23-Nights East Africa & Zanzibar Overland Safari & Participation Camping - Classic

23 nights from: $6,119

East Africa & Zanzibar Overland Safari & Participation Camping
This 24-day escape through East Africa is everything you’re looking for in terms of camping, wildlife, and overland adventuring. Your time will be filled with safari drives across the Masai Mara and Serengeti, you’ll trek through remote tropical rainforest for a chance to glimpse mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, and your certified CEO (Chief Experience Officer) will lead the way and share with you the hidden gems. Plus, traveling by Lando (overland adventure vehicle) will ensure your fond memories long outlive the length of your time here.

Highlights
Search for mountain gorillas with an experienced guide in Uganda, Board wildlife safari drives in the Masai Mara and Serengeti National Park, Choose to raft along the White Nile River while in Jinja, Spend time enjoying Zanzibar’s tropical paradise and crystal-clear waters

Accomodation
Camping in Africa is truly an adventure. You will be able to get off the beaten track to get a first-hand experience of the beautiful wilderness and nature. While camping, we stay at designated campsites in national parks and outside towns. Campsite facilities in southern Africa are generally good, but can be basic in certain places. There are generally small restaurants and/or bars, flush toilets, showers (generally outdoors, some with simple reed enclosures), washing facilities and telephones available. Additionally, warm water is available at most sites, but it is not guaranteed to always be warm when you take your shower; the warm water may be used up others who also use the camp. We usually set-up camp within close proximity to the toilet facilities, though occasionally to reach them you may to walk a short distance. They are good quality, durable, industry-standard 2-person safari canvas tents. Please note that most adults will not be able to fully stand up inside the tents, though most travellers find these more than adequate, as they have a base area of approximately 4 square meters. These tents are regularly treated with a waterproofing agent, but under certain rainy conditions, the tent fabric may become saturated to the point where seepage or leakage may occur. All tents have built-in mesh insect netting on the windows and doors. We travel with our own portable camp chairs with a comfortable back-rest, and we utilize our own cooking equipment to provide the group good quality camp meals. Please be aware that where we use multi-share accommodations, rooming requests of any kind cannot be taken. In camping within the national parks and conservation areas, some camp sites are enclosed for keeping the resident wildlife out. Other camps are open to the natural environment – care must be taken, especially at night, when a torch/flashlight is recommended when walking around the camp area. The campsite in Serengeti National Park is extremely basic, with no electricity, simple bathing facilities (no showers), and both seated and squat flushing toilets. While camping at the Ngorongoro Crater rim, there is very limited electricity, occasionally warm showers, and squat flushing toilets. The campsites for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater are open sites, where the wildlife can wander into the area, but they are safe. Despite the challenge that a few days “roughing it” may pose to some, the experience of being that close to nature, camping under the African stars, and seeing incredible wildlife at your tent door-step is not just gratifying but ultimately an experience of a lifetime, and seeing incredible wildlife at your tent door-step is not just gratifying but ultimately an experience of a lifetime. Please note that due to the high demand for accommodation in the parks, sometimes we will arrange alternative accommodation outside of the park. For private accommodation please see tours in our Classic/Standard Travel Style. ** NOTE ** - In Zanzibar, we stay in standard, twin-share accommodation. Please note that our Zanzibar Beach Resort location is subject to change due to availability. - Before booking any post nights in Zanzibar please CONTACT US to confirm the location.

Group Leader
On this journey, you will be accompanied on your trip by 2 crew members - a Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and a driver. (Nairobi to Nairobi); or you will be accompanied by one Chief Experience Officer (Nairobi to Zanzibar). The Chief Experience Officer (CEO) will be the group manager and leader. He/she organizes the trip, and will be there to assist you when needed. He/she will take care of the small things so you can concentrate on enjoying your adventure. All of our CEOs in southern and East Africa are experienced group leaders, with a broad knowledge base of the region’s history, cultures, and wildlife. Your leader will be from either southern or East Africa depending on which part of the tour you are on. All of our overland adventure vehicle (OAV) drivers are experienced in the routes travelled, and highly skilled in dealing with different terrains. In Uganda, during the actual gorilla trek we use an experienced and certified local mountain guide, expert gorilla trackers, and armed guards to accompany you for your safety. We also use local guides for some included activities where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting.

Group Size Notes
Max 20, avg 18.

Meals Included
22 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 13 dinners

What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Café Ubuntu 3-Course Farm-to-Table Lunch, Maai Mahiu
Your G for Good Moment: AidChild Cafe & Gallery, Kayabwe
Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Community Visit and Lunch, Mto wa Mbu
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group, Nairobi
Your Discover Moment: Jinja.
Wildlife safari drives in Masai Mara National Reserve.

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