Africa Safari Trips | Tailor-made Tours To Uganda & Rwanda

The beauty of Africa is seen by those who choose to explore any of the African countries - Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya & Tanzania. Purely magnificent, an Africa Safari Trip exposes you rare animals like mountain gorillas, lowland gorillas, golden monkeys, chimpanzees, wildebeests, Big five, Big Cats, to mention but a few not limiting visitors to wonders given off by the African culture. All these Safari Tours in Africa happen in the top beautiful national parks that welcome millions of visitors years including Bwindi National Park, Volcanoes National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Akagera National Park and Nyungwe National Park

What to do on an African Safari?

Africa Wildlife Safari Tours.

Africa offers solid choices for tourist to enjoy the wild as it has a huge collection of different landscapes and nature. The Masai Mara is the most famous national reserve and offers mouth watering wildlife views to tourists due to its epic animal journey that is not seen anywhere else.

While in Uganda, visitors get to enjoy a variety of animals found in the 10 National parks found in the Pearl of Africa. The most iconic being the mountain gorillas, golden monkey, birds, chimps and the tree climbing lions. Rwanda not only known for its cleanliness and beauty, also has mouth watering wildlife deals from its four major national parks. Just as its neighbor, the land of thousand hills gives endless memories of mountain gorillas and other primates to tourists.

Gorilla trekking in Africa.

This is considered the cream of all safaris one can do in Africa, especially in the three gorilla destinations - Uganda, Rwanda and D.R Congo.

Our Tailor-Made Uganda Safaris

3 DAYS QUEEN ELIZABETH SAFARI

Queen Elizabeth Park safari offers the best Uganda wildlife experience in the country’s most famous park –Queen Elizabeth National Park. Established in 1952, Queen Elizabeth Park takes its name from the late Queen of England –Queen Elizabeth II. The park shelters up to 620 bird species, 95 mammals including the rare tree climbing lions, and many reptile species, and floral species.  The different wildlife to encounter on a safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park include African bush elephants, Uganda kobs, side striped jackals, cape buffaloes, waterbucks, hippos, spotted hyenas, Nile crocodiles, giant forest hogs, lions, leopards, primates like red tailed monkeys, chimpanzees, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, etc.  Brief Itinerary 

  • Day 1: Pick up at hotel & travel to Queen Elizabeth Park 
  • Day 2: Game drive and boat/launch cruise 
  • Day 3: Depart from Queen Elizabeth Park 
Detailed Itinerary  Day 1: Pick up at hotel & travel to Queen Elizabeth Park  Following a hefty breakfast, set off for wildlife safari holiday in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Western Uganda. Located in Kasese district, Queen Elizabeth NP is Uganda’s most famous wildlife destination and accessing it takes about 6-7 hours’ drive.  Your journey includes a stopover at the Equator and lunch in Mbarara, then proceed with scenic views of the countryside’s breathtaking landscapes, tea plantations, rift valley escarpment and others. Arrive at the park early and you may continue with the afternoon game drive or relax at the lodge as you wait to engage in the numerous activities at Queen Elizabeth NP. Accommodation 
  • Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge / Elephant Plains Lodge
  • Midrange: Buffalo Safari Lodge
  • Budget: Simba Safari Camp
Day 2: Game drive and boat/launch cruise  It is amazing as you embark on a search for early risers, small and large mammal species in the Kasenyi sector/plains, the Northern circuit of Queen Elizabeth National Park. It will be 2-3 hours’ game drive through the Kasenyi trail using a 4x4 tourist vehicle with an experienced guide. The possible sightings for the day include cape buffaloes, Uganda Kobs, waterbucks, elephants, lions, leopards, warthogs and many birds.  Retreat from the Kasenyi trail game drive and settle for a leisurely lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, you will be exploring Kazinga Channel, a natural channel that links Lake Edward and George. The Kazinga launch cruise excursion allows you spot hippos, crocodiles and water birds –such as pink backed pelicans, malachite kingfishers, fish eagles and others. Accommodation 
  • Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge / Elephant Plains Lodge
  • Midrange: Buffalo Safari Lodge
  • Budget: Simba Safari Camp
Day 3: Depart from Queen Elizabeth Park  Enjoy a superb breakfast at the comfort of your lodge and after, check out. You will begin driving back to Kampala or Entebbe and today brings to an end the 3 day safari in Queen Elizabeth NP. End of safari  Inclusions
  • Park entry fees
  • All activities exclusive of optional 
  • Travel by car and English-speaking guide/driver 
  • Accommodation and meals
  • Bottled water 
Exclusions 
  • Travel Insurance
  • Shopping expenses 
  • International flights
  • Tips or any gratuities 
  • All optional experiences or activities 
  • Extra accommodation options after or before the trip

1 DAY LAKE MBURO SAFARI

Embark on a journey to Western Uganda to explore the wonders of Lake Mburo National Park only on our exclusive one-day wildlife tour. This 1 day Lake Mburo safari is distinctly designed and takes you to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s most accessible wildlife park from the heart of Kampala.  This special short Uganda wildlife tour encompasses a game drive and boat cruise, each guaranteeing you exceptional views of Lake Mburo N/Park’s rich wildlife and the breathtaking landscapes. Lake Mburo NP is a wildlife park located in Kiruhura, Western Uganda and supports a variety of wildlife and avifaunal species. The distinct species of faunal species to expect to find on Lake Mburo National Park tour include the Rothschild giraffes, zebras, leopards, buffaloes, impalas, hyenas, and more than 350 species of birds. These can easily be spotted on a guided game drive and on a boat cruise excursion, expect to come across aquatic species such as hippos, crocodiles and water/aquatic birds.  Detailed Itinerary  Day 1: Transfer to Lake Mburo NP –A guided game drive & launch/boat cruise & return to Kampala.  Enjoy an early morning breakfast at your respective hotels in Kampala and after, meet your tour leader ready to start your 4 hours’ drive journey to Lake Mburo National Park. Leave Kampala as early as 6:30am, drive via Masaka-Mbarara route and en-route, stand a chance to make a brief stop at the Equator for photography.  Continue from Kayabwe to Lake Mburo Park where you will proceed with a game drive. Lake Mburo NP game drive comes with lots of astonishing animal encounters including elands, giraffes, zebras, impalas, reedbucks, oribis, buffaloes, warthogs, waterbucks, and bird species. Settle for lunch at the nearby safari lodge and proceed with a 3:00pm launch or boat cruise on Lake Mburo. On a boat ride, keep eyes on hippos, crocodiles and water bird species. Return from the boat cruise, meet your driver guide ready to get back to Kampala city. Arrive at the hotel in Kampala city for relaxation and overnight stay –this marks the end of 1-day Lake Mburo safari. End of safari Safari Inclusions 

  • Game drive
  • Park entrance fees
  • Launch or boat cruise
  • Travel by road using a 4x4 vehicle with pop up roof 
  • An English-speaking driver guide in Uganda
  • Bottled water
Safari Exclusions 
  • Beverages
  • Tipping
  • Extra activities 
  • Shopping 
  • Airfares 
  • Laundry services
  • Travel Insurance

3 DAYS BWINDI GORILLA TOUR

This tour is a remarkable journey into African jungles for you to enjoy up close with the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. This trip takes you to the spectacular Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where you will have the best of gorilla trekking adventure.  Bwindi is situated in Southwestern Uganda and is a recognized UNESCO site, home to over 459 rare mountain gorillas. The park extends up to 331sq.km lying at elevation of 1160-2607m protecting over 21 fully habituated gorilla families. Besides gorilla treks, your tour also covers a cultural or community visit at the Batwa community. Detailed Itinerary  Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi for gorilla trekking tour  You will depart from your respective hotel facility for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where you will have the best of Uganda gorilla trekking tour. Drive on Kampala-Mbarara-Kabale route for 8-9 hours and en-route, a stopover will be made at the Equator crossing. Proceed to Southwestern Uganda while enjoying the countryside breathtaking sceneries characterized by rolling hills, vast plantation and more. You will check in at the lodge around Buhoma sector, the northern gorilla trekking region where the first gorilla family to open for trekking is found.  Accommodation 

  • Luxury: Buhoma Lodge
  • Midrange: Mahogany Springs Lodge/Engagi Lodge
  • Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp.
Day 2: Uganda gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi  After breakfast, report to Buhoma area to get briefed about gorilla trekking guidelines and also for the park official to assign you an experienced park guide. With everything that you require on a trek, set off for actual search for a gorilla family assigned to you and this begins at 8:00am. The trekking session with mountain gorillas runs for 2-6 hours which includes an hour for a close encounter with these large apes. Maximize the hour for you to also take as many photos of these huge apes while in their natural habitat.  Start trekking back to briefing point to be awarded a certificate for having successfully trekked gorillas in Uganda. From here, head off to your gorilla safari lodge for relaxation and get some refreshments. You will exit your lodge again later in the afternoon for a guided cultural/community visit at the Batwa community.  Day 3: Departure time  Enjoy breakfast and after, get everything that belongs to you packed in your 4WD vehicle. Begin driving back to Kampala/Entebbe with en-route lunch expected to be had after photography at Equator crossing. End of tour  Tour Inclusions 
  • Cost of gorilla permits
  • Guide/driver services in Uganda
  • Accommodation plus meals
  • Transportation 
  • Bottled water 
  • Cultural visits 
Tour Exclusions 
  • Tips
  • Telephone bills
  • Shopping bills
  • Laundry services
  • Travel insurance 
  • Airfares 
  • Optional activities

3 DAYS MURCHISON FALLS SAFARI

Murchison Falls National Park is all about exploring the wonders of Uganda’s biggest National Park. Your short wildlife tour includes key safari highlights, especially rhino trekking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary en-route; game drive and boat cruise in Murchison Falls NP. Expect a mesmerizing encounter of savanna wildlife dwellers and aquatic species on this remarkable holiday package. Murchison Falls National Park is not only Uganda’s biggest park but also the country’s only park that is located in the Northwestern circuit. This park was founded in 1952 and presently, it extends up to 3840sq.km featuring vast savanna grasslands and the scenic Victoria Nile that flows through it creating the Southern and Northern banks plus a powerful Murchison Falls.  Over 76 mammal species including 4 of the big 5 game, 451 species of birds and varied reptiles live in the diverse habitats of Murchison Falls National Park. Your journey to Murchison Falls NP begins and ends in Entebbe or Kampala capital. Detailed Itinerary  Day 1: Pick up & transfer to Murchison Falls NP Enjoy a delicious cup of tea or coffee and you will meet your safari leader at the hotel as early as 7:00am. Get a short briefing about your special 3-day trip to Murchison Falls National Park and after, begin the 5-6 hours’ drive road trip to the Northwest navigating via Luweero-Masindi. En-route, branch off to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to enjoy a guided rhino tracking –explore more about how rhinos behave in the wild, take pictures then return and you will continue to Masindi for lunch.  From Masindi, make your last drive up to the park through Kichumbanyobo gate. Head up to the top of the falls for photography, view the falls as it forces itself into a narrow rock measuring up to only 8m. After, proceed to the lodge to check in, enjoy a leisurely dinner and overnight.  Accommodation 

  • Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge/Nile Safari Lodge 
  • Midrange: Pakuba Safari Lodge/Sambiya River Lodge
  • Budget: Red Chili Rest Camp.
Day 2: Exciting Game drive in the morning & boat cruise on the Victoria Nile River  Have breakfast and after, your day will begin with a memorable guided game drive through the Northern circuit game tracks. First, catch up with early risers as they become active for the day and for 2-3 hours of exploring the diverse game in this park, the likely sightings will range from the warthogs, the Rothschild giraffes, cape buffaloes, waterbucks, African elephants, lions, leopards on a lucky day, oribis, hartebeest, Uganda kobs to bird species.  Return by 11:30am to have a leisurely lunch and other refreshments. By 2:00pm, you will be expected at Paraa jetty ready for a boat cruise on the Victoria Nile as you head to the base of the falls. Different aquatic species will be encountered including hippos, crocodiles and water birds like kingfishers, fish eagles and bee-eaters, etc. After photography at the base of the falls, you may proceed with the hike to the top where you will find the driver guide.  Accommodation 
  • Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge/Nile Safari Lodge 
  • Midrange: Pakuba Safari Lodge/Sambiya River Lodge
  • Budget: Red Chili Rest Camp.
Day 3: Depart  A delicious breakfast early morning will be followed by check out from the lodge and you set off to Kampala or Entebbe city. As you drive back, your driver will keep a slow speed to allow you spot several other wildlife species as they roam around. At Luweero, do not leave without grabbing some fresh fruits, especially the delicious pineapples. End of safari  Safari cost includes 
  • Park entry fees
  • Boat cruise
  • Game drives
  • Accommodation 2 nights + meals
  • Lunch en-route
  • Bottled water
  • Rhino tracking 
  • All safari activities except optional
  • An English-speaking driver or guide 
  • Ground travel using a 4x4 vehicle 
Safari cost excludes 
  • Tips
  • Laundry services
  • Entry visas 
  • Airfares
  • Beverages 
  • Insurance
  • Shopping
 

3 DAYS CHIMPANZEE TREK SAFARI

Kibale Chimpanzee Trek safari is a typical primate adventure package and takes you to Kibale National Park. The 795sq.km Kibale Forest National Park is most popular for its exceptional chimpanzee trekking experiences. This typical rainforest park is home to 1500 chimpanzees and has 4 habituated chimp communities all open for trekking.  The 3-day chimp tour to Kibale includes a memorable chimpanzee trekking and a visit to Bigodi Wetland. Kibale NP, most popular as the primate capital of the world boasts of 13 primate species and aside from chimpanzees, the other species of primates to expect to encounter include bush baby, olive baboons, pottos, l’hoest monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, red colobus monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, blue monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys.  Aside from primates, Kibale Forest Park is gifted with more than 375 species of birds and these include forest birds and Albertine rift endemic species. The park’s birds include the green breasted pittas, black and white-shrike flycatchers, hairy- breasted barbet, brown crowned tchagra, sunbirds and more. Brief Itinerary 

  • Day 1: Drive from Kampala to Kibale for Uganda chimpanzee trekking tour
  • Day 2: Uganda chimpanzee trek experience & visit Bigodi Wetland 
  • Day 3: Depart for Kampala or Entebbe city by car 
Detailed Itinerary  Day 1: Drive from Kampala to Kibale for Uganda chimpanzee trekking tour Check out of your hotel facility in Kampala or Entebbe city after having had a delicious cup of tea/coffee. Meet your primate safari guide for a short briefing about the 3 days Kibale chimpanzee trek safari. Set off for Kibale driving via Mityana-Mubende-Fort Portal tourism city for 5-6 hours’ drive trip. Enjoy the beautiful countryside and not to be the lush Matiri Forest Reserve and some primates. Arrive at Fort Portal tourism city for you to settle for a delicious lunch and later continue up to your lodge to relax.  Accommodation 
  • Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge
  • Midrange: Primate Lodge/Turaco Treetops
  • Budget: Isunga Lodge
Day 2: Uganda chimpanzee trek experience & visit Bigodi Wetland  Located in the heart of Kibale Forest National Park, Kanyanchu Visitor Centre will be your main area of interest early morning after having breakfast. This is where you will get briefed about chimpanzee trekking rules and regulations as early as 7:00am. The park official will allocate the park guides to lead you on actual search for chimpanzee communities and expect to take between 2 and 4 hours. Kibale isn’t as dense as other tropical rainforest parks like Bwindi and the treks aren’t as strenuous as mountain gorilla trekking adventures. Upon locating the chimpanzee community in the jungles of Kibale Forest Park, you have a maximum of one hour for photography and observing how chimps behave.  Luckily, a variety of other primates will be spotted on a search for chimpanzees and include colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, olive baboons, and several birds. After observing and exploring more about the common chimpanzees, begin walking back to the briefing area to be awarded a certificate for having successfully trekked chimps in this park then proceed to your lodge for relaxation and lunch. In the afternoon, you will be accompanied up to Bigodi wetland for a memorable nature walk. Bigodi holds a variety of primates and interesting bird species including the Great blue turacos. Accommodation 
  • Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge
  • Midrange: Primate Lodge/Turaco Treetops
  • Budget: Isunga Lodge
Day 3: Depart for Kampala or Entebbe city by car  At leisure, enjoy a tasty cup of tea or coffee and after, proceed back to Kampala or Entebbe 5-6 hours’ drive.  End of safari  Inclusions 
  • Valid Kibale chimpanzee permit
  • All trip activities exclusive of optional 
  • Transportation by car and service of an English-speaking guide/driver 
  • Accommodation and meals on this 3-day trip
  • Forest/Nature walks at Bigodi Wetland/Swamp
  • Bottled water 
Exclusions 
  • Tips 
  • Visas
  • International flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Passports 
  • Shopping expenses 
  • All optional experiences or activities 
  • Extra accommodation options after or before the trip

3 DAYS MGAHINGA GORILLA TOUR

The Mgahinga gorilla tour takes you on an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Mgahinga is Uganda’s smallest park and lies in Kisoro district, close to the D.R. Congo. It is one of the few blessed places in Africa where you can locate both the endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys while in their natural habitat.  Mgahinga extends up to only 33.7sq.km and supports more than gorillas. The park also protects several forest elephants, bush pigs, bushbucks, buffaloes, jackals, and more than 217 species of birds. This short Uganda trip begins and ends in Entebbe or Kampala capital.  Brief Itinerary 

  • Day 1: Transfer from hotel to Mgahinga to see Uganda gorillas
  • Day 2: Uganda Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga 
  • Day 3: Depart 
Detailed Itinerary  Day 1: Transfer from hotel to Mgahinga to see Uganda gorillas Wake up early in the morning, enjoy a hefty breakfast and after, start your 9-10 hours’ journey to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. This journey involves navigating via beautiful cities –Masaka, Mbarara while enjoying the sceneries in the countryside. A stopover will be made at the Equator crossing and continue to Igongo Cultural Centre for a lunch break. After, drive up to Kisoro and connect to your pre-booked safari lodge.  Accommodation 
  • Luxury: Mount Gahinga Lodge
  • Midrange: Lake Mutanda Resort
  • Budget: Kisoro Travellers Rest Inn
Day 2: Uganda Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga  It is the day to embark on a journey to enjoy up close with a family of endangered mountain gorillas in the wild. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park has only one family –Nyakagezi which is open for gorilla trekking and a maximum of 8 guests will be visiting this family. The park guide will lead you through the entire gorilla trekking session and one hour is guaranteed for your up close with these large apes upon locating them. Accommodation 
  • Luxury: Mount Gahinga Lodge
  • Midrange: Lake Mutanda Resort
  • Budget: Kisoro Travellers Rest Inn
Day 3: Depart Have a leisurely breakfast and after, begin driving back to Kampala/Entebbe city, 9-10 hours. You will have lunch on your way back and today marks the end of 3 days Mgahinga Gorilla Tour. End of tour  Inclusions 
  • Valid gorilla permit
  • All trip activities exclusive of optional 
  • Travel by car and English-speaking guide/driver 
  • Accommodation and meals
  • Bottled water 
Exclusions 
  • International flights
  • Tips or any gratuities 
  • Travel Insurance
  • Shopping expenses 
  • All optional experiences or activities 
  • Extra accommodation options after or before the trip

Adventuring into the tropical forests of either the thick Bwindi or the lush green forests of Mgahinga gives tourists exactly what they are looking for. The mountain gorillas are an epic wildlife worth spotting and even if the journey to seeing them is demanding, the results are worth the pain. Bwindi National Park is the greatest gorilla destination in Africa with over 50 gorilla families although just 24 are fully habituated for trekking.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park on the other hand has only one habituated gorilla family, even though the park homes about 50 individuals. An experience like no other on an exceptional hike through the thick and thin of the greenery of volcano mountains is what tourists get after they are successful with this adventure.

 

Our Tailor-Made Rwanda Safaris

3 DAYS GORILLA TREK RWANDA

Gorilla trek Rwanda involves exploring the rich wonders of Volcanoes National Park Ruhengeri. This is a typical African primate adventure package and includes a thrilling mountain gorilla trekking. At Volcanoes National Park Ruhengeri, there are 12 habituated gorilla groups (Sabyinyo, Karisimbi, Umubano, Susa A, Amahoro, Hirwa, etc) and each of these families is visited by a maximum of 8 (eight) guests per day. Your gorilla trek Rwanda safari begins and ends in Kigali city.  Brief Itinerary  Day 1: Pick up at the hotel in Kigali, drive up to Volcanoes National Park Ruhengeri  Day 2: Experience the best of Rwanda mountain gorilla trekking & community visit Day 3: Departure  Detailed Itinerary  Day 1: Pick up at the hotel in Kigali, drive up to Volcanoes National Park Ruhengeri  At leisure, enjoy a hefty breakfast and your Rwanda tour guide will pick you up at the hotel. From the hotel, connect to some of the iconic historical and cultural sites within Kigali capital in Rwanda. The 2-hour Kigali city excursion includes a visit to Kigali genocide site and local market where you can get some fresh fruits.  Have lunch break at one of the best restaurants or hotels and after, you will head off to Ruhengeri. Check in at the gorilla lodge inside or around the park.  Overnight stay 

  • 5 Volcanoes Lodge/Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge (Luxury)
  • Le Bambou Lodge/Da Vinci Lodge/Gorilla Solution Lodge (Midrange)
  • Muhabura Hotel/Home Inn(Budget)
Day 2: Experience the best of Rwanda mountain gorilla trekking & community visit Early morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast and after, assemble at Kinigi offices for briefing about gorilla trekking regulations. The park official from Volcanoes NP will spearhead allocation of gorilla groups to visitors and park guides will be present to accompany you on actual search for mountain gorillas in the wild. Carry with you a good camera free of a flashlight plus extra batteries, some drinking water and snacks, etc.  Your day trek with Rwanda gorillas will run for 2-6 hours with guarantee of one hour for up close with a family of endangered mountain gorillas. The trek is mainly to let you explore how gorillas behave, taking their pictures and more. On getting back to the lodge, you will have lunch and relaxation, till afternoon when you will participate in a cultural experience at Iby’Iwacu Village. Overnight stay 
  • 5 Volcanoes Lodge/Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge (Luxury)
  • Le Bambou Lodge/Da Vinci Lodge/Gorilla Solution Lodge (Midrange)
  • Muhabura Hotel/Home Inn(Budget)
Day 3: Departure  Wake up early to enjoy a cup of tea/coffee and after, exit your gorilla lodge ready to drive back to Kigali. Arrive early at Kigali, conduct some shopping and you will proceed to the airport where you will depart back home. End of safari Inclusions 
  • Gorilla permits
  • Accommodation & meals
  • Guide/driver services
  • Photography 
  • Ground travel in a 4WD vehicle
  • All trip experiences exclusive of optional 
  • Bottled water
Exclusions 
  • Visas
  • Tipping
  • Laundry 
  • Airfares
  • Extra activities
  • Extra hotel fees in Kigali
  • Travel Insurance expenses
  • Shopping costs 
  • Beverage costs
  • Passport expenses

Chimpanzee Trekking Safaris

Chimpanzee trekking is another exciting activity that involves sighting one of the world’s rarest primates. Uganda offers basically three amazing Chimpanzee trekking spots namely Kibale national park, Budongo forest, Kalinzu forest and Kyambura gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Kibale forest National Park

The high-density thick forests of Kibale have the highest concentration of chimpanzees in the country with a total of 1500 individuals. Chimpanzees are tracked twice a day in the park where the morning shift starts at 8:00am and the afternoon session at 2:00pm.

The morning chimpanzee trekking session is better and busier than the afternoon and chances of spotting at the chimpanzees is at 90% while in this national park.

Budongo Forest.

While in one of the most visited parks, visitors get to gaze at these amazing creatures while they flock Budongo forest reserve. The epic waterfall-based park has a chance of 80% of viewing these wondrous primates after trekking for about one hour.

Budongo forest reserve allows visitors to enjoy chimpanzees for 1 full hour or more hours (4) if you engage in a chimpanzee habituation experience.

Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park’s Kyambura Gorge also boast of these amazing apes even though there are only 17 individuals in the forest. Kyambura, also known as the valley of apes offers over 80% chance of spotting chimpanzees in their natural habitat.

Chimpanzee trekking in Rwanda

In Rwanda, chimpanzee trekking is done in Nyungwe National Park in its prestigious lush vegetation of Cyamudongo and Uwinka forests. Each of the forests has a chimpanzee family with about 40 members that visitors can sight.

The great Wildebeest migration of Kenya and Tanzania

The months of July and late September get to experience an iconic animal migration in the famous plains of Serengeti National Park in northern Tanzania. This is a mouth-dropping and memorable experience to both the animals and individuals that chance spotting this wondrous moment. Over 1.5 million wildebeests accompanied by other animals migrate annually in search of greener pastures.

Also known as one of the seven wonders of natural world, this phenomenon is among the natural occurrences that are mesmerizing because it happens every year. The other natural aspect about this migration is because no one knows the starting or ending point but just like any other voyage, the biggest challenge comes in while crossing the Mara River and this is where Darwin’s theory of struggle comes into play. The crocodiles, lions and other predators are always waiting to pounce on the young and weak wildebeests.

Hiking Safaris in Africa

Hiking Mount. Kilimanjaro

Hiking mountain Kilimanjaro is a premium kind of hike because this mountain is the highest in Africa with about 5,895m above the ground. This mountain is among the easiest to trek because it’s is not a mountain range and it so happens to be the largest free-standing mountain in the world. Climbing this mountain is an epic insight because it gives tourists a chance to enjoy various weather conditions, eco systems at different levels of the mountain.

The mountain has seven hiking routes and each takes between 5 to nine days depending on many factors put in place. The Maranga route is considered the easiest, Machame is the most scenic, Lemosho route is considered having the highest success rates, Rongai offers high chances of spotting wildlife, Shira route offers a higher altitude than the previous ones, the northern circuit is as well scenic but quite expensive and Umbwa happens to be the most difficult even though it is the shortest probably because of being the steepest route of them all. This exciting hike on top of Kilimanjaro Mountain starts off with warm welcome by local Tanzanian guide and the climax is typical snow.

The nights spent at Kilimanjaro peak are always memorable from the conversation held around fire places, to napping in sleeping bags and slightly less tiring journey while descending.

Hiking mountain Rwenzori in Uganda.

Adventure seekers get to spot nature at its best from a view of 4,500m above the ground. Rwenzori is a tiring mountain hike because it has a range of mountains however the reward tourists get from reaching the glaciers at the top is tantalizing. Tourists get an amazing experience from the different zones as they ascend the mountain from different flora and fauna like tropical rain forests, bamboo forests, alpine vegetation among others.

The Kilembe route that is between camp 3 and four covers mouth-watering views from the main peaks that include Baker, Stanley, Speke, Gessi, Emin and Savioa.

Cultural Tours

Masai people

A trip to Serengeti national park and Masai Mara reserve is like a cake without an icing if people don’t visit the Masai community. The Masai are known for loving their livestock to the moon and back. These seem like the famous tribe of all the tribes that are in Africa because of their warrior nature. Get to spot the surrounding of the Masai that is all an outcome of cows from their houses painted with cow dung, to their diet that includes milk, meat and blood of their cattle.

The Masai have always been known for being nomadic pastoralist however they have gotten used to permanent houses of late. Tourists who visit their camps on market days of Monday and Friday get to leave with unforgettable souvenirs.

Karamojong

People interested in spending a night in the kraal should not miss out on this amazing cultural destination. Similar to the Masai, these individuals have a different kind of love for their cattle. Karamajongs don’t waste any resource that comes from the cows from the cow dung, cow urine, blood and meat because they fully utilize all these cattle products.

You get to enjoy traditional songs, locally prepared meals, making traditional Karamojong beads, listening to stories among others.

Hiking Safaris in Africa

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda

Bwindi has always been and will always be in the faces and ears of all the tourists of Uganda because it holds a gem. The mountain gorillas are quite a big deal in the whole world and are frequently found in this park.

Volcanoes national park in Rwanda

The Volcanoes National Park protects magnificent lives of endangered mountain gorillas and a chain of mountains. While in the premises of the park, tourists get to spot the gigantic mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, mammals, birds and hiking volcanic mountains among others.

Serengeti National Park in Tanzania

There are lots of joyous activities that visitors can enjoy while they flock Serengeti plains. From the dotted plains surrounding the park, to spotting the wildlife and the surrounding in the sky under an air balloon and the epitome of this all is the wildebeest migration that most tourists flock the park to admire.

Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya

Kenya’s Masai Mara national reserve is one of the national parks where tourists can spot wildebeest migration. Experience true definition of an African safari with rugged terrain of the reserve iced by its golden Savannahs.

The abundant wildlife in this park gave Masai Mara the name “eighth world wonder”. While in the Mara land, be sure to spot the animals from the big cat family like lions, wildebeest migration, the cultured Masai and get to live in one of the most luxurious hotels in the world.

Why go on an African safari?

Africa should be the among everyone's bucket list because it offers magical wildlife sightings than any where else in the world. Most of the national parks in Africa have a rich concentration of wildlife from the big five animals, rare primate species, big cats, plenty of birds among others all spotted from their natural habitats.

Witness breathtaking moments

Moments like wildebeest migrations can never be spotted anywhere else from the world apart from Africa’s Serengeti and Masai Mara reserve.

Africa has vast and rich culture

There are hundreds of ethnic groups in Africa and a lot of cultural experiences that one gets to enjoy in every part of Africa; from traditional songs, local cuisine and interesting history about each of these cultures.

Africa is home to the Big Five animals

The treat for all your wildlife craving is Africa. The true lion kings are found in Africa because the lions in Africa can even climb trees to supervise their premises with ease. There are quite a number of national parks that visitors can spot all the big animals.

Africa has affordable safaris

While on an African safari, you can engage in game viewing, sight-seeing, nature walks, cultural encounters and even enroute to other sites while on your way to or from the safaris. This is enjoying more for less and it’s truly possible in Africa.

Visit endangered animals.

A safari in Africa is surely a unique venture because visitors get to spot the rare animal species that are counted on fingers in few countries like mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, golden monkeys, cheetahs and other endangered animals.

Engage in wildlife conservation programs.

Around Africa, all national parks have been established partly to conserve nature and animals within and this activism is still on going to totally eradicate unmerciful acts like poaching, feeding on wildlife meat among others.

With entrance fees paid to the national parks and game reserves, visitors definitely offer a contribution to the well-being of animals and nature at large.

Where to stay on African safaris?

Camping

Enjoy wilderness at its best while spending the night in nature with wildlife. The strong uproar of hyenas, lions, enjoy watching nocturnal animals hunt and graze actively in the night. Camps include established tents put out in the middle of forests with basic beddings, ensuite bathroom, to ensure comfort of guests.

Budget lodges

Budget lodges understand the pockets of victors who want a convenient environment at an affordable price. These lodge are rated 1-2 starts and are characterized by mid-sized rooms with beds, clean bedsheets, bathrooms and for other amenities that guests need might be charged separately.

Mid range lodges

Midrange lodges offer both affordability and certain level of comfort. Rated 3 star, these accommodation options offer 24-hour room service, airport transfers among others.

Luxury hotels

Five-star hotels offer luxury to its fullest with personalized amenities like fitness centers, free Wi-Fi, room service, slippers, rich continental breakfast, luxury bed, spacious parking, dining services, toiletries, outstanding hotel room décor, and a swimming pool.