Uganda to Tanzania Overland Safari with Participation Camping




From AUD $7999
Small Group
Demanding
Rating

Uganda to Tanzania Overland Safari with Participation Camping
19 days
Small Group
Basic
Demanding
English
Experience Overview
Witness the wildlife of Uganda, lounge on the sunny beaches of Zanzibar, and spend 19 days journeying overland across East Africa.
Witness the wildlife of Uganda, lounge on the sunny beaches of Zanzibar, and spend 19 days journeying overland across East Africa. From tracking mountain gorillas through remote forest for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, to pursuing the elusive "big five" across open savannah and camping in the remote wilderness, this trip is for the adventurous spirit dreaming of reaching some of the wonders of this vast continent.
Highlights
- Track the "big five" on wildlife safari drives in the Serengeti National Park
- Spend a night camping on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater
- Trek through lush rainforest in search of mountain gorillas in their natural habitat
- Choose to raft down the White Nile River while in Jinja
- Lounge in the sand of Zanzibar’s beaches and swim in crystal-clear waters of this East African archipelago
Trip Details
19 days
Lando, 4x4 safari vehicles, walking, shared shuttle, tuk-tuk, ferry.
Small Group
English
Kampala, Uganda
Stone Town, Tanzania
Basic
Classic
Demanding
Itinerary
Day 1: Kampala
Tonight after a brief welcome meeting, choose to get to know your group members with an optional group dinner at a nearby local restaurant in Kampala not far from the campsite.
Day 2: Kampala/Lake Bunyonyi
Day 3: Gorilla Trek
Note: Ugandan authorities are fiercely protective of this natural treasure, and currently permit only a maximum of eight people, per day, to visit a given gorilla family. The group will be split into different sub-groups for the trek, and depending on the number of travellers, different sub-groups may do their trek on different days.
Day 4: Lake Bunyonyi
Please keep in mind that some members of the group will do the gorilla trek on this day and have the free day in Lake Bunyonyi the day before.
Day 5: Lake Bunyonyi/Kalinzu Forest Reserve
Day 6: Kalinzu Forest Reserve/Lake Mburo National Park
Day 7: Lake Mburo National Park/Jinja
Day 8: Jinja
Pre-book your rafting adrenaline rush on the checkout page to include the Jinja River Rafting optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Day 9: Jinja/Eldoret
Day 10: Eldoret/Nairobi
Day 11: Nairobi/Arusha
Day 12: Arusha/Serengeti National Park
Day 13: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro
Day 14: Ngorongoro/Arusha
Day 15: Arusha/Dar es Salaam
Want to cut travel time in half and spend more time in Stone Town? Pre-book the Zanzibar Express on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour.
Day 16: Dar es Salaam/Stone Town
Day 17: Beach day in Zanzibar
Day 18: Beach day in Zanzibar
Day 19: Stone Town
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 19 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Demanding
Witness the wildlife of Uganda, lounge on the sunny beaches of Zanzibar, and spend 19 days journeying overland across East Africa.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 11 Mar 2026
Tour Operator

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
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