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East Africa Overland: Serengeti & Safari Drives

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5.0Based on
19 days

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Tour Type
Group
Max Group Size
20
Age Requirement
18 - 39 yrs
Operated In
English
Physical Rating
ChallengingDemands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

Starts

Ends

Kampala, Uganda

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Highlights

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

Itinerary

From Uganda’s lush forests to Tanzania’s sun-drenched shores, the East Africa Overland: Serengeti & Safari Drives tour is an exhilarating 19-day journey perfect for young, adventurous travelers. Traverse 13 diverse destinations, spotting mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, tracking the legendary Big Five on game drives, and unwinding on Zanzibar’s sandy beaches. Overland adventure vehicles provide an exciting, communal way to cross this spectacular region, while wilderness camping ensures you’re never far from the wild. The unique selling point of this trip is its once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trek combined with extensive safari opportunities, making it a comprehensive and affordable exploration of East Africa’s natural wonders.

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

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What's Included

Accommodation
Basic hotel (7 nts, single or twin-share), participation camping (9 nts), full-service camping (2 nts).
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, KayabweYour G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Community Visit and Lunch, Mto wa MbuYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour First Night Out Moment: Connect With New FriendsYour Discover Moment: JinjaGuided mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi with permitsEntrance and chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Forest ReserveTea plantation visitTransfer from Jinja to NairobiEntrances and wildlife safari drives in Serengeti National Park and in Ngorongoro CraterFerry to ZanzibarStone Town orientation walk

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Customer Reviews

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Karin KOn Jan 14, 2025

Excellent

amazing tour, wonderful people, amazing countries, good food

LisaOn Nov 4, 2024

Excellent

I loved it! Africa really captured my heart and I am so happy to have experienced so much of it. The rafting, the gorillas, the safaris, Zanzibar. It was such a blast! Had a great time! I would for sure recommend G adventures and I am booking another trip in the future as well!

ClaireOn Aug 29, 2024

Excellent

The trip was incredible! Lots of stand out, unforgettable moments!

JohanOn Jan 30, 2024

Excellent

Fantastic places, well organized and great people!

LachlanOn Jan 8, 2024

Excellent

I thoroughly enjoyed this trip. We saw the highlights of East Africa over an amazing 3 weeks, and the memories will last a lifetime. The G Adventures staff were amazing as always, and were one of the highlights of my holiday.

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