35 day Gorillas and Southern Discoverer. Nairobi to Victoria Falls

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This African overland safari holiday begins in Nairobi, Kenya, and travels through Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia before ending in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

  • Pre-departure meeting: 17h00 the day before at the departure point
  • Departure point: Nairobi, Boulevard Hotel, Harry Thuku Road
  • Check-in: 08h45
  • Departure: 09h30
  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Group size: Max 30 passengers
  • Safari vehicle: Overland truck

What you can expect from this 35 day Gorillas and Southern Discoverer from Nairobi to Victoria Falls tour:
The best of East Africa as well as the diversity that the more southern countries can offer you, sees you experience the rain forests, exploring the domain of the Mountain Gorilla, the cultural differences of the African people, the game of the best parks, the tranquil beauty of the spice island Zanzibar and the water masses of the Victoria Falls.


This overland adventure holiday is a combination of game viewing, quality leisure time, cultural exchange, enjoying what Africa throws at you and having a good time doing it! In order to view the Mountain Gorillas you may do so in one of the countries bordering Uganda, like Rwanda for example and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Your Gorilla safari departs in Nairobi, Kenya. At the first stop, you climb up to a viewpoint overlooking the spectacular Great Rift Valley. Descending into the Rift Valley, you enter Masai land where these habitual pastoralists are often seen tending their cattle from the side of the road.

You pass through the town of Narok, before arriving at your campsite. the camp looks on to the Meguarra hills and the stream that meanders by on the bottom end forms a natural border to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Lunch and dinner included.

Day 2: Masai Mara, Kenya

We spend the day driving through nature as it was intended to be - huge plains, rolling hills and an abundance of game matched no where else on earth. We keep an eye open for the Big Five - Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Lion and Leopard.

If travelling between July and October, we may get to witness the impressive herds of over 1 million Wildebeest, Zebra and Thomson’s Gazelle in their Annual Migration. Sitting around the camp fire, watching the sun set is the perfect way to finish a day’s game viewing in this “Garden of Eden.” Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 3: Masai Mara to Kisumu, Kenya

Leaving the Masai Mara early in the morning, you pass through the scenic tea plantations of Kericho before descending the Rift Valley Plateau, on your way to Kisumu. This harbour town in Kenya is situated on the banks of the largest lake in Africa, Lake Victoria. You replenish your supplies and overnight here. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.


Gorilla trekking.
Page: 2 Day 4: Kisumu to Kampala, Uganda
Today, you cross the border into Uganda where you overnight it the capital city, Kampala. Uganda is a small country of striking physical beauty. Its landscapes vary from the fertile green areas around the northern shores of Lake Victor ...

Elephants in the sunset.
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Trekking can take anywhere from 45 minutes to 8 hours and it can be quite strenuous, so a reasonable level of fitness is required. To ensure the Gorillas do not get too used to the presence of humans and because they share many of our ...

Enjoy a Gorilla safari.
Page: 4 Day 10: Kampala to Jinja, Uganda
Today you have the option of visiting the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary or transferring to Jinja for a selection of adventure activities. Try white water rafting at the source of the White Nile, quad biking or volunteering at a co ...

Helicopter flight over Victoria Falls during sunset.
Page: 5 Days 16 - 18: Arusha to Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania (Optional)
Arusha in Tanzania is a pleasant town situated at the base of Mount Meru and is the starting point for the optional excursions to Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti. You conduct these excursions in locally operated 4WD vehicles, which are ...

Lion and Lioness profiles.
Page: 6 Day 20: Pangani to Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Today, you continue on to Dar es Salaam. Travelling through lush scenery and palm trees, you come closer to the warm Indian Ocean. On arrival in Dar es Salaam you make your way to a lovely seaside campsite and prepare for your departur ...

Aerrial view of Nile rapids in Jinga, Uganda.
Page: 7 Day 25: Dar es Salaam to Iringa, Tanzania
This morning you leave Dar es Salaam and head south. You pass through the Mikumi National Park where it is possible to view a range of African wildlife from the roadside, totally impervious to the passing traffic. You travel towards Ir ...

Elephant herd in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.
Page: 8 Day 33: Lusaka to Livingstone, Zambia
Early morning, you head south to Livingstone. Victoria Falls or Mosi-oa-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders) is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and it’s not difficult to see why. At 170m wide and around 100 m high, this is the ...

The mighty Victoria Falls.
Page: 9 Free Trips:
Please note that when you book this trip you are entitled to receive a free 3 day Masai Mara Safari the Thursday before your trip begins and either a free 2 day Chobe Mobile Safari or a free 3 day Hwange Community Experience. Local Payment is still app ...


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