Gorillas, Game Parks and Beaches Safari

Uganda – Rwanda – Kenya – Tanzania

32 days ex Entebee

31 Nights

Our ultimate East African safari encompassing four countries. Highlights include picturesque lake stays, colourful tribes, bustling cities, trekking gorillas and chimpanzees in Uganda, game drives in Queen Elizabeth NP, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater and ending with a few days relaxing on the island of Zanzibar.

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Highlights

Stand on the Equator - one foot in the northern hemisphere and one in the southern
See athletic chimpanzees in the Kibale Forest
Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Cruise on the Kazinga Chanel packed full of hippos & crocodiles
Rwanda – land of a thousand hills with breath-taking natural beauty
Trek to the mighty gorillas in the Virunga Mountains
Swim, cruise, relax at Lake Bunyonyi
Explore the Nile River and surrounds near Jinja
Enjoy pure mountain air and unspoilt landscapes in the Kenyan Highlands
Farm stay in Nakuru
Game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park
Visit ‘Elsamere’ and cruise on Lake Naivasha
Game drives in the vast savannahs of the Masai Mara
Visit and learn about the Maasai tribespeople
Get up close to baby elephants at the David Sheldrick Animal Trust
Game drives in the famous Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
Visit a coffee plantation and learn about the Chagga tribespeople
Zanzibar – history, architecture, spices and beaches

I had a great time and quite an experience for my first group trip ever. The safari was amazing - better than I could have envisaged. With a new adventure every day. Andy has a huge range of contacts - everything from where to source quality food and suitable accommodation, to which places are the best to visit in any given area and who are the local best guides to take us.

Suzanne, Auckland, NZ

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Loved the Gorilla safari so much that I booked again for the next year to do the Southern Explorer. Just awesome!
Anne, Clyde, NZ

What a fantastic experience! The Safari Company created an awesome mix of the must see touristy bits, and the cultural side of Africa. Travelling with another 16 like minded people made the trip that much more enjoyable in sharing the experience as we went and plenty of long-term friendships were made. Andy and Nico looked after the team exceptionally well with their local knowledge and experience. The sights and experiences we had is far too much to capture in this short review - if you are interested in experiencing East Africa, this trip is a must do.
Geoff C, NZ

I have been travelling the world since I was 19 years old and without a doubt this was the best. Well organised, fun, informative. Thanks to Andy and Nico and a great group of travellers.
Lana, Auckland, NZ

I can't express enough how awesome this trip with the Safari Company was. Life changing, memory making and hosted by Andy and Nico - complete excellence all round. Andy and Nico are humble humans creating the most genuine authentic experiences. Their knowledge and skill are second to none. We were looked after and cared for. We became a team and a family. We did the Southern Explorer and will be booking another trip again - East Africa and Mount Kilimanjaro - here we come. And, I would not do it with anyone else but the Safari Company. Love you guys x
Jackie, Bowentown, NZ

PRICE

NZ $17,790 per person twin share
NZ $2,500 single room supplement

Gorilla trekking - USD850 per person
Chimpanzee - USD285 per person

Prices are subject to change until confirmed and paid in full. Twin-share option with same gender available on request.

DEPARTURES

2025
08 Jun 2025
20 Jul 2025
31 Aug 2025
12 Oct 2025 - FULL

2026
07 Jun 2026
19 Jul 2026
11 Oct 2026

ITINERARY pdf

Inclusions

• 31 nights accommodation as indicated
• Meals as indicated (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
• Sightseeing as indicated
• Services of experienced driver/guide plus camp/cook assistant
• Fully equipped safari vehicle, with camping / cooking equipment
• All road tolls, vehicle taxes, National Park entry fees
• Airport transfers (day 1 & day 32 only)
• Domestic flight Kilimanjaro - Zanzibar

Exclusions

International airfares
Travel Insurance
Entry Visa to all countries
Items of a personal nature (eg. drinks, souvenirs)
Any other optional activities you choose to take yourself
Gorilla Permit USD$780
Chimpanzee permit USD$210
Tipping

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East Africa

Scania Series 4 | 260 hp

Coach seats for up to 18 guests
Air bag suspension
Roll up PVC sides for unencumbered views
Open air bench seat behind cab for game viewing
Secure safe for money and passports
250 litre water tank providing free safe drinking water
Cool boxes to keep food chilled
Camp stools
Charging facilities for NZ or UK plugs
PA system

Meals

We are renowned for providing wholesome tasty meals using fresh ingredients. We cook outside on charcoal and gas BBQs. Meals are served buffet-style on a main table and we have camp stools to sit on.

Most days we include 3 meals (specified in the itinerary):
B - Breakfast (cereal, fresh fruit, toast, tea, coffee along with cooked options eg. eggs, bacon, sausage)
L - Lunch (cold meat, salad, bread, fruit, juice)
D - Dinner (vegetable soup, meat & vegetables, eg. bbq, curry, stew)