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east africa
gorillas, lakes & plains
overland
21 days, Kampala to Nairobi
itiNerary... Day 1 kampala The adventure begins in Kampala. Days 2-4 Queen elizabeth National Park Safari through the savannah but also keep a lookout at the lodge - for warthogs on *plus Local Payment US$165 *plus Park/Permit fees US$790
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the lawn. Seek out chimpanzees on a walking safari in Kyambura Gorge and cruise by hippos on the Kazinga Channel. Days 5-8 Gorilla trek Hike into the steamy jungle to try and get up close to mighty mountain gorillas. Visit a local orphan school. Days 9-10 lake Bunyoni Try your hand at sailing a dugout canoe. Its hard to master but a fun way to appreciate the beauty of the lake. Day 11 lake Mburo Spot African animals on a drive through plains and grasslands. Days 12-13 Jinja See the stunning Bujagali Falls, a series of raging rapids that dare you to traverse them. Day 14 Nairobi Fly from Kampala to Nairobi. Day 15 kisii Travel west across the Great Rift Valley to Kenyas tea-growing area. Day 16 lake Victoria Camp out on the shores of Africas largest lake. Days 17-18 serengeti National Park Appreciate the sheer size and animal life of the world-renowned Serengeti. Look out for cheetahs, zebras and gazelles while exploring the parks vast grassy plains and kopjes. Day 19 Ngorongoro crater Explore Olduvai Gorge, where ancient humanoid skeletons were discovered. Day 20 Mto Wa Mbu With 30,000 resident animals, animal-spotting in the Ngorongoro Crater is awesome. Day 21 Nairobi Leave the animals, lakes and plains sadly behind.
accoMMoDatioN Hotel (1 nt), participatory camping (19 nts) traNsPort Plane, overland truck, 4WD safari vehicle, boat, walking GrouP siZe Max 21 Meals All meals while camping BuDGet Allow US$100 for meals not included DeParts Selected Sun GuaraNtee Subject to min 4 Notes 1. The flight between Kampala and Nairobi is not included. Please book Kenya Airways flight KQ413 as part of your international ticket. 2. Tour price includes trekking permit to visit the gorillas. In order to secure this, an additional non-refundable deposit must be paid at the time of booking. Please refer to p 64 for more information. traVeller ratiNG 4.69 out of 5 start 2008 20 Jan 03 Feb 16 Mar 30 Mar 27 Apr Finish 09 Feb 23 Feb 05 Apr 19 Apr 17 May 08 Jun 22 Jun 13 Jul 27 Jul 10 Aug 24 Aug 07 Sep 28 Jun 12 Jul 02 Aug 16 Aug 30 Aug 13 Sep 27 Sep 21 Sep 02 Nov 16 Nov 30 Nov 14 Dec 2009 18 Jan 11 Oct 22 Nov 06 Dec 20 Dec 03 Jan 07 Feb 01 Feb 15 Feb 01 Mar 17 May 21 Feb 07 Mar 21 Mar 06 Jun
" enjoy a guided trek to see mountain gorillas " swim in the gorgeous waters of lake Bunyoni " experience the wilds of the serengeti
Gorillas&About 700 of these majestic animals are left. Experience the unique family sense of the largest apes on this planet - the most gentle 350 pounds I have ever seen. A life changing experience. Christian Schoeberl
Magnificent mountain gorilla, Uganda - Geoff Manch Manchester
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tanzania lodge safari
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7 days, ex Nairobi
itiNerary... Days 1-2 Nairobi/lake Manyara The skyscrapers of Nairobi disappear in the distance on this journey into the African Single supplement available *plus Local Payment US$310 *plus Park/Permit fees US$235
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wilderness. Cross the border and head to Lake Manyara National Park. The legendary tree-climbing lions here are a highlight of any safari and the huge herds of zebra, wildebeest and buffalo make a perfect welcome to Tanzania. Days 3-4 serengeti National Park The golden grasses of the Serengeti stretch as far as the eye can see. Venture across the plains and around the kopjes (rock formations) to uncover the many animals that make this park their home. Drive out at dawn and dusk - at these times, both predator and prey are at their most active so there is a better chance to witness the unrelenting cycle of life on the African savannah. Tonight, relax in the comfort of the lodge and discuss the amazing sights seen on the plains. Days 5-6 Ngorongoro crater An early drive, perhaps past the Simba Kopjes, gives a chance to see the regions big cats basking in the morning sun. Later, wander into the famous Olduvai Gorge, where Homo sapien skeletons almost 20,000 years old were discovered and take a game drive across the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. Home to endangered black rhinos, a remarkable number of lions, leopards, elephants and hippos, youll be blown away by this wildlife haven. Day 7 Nairobi Bid goodbye to the beauty of the Crater Highlands today. Travelling across Arushas lush foothills, in the shadow of Mt Meru, this safari ends in the noisy streets of Nairobi.
Intrepid Photography Competition 2007: Serengeti sky, Tanzania - Patricia Mulkeen accoMMoDatioN Lodges/non-participatory camping (6 nts) traNsPort 4WD safari vehicle, shuttle bus, walking GrouP siZe Max 12 Meals 6 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners BuDGet Allow US$50 for meals not included DeParts Selected Fri GuaraNtee Subject to min 4 traVeller ratiNG Not applicable as this is a new itinerary start 2008 04 Jan 18 Jan 01 Feb 15 Feb 29 Feb 14 Mar 28 Mar 11 Apr 16 May 13 Jun 20 Jun Finish 10 Jan 24 Jan 07 Feb 21 Feb 06 Mar 20 Mar 03 Apr 17 Apr 22 May 19 Jun 26 Jun 27 Jun 04 Jul 11 Jul 18 Jul 25 Jul 01 Aug 08 Aug 15 Aug 22 Aug 29 Aug 05 Sep 12 Sep 19 Sep 03 Jul 10 Jul 17 Jul 24 Jul 31 Jul 07 Aug 14 Aug 21 Aug 28 Aug 04 Sep 11 Sep 18 Sep 25 Sep 26 Sep 03 Oct 17 Oct 24 Oct 07 Nov 21 Nov 05 Dec 19 Dec 2009 09 Jan 23 Jan 06 Feb 20 Feb 02 Oct 09 Oct 23 Oct 30 Oct 13 Nov 27 Nov 11 Dec 25 Dec 15 Jan 29 Jan 12 Feb 26 Feb 06 Mar 20 Mar 03 Apr 17 Apr 01 May 15 May 29 May 12 Jun 26 Jun 12 Mar 26 Mar 09 Apr 23 Apr 07 May 21 May 04 Jun 18 Jun 02 Jul
" look for tree-climbing lions at lake Manyara " experience the thrill of an african safari " Wake up early to see a sunrise over the plains
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