Cairo<- ->Nairobi (ECN)

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Overview

72 days between Cairo and Nairobi or vice versa...

This classic overland route will take you from the splendours of ancient Egypt to the great game parks of East Africa, and a whole host of other hidden gems in between. After exploring Cairo you’ll traverse the Western Desert, stopping at small oases en route, heading for Luxor and the magnificent temples along the Nile. Most Egypt trips end here, but you’ll continue into the wilderness, crossing into Sudan. Travel in this part of the world is rough and frequently challenging, but as a reward we get unparalleled access to places such as the pyramids of Meroe and the temples of the Kushite kingdom. Crossing Sudan we enter Ethiopia, an extraordinary land with a unique cultural heritage of opulent monasteries, stunning churches carved out of the mountains and incredible scenery. You’ll meet the tribes of the remote Omo Valley before crossing into northern Kenya and a safari in the seldom-visited Samburu National Park. Our journey ends in the bustling capital Nairobi.

 
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  • Trip Style: Overlanding
  • Comfort Zone Basic / Adventurous
  • Physical Challenge Strenuous in parts

FactfileTour Code: ECN

  • Vehicle:

    Overland expedition vehicle.
  • Accommodation:

    Many wildcamps, some campsites and small hostel/hotel
  • Route: Cairo to Nairobi or vice versa...
  • Crew:

    2 crew members, local guides where necessary.

    In Sudan you will be accompanied on the truck by a local facilitator. 

    In the Omo Valley in Ethiopia you also be accompanied on the truck by a local guide.
  • Extras: Pre and post trip accommodation and transfers

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Whats Included?

Optional Activities

Egypt

  • 2 nights in the bustling city of Cairo

  • Guided tour of the Cairo Egyptian Museum

  • 2 nights to explore the city of Alexandria

  • Overland journey into the Western Desert Oasis Route

  • Visit to the Valley of the Golden Mummies, Crystal Mountain and Black Desert

  • Guided tour of the Karnak Temple & Valley of the Kings at Luxor

  • 3 night stay in Aswan to explore the surrounding area

  • Visit to the remains of the ancient settlement of Edfu

Ethiopia

  • Guided tour of Castles and Bath complexes in ancient Gonder

  • Guided treks in the Simien Mountains National Park

  • Guided tour of palaces and temples in historic Axum

  • Explore the Tigray rock-hewn churches at Mekele

  • Guided tour of rock churches, monastery and visit to a local school at Lalibela

  • Witness the stunning Blue Nile Falls

  • Boat trip on Lake Tana from Bahir Dar to visit the monasteries

  • Overland journey into the immense Blue Nile Gorge

  • Explore Ethiopia's capital city, Addis Ababa

  • Overnight in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa

  • Visit to the stunning Lake Abiyata

  • 3 nights in the wilds of Bale Mountains National Park

  • Visit to the Awassa Childrens Project

  • 2 nights exploring Arba Minch and the surrounding area

  • Guided Omo Valley Tribal Tour visiting Hamer, Banna and Dascench tribes

Kenya

  • Remote overland journey through the wilds of southern Ethiopia and northern Kenya

  • Wildlife safari in Samburu National Reserve

  • Visit to Samburu tribal community and cultural project

  • Overnight in Naro Moru at the foothills of Mount Kenya

  • Safari in Lake Nakuru National Park

  • Visit to the Elsamere Born Free foundation & High tea at Lake Naivasha

Sudan

  • Visit to the Temple of Sulb

  • Visit to the Temple of Deffufa

  • Visit to the Kushite temples and pyramids at Jebel Barkal

  • Guided visit of Meroe Pyramids

  • Guided visit to the Naqa and Musawwarat Temples

  • Sound & Light show at the Pyramids & Sphinx, Cairo

  • Entrance to Cairo Tower

  • Entrance to Red Pyramid & Bent Pyramid, Cairo

  • Entrance Pyramid of Cheops, Cairo

  • Overnight Camel Safari into the Western Desert

  • Kharga Museum, El Kharga Oasis

  • Bogawaat Necropolis, El Kharga Oasis

  • Hibis temple, El Kharga Oasis

  • Karnak Sound and Light Show, Luxor

  • Luxor Temple, Luxor

  • Museums, Luxor

  • Excursion to Abu Simbel

  • Philae Temple Sound & Light, Aswan

  • High Dam trip, Aswan

  • Elephantine/Kitchener Island Boat Trip, Aswan

  • Scuba Diving at the Red Sea Resort, Sudan

  • Explore Omdurman market in Khartoum

  • Mardis tomb & Khalifa Museum Entrance, Khartoum

  • Visit the Church of St Mary of Zion at Axum

  • Visit the Debre Demo Monastery around Mekele

  • Visit "Lucy" at the National Museum, Addis Ababa

  • Stroll through the Mercato one of the largest markets in Africa, Addis Ababa

  • Visit Africa Hall - a symbol of African independence and optimism, Addis Ababa

  • St George's Cathedral (Giorgis Cathedral) built to commemorate Ethiopia's victory over the Italians, Addis Ababa

  • Visit the Menelik Mausoleum, built to serve as the tombs of emperors and princes, Addis Ababa

  • Relax in the Hot Springs at Wendo Genet

  • Bicycle hire, Arba Minch

  • Boat trip on Lake Chamo to see the crocodile 'market'

  • Visit to the Crocodile farm, Arba Minch

  • Horse riding, Naro Moru

  • Nayaroi caves (Mau Mau) & waterfalls, Naro Moru

  • Game driving in Sweetwaters Game Reserve, Naro Moru

  • Nature Trails, Naro Moru

  • Kenyan colonial farm visit

  • Walking safaris with big game in Naivasha

  • NNP Animal orphanage & Safari walk, Nairobi

  • Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi

  • Giraffe Centre, Nairobi

  • Carnivore Restaurant, Nairobi

  • Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi

  • National Museum, Nairobi

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