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Eastern Trans Africa & Gorillas

Summary:

A wonderful journey that explores the Nile all the way from Cairo through to Khartoum and then the Blue Nile up to its source at Lake Tana in Ethiopia. It then heads down to the source of the White Nile, the town of Jinja in Uganda, where this great river...

Duration
92 Days
Countries
5
Starting at
USD 15,885.00
Price per day
USD 173.00

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Operator
Dragoman Overland
Tour
Eastern Trans Africa & Gorillas
Travel Style
Overlanding with truck, camping and self-cooking
Travel Quality
Budget Travel
Group Size
1-26
Age Group
18 - 99 Years
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Summary

A wonderful journey that explores the Nile all the way from Cairo through to Khartoum and then the Blue Nile up to its source at Lake Tana in Ethiopia. It then heads down to the source of the White Nile, the town of Jinja in Uganda, where this great river flows out of Lake Victoria.

Along the way we have the opportunity to discover the historic cultures of ancient Egypt at the numerous sites such as Luxor or Abu Simbel and those of the Kushite Kingdom in Sudan and of course the long and colourful history of Ethiopia's Christian Kingdom.

We traverse the immensity of two great deserts, the Sahara and the Northern Kenyan and climb to the 'Roof Of Africa', to trek in the Simien Mountains, before travelling along the Rift Valley from Addis Ababa and down to Nairobi. We witness some of Africa's finest wildlife and national parks in Kenya and Uganda, including Samburu, Nakuru, Masai Mara and the highlight of the whole journey, seeing the Gorillas and Chimpanzees in Uganda.

Map: Eastern Trans Africa & Gorillas (Dragoman)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Nairobi
Day 2
Kericho
Day 3
Jinja
Day 4
Jinja
Day 5
Nakitoma
Day 6
Kaniyo Pabidi
Day 7
Murchison Falls Np
Day 8
Murchison Falls Np
Day 9
Mpanga Forest
Day 10
Queen Elizabeth Np
Day 11
Queen Elizabeth Np
Day 12
Bwindi Impenetrable Np
Day 13
Bwindi Impenetrable Np
Day 14
Lake Mburo
Day 15
Jinja
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Day 77
Aswan
Day 78
Nile Felucca
Day 79
Luxor
Day 80
Luxor
Day 81
Luxor
Day 82
Marsa Alam
Day 83
Marsa Alam
Day 84
Marsa Alam
Day 85
El Quseir
Day 86
Zafarana
Day 87
Port Said
Day 88
Alexandria
Day 89
Alexandria
Day 90
Cairo
Day 91
Cairo
Day 92
Cairo

Travel Countries (5): Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda

Travel Cities (18): Abu Simbel, Addis Abeba, Alexandria, Arba Minch, Aswan, Axum, Bahir Dar, Bwindi Forest, Cairo, Gondar, Harar, Jinja, Khartoum, Lake Nakuru, Lalibela, Luxor, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi

Details

YES, as long as you have an open mind and are prepared to accept the lack of a few home comforts as a price for some real discovery. This is a long journey, through some areas with minimal tourist infrastructure and you need to be prepared. However, it has a well balanced pace and a good mixture of camping with hotels, home stays and hostels.

Highlights

  • See the mummy of Rameses II in the Cairo Museum
  • Guided tour of the pyramids, tombs and other wonders of Egypt
  • Explore the ancient city of Alexandria
  • See the famous Suez canal
  • Relax on the beach of the Red Sea resort, Marsa Alam
  • Marvel at the incredible sights of Luxor
  • Explore the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings
  • Guided tour of the Temple of Horus at Edfu
  • Enjoy an overnight trip in a traditional felucca on the river Nile
  • 2 days in Aswan to explore the history and sights
  • Marvel at the temples of Rameses and Nefetari at Abu Simbel
  • Wild camp in the Sahara desert of Sudan
  • Guided visit of the Meroe pryamids
  • Wander around the bustling and fascinating city of Khartoum
  • Guided tour of the fascinating ancient royal city of Gondar, Ethiopia
  • 3 nights in the fabulously scenic Simien Mountains NP
  • Spot geladas, ibex, Ethiopian wolves and many other endemic species
  • Guided tour of palaces and temples in historic Axum
  • 2 day 4 x 4 adventure to the spectacular Danakil Depression
  • Guided tour of the ancient rock hewn and churches and monastries in Lalibela
  • Boat trip on Lake Tana to witness the source of the Blue Nile
  • Drive the dramatic roads of the Blue Nile gorge
  • Explore chaotic and bustling Addis Ababa
  • Guided tour of the ancient UNESCO city of Harar
  • Witness the traditional feeding of the hyenas
  • Follow the scout along the trails of Awash NP
  • Take a boat trip across Lake Ziway and explore the Coptic monastery
  • 2 days hiking in the beautiful Bale Mountains
  • Search for a rare sighting of Ethiopian wolves on the Sanetti Plateau
  • Relax in the Hot Springs at Wendo Genet
  • Optional trip to 'Crocodile Market' in Arba Minch
  • Visit Konso and the Konzo Cultural Centre
  • Overland the desolate stretch between Ethiopia and Kenya
  • Overnight around the camp fire with Samburu villagers
  • Wildlife safari in Samburu National Reserve
  • Explore the lower slopes of Mount Kenya
  • Explore Hell's Gate NP on horse or bike
  • Visit the Born Free Foundation at the old home of Joy Adamson
  • Optional white water rafting on the White Nile at Jinja
  • Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
  • 3 nights at Murchison Falls NP
  • Chimpanzee Budongo Forest Trek
  • 2 night safari in Queen Elizabeth NP
  • 2 Nights Bwindi NP
  • Mountain Gorilla trekking in Uganda
  • Walking safari in Mburo NP
  • Wildlife safari in Nakuru NP
  • 2 night jeep safari in Maasai Mara Reserve

Included in Price

  • Two Dragoman Crew Members, Local Guides where necessary, African Camp Master
  • Breakfasts x 182, Lunches x 80, Dinners x 80
  • Camping 26 nightsBasic Hotel 18 nightsMultishare Hostel 7 nightsCamping without facilities 11 nightsComfortable Hotel 23 nightsGuesthouse 3 nightsOvernight Boat 1 night

Important!

  • Depending on the trip, activities may include treks of 3-4 hours at altitude or across hilly terrain, multi-day treks at sea level, horseback riding, canoeing and other adventurous activities. A moderate level of fitness is required.
  • This is a trip for people with a real sense of adventure. You will be camping for the majority of the trip and the trip will include many long drive days and wild camps. The terrain may be very rough and the roads and facilities may be very basic or non existent. The itinerary may be very flexible.

Travel Package

 

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Nairobi

Arrow Going To

Cairo

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