The Groundbreaker: An Authentic Overland Odyssey

The Groundbreaker Timeline

Day 1-3 : The Wild Heart of the Mara
?? Kenya — Masai Mara

• Day 1: Group arrival in Nairobi. Meet your crew and truck. Depart for the Mara.

• Accommodation: Miti Mingi Eco Camp – A basic, scenic campsite with shared facilities.

• Experiences: Full day game drive in the Masai Mara in the overland truck. Visit a local Maasai village.

• Budget Highlight: Camping on the edge of the Mara, listening to the sounds of the wild.

Day 4-6 : The Vastness of the Serengeti
?? Tanzania — Serengeti & Ngorongoro

• Day 4: Drive to the Serengeti, setting up camp in the heart of the park.

• Accommodation: Seronera Campsite – A public campsite inside the Serengeti (an incredible experience).

• Experiences: Game drives in the Serengeti. A day trip to the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.

• Budget Highlight: Falling asleep to the sound of lions roaring in the distance.

Day 7-9 : The Gorilla Trek
?? Uganda — Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

• Day 7: The long, scenic drive across Uganda to Bwindi.

• Accommodation: Nkuringo Campsite – A basic campsite with stunning views of the forested valleys.

• Experiences: Gorilla Trekking – The challenging and rewarding hike to find the mountain gorillas.

• Budget Highlight: The immense sense of achievement after your trek.

Day 10-12 : Rwanda's Highlands
?? Rwanda — Volcanoes National Park

• Day 10: Drive to Rwanda.

• Accommodation: Muhabura Hotel – A simple, budget hotel for a welcome night off from camping.

• Experiences: Golden Monkey Trekking. Visit the Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village.

• Budget Highlight: A hot shower and a real bed after days of camping.

Day 13-15 : Kilimanjaro's Footsteps
?? Kenya — Amboseli National Park

• Day 13: Drive back into Kenya towards Amboseli.

• Accommodation: Amboseli Campsite – A basic campsite with direct views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

• Experiences: Game drives in Amboseli. Final group dinner and celebration.

• Day 15: Return to Nairobi for departure.