Description

Entdecken Sie die landschaftlichen Höhepunkte Ostafrika: grüne Regenwälder, tropische Strände und weite Graslandschaften bis zum Horizont. Tierbegegnungen auf Safaris durch die berühmten Wildparks von Kenia und Tansania sind einmalige Erlebnisse, an die Sie ein Leben lang zurückdenken werden. In Uganda und Ruanda kommen Sie in Naturschutzgebieten Schimpansen und den seltenen Berggorilla ganz nah. An den Stränden der Gewürzinsel Sansibar können Sie das süße Nichtstun genießen. Überall auf Ihrer Reise werden Sie freundliche Einheimische treffen, deren Gemeinschaft und Gastfreundschaft Sie zum Afrika-Fan machen.

Highlights

• Tierbeobachtungen im Queen Elizabeth National Park.
• Lebhafte Atmosphäre in Nairobi.
• Verspielte Schimpansen im kibale Wald.
• Naturerlebnis ‘Big Five’ in der Serengeti.
• Safari im Ngorongoro krater.
• Besuch im Amani kinderdorf.
• Tansanias einsame usambara Berge.
• Traumstrände auf Sansibar.

Itinerary

Tag 1 Nairobi

Once a swamp but now called the 'green city in the sun', Nairobi is a relatively multicultural city with a range of cuisines, museums and cultural centres to enjoy.

Tag 2 Nakuru See

Often shrouded in a carpet of pink flamingos, beautiful Lake Nakuru - and the surrounding national park - is home to a great number of wildlife and bird species.

Tage 3-4 Eldoret/Kampala

One of Kenya's fastest growing towns, Eldoret is famous for its cheeses - the local factory produces more than 30 different types. Once the heart of the Buganda Kingdom, Kampala is a fascinating place to explore on foot, particularly its many markets and craft shops.

Tage 5-6 Kibale Forest Nationalpark

The most accessible of Uganda's major rainforests, Kibale Forest National Park is home to the highest concentration of primates in the world, with twelve different species recorded.

Tag 7 Queen Elizabeth Nationalpark

Beautifully set between two lakes in the Great Rift Valley, Queen Elizabeth National Park plays host to a wide array of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, Ugandan kobs and waterbucks.

Tag 8 Bunyonyi See

Lake Bunyonyi - meaning 'place of many little birds' - has an amazing variety of waterbirds and some of the most picturesque scenery in Uganda.

Tage 9-11 Gorilla Treck

The small Rwandan town of Ruhengeri is the gateway to Volcanoes National Park, one of the last remaining sanctuaries for the mountain gorilla.

Tag 12 Mburo See

Home to hippos, crocodiles and a variety of waterbirds, Lake Mburo National Park is also one of the best places to see the gigantic eland antelope.

Tage 13-14 Jinja

Located at the source of the Nile, Jinja offers some of the world's best whitewater rafting and plenty of other exhilarating activities for adventurers and adrenaline junkies.

Tage 15-16 Eldoret/Nairobi

An ideal training ground for middle and long distance athletes due to its high altitude, Eldoret is home to some of Kenya's most famous runners. Lively Nairobi is the gateway to some of Africa's best national parks and is nicknamed 'the safari capital of the world'.

Tag 17 Arusha

Situated close to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha is a relaxed, friendly city with a wealth of famous sites on its doorstep.

Tag 18 Mto wa Mbu

Situated around halfway between Arusha and Ngorongoro, Mto Wa Mbu is a tiny town located near three rivers which is known for its curios and red-skinned bananas.

Tage 19-20 Serengeti Nationalpark

Teeming with animals and home to the famous migration of the wildebeest, the Serengeti is a marvel with rolling plains, iconic acacia trees and mesmerising skies.

Tag 21 Ngorongoro Krater

Photographic opportunities abound in the Ngorongoro Crater, a massive volcanic caldera with so many animals, it's hard to know where to look first.

Tag 22 Marangu

Nestled at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro, Marangu is a small village surrounded by stunning vistas and lush forest.

Tage 23-24 Usambara Berge

Covered in tropical rainforest and being around 100 million years old, the lush Usambara Mountains have wonderful hiking trails and lovely villages to visit.

Tag 25 Daressalaam

Dar es Salaam lies by the Indian Ocean and is abuzz with busy streets, laidback restaurants, colourful markets, interesting architecture and lots of water-based activities.

Tage 26-29 Sansibar

Famed for its fragrant spices and infamous for its slave-trading history, Zanzibar mixes divine beaches, an atmospheric main town and Middle Eastern flair with an African beat.

Group Size

Maximum of 22 travellers per group

Accommodation

Bungalow, Camping (with basic facilities), Camping (with facilities), Dormitory, Hotel

Transport

4x4 Safari Vehicle, Ferry, Overland vehicle

Important notes

This trip requires an additional non-refundable deposit ( AUD1000, USD1000, EUR800, NZD1250, GBP650, CAD1000, ZAR8000, CHF900 ) in order to secure a gorilla permit. We also require a scanned copy of your passport at time of booking. Please see trip notes (Important notes) for more details. This is a combination trip. Please see trip notes (Important notes) for more details. GUARANTEED GORILLA PERMIT PRICE FOR TREKKING DATES UNTIL THE END OF 2012 **All departures with trekking dates in 2013 will have an increased kitty price of at least USD250 to reflect the increased Gorilla Permit price. This includes the 29, Dec 2012 Departure.** Please note that this trip requires minimum numbers to depart, and may be cancelled up until 56 days prior to departure. The places showing on the dates and availability page are an indication only so please contact Intrepid to check if your preferred date will depart before making any final arrangements, such as booking non-changeable flights.