Adventure Safari and Beaches Overland

Explore the best of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.   This trip is a combination of the Adventure Safari and Safari and Beaches overland trips.  An ideal safari for those with a bit more time on their hands who want to tick off all the highlights from their Africa bucket list.  Discover the beauty of Jinja while cruising the mighty Nile in Uganda, taking on the Big 5 while on safari in the 3 best game parks in Africa – Masai Mara, Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater, explore Masai culture and relax on the beaches of the tropical Swahili coast. This overland adventure gives you a real cultural insight into Africa from the Ugandan rain forest through the cool farming highlands, the dry Masai plains to the tropical Swahili coast.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY…

The best 15 days of my life!  Thank you so much for making my dreams come true.  I never thought I could afford a trip like this.  I really liked the way I could choose what I wanted do rather than having a load of extras included that I paid for but did not want to do.  Loved my adventure safari overland!

Adventure Safari and Beaches Overland Highlights

• Taking a step back in time to relive the adventures of Joy Adamson “mum” to the lioness Elsa
• Watching baby orphaned elephants slide their way through mud pools at David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
• Go on safari and experience the Big 5 in the world’s best game parks in Kenya and Tanzania
• Challenge the mighty Nile River to a rafting contest
• Check out the relaxed Swahili coast, culture and cuisine in Tanzania
• Travel with a group of like minded relaxed individuals in a unique overland safari truck (not bus!)
• Fall in love with Africa with her charm, personality and colourful cultures.

Adventure Safari and Beaches Overland Itinerary

Day 1: Lake Naivasha

Pre departure meeting at the campsite in Nairobi in the morning followed by an approximately 2 hour drive to Lake Naivasha where you are free in the afternoon to choose your optional activities.

Accommodation: camping (room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Optional Activities:

• • Mountain biking in Hells Gate NP
  • High tea at Elsamere home of Born Free
  • Boat ride and hippo spotting on Lake Naivasha
  • Walking safari
  • Chill by the pool

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    Our overland trucks are a home away from home, chilled and relaxed!

Day 2: Western Highlands

We enjoy a late start before packing up camp and continuing our journey into the Kenyan Western highlands.

Accommodation: camping (room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3 and 4: Jinja

Early morning start as we cross the vibrant energetic border to Uganda before arriving at the Adventure capital of East Africa, Jinja.

We set up camp next to the Nile River and get ready for our optional adventure activities!

Accommodation: camping (dorm/room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Optional Activities:

• • • Grade 5 white water rafting on the longest river in the World
    • Bungee Jump over the Nile River
    • Quad bike and explore the equatorial bush and local villages along the banks of the Nile
    • Enjoy horse riding near the equator
    • Volunteer for a day helping out at a local school
    • Jump on a sunset cruise on the Nile River
    • Discover the source of the longest river in the world – the Nile
    • Hire a motor bike and explore the local markets of old Jinja town

Day 5: Kenana Farm

Heading back into Kenya we enjoy a picturesque drive to Kenana farm on the slopes of the Rift Valley and our overnight stop.

Accommodation: camping (room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Optional Activities:

• Guided Farm walk
• Visit local women’s empowerment knitting project

Day 6:  Masai Mara Game

Drive through traditional Masai land to the Masai Mara – the most famous game park in the World!

Accommodation: camping (room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Masai Mara Game Driving

Today for those wanting to go on safari we spend the day in the World famous Masai Mara game reserve on safari.

The Masai Mara is a plethora of African wildlife, one of the best parks in the World to spot big Cats like lion, cheetah and leopard as well as many other animals like zebra, giraffe, elephant, warthog, and if we are really lucky Rhino!

Accommodation: camping (dorm/room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Optional Activities:

• Full day safari game drive in the Masai Mara
• Visit to a local traditional Masai village
• Hot air ballooning over the Masai Mara

Day 8: Nairobi

Today we have a leisurely drive back to Nairobi.  Along the way we will stop at a lookout halfway up the Rift Valley escarpment for lunch and some last minute souvenir shopping.

Accommodation: camping (dorm/room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 9: David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage

Visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, handfeed giraffe at the Giraffe Centre and explore the Kazuri beads workshop. These activities are included in the trip price.

Accommodation: camping (room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 10: Arusha

Bidding farewell to Kenya we take a leisurely drive past the slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro to Tanzania to the Masai village of Meserani just outside of Arusha.

Accommodation: camping (room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 11: Serengeti NP Safari

Today we head into the most photographed and acclaimed game park in Africa the Serengeti NP in custom built 4×4 vehicles specifically designed to maximise comfort and wildlife viewing.  The Serengeti will not disappoint littered with African wildlife big and small!

Accommodation: camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Optional Activities:

• 3 day/ 2 night safari to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater (Day 3, 4, 5)

Day 12: Ngorongoro Crater

After an early morning game drive we bid farewell to the Serengeti and enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where we camp on the edge of the Crater.

Accommodation: camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 13: Arusha

We get up super early, enjoy a hot breakfast and descend to the bottom of the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive to see an amazing array of wildlife and if we are lucky spot a critically endangered black Rhino.  After lunch we make our way back to Meserani where we are reunited with the overland truck.

Accommodation: camping (room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 14: Usumbara Mountains

Packing up we make our way past Mt Kilimanjaro to the foot of the Usumbara Mountains where we make camp for the night.

Accommodation: camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Optional Activities:

• Camel ride to traditional Masai village

Day 15: Bagamoyo

A half day drive will take us to the World heritage site of Bagamoyo town just north of Dar es Salaam situated on the beach of the warm Indian Ocean.  Sit on the beach, soak up the rays, splash in the campsite pool or take a journey back in time as you explore the historic quaint town of Bagamoyo

The trip officially ends 8pm on Day 15 however we have included camping that night for your convenience. Transfers to Dar es Salaam International Airport can be arranged through the campsite.

Accommodation: camping (room upgrades usually available at an additional cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

For those who wish to stay on longer in Bagamoyo to explore, laze on the beach, go snorkelling, or take in some Yoga you can book additional dorm or room accommodation at the campsite.  For those wanting to extend their holiday to the World famous spice Island of Zanzibar for a few days this can be arranged through the campsite booking office.  For a visit to Zanzibar we recommend at least 2 nights to see Stonetown and beaches.

Bagamoyo was founded at the end of the 18^th century and was the original capital of German East Africa; it was one of the most important trading posts along the East African coast.  The first settlers were Arab traders from Oman and Bagamoyo quickly became the main trading port for ivory and the slave trade. The name derives from the word Bwaga Moyo meaning “lay down your heart” in Swahili.

The town is full of historic buildings like the old German church, mission building, the German Boma (seat of the German colonial government), the museum, as well as various ancient Arab ruins.  It is also a very cute little fishing and beach town.  Famous European explorers like Burton, Speke and Stanley started their exploration trips through the African interior from Bagamoyo and David Livingstone’s body last resting place in Africa was here before being transported back to London.

Optional Activities Bagamoyo:

• Snorkelling tour
• Boat trip
• Yoga classes
• Extension to Zanzibar
• Bicycle rental
• Village tuk tuk tours
• Crocodile farm tour
• Craft market tour
• Swahili cooking lessons
• Local orphanage interactive visit

Optional Activities Price List: Choose what you want to do and budget accordingly on Adventure Safari and Beaches Overland

Lake Naivasha

• Mountain biking in Hells Gate NP USD$60
• High tea at Elsamere home of Born Free USD$12
• Boat ride and hippo spotting on Lake Naivasha USD$20
• Walking safari USD$20-40
• Chill by the pool USD$5

Jinja, Uganda

• Grade 5 white water rafting on the longest river in the World USD$150
  

  We put the A back into adventure while on safari with Africa Expedition Support

• Bungee Jump over the Nile River USD$120
• Quad bike and explore the equatorial bush and local villages along the banks of the Nile – 1 hour USD$50, 3 hours USD$130
• Enjoy horse riding near the equator – 1 hour USD$40, 3 hours USD$80
• Volunteer for a day helping out at a local school USD$30
• Jump on a sunset cruise on the Nile River USD$50
• Discover the source of the longest river in the world – the Nile boat trip – approx. 1 hour USD$15
• Hire a motor bike and explore the local markets of old Jinja town – from USD$5

Kenana Farm

• Guided Farm walk – USD$5
• Visit local women’s empowerment knitting project – USD$5

Masai Mara

• Full day safari game drive in the Masai Mara – USD$100
• Visit to a local traditional Masai village – USD$15-25
• Hot air ballooning over the Masai Mara – USD$550

Tanzania

• 3 day/ 2 night safari to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater (Day 3, 4, 5) USD$1050
• Camel ride to traditional Masai village USD$10

Bagamoyo Optional Activities can be arranged through campsite prices vary but are very reasonable

• Snorkelling tour
• Boat trip
• Yoga classes
• Extension to Zanzibar
• Bicycle rental
• Village tuk tuk tours
• Crocodile farm tour
• Craft market tour
• Swahili cooking lessons
• Local orphanage interactive visit

Important notice: Prices are correct at time of writing and we update wherever possible.  Prices are subject to change at any time and are completely out of our control as it is the local operators not us that set the price.  All activities are pay as you go and directly to the local operator not to us.

What you get for your hard earned money on a budget safari?

• Transport in a fully equipped overland safari truck, open sided for best game viewing
• Inward facing seats so you can talk to each other instead of staring at your phones all day
• Kitchen equipment
• Camping accommodation at well-equipped campsites (some have WiFi, most have bars, hot showers and flushing toilets)
• Tents (2 people sharing)
• Services of a highly experienced leader/driver while travelling
  

  There is no shortage of yummy fresh fruit and veg grown locally and sold locally

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner (except during some optional activities) due to the nature of the trip lunches will be basic i.e. sandwiches, pasta salads, fruit salads etc
• David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
• Nairobi Giraffe Centre
• Kazuri Beads workshop
• Snake Park visit, Meserani
• Masai Cultural Centre
• Women’s Masai market
• Lots of fun
• Lots of interaction with fellow travellers
• Lots of interactions with the locals
• Real insight into Africa

What is not included?

• Your flights. We don’t know where you come from and you will find a better deal on the internet than we could organise for you!
• Your visas for Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania (most nationalities Uganda USD$50, USD$50 Kenya, USD$50 Tanzania – Americans and Irish pay USD$100 for Tanzania)
• Airport transfers. You can book an Uber taxi in Kenya or take a registered airport taxi this will be cheaper than any transfer we can arrange.  In Bagamoyo airport transfers can be arranged through the campsite
• Breakfast on day 1
• Travel insurance
• Bottled water and snacks
• Items of a personal nature
• Optional Activities
• Pre and post trip accommodation (rooms/dorms are available at the campsite)

What to pack for this trip

• As much humour and high spirits you can possibly carry!
• Common sense
• Sleeping mat (cheap one will do!)
• Sleeping bag
• Pillow (inflatable is best) or you can buy a cheap one locally
• Towel or if you have a travel towel
• Personal toiletries (including sunscreen and mosquito repellent)
• Clothes for hot weather
• Clothes for cool weather – yes we are on the equator but we will stay at places at 6000ft altitude it can get cool at night (10C or 50F)
• Insect repellent – herbal based products do not work, sorry African mosquitos only respond to DEET based repellent
• Malaria prophylaxis – ask your doctor or travel clinic for advice
• Bathing suit, cap/hat
• Camera plus extra batteries and memory cards
• Passport and Yellow Fever Certificate

Do yourself a favour and pack as light as possible.  Hard cases are not allowed as they do not fit in the luggage compartment of the truck – soft bags only

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