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Safari Overview
From the incomparable wildlife of Uganda to the source of the Nile and onto the sunny beaches of Zanzibar, journey overland across East Africa on this thrilling three-week adventure. Track mountain gorillas through remote forest for a once-in-a-lifetime experience and pursue the elusive Big Five across open savannah on an unforgettable game drive. Our overland adventure vehicles (OAVs) are an adventurous and affordable way to see the highlights while wilderness camping will bring you closer to the region?s wildlife. Discover the diversity of wildlife, landscape, and people on your journey through these fascinating countries.
Countries Visited
Is This East Africa Overland Safari Right For You?
Duration: 21 days
Cost: Starting From:$4499 USD PP
Travel Style: Yolo
Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travelers.
Service Level: Camping
Camping most nights with some hotel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 4 – Demanding
Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travelers.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 20, avg 18.
Age requirement: 18-39
What’s Included
- Chimp tracking excursion
- Guided mountain gorilla trek with permits
- Entrances and game drives in Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater
- Visit to G Adventures-supported Clean Cookstove project
- Cultural experience and lunch in a local community
- Zanzibar excursion with Stone Town orientation walk (3 days)
- Internal scenic flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Participation camping (10 nts), full-service camping (6 nts), simple hotels (4 nts).
Meals
20 breakfasts, 15 lunches, 16 dinners
Allow USD135-175 for meals not included.
Transportation
Overland adventure vehicle (OAV), 4×4 safari vehicles, minibus, plane, walking, shared shuttle.
Experts & Staff
Kenya & Uganda portion: 2 Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) 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.
Itinerary
Day 1Kampala
Arrive at any time.
Meals included: Dinner
Day 2Kampala/Kalinzu Forest Reserve
Watch the Ugandan countryside pass by on the day’s journey.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 3Kalinzu Forest Reserve/Lake Bunyonyi
Get up early for an included chimpanzee tracking excursion, then tour a tea plantation before setting off for Lake Bunyonyi.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 4Lake Bunyonyi
Enjoy a one-day guided mountain gorilla trek.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 5Lake Bunyonyi
Enjoy free time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Lake Bunyonyi.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 6Lake Bunyonyi/Kampala
Return to the capital after a long drive.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 7Kampala/Jinja
Explore Jinja, known for its outdoor and adventure activities.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 8Jinja
Spend another day exploring Jinja. Opt to raft down the White Nile River, mountain bike up and down the hills or check out the local market.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 9Jinja/Eldoret
Cross over into Kenya for a night in Eldoret.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 10Eldoret/Lake Nakuru National Park
Enjoy a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 11Lake Nakuru National Park/Nairobi
Transfer to Nairobi.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 12Nairobi/Arusha
Travel south and cross the border into Tanzania.
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 13Arusha/Mto wa Mbu
Visit Mto wa Mbu village to enjoy a local lunch and cultural experience with the town’s villagers. After lunch, continue on to visit a Masai village to learn about the Masai people and the G Adventures-supported Clean Cookstove project. Meet the local women engineers who have installed clean cookstoves throughout these communities.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 14Mto wa Mbu/Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a game drive in the safari vehicle en route to the central Serengeti. Spend the night at a basic bush camp and enjoy the starry African skies.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 15Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a full-day game drive in the safari vehicle. Opt for a morning hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 16Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro Crater
Set off on a game drive on the way out of the Serengeti. Camp on the Ngorongoro Crater’s rim.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 17Ngorongoro Crater/Arusha
Game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, then return to Arusha.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 18Arusha/Stone Town
Fly to the beautiful island of Zanzibar and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy an orientation walk with your CEO in historic Stone Town.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 19Stone Town/Nungwi
Transfer to the white-sand beaches and turquoise waters of beautiful Nungwi Beach.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 20Nungwi
Enjoy free time to lounge on the beach, snorkel, or tour the island.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 21Nungwi/Stone Town
Morning group transfer from Nungwi. Depart Stone Town upon arrival in the late morning.
Meals included: Breakfast
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)
Serengeti Balloon Safari – $539.00
Be wowed with your bird’s eye view of the wildlife and terrain of the majestic Serengeti. Enjoy a champagne breakfast and keep that shutter-finger ready you’ll be using it plenty over the course of your hour in the air.
My Own Room – $529.00
If you’re traveling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.