East Africa Overland: Serengeti & Safari Drives

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 19 days
tour type Group
age requirement 18-39 yrs
max group size 20
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-16555
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English
Starts/Ends Kampala, Uganda/ Stone Town, Tanzania

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Track the "big five" on wildlife safari drives in the Serengeti National Park.
Meet mountain gorillas.
Raft the White Nile River.
Discover Zanzibar's crystalclear waters

The East Africa Overland: Serengeti & Safari Drives tour starts in Kampala and ends in Stone Town. The East Africa Overland: Serengeti & Safari Drives is a safari tour that takes 19 days taking you from Kampala to Stone Town and through other destinations in Africa.

Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. From the wildlife of Uganda to the source of the Nile and onto the sunny beaches of Zanzibar, this 19-day journey overland across East Africa is nothing short of mind-boggling and mind-blowing. Track mountain gorillas through remote forest for a once-in-a-lifetime experience and pursue the elusive "big five" across open savannah on wildlife safari drives. Our Landos (overland adventure vehicles) are an adventurous and affordable way to see the highlights while wilderness camping will bring you as close as you can get to the region’s wildlife.

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Day 1: Kampala
Day 2: Kampala/Lake Bunyonyi
Day 3: Gorilla Trek
Day 4: Lake Bunyonyi
Day 5: Lake Bunyonyi/Kalinzu Forest Reserve
Day 6: Kalinzu Forest Reserve/Lake Mburo National Park
Day 7: Lake Mburo National Park/Jinja
Day 8: Jinja
Day 9: Jinja/Eldoret
Day 10: Eldoret/Nairobi
Day 11: Nairobi/Arusha
Day 12: Arusha/Serengeti National Park
Day 13: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro
Day 14: Ngorongoro/Arusha
Day 15: Arusha/Dar es Salaam
Day 16: Dar es Salaam/Stone Town
Day 17: Beach day in Zanzibar
Day 18: Beach day in Zanzibar
Day 19: Stone Town

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Basic hotel (2 nts, single or twin-share), participation camping (9 nts), full-service camping (2 nts), hostels (5 nts, multi-share with 3-4 people).

Meals

17 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners
Note: Allow USD250-325 for meals not included.

Transport

Lando (overland adventure vehicle), 4x4 safari vehicles, minibus, walking, shared shuttle, private shuttle, tuk-tuk, ferry.

Guide

Uganda portion: 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) as head guide/cook and driver, certified mountain gorilla trackers, local guides. Tanzania portion: certified safari guides/drivers, local guides. 1 CEO on transfer between Nairobi and Arusha, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar.

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: AidChild Cafe & Gallery, Kayabwe
Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Village Visit and Lunch, Mto wa Mbu
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Discover Moment: Jinja
Guided mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi with permits
Entrance and chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Forest Reserve
Tea plantation visit
Transfer from Jinja to Nairobi
Entrances and wildlife safari drives in Serengeti National Park and in Ngorongoro Crater
Ferry to Zanzibar
Stone Town orientation walk
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Kampala and from Stone Town are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this East Africa Overland: Serengeti & Safari Drives tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this East Africa Overland: Serengeti & Safari Drives tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 27 May 2023, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 27 May 2023, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

East Africa Overland: Serengeti & Safari Drives tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.

Visa

For this East Africa Overland: Serengeti & Safari Drives tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?

1. Service Level : Camping Camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.

2. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

3. Travel Style : 18-to-Thirtysomethings Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

4. Physical Grading : 4 - Demanding Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.

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