do we need bring sleep bags?

We do not provide sleeping bags so yes, you can come with one.

A friend and myself are starting to piece together our trip to Africa. We arrive in Nairobi on the 14th September. We are planning on getting the East Africa Tourist Visa Plus a single entry Visa for Tanzania. We would like to visit the Gorillas and we are aware we are at the end of the peak season and going into the rainy season meaning we would like to visit the Gorilla first. From a little research we see that the permits for visiting Gorillas in Uganda is much cheaper than Rwanda. However with same research it seems Uganda Gorillas are mountain Gorillas so trek bit more jungle and Rwanda more low lying Gorillas. Could you please give advice and prices regarding a trip to Visit the Gorillas around September 17th (ish). We are both in our early 50s but fit and willing (not sure if prepared) to trek, your honest opinion would be really appreciated. We are also open to doing a 5 day (again ish) safari which maybe could lead us into the Gorilla trek if that is possible.

We usually approach the gorillas via Uganda. If we cannot secure the permits in Uganda, we work via Rwanda and if we do not succeed, our last resort would be the DRC. The pricing can change drastically and with immediate effect in any of the three countries, so it is difficult saying where the permits are cheaper. It is advisable to book the permits well in advance. The gorillas are all silverback gorilla families, approached from different directions. Being in your 50s, you should be fine as long as you are reasonably fit, the trekking can take anywhere from 1.5 hours to 6+ hours, depending on where the families are. The guides usually have an idea because the gorillas are monitored by scouts. But they are wild animals living in the wild and constantly on the move, so it is not an exact science. Please note that if you have flu or any disease, even a runny nose, you will not be permitted to trek. The reason for this is that gorillas share 98% of our DNA and they are susceptible to many of our diseases and as they are endangered we cannot risk making them sick.

Can I book the 25 day trip as a single traveler?

Yes trips can be booked as a single traveler. When available a single supplement charge can be paid. If there is no single supplement available, you will share with another traveler on the trip.

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Nairobi to Dar es Salaam 25 Days Overlanding

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Overland Truck: Off-the-grid adventures with a rugged edge
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 50
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Nairobi
Day 2
Nairobi to Masai Mara
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Viewpoint visit overlooking Great Rift Valley
- Transit through Masai land
Landmarks
Great Rift Valley
Day 3
Masai Mara
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive in Masai Mara Reserve searching for Big 5 and wildlife
Optional Activities
- Visit to Masai Manyatta traditional hamlet
Landmarks
Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 4
Masai Mara to Eldoret
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Eldoret to Kampala
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Border crossing into Uganda
Days 6 - 7
Kampala to Lake Bunyonyi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Mountain gorilla trek in Magahinga or Bwindi National Parks (Uganda), Virunga National Park (Democratic Republic of Congo), or Ruhengeri National Park (Rwanda)
Landmarks
Lake Bunyonyi
Days 8 - 9
Lake Bunyonyi to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 10
Queen Elizabeth National Park to Kampala
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Equator crossing photo stop
Day 11
Kampala to Jinja
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary visit
- White water rafting at the source of the White Nile
- Quad biking
- Volunteer and community project visit
Landmarks
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Days 12 - 13
Jinja to Lake Nakuru
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park searching for rhinos, leopards, and flamingos
Landmarks
Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 14
Lake Naivasha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Elsamere (former home to Joy & George Adamson of Born Free fame)
- Boat ride to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary
- Bike ride around Hell's Gate National Park
Landmarks
Lake Naivasha
Crescent Island Game Sanctuary
Hell's Gate National Park
Day 15
Lake Naivasha to Nairobi
Meals
Breakfast
Day 16
Nairobi to Karatu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Border crossing into Tanzania
Days 17 - 18
Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transit through Ngorongoro Conservation area
- Game drive through Serengeti National Park
Landmarks
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti National Park
Day 19
Serengeti to Arusha
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive searching for Big 5 and resident wildlife
- Transit through Ngorongoro Crater area
Landmarks
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 20
Arusha to Moshi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Mount Kilimanjaro
Day 21
Moshi to Dar es Salaam
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 22 - 23
Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
Optional Activities
- Spice plantation excursion
- Trip to Prison Island with beaches and giant tortoises
- Full-day scuba dive in Nungwe
- Traditional dhow fishing trip
- Moped rental to explore the island
Landmarks
Stone Town
Prison Island
Day 24
Zanzibar
Landmarks
Stone Town
Day 25
Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam

Landmarks
Great Rift Valley

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Masai Mara National Reserve

Landmarks
Lake Bunyonyi

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Queen Elizabeth National Park

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Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary

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Lake Nakuru National Park

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Lake Naivasha
Crescent Island Game Sanctuary
Hell's Gate National Park

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Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti National Park

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Ngorongoro Crater

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Stone Town
Prison Island

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Stone Town

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Asked on December 3rd, 2025
do we need bring sleep bags?
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- Africa Travel Co.Operator•Written January 2026
  We do not provide sleeping bags so yes, you can come with one.
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Grace
Asked on January 10th, 2024
A friend and myself are starting to piece together our trip to Africa. We arrive in Nairobi on the 14th September. We are planning on getting the East Africa Tourist Visa Plus a single entry Visa for Tanzania. We would like to visit the Gorillas and we are aware we are at the end of the peak season and going into the rainy season meaning we would like to visit the Gorilla first. From a little research we see that the permits for visiting Gorillas in Uganda is much cheaper than Rwanda. However with same research it seems Uganda Gorillas are mountain Gorillas so trek bit more jungle and Rwanda more low lying Gorillas. Could you please give advice and prices regarding a trip to Visit the Gorillas around September 17th (ish). We are both in our early 50s but fit and willing (not sure if prepared) to trek, your honest opinion would be really appreciated. We are also open to doing a 5 day (again ish) safari which maybe could lead us into the Gorilla trek if that is possible.
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- Africa Travel Co.Operator•Written January 2024
  We usually approach the gorillas via Uganda. If we cannot secure the permits in Uganda, we work via Rwanda and if we do not succeed, our last resort would be the DRC. The pricing can change drastically and with immediate effect in any of the three countries, so it is difficult saying where the permits are cheaper. It is advisable to book the permits well in advance. The gorillas are all silverback gorilla families, approached from different directions. Being in your 50s, you should be fine as long as you are reasonably fit, the trekking can take anywhere from 1.5 hours to 6+ hours, depending on where the families are. The guides usually have an idea because the gorillas are monitored by scouts. But they are wild animals living in the wild and constantly on the move, so it is not an exact science. Please note that if you have flu or any disease, even a runny nose, you will not be permitted to trek. The reason for this is that gorillas share 98% of our DNA and they are susceptible to many of our diseases and as they are endangered we cannot risk making them sick.
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Glenn
Asked on January 1st, 2024
Can I book the 25 day trip as a single traveler?
Single supplement
- Africa Travel Co.Operator•Written January 2024
  Yes trips can be booked as a single traveler. When available a single supplement charge can be paid. If there is no single supplement available, you will share with another traveler on the trip.

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- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kenya.Tanzania.Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kenya.Tanzania.Uganda. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Kenya.Tanzania.Uganda. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
- Yellow fever - Recommended for Kenya Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for and Uganda. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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