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Overland
Wildlife
Vic Falls to Gorillas
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Start
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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Finish
Nairobi, Kenya
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Trip Code
YXOFC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 22
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Physical Rating
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Meals
40 breakfasts, 27 lunches, 36 dinners
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Transport
Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Ferry, Minibus
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Accommodation
Camping with basic facilities(2 nights), Camping with facilities(35 nights), Hotel ( 2 nights), Hotel with shared facilities ( 1 night ), Bungalow (2 nights).
From £6,420(43 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Meet the Maasai people known for their vibrant red dress and elaborate jewellery and gain an insight into the culture and ancient ways of this proud East African community.
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With permits included in the price of the trip, take a trek through Uganda's steamy forests to seek out rare mountain gorillas and spend an unforgettable hour in their presence.
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Take a mind-blowing safari across the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater in an open-roof 4WD vehicle for a chance to see the endangered black rhinoceros.
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Track rhinos on foot in Matobo National Park, home to a diverse range of flora and fauna including warthogs, leopards, and klipsingers. Learn about the park's cultural significance and San rock paintings.
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Visit the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust to learn about the rehabilitation of wildlife from poaching and get the chance to meet some rescued or orphaned wildlife currently in their care.
Is this trip right for you?
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This is an overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities, setting up your own tent, occasionally roughing it in the bush with no facilities, and getting the best possible views of the Big Five. While the trucks don’t have air conditioning, they do have sliding windows which let in the breeze and make it even easier to take spectacular snaps of the local wildlife. The drive days can be long, but it’s as much about the journey as the destination, and half the fun is the camaraderie. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page: https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland (https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland)
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At Usambara Mountains the group will do an easy hike to the beautiful Irente viewpoint.
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Camp in the Serengeti National Park itself without fences between you and the animals. Your leader will brief you on the safety measures the group will need to take for the two nights spent in the park.
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Tracking gorillas in the dense forest can sometimes be wet, muddy and uncomfortable. The terrain is by no means easy either, so it can be pretty strenuous and often humid. But the sheer thrill in coming across a habituated group of gorillas, dominated by a great male silverback, more than outweighs any difficulty. You need to be prepared and fit enough to walk up to 4 hours – up and downhill. A top tip is to pack some gardening gloves to assist in any uphill climbs. See https://www.tuuur.com/au/gorilla-trekking for more information. https://www.tuuur.com/au/gorilla-trekking (https://www.tuuur.com/au/gorilla-trekking)
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Some passengers on this trip will have been travelling together prior to the start of your trip, so they can help you get into the groove quickly. To see what you're missing out on check out our Africa Encompassed Northbound trip.
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As the early bird catches the worm, the early camper sights the animals. There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
Itinerary
Wide open plains against lush jungle and idyllic coastline
Experience the best East Africa offers on a 43-day in-depth adventure from Zimbabwe to Kenya. From the cascading beauty of Victoria Falls to the fragrant delights of Zanzibar's spice plantations, the peaceful shores of Lake Malawi to the bustling activity of Nairobi, this trip features vibrant landscapes, local village communities and the renowned African wildlife. Spot elephants in Zimbabwe, see lions in the Serengeti and track gorillas in Uganda – your animal expeditions alongside the natural wonders and colourful cultures of this unique region will surely make for some unforgettable moments.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Victoria Falls
- DAY 2Day 2 • Victoria Falls
- DAY 3Day 3 • Bulawayo
- DAY 4Day 4 • Bulawayo
- DAY 5Day 5 • Masvingo
- DAY 6Day 6 • Harare
- DAY 7Day 7 • Lusaka
- DAY 8Day 8 • Petauke
- DAY 9Day 9 • South Luangwa National Park
- DAY 10Day 10 • South Luangwa National Park
- DAY 11Day 11 • Lake Malawi
- DAY 12Day 12 • Lake Malawi
- DAY 13Day 13 • Chitimba
- DAY 14Day 14 • Iringa
- DAY 15Day 15 • Mikumi National Park
- DAY 16Day 16 • Dar es Salaam
- DAY 17Day 17 • Stone Town
- DAY 18Day 18 • Zanzibar Northern Beaches
- DAY 19Day 19 • Zanzibar Northern Beaches
- DAY 20Day 20 • Stone Town / Bagamoyo
- DAY 21Day 21 • Usambara Mountains
- DAY 22Day 22 • Usambara Mountains
- DAY 23Day 23 • Arusha
- DAY 24Day 24 • Karatu
- DAY 25Day 25 • Ngorongoro Crater / Serengeti National Park
- DAY 26Day 26 • Serengeti National Park
- DAY 27Day 27 • Mto wa Mbu
- DAY 28Day 28 • Nairobi
- DAY 29Day 29 • Lake Nakuru National Park
- DAY 30Day 30 • Eldoret
- DAY 31Day 31 • Kampala
- DAY 32Day 32 • Kalinzu Forest
- DAY 33Day 33 • Queen Elizabeth National Park
- DAY 34Day 34 • Kisoro
- DAY 35Day 35 • Gorilla Trek
- DAY 36Day 36 • Gorilla Trek
- DAY 37Day 37 • Mbarara
- DAY 38Day 38 • Jinja
- DAY 39Day 39 • Jinja
- DAY 40Day 40 • Kericho
- DAY 41Day 41 • Masai Mara National Reserve
- DAY 42Day 42 • Masai Mara National Reserve
- DAY 43Day 43 • Nairobi
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
40 breakfasts, 27 lunches, 36 dinners
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Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Ferry, Minibus
bed Accommodation
Camping with basic facilities(2 nights), Camping with facilities(35 nights), Hotel ( 2 nights), Hotel with shared facilities ( 1 night ), Bungalow (2 nights).
festival Included activities
circleVictoria Falls - Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust (The Tuuur Foundation partner) visit
circleMatobo National Park - Rhino Tracking, Park Visit & San Rock Paintings
circleMasvingo - Great Zimbabwe Ruins guided visit
circleSouth Luangwa - Anti-Poaching Jewelery Project
circleSouth Luangwa National Park - 4x4 Afternoon Game Drive
circleSouth Luangwa National Park - 4x4 Dawn Game Drive
circleMikumi National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
circleIrente - Lushoto hike
circleIrente - Local lunch
circleNgorongoro Forest - Elephant Cave Trek
circleKaratu - Home-Cooked Dinner
circleKaratu - Coffee Farm Tour
circleNgorongoro Crater - 4x4 Game Drive
circleSerengeti National Park - Morning 4WD Safari
circleMto Wa Mbu - Village walk & local dinner
circleLake Nakuru - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
circleLake Nakuru - Morning Overland Vehicle Game Drive
circleQueen Elizabeth National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
circleBwindi National Park - Mountain Gorilla Permit & Trek
circleKericho - Tea plantation visit
circleMasai Mara National Reserve - 4x4 Game Drive
circleLoita Hills - Maasai Village Visit
circleMasai Mara National Reserve - Full Day 4WD Safari
museum Optional activities
circleVictoria Falls - Canoe trail (full day) - USD185
circleVictoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD150
circleVictoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes US$30 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD284
circleVictoria Falls - Rafting & river boarding (half day) - USD218
circleVictoria Falls - Village & township tour - USD61
circleVictoria Falls - Canoe trail wine route - USD55
circleVictoria Falls - Victoria Falls entrance - USD50
circleBulawayo - Railway Museum - USD5
circleBalawayo - Natural History Museum - USD10
circleHarare - National Archives - USD3
circleHarare - National Botanical Gardens - USD5
circleHarare - National Gallery - USD10
circleSouth Luangwa National Park - Game Walk - USD50
circleLake Malawi - Guided village walks - USD15
circleLake Malawi - Bike Hire - USD25
circleLake Malawi - Snorkelling - USD25
circleStone Town Tour - Dharajani Market, Joseph's Cathederal, Palace Museum, Forodhani Food Market - USD20
circleZanzibar - Prison Island Tour - USD25
circleZanzibar - Spice tour - USD25
circleZanzibar - Snorkelling - USD50
circleZanzibar - Dhow Trip - USD35
circleSerengeti National Park - Balloon Ride (from price) - USD800
circleNairobi - City Experience Urban Adventure - USD45
circleKalinzu Forest - Chimpanzee Trekking - USD205
circleQueen Elizabeth National Park - Kazinga Channel boat cruise - USD30
circleKisoro - Golden Monkey Trekking - USD160
circleKisoro - Rwanda Day Excursion - From - USD75
circleKisoro - Batwa Village Visit - USD35
circleKisoro - Coffee Farm Tour - USD35
circleJinja - River Nile whitewater rafting (full day) - USD140
circleJinja - Nile Boat Cruise - USD40
circleJinja - Source of River Nile tour - USD45
circleMasai Mara National Reserve - Balloon ride (from price) - USD470
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Trip size max: 22 - 2 spaces left
£8,344£7,509
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Trip size max: 22 - 5 spaces left
£8,668£7,368
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Trip size max: 22 - 8 spaces left
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Trip size max: 22 - 2 spaces left
£8,322£7,489
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Sunday Oct 26, 2025
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Trip size max: 22 - 1 space left
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Sunday Nov 09, 2025
Sunday Dec 21, 2025
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£8,025£6,420
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Sunday Dec 28, 2025
Sunday Feb 08, 2026
Trip size max: 22 - 9 spaces left
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Sunday Jan 25, 2026
Sunday Mar 08, 2026
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Sunday Feb 22, 2026
Sunday Apr 05, 2026
Trip size max: 22 - 6 spaces left
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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2.This trip requires a higher non-refundable deposit (AUD 1000, USD 1000, EUR 800, NZD 1250, GBP 650, CAD 1000, ZAR 8000, CHF 900) in order to secure the included gorilla permit. Please note that we need to confirm availability of a gorilla permit if you are booking within 45 days of departure. The additional deposit paid at time of booking will be credited to the final balance of your booking.
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3. Optional sunrise balloon rides in the Serengeti National Park and Masai Mara National Reserve are possible on this itinerary. Please see the itinerary above for full details of this activity. As the balloon only holds 16 people, places are limited and we recommend you book in advance. Please inquire when booking your trip to book this optional activity.
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4. This trip is a combination of YXOS, YXON, YXOQ and YXOG our most popular itineraries. As such the make up of your group and your leader may change on days 17, 20 and 28.
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5. The Zanzibar portion of your itinerary may have a few more passengers than the maximum group size of 22 as we have a crossover of trips starting and finishing in Zanzibar.
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6. This trip finishes upon arrival in Nairobi on Day 43. Please do not book any flights until after 10 pm this evening.
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7. Some governments currently have increased foreign travel advice around security in place for Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda. Please check your government’s foreign travel advice before departure and ensure your travel insurance covers all destinations and activities on your itinerary.
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