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19 DAYS
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  • Kenya
  • Rwanda
  • Uganda
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Gorillas & Gameparks (19 Days) Nairobi to Nairobi

Enjoy the beauty of some of the best gameparks in East Africa, containing soda and fresh water lakes abundant in bird and wildlife. Trek through rainforests of the Virunga Mountains in search of the protected Mountain Gorilla.
Enjoy the beauty of some of the best gameparks in East Africa, containing soda and fresh water lakes abundant in bird and wildlife. Trek through rainforests of the Virunga Mountains in search of the protected Mountain Gorilla. Why not try your hand at quad biking, kayaking and whitewater rafting - making this an action packed and diverse adventure trip.

Countries Visited: Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda

NOTE: Trips include local excursion add-ons, with separate payments.
Days 1 to 2: Nairobi
After our pre departure meeting - our trip departs Nairobi and heads north into one of Africa's greatest natural features, the East African Rift Valley. Stretching from the Dead Sea in Jordan down to Mozambique in Southern Africa, our first view is from the top of a steep escarpment. Overland trips through East Africa will allow you to experience some of the most dramatic scenery in the world, and the Rift Valley is a definite highlight. The valley floor seems to sweep on forever and is dotted with volcanic peaks, shimmering lakes and countless springs. Our journey takes us into the heart of the Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha. We camp near the lake shore 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 enjoy a film of her life - and cream teas! 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 permitted to do so. Or for a less active but equally enjoyable game viewing experience - visit the Crater Lake Game Sanctuary. Both offer excellent scenery & opportunities to spot hyrax, abundant bird & plant life along with several types of gazelle, impala and eland.
Days 3 to 4: Uganda
We then 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 the capital Kampala.
Days 5 to 6: Kampala
Kampala has had a turbulent past, but these days it is a friendly and safe city. We have a free day to spend in local cafes and nightspots - where you can get to know the local people. There is also the opportunity to spend the day visiting a local Chimpanzee Sanctuary and rehabilitation centre on one of the islands on Lake Victoria. The following day we have a long drive as we head west through swamps, patches of forest and fertile green countryside. As we travel through Uganda, we'll pass through a number of small towns and villages; Mpigi, where you will see roadside stalls manufacturing and selling traditional musical instruments; Kyazanga, where we can buy fresh rotisserie and roasted meat and vegetables, as well as roasted plantain bananas. We will also be able to make a photo stop where our route crosses the Equator.
Days 7 to 10: Virunga
The Virunga range of volcanic mountains and the rainforests on these mountain slopes are home to several families of highland Mountain Gorillas. Getting up close to these amazing creatures is a truly a once in a lifetime 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 will also be an opportunity to visit the genocide memorial in Kigali, which is a moving and humbling experience.
Days 11 to 15: Jinja, Uganda
We then return to Kampala and camp near Jinja - Uganda's adventure playground. Here, on the edge of Lake Victoria, 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 or kayaking. You can also organise quad biking , horse riding or a visit to a local school.
Days 16 to 19: Nairobi
Entering back into Kenya we travel through hills covered in tea plantations and rural scenery. A days drive brings us to Lake Nakuru National Park - 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 which feed noisily along the shoreline. A few hours drive brings us back to Nairobi where we will visit Langata Giraffe centre, you will also have the opportunity to visit the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, where Oasis sponsor Kamboyo, an orphaned elephant.
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Derrick
The truck (don't call it a bus) was well laid out, plenty of storage space, I liked the idea of the beach, nice touch. Richard kept the truck in excellent condition, both mechanically and cleanliness, he was always washing it. Derek was well up to date with various topics, he knew some really daft songs, he kept the people in line without being over bearing (bit like a dad with 17 unruly kids) he asked people to play musical chairs so you met everyone, rather than a few people, good idea. Some of the camp sites were okay, but seemed more of an excuse to get drunk in (Richard and Derek stayed very professional all the time). Most mornings, Derek had a chat about various excursions that people could go on, if they wanted. He also gave out money for each food/cook group, managed all the accounts (I was always seeing him with them, bit of a shame as he missed some of the sights). I would really recommend this trip to anyone who was thinking of it (I couldn't see my friends doing it though, I don't think they would be as adventurous to do it). I would have liked more bush camps, but I understand the restrictions there are in Africa. I liked it that I could do my 'own thing' as long as I told Derek what and where I was going, I enjoyed just wandering off and taking pictures of things I liked and enjoyed... I think Richard and Derek were great blokes to have on a trip and would like to travel with them again. So, just to finish off, I had a great time (even with injuries
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TRIP INCLUDES
  • Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Giraffe Centre
  • Lake Naivasha
  • Bujagali Falls
  • End of trip group meal
  • Camping and Cooking gear
  • Min. 2 meals per day (on average)
  • All transport on Oasis Expedition Truck
  • Accommodation fee (100% camping)
  • Services of Oasis Crew
TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE
  • Visas $25 - $135 (depending on nationality most can be obtained en route)
  • Meals taken while in hotels/hostels
  • Optional Excursions as listed in the pre-departure information
  • Airport Taxes & Transfers
  • Travel Insurance
  • Flights
  • Drinks
  • Tips
CANCELLATIONS: 20% cancellation fee applied if cancelled 60 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 60 days are 100% non-cancelable

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