs in each room with local and cable .This place has raised the bar for accomodation in the area.
Type: Bed and Breakfast
Cost of Double For A Night: Ksh 2200
- New Kenya Lodge
The New Kenya Lodge on the corner of River Road and Latema. Both places are clean and comfortable, but expect hot water only in the morning, and they are known to be quite noisy at all times of the day and night. Bring your own toilet paper!
Type: Middle Class
Price: KSH 200 p/p
- Mates Guest House
Mates guest house now open is the one of the only hotels afew meters from the main kenyan,s aiport, J.K.I.A, by taxi it takex 5 minutes to there or by bus, itr is a very clean and nice rooms, our 24 rooms have a nice view of the city blue sky and the airport,, our rates are very friedly, and you can also stay for long as our specisl long term rates, we pride our selves by being the only budget hotel away from the husttle of the city and just next to the airport and centraly located within all touristic propeties, try us.
Type: Sleep Cheap
Cost of Double For A Night: USD 20 B/B
All overland vehicles have been custom-built for overlanding.
Africa Overland Truck Equipment
All trucks have long distance fuel tanks, water tanks and contain all equipment needed for an overland tour, such as: tents, camp stools, tables, kitchen equipment and much more. There is also a safe available for all of your valuables, a stereo for fun times and internal and external lighting. The overland trucks carry an extensive array of spare parts which, combined with the crew’s mechanical knowledge, should be enough to get you on the road again in the event of a breakdown.
The seating arrangements vary from vehicle to vehicle. Some of the seats face each other inwards, others face forwards and some face backwards. A few vehicles are even equipped with tables inside the actual truck!
Travelling days are part of the many excitements of adventure safaris. You are crossing Africa, reaching for your next destination, not sitting on an interstate or motorway with nothing but traffic ahead. You will pass through amazing scenery, see wildlife of every description and enjoy breathtaking views. You will see more of Africa this way than any other. Being in your own vehicle means you have the freedom to stop anywhere you wish. If you want to take photos, sample the roadside markets and curios, or just sit back and take in everything you can see, this is all part and parcel of the journey.
Rest days are exactly that. You may take part in included activities such as game drives and walks, or enjoy free time on your own - exploring markets, meeting local people, pursuing optional activities or just looking at Africa.
Please check with your Embassy about visas for the following countries:
Reccommended vaccinations and other health protection measures vary according to country and recent bulletins issued by health authorities. They vary frequently. Costs vary according to the route and where you have your vaccinations. The information below is intended for quick reference only and you should obtain the latest advice nearer the departure date.
- Diptheria Recommended
- Malaria Recommended
- Meningitis Recommended
- Poliomyelitis Recommended
- Rabies Recommended
- Typhoid Recommended
- Yellow Fever Compulsory
- We regret to advise that ths tour is not suitable for children
- Kampala to Dar es Salaam
Zanzibar, Gameparks & Gorillas (4.5 Weeks)
- Kampala to Victoria Falls
via Nairobi (5.5 Weeks)
- Kampala to Victoria Falls
SYSTEM ONLY (7 Weeks)
- Kampala to Victoria Falls
via Nairobi & Dar (7 Weeks)
- Kampala to Cape Town
via Nairobi, Vic Falls & Namibia (8.5 Weeks)
- Kampala to Windhoek
via Nairobi, Dar & Vic Falls (9.5 Weeks)
By the very nature of the adventure travel that we take, there are risks and hazards that are inherent in all our itineraries. You will have the opportunity to take part in many exciting activities and excursions, some of which are included as part of the itineraries, whilst others are optional. They may have higher risks than you would normally be used to and you must judge whether or not you wish to take part in the activity or not. This can be illustrated by the following examples (this is not an exhaustive list); dugout canoe near wild animals, white-water rafting, tandem sky-diving, walking safaris, horse-riding, camel safaris, camping in the middle of national parks surrounded by wildlife, etc, etc.
The Kitty:
The Kitty is a group fund. It's an amount that each passenger puts into a central fund and is monitored by you and the Overland crew. It funds accommodation, camp meals and activities that the group take part in as a whole. Dragoman cannot guarantee that extra contributions will not be necessary.
By including campsite fees, hotels, national parks and gamepark entrances and other group expenses in the kitty, it allows greater flexibility and gives the group greater control.
The kitty in the brochure is an estimate at the time of printing. Local inflation and costs vary during the year and so we review kitties on a monthly basis. We do send you through a Trip Update a few weeks before departure with latest kitties at that point, but we urge you to contact us just before you join the trip as this is likely to be more accurate. Your tour leader will inform you of the most up-to-date amount on day 1 of the trip.
Personal Spending:
Based on the range that previous travellers have spent on this trip, we recommend you allow between a minimum of US$5 and a maximum of US$15 per day.
The minimum is the basic amount a budget traveller would spend on limited drinks and meals when not camping, postcards, laundry, site and museum entrances, etc. The maximum would allow a much more “comfortable” lifestyle as well as covering the cost of optional extras up to US$50.
Luggage + Equipment:
In addition to the list in the Advance Information Dossier, we also recommend you do not take any irreplaceable valuables on your trip.
Visas + Documents:
On the Trip Update (sent to you about 8 weeks before the start date) you will be told which visas you will require and given a rough estimate of necessary visa costs.
Connecting Flights:
When arranging your connecting flights, please take into account the trip's schedule. Under normal circumstances:
We realise that it may not always be possible, but we do strongly urge you to arrange flights so that you arrive in time for the meeting.
Also bear in mind that you might want to spend some time in the start and finish places and you should arrange your flights accordingly.
The trip should depart Kampala at approx 08:00 on the day after the start date.
The trip should arrive in Nairobi at approx 20:00 the day before the end date.
There will be an initial trip meeting at 10.00 on the start date.
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