Kenya to Uganda Overland Safari with Participation Camping

Kenya to Uganda Overland Safari with Participation Camping

• Trip code: 4G9X007
• Dauer: 15
• Stil: Classic

Cruise by Lando (overland adventure vehicle) for 15 days through Kenya and Uganda spotting some of Africa’s most well known wildlife. Start with the “big five” in Masai Mara, search for chimpanzees in the Kalinzu Forest, and let experienced trackers guide you deep into the Ugandan tropical rainforest to spot endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe these wild creatures. Camping will keep you close to the action so that the adventure never stops.

Übersicht

Accommodation

Basic hotel (1 nt, single or twin-share), permanent tented camp (2 nts), participation camping (11 nts)

Checklist

Additional Items:
• Sleeping bag (required)

Cold weather:
• Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
• Scarf
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat
• Warm layers

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Gorillas:
• Gardening gloves (Highly recommended for gorilla trekking)
• Neutral coloured clothing (Your clothes will likely get very muddy - therefore take old clothing for the gorilla trekking. No bright colours should be worn. Greens, khaki and similar neutral clothes are recommended)

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Hiking/Trekking:
• Gloves
• Hat
• Hiking boots/sturdy walking shoes
• Hiking pants (Convertible/Zip-off and quick dry recommended)
• Snacks (Protein bars, chocolate, dried fruits, candies, energy sweets)
• Socks (Trekking socks — woollen or synthetic, not cotton)
• Thermal base layer (Woollen or synthetic, not cotton)
• Walking poles (Highly recommended)

Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear

Bitte beachte: The climate in East Africa varies between the dry and rainy season. Please ensure you bring a windproof rain jacket if you are travelling between April & May, October & November

Group Leader

2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, certified safari guides/drivers, certified mountain gorilla trackers, local guides

Group Size Notes

Max 22, avg 20

Highlights

Climb aboard 4x4 safari vans and explore the Masai Mara National Reserve, Track mountain gorillas in their natural habitat with expert guides, Walk in Kalinzu Forest and see chimpanzees, Choose between a range of optional outdoor activities in Jinja

Introduction

Cruise by Lando (overland adventure vehicle) for 15 days through Kenya and Uganda spotting some of Africa’s most well known wildlife. Start with the “big five” in Masai Mara, search for chimpanzees in the Kalinzu Forest, and let experienced trackers guide you deep into the Ugandan tropical rainforest to spot endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe these wild creatures. Camping will keep you close to the action so that the adventure never stops

Meals Included

13 Frühstück, 11 Mittagessen, 10 Abendessen

Optional Activities

Nairobi
- Die Bomas von Kenia (120USD pro Person)
- Carnivore Restaurant (130USD pro Person)
- Karen Blixen-Museum (34-75USD pro Person)
- Eisenbahnmuseum (6-34USD pro Person)
- Nationalmuseum (53--3USD pro Person)

Masai Mara
- Ballonsafari über die Masai Mara

Lake Bunyonyi
- Schwimmen
- Kanuverleih (10USD pro Person)
- Ornithologische Wanderung (10USD pro Person)
- Naturspaziergang (5USD pro Person)
- Motorbootfahrt auf dem Bunyonyi-See (40USD pro Person)

Kalinzu Forest Reserve
- Bootsfahrt (40USD pro Person)

Lake Mburo
- Bootssafari am Lake Mburo (30USD pro Person)

Lake Mburo National Park
- Naturspaziergang (25USD pro Person)

Jinja
- Nil-Kreuzfahrt bei Sonnenuntergang (30USD pro Person)
- Quadausflug (105USD pro Person)
- Kajakfahren am Nil (140-160USD pro Person)
- Bungee-Jumping (145USD pro Person)
- Jinja Rafting (140USD pro Person)

Mabira Forest
- Mountainbiken im Mabira-Wald (55USD pro Person)

Start / Finish

von Nairobi

Transport

7-seat 4x4 safari van, Lando (overland adventure vehicle), minibuses, walking

What's Included

Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Mittagessen im Ubuntu Café, Maai Mahiu
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: AidChild Cafe & Gallery, Kayabwe
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen, Nairobi
Dein 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. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Packing Note

The climate in East Africa varies between the dry and rainy season. Please ensure you bring a windproof rain jacket if you are travelling between April & May, October & November

Meal Budget

Plane USD150-195 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein

Internationale Flüge

No, international flights are generally not included in the price of your tour.

However, on some combo tours travelling between two different countries, international flights are included as part of the itinerary and price of the tour. Please speak to your GCO or booking agent for further details.

In addition, check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport

Minimum Age

Minimum age of 15 years for this trip

Itinerary

Day 1 Nairobi

Ankunft zu jeder Zeit möglich

Day 2 Nairobi/Masai Mara

Reise durch den Großen Afrikanischen Grabenbruch zu einem der berühmtesten Nationalparks in Afrika. Genieße eine Tierbeobachtungsfahrt am späten Nachmittag. Mit etwas Glück kannst du einige der Big Five beobachten

Day 3 Masai Mara

Genieße am frühen Morgen eine Safarifahrt. Auch im weiteren Tagesverlauf kannst du noch mehr Wildtiere beobachten, während du die Ebenen und Flüsse im Naturschutzgebiet Masai Mara durch- und überquerst

Day 4 Masai Mara/Lake Nakuru National Park

Wir brechen in Richtung Nakuru auf. Unterwegs machen wir zum Mittagessen Halt im von G Adventures unterstützten Café Ubuntu. Erlebe eine Safari im Lake-Nakuru-Nationalpark (im Lando) und halte Ausschau nach dem einheimischen Büffeln, Impalas und dem seltenen Leopard

Day 5 Lake Nakuru National Park/Eldoret

Erlebe im Lando eine weitere Safarifahrt, bevor wir uns auf den Weg nach Eldoret machen

Day 6 Eldoret/Kampala

Wir überqueren die Grenze nach Uganda und campen am Rand der Hauptstadt

Day 7 Kampala/Lake Bunyonyi

Mach es dir bequem, während wir den Äquator überqueren in Richtung Bunyonyi-See

Day 8 Gorilla-Trekking

Genieße eine geführte Wanderung im Bwindi Impenetrable National Park auf den Spuren der Gorillas

Day 9 Bunyonyi-See

Nutze Zeit zur freien Verfügung, um die wunderschöne Umgebung des Bunyonyi-Sees zu genießen

Day 10 Bunyonyi-See/Kalinzu Forest Reserve

Beobachte auf dieser Tagesreise die Landschaft Ugandas an dir vorüberziehen

Day 11 Kalinzu Forest Reserve/Bunyonyi-See

Hüpfe früh aus den Federn, um einen Ausflug auf den Spuren von Schimpansen (inklusive) zu machen. Anschließend besuchst du eine Teeplantage, bevor es zum Lake Mburo geht. Optional kannst du am Nachmittag eine Bootsfahrt auf dem See machen

Day 12 Lake Mburo National Park/Jinja

Auf dem Weg nach Jinja, Ugandas Abenteuerhauptstadt, fahren wir wieder zurück über den Äquator

Day 13 Jinja

Erkunde Jinja, das für seine Outdoor- und Abenteueraktivitäten bekannt ist. Optional kannst du ein Raftingabenteuer auf dem Weißen Nil erleben, mit dem Mountainbike die Hügel hinauf- und hinunterfahren oder den lokalen Markt besuchen

Day 14 Jinja/Eldoret

Du fährst nach Eldoret in Kenia, wo du übernachtest

Day 15 Eldoret/Lake Nakuru Nationalpark

Transfer nach Nairobi, wo die Reise nach Ankunft am späten Nachmittag endet

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Nairobi

Bitte vergewissere dich, dass du bis zum Begrüßungstreffen alle erforderlichen Visa für die Reise besorgt hast. Lies dir bitte die Visa-Informationen in den Trip Details durch, damit du weißt, ob du Visa benötigst, und wenn ja, welche. Beachte bitte, dass je nach Nationalität nicht alle Einreisenden in der Lage sein werden, bei der Einreise ein Visum zu erhalten

Day 2 Nairobi/Masai Mara

Day 3 Masai Mara

Please note: if you have pre-booked the Maasai Mara Balloon Safari, today's likely the day for this activity! Your CEO will give you final confirmation when it will take place, as it is subject to change. You will miss the included morning wildlife safari drive with the group, but you will have a much better view from above!

Day 4 Masai Mara/Lake Nakuru National Park

Day 5 Lake Nakuru National Park/Eldoret

Day 6 Eldoret/Kampala

Day 7 Kampala/Lake Bunyonyi

Day 8 Gorilla-Trekking

Je nach dem Tag, an dem unsere Permits gelten, kann die Gorilla-Wanderung alternativ auch am zweiten vollen Tag am Bunyonyi-See stattfinden

Day 9 Bunyonyi-See

Day 10 Bunyonyi-See/Kalinzu Forest Reserve

Day 11 Kalinzu Forest Reserve/Bunyonyi-See

Day 12 Lake Mburo National Park/Jinja

Day 13 Jinja

Pre-book your rafting adrenaline rush on the checkout page to include the Jinja River Rafting optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.

Day 14 Jinja/Eldoret

This is an overnight stop in between two long driving days

Day 15 Eldoret/Lake Nakuru Nationalpark