Nile Trans Northbound
Trip Details
- Duration: 56 day(s) days
- Visited Areas: Africa
An epic journey which takes us overland from Nairobi and the game parks of Kenya
to the ancient civilisations of Egypt. Starting in the busting capital of Nairobi,
we head out past Mt. Kenya to Samburu National Park. In northern Kenya there is
the option for a camel safari around the lush highland area of Marsabit, before
we cross into Ethiopia. Ethiopia is a stunning and fascinating country offering
chances to see the tribes of the Omo Valley, waterfalls, gorges, churches carved
into the mountains and monasteries. In Sudan we see the capital Khartoum and the
Pyramids of Meroe before our journey continues by ferry across Lake Nasser and
into Egypt. Here we sail along the Nile by felucca, and explore the temples of
the Pharaohs in Luxor and Aswan. before crossing the Western Desert to Cairo,
and the end of our adventure. Please note: This
tour also runs in reverse from Cairo to Nairobi >
Itinerary
Week 1
Nairobi, Mt Kenya, Samburu National Park, Game Drives, Crater Walk
Week 2
Cross into Ethiopia, Lake Awassa, Omo Valley, Omo Valley Tribes
Week 3
Addis Ababa, Blue Nile Gorge, Lalibella, Rock Hewn Churches, Blue Nile Falls
Week 4
Bahir Dar, Lake Tana, Axum, Gondar, Simien Mountains (Optional Trek)
Week 5
Cross to Sudan, Wadi Mena, Khartoum, Meroe Pyramids
Week 6
Wadi Haifa, Lake Nasser Ferry to Egypt, Aswan
Week 7
Aswan, Felucca Sailing, Abu Simbel (Optional), Luxor
Week 8
Luxor, Western Desert, Pyramids of Giza, Cairo