Overland Africa Tour: 31 Day Gorillas, Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar (East Africa Overland Tour)

31 Day Gorillas, Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar - East Africa Overland Tour

Starts: Nairobi, Kenya
Ends: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Duration: 31 days
Group size: Maximum 30 passengers
Safari vehicle: Overland truck

This overland tour offers the opportunity to observe the rare mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. We also explore east Africa's most popular game parks.

The Masai Mara and Serengeti offer superb game viewing. The lesser known Samburu National Reserve offers many species of unusual wildlife, while Lake Nakuru National Park is home to a wide array of birds and animals.

We end this overland tour with a few days on the tropical island of Zanzibar where we explore the intriguing alleyways of Stone Town and relax on the gorgeous beaches.

Brief Itinerary

Days 1 to 3: Nanyuki, Samburu National Reserve, Game Drives
Days 4 & 5: Lake Nakuru National Park, Game Drive
Days 6 to 8: Kampala, Kisoro, Gorilla Trek (optional)
Days 9 to 13: Lake Bunyoni, Kampala
Days 14 & 15: Jinja, White Water Rafting (optional)
Days 16 to 18: Nakuru, Game Drive (optional), Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha
Days 19 to 21: Masai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives, Nairobi
Days 22 to 25: Arusha, Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater (optional), Arusha
Days 26 to 31: Pangani, Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam

Included highlights

  • Samburu National Reserve
  • Great Rift Valley
  • Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Kampala
  • Lake Bunyoni
  • Lake Naivasha
  • Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Dar Es Salaam
  • Zanzibar Ferry
  • Lake Malawi

Optional excursions

  • Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island Sanctuary - US$ 25
  • Lake Naivasha, Elsamere High Tea - US$ 10
  • Jinja, Softpower Community Project - US$ 25
  • Jinja, White Water Rafting on the Nile - US$ 95
  • Kampala, Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary - US$ 50
  • Uganda, Rwanda or DRC, Gorilla Trek - US$375 to US$500
  • Masai Mara, Masai Village Cultural Visit - US$ 5
  • Arusha, 3 Day / 2 Night Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater - US$380
  • Zanzibar, Stone Town Spice Tour - US$ 25
  • Zanzibar, Accommodation - US$ 20 p/p/p/n

(All prices are approximate and are subject to change)

From: ZAR 11 920 p/p + Local Payment of $ 685 p/p