From crossing deserts, rivers and mountains and overcoming a multitude of challenges this continent can throw at you, inter-twined with stunning National Parks, some of the best adventure activity play grounds in the world, this is a trip that will linger in the memory long after you finish.
Cairo to Nairobi (9 weeks) Nile Trans
Company : Oasis Overland
Activities: Safari Tours / Tours
Location: Multiple Destinations
Duration: 2 months to 3 months
Approx Costs: 3000+ to 3000+ £ Pound (UK)
Group Size 10-25
Activities: Safari Tours / Tours
Location: Multiple Destinations
Duration: 2 months to 3 months
Approx Costs: 3000+ to 3000+ £ Pound (UK)
Group Size 10-25
This is an expedition through the heart of Africa from days of old.
Itinerary
Days 1 to 6 - Egypt
- Cairo - Day tour to the Pyramids + Sphinx at Giza and the Egyptian Museum (accompanied by an Egyptologist guide)
- Red Sea Coast - relax on the beach for a couple of days or try your hand at various watersports such as snorkelling, windsurfing or scuba diving in the cool clear blue waters of the Red Sea.
- Luxor - take a day tour to the Valley of Kings & Workers, also visit Karnak & Luxor Temples
Days 7 to 13
- 2 day traditional felucca sailboat cruise to Edfu &/or Kom Ombo.
- Aswan - stroll along the corniche, visit the temple at Philae or Elephantine Island.
- Abu Simbel - visit the great stone monuments of Ramses II.
- Ferry across Lake Nasser to Wadi Halfa
Days 14 to 19 - Sudan
- Follow piste tracks through the Nubian Desert or the desert road that hugs the River Nile.
- Pyramids at Meroe
- Khartoum, the capital.
- Visit Hamed al Nil Tomb - experience the largest market in Sudan: Omdurman Souq, as well as visit the daily camel market or take a boat trip on the Nile.
Days 20 to 42 - Ethiopia
- Gondar - organise a trip to the Simeon Mountains or the holy city of Axum.
- Bahir Dar - take a boat out onto Lake Tana with monasteries dating back 900 years.
- Visit the 12th century rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.
- Blue Nile Gorge.
- Addis Ababa, the capital.
- Omo Valley.
Days 43 to 61 - Kenya
- East Africa Rift Valley.
- Uganda / Rwanda
- Kampala - Uganda's capital, take a city tour.
- Mountain Gorilla trek - Trek to see these amazing creatures, the closest species related to man.
- Kigali Genocide Memorial.
- Jinja - the source of the Nile, whitewater rafting, quad biking or visit a local education project.
- Kenya
- Lake Nakuru National Park - games drives to spot lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino & flamingo.
- Lake Naivasha & Elsamere - visit the home of Joy Adamson & Elsa the lion, of Born Free fame.
- Visit either Crater Lake Game Sanctuary or Hells Gate National Park (walk through or hire mountain bikes - the only park in Kenya where this is permitted).
- Nairobi
Days 62 to 64
- Free time in Nairobi, visit Langata Giraffe Centre, Nairobi National park, or an Elephant orphanage.
Accomodation
- Accomodation Included
- Camping
- Hostel - Room
Tour Price
From £3145 plus Local payment $1070
Start Dates
October/November
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