East Africa Overland

From$3649USD
21 days,Kampala to Zanzibar
Trip Code: DUEA

Tracking the Big Five in three different ecosystems, meeting mountain gorillas, tempting fate with adrenaline-inducing activities, viewing wildlife in our 4x4 safari vehicles in Tanzania, discovering Zanzibar's spice plantations and crystal-clear waters.

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From the incomparable wildlife of Uganda to the source of the Nile and onto the sunny beaches of Zanzibar, journey overland across East Africa on this thrilling 3-week adventure. Track mountain gorillas through remote forest for a once-in-a-lifetime experience and pursue the elusive Big Five across open savannah on an unforgettable game drive. Our overland trucks are an adventurous and inexpensive way to see the highlights while wilderness camping will bring you closer to the region’s wildlife. Discover the diversity of wildlife, landscape and people on your journey through these fascinating countries.

What's Included

  • Entrance and game drive in Queen Elizabeth, boat cruise in Kazinga Channel, guided Mountain Gorilla Trek with permits. Spice Plantation entrance and guided tour, 4 Day Zanzibar excursion.
  • 20 breakfasts, 15 lunches, 14 dinners. (Allow USD125-165 for meals and drinks (including bottled water) not included.)
  • Participation camping (13 nts), full-service camping (2 nts), simple hotels (5 nts).
  • Overland vehicle, 4x4 safari vehicles, minibus, ferry, walking.
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO)/cook and driver throughout; certified safari guides/drivers, local guide, certified mountain guide, experienced gorilla trackers.
  • Small group experience; Max 22, avg 21.
Map of the route for East Africa Overland
Places Visited
  • Kenya
  • Tanzania
  • Uganda
Day 1 Kampala

Arrive at any time.

Day 2-3 Queen Elizabeth National Park (2B,2L,2D)

Game drives for wildlife viewing. Take in the wilderness on an included boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.

Day 4-6 Gorilla Tracking/Kabale (3B,3L,3D)

Enjoy a 1-day guided mountain gorilla trek. Option to go canoeing, fishing, hiking or boating.

Day 7-9 Mbarara/Jinja (3B,3L,3D)

Check out the town of Mbarara and opt to go rafting or kayaking down the White Nile River, mountain biking or volunteering with a local project in Jinja.

Day 10-12 Eldoret/Nairobi/Arusha (3B,3L,2D)

Cross over into Kenya and through the Rift Valley to Nairobi before continuing through the lands of the Masai people into Tanzania.

Day 13-15 Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro Crater/Arusha (3B,3L,3D)

Change over to 4x4 safari vehicles for daily game drives.

Day 16-20 Dar Es Salaam/Zanzibar (5B,1L,1D)

Travel down to the Indian Ocean and cross over to Zanzibar by ferry. Embark on a guided tour of a spice plantation. Option to visit Arab residences, palaces, museums, historic sites, go snorkelling and scuba diving or just relax on the beach.

Day 21 Zanzibar (1B)

Depart any time.

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