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Big 5 Encounter
ENTEBBE TO ZANZIBAR SAFARI
Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania
18 days: 13 nights camping,
4 nights accommodation on Zanzibar
Distance: 1,800km

Big 5 Encounter - Entebbe to Zanzibar Safari
is an ideal overland Safari in East Africa packed with Wildlife viewing at Nakuru NP, the Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Sanctuary and the famous Serengeti and Ngorogoro Crater, for adventure and for adrenalin activities Jinja is East Africas adrenalin capital and to finish off a few days to relax on the white sandy beaches on Zanzibar. This is an ideal overland in Africa for those with limited time.

Includes Game Drives in Nakuru National Park and ferry, transfers and 4 nights accommodation on Zanzibar
 
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Day 1: We begin our overland in Africa in Entebbe, the former Colonial capital of Uganda on the shores of Lake Victoria.

Day 2 - 4: Jinja, Nile River: a paradise for adrenalin junkies - white water rafting, quad-biking tours, bungee jumping and horse-riding trips.

Day 5 - 6: Our overland journey continues through the Kenyan western highlands, the Great Rift Valley, Nakuru Game Park famous for white Rhino, leopard, and flamingoes.

Day 7: Arrive Nairobi, Kenya for a night of feasting and dancing at the world famous Carnivores Restaurant.

Day 8: Elephant Orphanage, Nairobi Kenya - This is not a zoo but a place for orphaned African elephants. Hand feeding Rothschild giraffes at the Nairobi Giraffe Centre?

Day 9 - 12: Safari continues into Tanzania passing Mount Kilimanjaro, we setup camp at Meserani Snake Park, famous for its reptiles and shooters!!!
From here we depart on safari to the worlds most documented and photographed Safari parks - the Serengeti Game reserve and Ngorogoro Crater. We spend 3 days on Safari in the wild savannah plains amongst the African Big 5 wildlife in two of the most famous game parks in Africa. Our days are spent on safari, game driving and photographing wildlife like: lion, leopard, wildebeest, rhino, warthog, cheetah, gazelle, zebra, giraffe, elephants, buffalo, hartebeest, reedbuck plus many more.

Day 13: Our Africa overland tour continues from Arusha to Dar Es Salaam, We spend the evening dreaming about the tropical beaches of Zanzibar.

Day 14 - 17: The group boards the ferry to spend 4 nights on the famous Spice Island of Zanzibar. The ferry arrives in Stone Town. For the true Zanzibar experience a visit and a meal in the plaza is an absolute must. For those wanting to partake in aquatic activities Zanzibar will not disappoint – snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming with dolphins, sailing and windsurfing are all on offer.

Day 18: After a lazy morning we say goodbye to Zanzibar and white tropical beaches and return by ferry to Dar Es Salaam to be met by the overland truck. Alternatively you can arrange a flight from Zanzibar back home at your leisure.

Zanzibar is the perfect location to complete our overland in Africa: Big 5 Encounter - Entebbe to Zanzibar safari.

Trip Highlights
 
  • Great Rift Valley, Kenya
  • White Water Rafting (Grade 5) the mighty Nile, Uganda
  • Quad-biking tour through Ugandan villages
  • Horse-riding safari on the banks of Lake Victoria, Uganda
  • Bungee jumping over the Nile, Uganda
  • Soft Power Community Project, Uganda
  • Lake Nakuru Game Park Safari, Nakuru, Kenya, game viewing Safari
  • Feast on Game meat at the World famous Carnivores Restaurant, Kenya
  • Hand feed Giraffes tour, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Play time David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Meserani Snake Park, Arusha, Tanzania
  • Masai Village and Heritage Centre tour, Arusha, Tanzania East Africa
  • Serengeti National Park Safari and Ngorogoro Crater Safari, 2 nights/3days, Arusha, Tanzania East Africa
  • 4 nights on the Tropical Beaches of Zanzibar, Tanzania
  • Spice tour, Zanzibar, Tanzania East Africa
  • Swimming with Dolphins, Zanzibar, Tanzania East Africa
 
 
 
 
 
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