The best of Equatorial Africa
If you are already going to Equatorial Africa and you have about three weeks of time, it is not wrong to make a circuit around three neighboring countries: Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. This circuit is a combination of both high-altitude hiking, including climbing Kilimanjaro, and visiting beautiful safaris and ending with a swim in Zanzibar. Due to the very expensive entrances to the national parks, it is unfortunately not a low cost tour at all
1 day
From Nairobi below Mount Kenya
The start of this circuit is in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. It depends on how much you arrive, but the city itself is half a day, so it is ideal to move by bus to Chogorie under Mount Kenya in the afternoon.
Visit of Nairobi
Gateway to equatorial Africa
If you plan to travel around the countries of eastern equatorial Africa, you will most likely begin your… continue reading
Day 2 - 5
Mount Kenya massif crossing
Probably the most famous and beautiful trek in Kenya, crossing its highest mountains. The disadvantage is the expensive entrance fee calculated in addition to the entrance but the number of days + little opportunity to acclimatize to high altitude
Crossing of Mount Kenya
Across icy mountain at the equator
The crossing of the highest mountain in the country – Mount Kenya is certainly the most interesting and… continue reading
6th - 7th day
Over the next two days, you can see the best of Lake Nakuru and Masai Mari. After leaving Mount Kenya, you will first go off-road to the city of Nanyuki and from there by bus to about 200 km distant Nakuru, where it is not easy to arrange another day of safari. So on the sixth day you will see Nakuru in the morning, in the afternoon you will cross to Masai Mary. On the seventh day, a morning safari awaits you in the famous Masai Mara.
Safari around Lake Nakuru
Animal paradise surrounded by civilizati
Just 160 kilometers north from the capital of Kenya – Nairobi is located town Nakuru (1,800 meters asl), next… continue reading
Safari in Masai Mara
Paradise not only for migrating wildebee
Masai Mara is certainly one of the most popular safaris in Kenya. In picturesque savannah landscape with… continue reading
Day 8 - 9
Via Kampala to Fort Portal
After a morning safari in the Masai Mara, it pays to move a little further. We managed to reach the provincial city of Kisii, where you really do not interfere with the tourist, so you can enjoy a real African atmosphere. The next days are quite tiring and especially about transfers. First, take a bus to the border with Uganda and drive to Kampala in the evening. On the eighth day, a short city tour and a long drive to Fort Portal
Day 10
Trip to Semuliki National Park
Fort Portal is an ideal starting point for the lowland rainforest that occupies most of the neighboring state of Congo. Its promontory falling into Uganda falls into the Semuliki National Park. In the afternoon, you can head to Lake Nkuruba, one of the many crater lakes in the area
Trip to Semuliki NP
Lowland tropical forest under Ruwenzori
National park Semuliki is for average tourist not as attractive as large group of hippos in Queen Elizabeth… continue reading
Safari around Lake Nkuruba
Small kingdom of monkeys
The Great Rift Valley stretching through the entire East Africa has around Fort Portal character of small… continue reading
Day 11
Crossing the equator and the Kazinga Canal
The next day you will find your way south with crossing the equator. You will drive along the eastern edge of the mighty Ruwenzori Mountains, which would also be worth a sin if you have enough time. If you want to see lots of hippos and other animals, stop for another safari in the Kazinga Canal. In the afternoon, continue around the interesting canyon – Kyambura gorge, which, thanks to the presence of chimpanzees, would be worth a day visit. The last stop is the interesting Kitagata Hot Springs. Accommodation is in Kabala, a short walk from Lake Bunyonyi
Day 12
Lake Bunyonyi and Kisoro
In the morning, explore the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi. In the afternoon you will find a trip to the striking town of Kisoro, the starting point for the Mgahinga National Park
Trip to Lake Bunyonyi
The most beautiful lake in Uganda
In the southwest of Uganda you will find the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi (1,948 m above sea level). According to… continue reading
Day 13
Ascent to Sabyinyo
Mgahinga National Park is famous for watching mountain gorillas, but you can go on one perfect ascent – to the Sabyinyo volcano, which is also interesting because it has a tri-border at its top. So you can step into Rwanda and Congo
Ascent to volcano Sabyinyo
Mountain on the border of three states
Most tourists come to National Park Mgahinga because of the very rare mountain gorillas. But you can also… continue reading
Day 14
Road to Tanzania
The second week of the journey ends, so it is necessary to move further down the ground. From Kisora there is a nice way through the mountains to Kabbalah and from there by bus across the border to Bukoba lying on Lake Victoria
Drive Kisoro - Kabale
Picturesque way through Kanaba Gap
The main road from Kabale to Kisoro (about 70 km) and on to the border with Congo is not only an important… continue reading
15th - 16th day
Road from Bukoba to Arush
In the morning you can go to Lake Victoria and relax a bit before the rough drive from Bukoba to Arush. You will not forget these more than 1000 kilometers of dirt roads for the rest of your life. In Arush, all you have to do is arrange a trek to Kilimanjaro and prepare a little for a few days at heights.
17th - 21st day
Ascent to Kilimanjaro
The highlight of this expedition is an interesting trek to the highest mountain on the continent – Kilimanjaro. After the previous ascents, you have at least a little acclimatization, but even so, it is quite a demanding business
Ascent to Kilimanjaro
Ascent along the classic Marangu route
Tanzania attracts travelers mainly to its world-famous safaris. However, there is also the highest mountain… continue reading
Day 22
Road to Dar es Salaam
From Kilimanjaro, you will drive more than 500 km to the Tanzanian capital Dar es Salaam, where the journey ends. So if you have more days, you can relax after that challenging circuit in Zanzibar
Swimming in Kigomani and Matemwe
Beaches in the northeast of Zanzibar
The beaches in Kigomani and Matemwe have a really relaxed atmosphere. There are no large resorts just small… continue reading