Kenya & Uganda Gorilla Overland: Forests & Wildlife Spotting
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Wildlife
- Gorilla and chimpanzee tracking
- Customizable
- Booking Type Instant booking
- duration 15 days
- tour type Group Request as private
- age requirement 18-39 yrs
- max group size 22
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-16552
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- Operated in English
- Starts Nairobi, Kenya
- Ends Nairobi, Kenya +9
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Explore the Masai Mara National Reserve in 4x4 safari vans.
- Admire mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
- Search for chimpanzees in Kalinzu Forest.
- Take your pick of outdoor activities in Jinja
The trip "Kenya & Uganda Gorilla Overland: Forests & Wildlife Spotting" starts and ends in Nairobi. This is a gorilla and chimpanzee tracking trip that takes 15 days taking you through Nairobi, Eldoret, Kalinzu Forest Reserve, Nairobi and 7 other destinations in Kenya and Uganda. This is a guided group trip 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. Got Africa's incredible creatures on the brain? You'll have a chance to spot plenty on this 15-day overland adventure through Kenya and Uganda. Search for the "big five" in the Masai Mara, spot chimpanzees in the Kalinzu Forest, and join experienced trackers while travelling deep into the Ugandan forests for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spot endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. It's like watching your favourite animal documentary screening (or, let's be real, animal Instagram account) in real life.
Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Got Africa's incredible creatures on the brain? You'll have a chance to spot plenty on this 15-day overland adventure through Kenya and Uganda. Search for the "big five" in the Masai Mara, spot chimpanzees in the Kalinzu Forest, and join experienced trackers while travelling deep into the Ugandan forests for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spot endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. It's like watching your favourite animal documentary screening (or, let's be real, animal Instagram account) in real life.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Nairobi
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Day 2: Nairobi/Masai Mara
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Day 3: Masai Mara
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Day 4: Masai Mara/Lake Nakuru National Park
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Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park/Eldoret
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Day 6: Eldoret/Kampala
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Day 7: Kampala/Lake Bunyonyi
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Day 8: Gorilla Trek
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Day 9: Lake Bunyonyi
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Day 10: Lake Bunyonyi/Kalinzu Forest Reserve
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Day 11: Kalinzu Forest Reserve/Lake Mburo National Park
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Day 12: Lake Mburo National Park/Jinja
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Day 13: Jinja
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Day 14: Jinja/Eldoret
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Day 15: Eldoret/Nairobi
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- Basic hotel (1 nt, single or twin-share), permanent tented camp (2 nts), participation camping (11 nts).
Meals
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13 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 10 dinners
Note: Allow USD115-150 for meals not included.
Transport
- 7-seat 4x4 safari van, Lando (overland adventure vehicle), minibuses, walking.
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
- 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, certified safari guides/drivers, certified mountain gorilla trackers, local guides.
Included activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Café Ubuntu Farm-to-Table Lunch, Maai Mahiu
- Your G for Good Moment: AidChild Cafe & Gallery, Kayabwe
- Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group, Nairobi
- Your Discover Moment: Jinja
- Wildlife safari drives in Masai Mara National Reserve
- Safari in Lake Nakuru National Park
- Guided mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi with permits
- Entrance and chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Forest Reserve
- Tea plantation visit
- Transfer from Jinja to Nairobi
- Any international flights to/from Nairobi 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 Kenya & Uganda Gorilla Overland: Forests & Wildlife Spotting tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
- Protected Travel within your own bubble.
- Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
- Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION
COVID-19 Safety Measures
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Kenya & Uganda Gorilla Overland: Forests & Wildlife Spotting 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.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 23 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 23 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceKenya & Uganda Gorilla Overland: Forests & Wildlife Spotting 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.
VisaFor this Kenya & Uganda Gorilla Overland: Forests & Wildlife Spotting 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
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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.
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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