East Africa Overland: Serengeti & Safari Drives

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  • No booking fees
  • 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
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  • Starts Kampala, Uganda
  • Ends Stone Town, Tanzania
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Track the "big five" on wildlife safari drives in the Serengeti National Park.
  • Meet mountain gorillas.
  • Raft the White Nile River.
  • Discover Zanzibar's crystal-clear waters
The tour "East Africa Overland: Serengeti & Safari Drives" starts from Kampala and ends in Stone Town. This is a safari tour that takes 19 days. You will travel through Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya and visit Kampala, Kalinzu Forest National Park, Stone Town and 9 other destinations. This is a guided group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

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.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • 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, 4x4 safari vehicles, walking, shared shuttle, tuk-tuk, ferry.
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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 Moment - 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
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. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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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 28 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 May 2024, 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. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

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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