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north & east africa
the nile & deserts of egypt & sudan - cairo to khartoum
is this trip for me?
Exploratory style trip with constantly changing itinerary due to the nature of the area travelled through. May well not follow brochured itinerary. Roads often just tracks crossing deserts. Staying in small villages, visiting remote archaeological sites way off beaten track. Unique journey ideal for adventurous travellers but also visits all Egypt's main highlights. Trip is highly recommended by our leaders who would bite their own hand off to lead it. Rating: Challenging. Crew: 2 crew, local guides as necessary. Vehicle: Classic Dragoman truck. Accommodation: 60% camping, 40% hotels. Many wildcamps, some campsites and hotels.
27
27 nights
· Overland via Dongola to the Kushite temples & pyramids at Jebel Barkal · Khartoum & the confluence of the Niles Nights 22-27: Nile Valley & return to Khartoum: · 3 day expedition to the southern Kush Pyramids at Meroe and the temples at Naqa and Musawwarat · Witness the spectacular and totally bizarre Omdurman Whirling Dervishes · Explore Omdurman market in Khartoum
what's included?
Nights 1-2: Egypt & Cairo: · 2 night stay and guided tour of Islamic Cairo · Guided tour of the Egyptian Museum · Guided visit to the Giza & Saqqara Pyramids Nights 3-7: Western Desert Route: · 4 or 5 day exploration overland journey along the Western Desert oasis route · Visits to Bahariya oasis, Crystal Mountain, the Black Desert and wildcamp in the White Desert Nights 8-10: Luxor & Surrounds: · 3 night stay in Luxor with guided tour of Karnak Temple · Guided donkey trek into the Valley of Kings and to other West Bank ruins Nights 11-15: Aswan & Lake Nasser: · 3 nights in Aswan to explore the town, the Nile, local ruins and the surrounding area · Boat crossing of Lake Nasser to Sudan Nights 16-21: Sudan & the Nubian Desert: · 6 day Nubian Desert crossing and exploration of the Nile Valley · Nile Valley camping and small village stays, visit to remote temples like Temple of Sulb
what else can I do?
· Camel safari in Western Desert from Dakla Oasis · Check out the Golden Mummies at Bahariya Oasis or the Bogawaat Necropolis in Kharga Museum · Day trip to the temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel
Go to: www.dragoman.com
for trip notes for ultimate overlands p34-37 incorporating this trip see
enter trip code: NEE
ethiopian highlands & sudan - khartoum to addis
is this trip for me?
Discover style trip exploring remote regions. Laid back pace with long stays to explore. Excellent antiquities, trekking opportunities and cultural experiences with local people. Journeys through a part of Africa that is very different but with limited facilities. Climatic variations from cold highlands to hot plains. Spectacular scenery, an ideal trip for the more adventurous traveller. Rating: Challenging. Crew: 2 crew, local guides as necessary. Vehicle: Classic Dragoman truck. Accommodation: 35% camping, 65% hotels. Campsites, wildcamps, hostel/hotel.
25nights
Nights 20-25: The Nile & Addis: · 3 nights at Bahir Dar to explore Lake Tana and the island monasteries by boat · Chill out in Bahir Dar and visit the source of the Blue Nile · Day trip out to the huge Blue Nile Falls, second in Africa only to Vic Falls · Overland journey into the immense Blue Nile Gorge · Explore the capital city, Addis
what's included?
Nights 1-3: Sudan & Ethiopian Foothills: · Khartoum & the confluence of the Niles · Explore Omdurman market in Khartoum · Witness the spectacular and totally bizarre Omdurman Whirling Dervishes · Overland through the hot plains of eastern Sudan and the foothills of the Ethiopian Highlands Nights 4-9: Ethiopian Highlands: · 2 night stay and guided tour of Gondar, ancient capital of historic Ethiopia · 2 or 3 days for organised guided trek through the Simien Mountains NP Nights 10-19: Coptic Ethiopia: · 2 nights in Axum to experience this historic town with guided tour of its palaces and temples · Explore Tigray rockhewn churches and Debre Demo Monastery · 3 nights to comprehensively explore the unbelievable Lalibela churches · Guided tours of the rock churches and monastery and visit to local school at Lalibela
Go to: www.dragoman.com
for trip notes for ultimate overlands p34-37 incorporating this trip see
enter trip code: EHS
tribes & wildlife of the rift - addis to nairobi
is this trip for me?
Exploratory style trip with constantly changing itinerary due to the nature of the area travelled through. May well not follow brochured itinerary. Road conditions can be poor, climate and rains unpredictable. Excellent cultural and tribal interaction. Journey way off the tourist trail crossing deserts and visiting very remote regions. Great wildlife in Kenya. Rating: Challenging. Crew: 2 crew, local guides as necessary. Vehicle: Classic Dragoman truck. Accommodation: 65% camping, 35% hotels. Campsites, some wildcamps, small hostel/hotel.
21 nights
Nights 19-21: Kenyan Rift Valley: · Safari in Lake Nakuru NP excellent for rhino , · Visit to Elsamere Born Free foundation at Lake Naivasha
what's included?
Nights 1-6: Ethiopia: · 3 nights in the wilds of Bale Mountains NP for hiking or mule/horse trekking · Addis and the northern Rift Valley, Lake Langano · Visit Lake Abiyata home to flamingos at Shashemene · Visit the surreal Rastafarian community and educational project at Shashemene Nights 7-8: Ethiopian Rift Valley: · Overland through Ethiopia's Rift Valley along the shores of Lake Abaya · 2 night stay at Arba Minch to explore the market or near by Lake Chamo & crocodiles Nights 9-13: Southern Ethiopia: · 4 night visit to tribal region near Omo River, seeing Hammer, Banna and Dascench tribes and markets · Overnight in Konzo, centre of the Konso people Nights 14-18: Southern Ethiopia & Northern Kenya: · Remote overland journey through the wilds and deserts of southern Ethiopia and northern Kenya · Wildlife safari in Samburu NP elephants, lions, grevy , zebra, excellent wildlife · Visit to Samburu tribal community and cultural project with local Samburu tribespeople
what else can I do?
· Horse/mule treks or guided hikes through Bale Mountain NP · Lake Chamo NP to see the crocodile 'market' - not a real market but where loads of crocs live · Walking safaris with big game, Naivasha
Go to: www.dragoman.com
enter trip code: TWR
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