Gorillas & Gameparks - Uganda - Kenya

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Trek to see the amazing Mountain Gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda, experience the Great Rift Valley with its soda and fresh water lakes abundant with bird and wildlife and white water raft near the source of the River Nile.

Day 1 - 2: Our trip begins in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. After meeting your crew and your fellow travellers, the truck will take you out of the city and into Africa's greatest natural feature, the Great Rift Valley which seems to sweep on forever and is dotted with peaks and shimmering rivers. Our journey takes us into the valley to Lake Naivasha, we camp near the lakeshore where Hippos sometimes feed at night! Here you can walk to Elsamere, the house of Joy Adamson of Elsa the Lion and Born Free fame, and see a film of her life. You can also hire mountain bikes and cycle or walk through Hells Gate National Park - the only game reserve in Kenya in which you are allowed to walk.

Day 3 - 4: Next day we continue west and travel to Uganda. A mountainous drive with spectacular scenery through the Nandi Hills brings us to our next stop at Eldoret. From here we cross the Kenya - Uganda border, and continue to Kampala.

Day 5 - 6: Kampala is a friendly and safe city and we have a free day to spend in local cafes and nightspots. You also have the opportunity to visit a local Chimpanzee Sanctuary on one of the islands on Lake Victoria. The following day we have a long drive as we head west through patches of forest and fertile green countryside. We visit a number of small towns and villages; Mpigi, with its roadside stalls manufacturing and selling traditional musical instruments and Kyazanga, where we can buy fresh rotisserie and roasted bananas. We make an essential stop for photos as we cross the Equator!

Days 7 - 10: Next is the Virunga range of volcanic mountains and the rainforests on these mountain slopes are home to several families of Mountain Gorillas. Getting up close to these amazing creatures is a truly humbling experience and one of the highlights of the trip. We will visit the gorillas in either Uganda or Rwanda. If we view them from Uganda there is the opportunity to paddle out onto Lake Bunyoni in canoes and visit some of the nearby islands or hire mountain bikes to visit nearby villages & schools. From Rwanda there is also the chance to visit the genocide museum in Kigali, which is a moving and interesting experience.

Trek to the Mountain Gorillas: For most Oasis travellers, this is the highlight of the trip! The walk to find the Gorillas can take several hours. For much of the walk you will be in high grass or thick vegetation and it could well rain. So wear protective clothing (to prevent being scratched) and waterproofs as well as good walking boots or shoes. Once your guide has found the Gorilla family you will be allowed to view them for 1 hour. One group of six people per day is allowed to visit each Gorilla family. The trek starts around 0830 and your group will be accompanied by a tracker/guide, and an armed park ranger. You may see a variety of monkeys, chimpanzees and buffalo on the hike as well.

Day 11 - 15: We return to Kampala and on to Jinja on the edge of Lake Victoria, where the Nile begins its 6700km journey to the sea. We spend the next few days at Bujagali Falls, just downstream from the source of the Nile. This is a spectacular area, and with one kilometre of raging water below Bujagali Falls, a superb place to go whitewater rafting. We can also organise quad biking or a visit to a local school.

Days 16 - 19: On our way back to the border if we have time we will stop off at Sipi Falls before re-entering Kenya where we travel through hills covered in tea plantations. A day’s drive brings us to Lake Nakuru National Park. Nakuru is home to a wide variety of wildlife including Black Rhino, Hippo, Lion, Leopard, Hyena and Giraffe. However, Nakuru is a soda lake and most famous for its pink inhabitants, a flock of almost a million Pink Flamingos. A few hours drive brings us back to Nairobi where we will visit a Giraffe centre before our trip finishes.

Note: Departures in August & September will visit the Masai Mara Game Reserve instead of Lake Nakuru Nat. Park giving the opportunity to view the amazing spectacle of the Wildebeest migration.

Travel is in our expedition truck, custom built in the UK at Oasis HQ with comfortable coach seats and baggage lockers. Accommodation is camping - sometimes we bush camp with no facilities and other times in campsites ranging from very basic to well-equipped. You and your fellow travellers will participate in the day to day activities such as buying food, cooking and gathering fire wood. The trip is led by two Oasis crew, a driver and tour leader. Their experience and knowledge will enable you to get the most out of your trip and to have an unforgettable experience as you travel overland...

The Oasis philosophy is to provide excellent value for money for budget conscious travellers without compromising their experiences. We want you to have the trip of a lifetime! For up to date information about the itinerary, visas, vaccinations, spending money, optional excursions and other useful information, please see our website or contact us anytime.

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Cost Details

Please note additional local payment of £170 to be paid at the start of the trip. £350 gorilla trek permit not included. Not all meals included