Itinerary:

1 Kigali2 Kigali - Ruhengiri3 Parc National des Volcans (Gorilla Trek) - Kisoro4-5 Queen Elizabeth National Park6 Entebbe7-8 Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary - Jinja (Nile River)9 Kericho Tea Estates10 East Africa Mission Orphanage11 Lake Nakuru National Park - East Africa Mission Orphanage 12 Lake Naivasha13-14 Masai Mara National Reserve15 Nairobi16 Arusha17 Mto Wa Mbu18-19 Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti National Park20 Arusha21 Pangani22 Dar es Salaam23 Stone Town (Zanzibar)24-26 Nungwi (Zanzibar)27 Dar es Salaam28 Baobab Valley - Iringa29-30 Chintheche (Lake Malawi)31-32 Senga Bay (Lake Malawi)33 Chipata34-35 South Luangwa National Park36 Chipata37 Lusaka38-40 Victoria Falls41-42 Chobe National Park43-46 Okavango Delta - Rundu47-49 Etosha National Park50 Spitzkoppe51-52 Cape Cross - Swakopmund53-54 Namib-Naukluft National Park - Sossusvlei55 Fish River Canyon56-57 Gariep River - Western Cape58-59 Cape Town

What's It Like?

Gecko's adventures offer authentic experiences and a genuine alternative to backpacking. Our trips are designed for younger travelers on a budget but do include the entrance fees to the "must see" sights while not wasting your money on unnecessary frills. Itineraries utilize public transport and basic twin share accommodations in small locally owned hotels, the occasional multi-share, or simply floor space in a jungle or village hut. Many trips involve some physical activity, the occasional long traveling day and you will need to carry your own bags. On camping trips, meals are freshly prepared by our camp cook, but expect to put up and take down your tent, and assist with camp chores. On all trips we only use local tour leaders who are passionate about their homeland. This is travel, grassroots style - basic but rewarding.

Included: An experienced driver, safari guide and camp cook whilst on safari; all park fees; one pre-purchased gorilla permit; local specialist guides for gorilla trek and in Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, South Luangwa National Park, Chobe National Park, the Okavango Delta and Sossusvlei; all camping equipment; transport in custom-built safari vehicle during safari, 4WD vehicle during safari, mokoros, ferry, boat and on foot.
Not Included: International flights, local payment, arrival and departure transfers, airport/departure taxes, visas, pre-tour or post-tour accommodation, all other meals, drinks, sleeping bag, pillow, all optional additional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature, laundry and flights (unless specified).
Meals: Allow US$220 for meals not included in the itinerary.
Valid From: 1/11/2008
Starts/Ends: Kigali/Cape Town
Notes: Political Situation
The situation in Zimbabwe has become increasingly unstable and unpredictable in the past weeks therefore any tours including Zimbabwe will be run with an alternate itinerary until 31 October 08. As of 26 June 08, the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs has issued a "Do Not Travel" warning. We will keep monitoring the situation and may have to change itineraries past this date. For further information on the changes please contact Gecko's.
Trip Reference: GAUA