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East Africa tours
- COUNTRY:
- Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda
- LOCATION:
- East Africa
- DEPARTURES:
- This trip departs 3-4 times a month throughout the year
- PRICE:
- From £740 (16 days) excluding US $1130 local payment
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East Africa tours
Kenya is quintessential safari country, and we'll visit Lake Nakuru National Park before crossing the border into Uganda. Kibale Forest is known for its chimpanzees, and you'll have a good chance of seeing these fascinating animals as we trek through primary rainforest. Taking to the water we explore the famous Kazinga Channel by boat, in an area teeming with game. Finally we cross into Rwanda for the ultimate wildlife experience - the chance to come face to face with a mountain gorilla in the wild.
Day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1-3: | Kenya. Relax and explore Nairobi, Kenya's capital city. Get involved with hands-on work at Kariandusi School Trust Project. Go on safari in Lake Nakuru National Park then venture overland across the highlands of Western Kenya. |
| Day 4-8: | Uganda. Journey through the Ugandan landscape. 2 nights at a Kibale tea plantation to visit the Kibale Forest and for walks in the hills. Then head on a forest walking expedition in search of chimps. Big game safari in QEII National Park including boat trip on Kazinga Channel and1 night stay at the stunning and remote Lake Bunyonyi. |
| Day 9-11: | Rwanda. Visit to the genocide memorial in Kigali. Then a 3 night visit to the forests and mountains of northern Rwanda. Mountain gorilla trek in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park. |
| Day 12-16: | Rwanda to Kenya. Overnight camping and walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park. Time at the campsite in Jinja spectacularly located on a cliff-top thirty metres above the swirling currents of the White Nile. Then overland through western Kenya and the Rift Valley. Arrive back in Nairobi and departure. |
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with a group of between 5-20 like minded travellers and you'll have 2 group leaders with you at all times. In some areas you'll also be joined by a campmaster, as well as expert local guides along the way.
On an overland adventure you're more than just a passenger, you're part of the crew. Depending on the trip itinerary, your accommodation will be a mix of hotels or local guesthouses and camping - and everyone is expected to get involved and help with setting up camp, pitching tents, shopping for food and even cooking. There are also a number of other jobs that need doing, for example collecting water and firewood, luggage loading, organising food stores etc. These tasks may be assigned to particular people or on a rota system according to group size and make-up.
How this holiday makes a difference
Community
Project visit
As part of this trip we visit the Kariandusi School Trust. This fantastic charity is working towards improving education amongst children in rural Kenya, via the construction of school buildings and the ongoing provision of school facilities and educational materials. The charity also provides scholarships to students who make higher education allowing them to further their development. We have been closely involved with Kariandusi from the very beginning, and one of company Directors is on the board of trustees. This is a great example of us working alongside a grass-roots charity: For every trip that visits a KST school, a 10USD donation is made by each passenger, matched by us. Total donations have raised more than £100,000 for the project so far.
On this itinerary we will spend two days at the project volunteering. This could be teaching, light construction work or just simply spending time with the children. Your time and money will make a huge difference in helping raise education standards in the great rift valley.
Economic Community ethics
- We use small locally owned hotels, campsites and activity providers wherever possible
- We aim to do as much food shopping as possible in markets, where much local produce is purchased
- By using the services of local guides and employing local African camp masters, we are supporting the local economy as well as providing our passengers with the benefit of direct interaction with local people
- Use of local mechanics, workshops and parts suppliers mean that our economic returns are far reaching and not just directly tourism based
Environment
Gorillas
The mountain gorillas living in a small area of mountainous jungle on the borders of Uganda, Rwanda and DRC are among the most endangered species in the world. On this trip we visit the gorillas from the Rwandan side. A country in itself that is benefiting from tourist revenues. To visit the gorillas we need gorilla trekking permits issued by the Rwandan authorities. A percentage of this money goes to help preserve the gorillas. This revenue is essential in the fight against poaching and deforestation. As per park guideline only a maximum of 8 people are allowed to visit each habituated group per day, for a maximum of 1 hour. This allows the gorillas to remain wild.
On the road conservation
- For cooking we generally use gas instead of wood, a cleaner fuel and leaves natural resources for local people
- Local fuel sources are used but they must be from plentiful resources and not where it would encourage local people to squander resources or compete with local peoples need for precious supplies
- All our overland trucks conform to UK emission controls when they leave the UK
- All our overland trucks are regularly serviced and maintained ensuring that trucks run as efficiently as possible
- Passengers and crew are encouraged to use rechargeable batteries for items such as cameras, personal music systems etc. These can be charged from mains supplies or on our trucks as we travel
