Gorillas, Game Parks & Beaches

Twenty-seven days moving through Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zanzibar, taking in highland scenery, rainforest, grasslands and coast. The core draws are gorilla trekking and a strong run of included game drives, with wildlife ranging from lions and elephants to hippos, giraffes and chimpanzees.

This is a participatory overland trip: you travel as a group in a purpose-built vehicle, pitch your own tent, help with camp chores, and sometimes camp in the bush with no facilities. Some nights are spent camping inside the Serengeti itself, with wildlife close by and a leader briefing on safety.

Expect a mix of structured days (gorilla permits, game drives, cultural visits) and free time you fill as you like, whether that's resting or joining optional excursions. Early starts are common, both for safari light and to get ahead of traffic on long drive days.

What you'll do

• Trek through forest to see a habituated gorilla group and its silverback
• Game drives across Kenyan and Tanzanian grasslands, spotting lions, elephants, buffaloes and flamingos
• Camp inside the Serengeti National Park among the wildlife
• Time on Zanzibar's beaches
• Cultural visits with local communities along the route
• Option to add a second gorilla trek if permits are available