NON-SCHEDULE TOURS
20 DAYS GORILLA TO BEACH

Tour Package Overview

At a Glance

Day 1: Entebbe/Kampala
Day 2: Jinja
Day 3: Kampala
Day 4: Kampala – Queen Elizabeth Nat. Park
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth Nat. Park
Day 6: Queen Elizabeth Nat. Park - Kisoro
Day 7: Kisoro
Day 8: Kisoro – Musanze (Ruhengeri)
Day 9: Musanze - Kigali
Day 10: Kigali – Nyakanazi
Day 11: Nyakanazi - Mwanza
Day 12: Mwanza – Serengeti
Day 13: Serengeti
Day 14: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
Day 15: Ngorongoro - Arusha
Day 16: Arusha – Dar Es Salaam
Day 17: Dar Es Salaam – Stone Town, Zanzibar
Day 18: Nungwi.
Day 19: Nungwi.
Day 20: Zanzibar – Dar Es Salaam


Tour Package Itinerary

Days 1& 2 Kampala / Jinja:

On arrival at Entebbe international Airport we transfer to Kampala for an Overnight and the following morning we drive to Jinja where the river Nile begins its journey to Egypt. Here we have an opportunity to do several optional activities including the white water rafting, Quad bikes, Canoeing, Sunset Cruise, Village visits etc The itinerary is flexible for this section until we have done the Gorilla trekking. This is because of the challenges of obtaining the Gorilla permits.

Days 3-5 Kampala/ Queen Elizabeth Nat. Park:

From Jinja we overnight at Kampala, the Capital city of Uganda, before heading to the Queen Elizabeth National park where we will see wildlife on an evening boat cruise along the Kazinga channel that connects Lakes Edward and George. Here we also have a game drive in the park, popular with the Uganda Kob and also an optional Chimpanzee trek in the nearby forest.

Day 6-7 Kisoro:

Today we head to the border town of Kisoro from where we will do our Gorilla trekking in Uganda or Rwanda. Here we are close to Congo and Rwanda as well as all the Mountain Gorilla parks.

Day 8-9 Musanze/Kigali:

Leaving Kisoro we cross into Rwanda and spend the night in a hostel at Musanze, formerly known as Ruhengeri. The following day we head up and down the land of a thousand hills to Kigali, Rwanda’s Capital city whereby we visit the Genocide Museum before heading to our campsite in the city.

Days 10-11 Nyakanazi/Mwanza:

Today we leave Rwanda and cross into Tanzania whereby we overnight at Nyakanazi where we will stay at a local gold mining village before we travel to the Beach of Lake Victoria.

Days 12-14 Serengeti/Ngorongoro crater:

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the Serengeti National park. Expect an early rise in the mornings which give us the best opportunity to view game as they start their day, an unforgettable experience to watch Africa wake up! Afternoon game drives offer their own beauty and give you some amazing photo opportunities. From here we head to the heights of the Ngorongoro Mountains where we camp on the Crater rim.

Days 15 Arusha:

We descend onto the Crater floor for an early morning game drive in one of the most stunning natural wonders of the world. At 19Kms across and 600m deep this is the 5th largest crater in the world. It is a world heritage site and boasts a unique ecosystem. The crater itself reflects a mini rift valley. It has a soda lake with flamingos, fresh water, open plains, and a forest area. There is a high concentration of animals here, and it is also a home to a small population of black rhino. We spend around 4½ hours game driving around the crater. Afterwards we head to the town of Arusha.

Day 16 Dar es Salaam:

From Arusha our journey takes us to Dar Es Salaam (Swahili for “haven of Peace”) on the Indian Ocean. Depending on how clear the skies are, we get a chance to see the Kilimanjaro on our way and will also see a changing landscape en-route to the coast. Tonight we camp on the beach of the Indian Ocean.

Days 17-19 Zanzibar:

We travel to Zanzibar by ferry from Dar es Salaam and this journey can take up to 2 or 3 Hours. Conditions are usually smooth but beware the occasional day with rolling seas. Zanzibar is known as the Spice Island, which comes from the many different spices that were grown here by the original Omani settlers. A lot of spices are still grown on the island and make up a large part of the economy of the island. The island does have a more sordid past in that it was once a major slave trading port; and it is still possible to visit the site of the old slave trading markets. The town centre still shows a lot of its Arabic origins in its architecture. It’s fascinating to walk around the labyrinth of old buildings and walled streets. For the beach lovers you can go out of the town and spend some relaxing time on the isolated beaches. There are spice tours that take in all manners of exotic fruits and spices and you can sample many of the tastes and smells first hand. Just off the coast of the old town is Prison Island, where there is a population of giant land tortoises who are happy to share their stretch of beach. We will spend 3 days on the island, generally split between 1 night in Stone Town and 2 nights on the beach where accommodation with breakfast is included however all other meals will be at your own expense during this time. We recommend that you budget around U$200-$300 for your stay on Zanzibar to cover food, transport around the island, optional tours, accommodation upgrades, drinks and souvenirs. Please note that this is a recommendation only as different passengers have widely differing spending patterns.

Day 20 Dar Es Salaam:

Today you have an option to fly home from Zanzibar or extend your stay here. The rest of the group will travel by ferry back to Dar es Salaam and rejoin the truck which will transfer you to the campsite on the outskirts of Dar es Salaam. Camping accommodation for tonight is included in Dar es Salaam. Tomorrow morning you can fly from here.

What you get and what you do not get in your safari expedition

Tour Inclusions

  • Twin /Single accommodation as specified on the Itinerary
  • Greeting and assistance at airport
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Scheduled domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
  • Scheduled road transportation as specified in the itinerary
  • Scheduled game activities as specified itinerary
  • Park Entrance Fees
  • Emergency medical evacuation insurance
  • Tour Exclusions

  • Gratuities and all items of a personal nature
  • Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
  • Champagne, cognacs, cellar wines, cigars and cigarettes
  • Laundry
  • Sightseeing and excursions other than those specified in the itinerary
  • All International flights and Taxes
  • Visa fees (if required)
  • Travel & Personal accident insurance cover
  • Night drives, guided walking trails, a Maasai community visit, sundowners overlooking the Mara and hot air ballooning are available at an additional cost.
  • Kindly take note of the following

    How it works:

    This is a group participatory trip whereby you are more than just a passenger. You’re part of the crew, pitching in to set up camp, shop for food, cook and generally help out. We operate a rota system, dividing the group into smaller units, so that these duties are shared equally amongst the group. These jobs will include things like loading the back locker, sweeping the truck, food stores etc. Even though we have a cook on board the truck who will organize and supervise the cooking, you will still be required to help prepare meals. The more you put into your tour the greater the experience you will get from your trip. It is all about participation and mucking in with your fellow passengers! Participation is a key factor on a tour of this nature and everyone is expected to pull their weight and get involved with the daily duties. The most successful trips are those where people become involved. Naturally, amongst any group of people you will find a multitude of personalities, just remember that this is YOUR trip of a lifetime and don’t let other people’s quirks and habits bother you too much – take home your happy memories of Africa. On the flipside you may find your tent partner will become a lifelong friend, which is one of the joys of the internet & social networking sites! A typical camp breakfast might be toast with spreads, cereal and something hot such as eggs or pancakes as well as tea and coffee. Lunch is almost always a sandwich heaped high with healthy salad and assorted fillings, with fruit to follow. Dinner might be a BBQ, risotto, pasta dish and there is always the chance to try some local cooking. Generally our passengers find the more they put into a trip, the more they benefit for it. All passengers are required to obey all laws of the countries through which we pass. This particularly applies to the smuggling of contraband and possession of narcotic drugs, firearms, antiquities and ivory. Any passenger found contravening such laws or customs may be required to leave the trip immediately with no refund of the trip price.

    NOTE: - The longer Jambo African Adventures trips are combinations of shorter tours. Passengers on our longer tours might therefore change crew and vehicles at either Nairobi, Lake Naivasha or Victoria Falls. These and other destinations are also pickup and drop-off points for passengers so new faces and personalities will join the tours.

    Overland travel and security

    One of the real advantages of overland travel is that the vehicle provides a very real level of security when traveling. There is no doubt that a properly equipped overland vehicle, with safes, fully lockable doors and windows is an obvious advantage when traveling in much of the world. We recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt whilst traveling for the safe-keeping of your passport, air tickets, cash and other valuable items (although most of these can be locked in the safe whilst you are on the trip) and advise passengers to leave any valuable jewellery, watches etc at home. Generally speaking, you will not be traveling on local public transport and will have the added security of traveling in a group with experienced crew on hand to offer advice. Please note: Any personal effects that are left on the truck, even if they are stored in the safe, are left at your own risk and Jambo African Adventures cannot be held responsible for any damage or theft that may occur. The safety of our passengers, leaders and operators is a major priority of Jambo African Adventures.

    Issues on the trip

    While we always endeavor to provide the best possible holiday experience, due to the nature of travel and the areas we visit sometimes things can and do go wrong. Should any issue occur while you are on your trip it is imperative that you discuss this with your group leader or our local partner straight away so that they can do their best to rectify the problem and save any potential negative impact on the rest of your trip.



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