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51 day Grand Africa Tour. Windhoek to Nairobi
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Your exciting overland camping safari starts in Windhoek, Namibia, travels north through Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and finishes in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Day 41: Nakuru to KampalaToday, you cross the border into Uganda and travel via the lakeside town of Jinja (the Source of the Nile) before reaching Kampala, Uganda's capital, for an overnight stay.
Uganda is a small country of striking physical beauty. Its landscapes vary from the fertile green areas around the northern shores of Lake Victoria to the snow-covered Ruwenzori Mountains in the west and the semi-desert parts of the north facing the border of Sudan.
The political instability that haunted Uganda over a period of years has had the positive effect of leaving the country free of the over-commercialism so common in other parts of Africa.
The current administration under President Museveni has devoted considerable effort and funds to regain Uganda's former glory as one of Africa's most prosperous and, from a tourist’s point of view, one of the most appealing and interesting countries to visit. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included. |
Days 42 & 43: Kampala to Kisoro, UgandaAfter an early morning departure from Kampala you drive further west on into the depths of Uganda and arrive at our base in Kisoro. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included. From your Kisoro base, depending on where the gorilla permits are available, and where the gorillas are located, you will be viewing them in either the Magahinga or Bwindi National Parks in Uganda, the Virunga National Park in the DRC or at Ruhengeri in Rwanda.
Due to the nature of the gorillas and their habits, viewing cannot be guaranteed. The gorillas themselves can tend to move around the locality quite a distance and the trek can be quite arduous. The gorilla families have been habituated to tourists and their whereabouts are monitored daily by the guides and park officials.
It may be necessary to trek for quite a while through the dense forest vegetation (up to 5 hrs) in order to reach the family designated for your visit. As gorillas are sensitive to human diseases, the park authorities will not allow anyone they consider to be in poor health to visit the gorilla groups and children under 15 years of age are not allowed to visit. |
Day 44: Kisoro to Lake Bunyoni, UgandaA short drive through arguably some of the most picturesque scenery in Africa, brings you to Lake Bunyoni. Lake Bunyoni is the deepest crater lake in Africa and is home to a large number of bird and fish species as well as otters. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included. |
Day 45: Lake Bunyoni, UgandaToday you have the whole day at leisure to enjoy the beauty of Lake Bunyoni. There is the option to swim, visit the local villages or just sit back, relax and enjoy the tranquil surrounds. A well deserved rest day! Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included. |
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Page: 1 Day 1: Windhoek to Swakopmund, Namibia
After boarding your early morning coach in Windhoek, it will be an easy start to your Namibia safari tour to the adventure centre of Namibia, Swakopmund. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. ...
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Page: 3 Day 13: Maun to Chobe National Park, Botswana
We travel east and then north through Botswana to the town of Kasane where we set up camp on the banks of the Chobe River. The Chobe River forms a border between Botswana and Namibia as well as Botswana and Zambia. Listen out for the resi ...
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Page: 4 Days 16 & 17: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
The next 2 days are at your own leisure to partake in activities or relax at the campsite swimming pool. You will also have some new clients joining you for the second part of the tour. Breakfast is included on both days. ...
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Page: 5 Day 21: Lusaka to Chipata, Zambia
From Lusaka you cross the northeastern side of Zambia, heading to a beautiful little campsite just 10kms before the Zambia/Malawi border. Here you spend the night under the stars before heading into Malawi the following day. Breakfast, Lu ...
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Page: 6 Day 28: Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
A ferry from Dar es Salaam takes you to the "Spice Island", where you will spend 3 nights on this legendary island. Zanzibar is steeped in history and was one of the major starting points for most East African explorers in thei ...
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Page: 8 Day 36: Arusha to Namanga, Tanzania
After a leisurely morning start and the chance to explore the snake exhibits at your campsite in Arusha you will take some time in Arusha for your last Tanzanian stop. Explore the craft markets in town or stop at the bakery for a local co ...
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Page: 10 Day 46: Lake Bunyoni to Kampala, Uganda
After enjoying the peaceful surrounds of Lake Bunyoni you drive to Kampala for another overnight stay, and perhaps the chance to sample the nightlife. Today you will cross the equator for the second time and there will be ample opportuni ...
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Page: 11 Day 51: Lake Naivasha to Nairobi, Kenya
After breakfast, you leave Naivasha and return to Nairobi, arriving in the early afternoon. The truck will stop at the Boulevard Hotel for those staying there, and then continue to your campsite to finish the trip. Breakfast is included. ...
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The Endangered Gorillas
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Gorillas are the closest relative to man, and are 98% genetically identical. they are often just as curious and enjoy looking at you as much as you do at them. Extremely powerful and intelligent, it is hard to believe that they are so close to extinction.
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Livingstonia Malawi
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Livingstonia Mission is a testimont to the life and ministry of Robert Laws, one of Scotland's greatest pioneer missionaries, who transformed a land from the appalling cruelties of the slave traders with medical and educational work.
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