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Gorillas and Lakes

This tour takes you from Nairobi to Nairobi in 19 days. PDFGrab the Tour Dossier PDF.

Priced From

GBP 425 More Pricing Info

Duration

19 days

Type

Camping Tour

Accommodation

Camping
 Current Price GBP 425  Plus Local Payment + US$ 275     
Local Payment is a portion of your total tour cost which is paid locally to your Crew, in cash, at the beginning of your tour.
Should you book this tour as a solo traveler and are happy to share a room, a single supplement may not apply (depending on availability). If you wish to have a room to yourself or can not be paired up with another same-sex traveler you would need to pay the single supplement.

Tour Summary

The Lakes of Nakuru, Naivasha, Bunyoni and Victoria make for a stunning visual medley and the rare Mountain Gorilla leads us to the border of Uganda, the DRC and Rwanda. This once in a life time opportunity should not be missed!

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Tour Code

NN19-08

A day-by-day breakdown of what to expect and where you'll be staying.


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Day 1 to 2, Nairobi to Lake Naivasha (via Rift Valley)

Travelling through the East African Rift Valley is a stunning sight as we wind our way towards Lake Naivasha. Walk to Elsamere - old home of Joy Adamson and Elsa the Lion (Born Free), hire bikes and cycle through Hells Gate National Park or visit a game sanctuary.

Day 3 to 4, Lake Naivasha to Kampala (via Eldoret)

Further west we go and enter mountainous Uganda. The bustling capital of Kampala gives us a chance to stock up supplies and check out the nightlife.

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Day 5 to 6, Kampala to Kabale

Where our Gorilla Trekking permits are valid for will determine where we spend the next few days. Departing Kampala we will drive further west to either Kibale, Kisoro, Kigali or Lake Bunyoni to prepare for our awesome trek!

Day 7 to 10, Kabale to Kabale (via Lake Bunyoni)

We are based at one of 4 possible destinations to see the rare Mountain Gorilla's in one of 3 National Parks! Gorilla's know no borders and getting up close to these beautiful creatures is definitely a experience of a lifetime! Afterwards there is the calm Lake Bunyoni, historic Kigali (Rwanda) or the mountainous Virunga Ranges to explore.

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Day 11 to 15, Kabale to Jinja (via Kampala)

After passing back through Kampala we travel back east to Jinja perched on the edge of Lake Victoria and overlooking Bujagali Falls. The source of the Nile River is just upstream and there are plenty of adventure activities to occupy your time. For the less adventurous, a visit to a local community project is a memorable and heart-warming experience.

Day 16 to 19, Jinja to Nairobi (via Lake Nakuru National Park)

If time allows then Sipi Falls could be worth a visit as we make our way back into Kenya and aim for Lake Nakuru National Park. A variety of wildlife inhabit this park but it is possibly better known for its huge volumes of Greater Flamingos which turn the surface a gorgeous pink. From here it is only a short drive to Nairobi.


Highlights included in your tour cost

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Langata Giraffe Centre Visit

Rare Rothschild Giraffe
Face to face encounters
Quiet & graceful Giraffes
Feed them
Rare opportunity


There are 14 optional activities available on this trip.

Prices shown are approximate

Tour Starts Tour Ends Price Enquire or Add to Backpack

15 Mar 2010

02 Apr 2010

GBP 425

12 Apr 2010

30 Apr 2010

GBP 425

17 May 2010

04 Jun 2010

GBP 425

07 Jun 2010

25 Jun 2010

GBP 425

12 Jul 2010

30 Jul 2010

GBP 425

02 Aug 2010

20 Aug 2010

GBP 425

30 Aug 2010

17 Sep 2010

GBP 425

27 Sep 2010

15 Oct 2010

GBP 425

20 Oct 2010

07 Nov 2010

GBP 425

20 Nov 2010

08 Dec 2010

GBP 425

20 Dec 2010

07 Jan 2011

GBP 425

17 Jan 2011

04 Feb 2011

GBP 425

14 Feb 2011

04 Mar 2011

GBP 425

14 Mar 2011

01 Apr 2011

GBP 425

18 Apr 2011

06 May 2011

GBP 425

16 May 2011

03 Jun 2011

GBP 425

Route Info and Logistics

This tour goes through: Nairobi, Lake Naivasha, Kampala, Jinja & 2 other destination(s) in Africa.

Vehicle: Overland Truck
Crew: 3 crew (including cook)

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