Safari Planning

Enjoy Tanzania safari that will include the visiting of wildlife (bush) parks such as Lake Manyara National Game Park, Serengeti National Game Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Game Park for game drives and also flying to Zanzibar beach for relaxation (holiday).

On this Tanzania migration safari, you will be able to spot animals such as elephants, leopards, buffaloes, wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, gazelles, baboons, warthogs, klipspringers, antelopes and many other animals.

On arrival, you will be picked up at Kilimanjaro International Airport or picked up from your hotel in Arusha on the day of starting the safari by our company representative and depart for Lake Manyara National Park with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive. As you enter the national park, lush forests of acacia and mahogany trees begin to set the mood for what is waiting ahead.

The game drive will go on till evening with a small break for a picnic lunch. During the game drive, watch out for buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons, blue monkeys among others. Another spectacle of Lake Manyara National Game Park is the tree climbing lions however, spotting them is a good luck.

On lucky days, you can see the shoreline turning pink with millions of flamingos. After the game drive, you will check-in at your booked lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Some of the Tanzania lodges in Lake Manyara National Game Park include; Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp, Ango Tree Hotel, Kirurumu Tented Lodge, Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, Escarpment Luxury Lodge, Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, Manyara Green Camp, Migombani Campsite, Morona Hill Lodge and many others.

The following day after having breakfast, meet your driver and head towards the Serengeti National Game Park via the beautiful high-lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Leaving the highlands behind, you will descend into the heart of wild Africa, the Serengeti National Game Park with its endless plains rolling into the distance. You will head to the central park area known as the Seronera area one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park.

It features the Seronera River which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. On arrival in the park, check-in at the lodge for lunch and after go for an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Game Park.

Here you will spot a lot of animals such as lions, buffaloes, elephants and many more plus variety of bird species such as Grey crowed crane, Hamerkop, African fish eagle, common wax bill, secretary bird, Kori bustard, Whimbrel, Eurasian Curlew, Black-tailed Godwit, Ruddy Turnstone, Ruff, Curlew Sandpiper, Temminck’s Stint and many other species. Return to the lodge for dinner and sleepovers.

Accommodation options include; Serengeti Kati Kati Camp, Serengeti Migration Camp, Serengeti Sopa Lodge, Nomad Lamai Serengeti, Serengeti Pioneer Camp, Sanctuary Kichakani Camp, Four Seasons lodge and many more.

The next day, you may decide to go for a walking safari. Walking safaris are one of the best ways to explore the Serengeti National Park and is one of the brave and adventurous activity to do in the wilderness. Walking safaris are done on foot with guidance of armed rangers for protection.

During the walking safari, you are able to get close to nature and explore areas which cannot be reached by a car.

On a walking safari, instead of rushing from one animal sighting to another, you examine footprints on the ground and track them. You can also learn how to identify the animals by their droppings as you listen to the melodic chirps of birds and watch a beetle roll the dung and on a lucky day, you can spot an array of animals. After the walking safari, return to the lodge for late lunch and spend the remaining hours at relaxation at the lodge as your waiting for dinner and sleepovers.

The following morning after breakfast, you will start early for your outward journey from the Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area leaving behind the beautiful Seronera Valley.  Lunch will be taken en-route at a designated picnic spot. On reaching the crater’s edge, the 19km diameter caldera opens up before you in all its stunning glory and you will descend into the crater on an adventurous trail. This World Heritage Site is seasonally home to over 25,000 animals including a wide variety of birds, hyenas and the Big Five such as lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. Exiting the crater on a different ascent road, you will drive to Karatu in the Ngorongoro Highlands and finally head to Tarangire National Park where you will have your dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation option in the park include; Tarangire Sopa Lodge, Tarangire Kirurumu camp, Roika tented camp, Tarangire treetops, Nimali Tarangire, Tarangire Osupuko Lodge, Sangaiwe Tented Lodge, Tarangire Simba Lodge among others.

The day will start with breakfast and later go for a half day game drive in Tarangire National Park. This Tanzania’s third largest national park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centerpiece of this park which is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. Here you may see lions, leopards, cheetahs, lesser kudu, buffalo, oryx, eland, giraffe, zebra and many other animals. By mid-afternoon, you will branch out and head towards Arusha where you will be dropped off at your preferred location or hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

The next morning after breakfast, you will check out at the hotel and drive to the Arusha Airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar. On arrival at Zanzibar, our representative will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hotel for refreshment and lunch. Relax at the hotel as you are waiting for dinner.

Accommodation options include; Kilindi Zanzibar, Mandarin Resort Zanzibar, The Seles Boutique Hotel, Fumba Beach Lodge, Driftwood Beach Lodge, Karamba Zanzibar among others.

The following day, you can do as many activities as you wish in the Zanzibari area. Enjoy leisure at the beach resort, ride a boat at the Indian Ocean Island, go to Prisons Island, spice tour, do scuba diving and snorkeling. These activities are optional and are available at extra costs. At the end of the day in the beach area, you will return to accommodation for dinner and your overnight stay.

On your last day, enjoy the rest of your stay by relaxing in the pool or in the beach while taking in as much sunshine as you can. In the afternoon, you be transferred to the airport for your onward destination.

Discover three incredible Tanzanian destinations on this wonderful safari. Your journey will begin in Tarangire, a lesser-known national park boasting some of the best elephant encounters in the whole of Africa, before traveling to the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area for epic Tanzania safaris on the volcanic crater’s floor. Next is an adventure to the Serengeti via Lake Manyara National Park, enjoying phenomenal views of the wildebeest migration as well as encounters with smaller birdlife.

Go for unforgettable game drives and dining amongst the endless plains, you’ll be staying at three enticing Sanctuary Retreat camps. Sanctuary Swala Camp in Tarangire offers incredible views of a well-frequented waterhole, with gorgeous tents hidden beneath baobab trees. Then there’s Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, ideally located near the rim of the crater and boasting easy access to the crater floor. Afterwards, you’ll spend three nights in Sanctuary Kichakani Serengeti Camp, which embodies the authentic African experience with Meru – style tents and its ability to swap between three locations to follow the migration.

Drink in the views of Tanzania’s seemingly never-ending plains, looking out for majestic elephant sauntering and grazing in the sun. You’ll have some time to relax and enjoy the camp before your first afternoon game drive. Tarangire is well-known for its jaw-dropping population of elephants, which roam alongside zebra, wildebeest, buffalo and impala, giving you a multitude of incredible sightings during your trip. Due to the camp’s secluded location you are unlikely to see many vehicles as you venture out into the National Park.

Go amongst some of Africa’s biggest and greatest wildlife. Huge herds of elephant swing their trunks in unison as they search for the nearest watering hole, whilst ginormous wildebeest graze in the shade. Elegant giraffe wander through the baobab trees – their heads poking out of the canopies, and you may even see a stealthy leopard waiting in the bush. After your day of exploration, you will head back to Sanctuary Swala Camp for dinner.

Ngorongoro Crater Camp is the perfect place for overnight while in Ngorongoro.  The Crater is an ancient volcano which three million years ago imploded leaving one of the world’s largest intact caldera, and is now one of the most beautiful settings for a safari in the whole of Africa.  Here there is a wealth of wildlife where you will be treated to sightings of huge buffalo herds, elephants, black rhinos, spotted hyenas, rare wild dogs, and cheetahs.  It is also known to have the densest population of lions. You may also be lucky enough to spot the elusive leopard as they like to spend their days around the rim and can often be seen around the Lerai Forest.

Kichakani Serengeti Camp is perfect will in Serengeti. these have all the modern and portable comforts such as handcrafted luggage, easy chairs and characterful cabinets and desks, a modern collection of first-class furniture bringing the charm of centuries-ago safari living bang up to date. In addition the camp also features a grand central canopied area where the main tent flows into lounges and dining wings. Promising awe-inspiring panoramas, the tents can be opened on the sides to reveal the soul-stirring landscape. After dinner, gather around the fire pit and exchange stories under the starry skies of wildlife encounters so far.

From Serengeti transfer to Uganda for the unforgettable gorilla experience. It is home to 340 mountain gorillas, just over half the world’s population of this critically endangered ape. The gorillas are completely wild but have become used to seeing a few humans after years of habituation.

Tracking through dense forest with steep slopes means that participants do need to be physically fit. Once the gorillas are located, you spend a maximum of one hour with them before returning back to camp. Please note only children aged 15 and above can track gorilla. Guests taking part in this activity must have a permit.

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp offers guests an unrivalled location, including the best bird and wildlife viewing in the Bwindi area. In fact Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp often receives regular visits from the gorillas themselves. For the lucky guests in camp at those times, they may have the chance for a gorilla safari encounter without even leaving Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is one of the few luxury lodges inside Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It is one of the only two lodges located in the real forests of Bwindi impenetrable National Park. The lodge is strategically located very close to the starting point of the gorilla trekking trails in Buhoma, just 5 minutes away. The lodge features quit a number of facilities like the main lounge with a very comfortable lounge, a bar area, dining area as well as a mini spa.

Set on a flat ridge, deep within Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is a remote and atmospheric mountain sanctuary. The only accommodation located within the national park, the camp boasts an unrivalled location with exceptional wildlife and birdlife viewing opportunities. Eight tents feature queen-sized beds and generous bathtubs that look out onto the forest canopy.

Guests can sample delicious fare or enjoy an evening drink in the cozy bar and dining cottage overlooking the rain forest. In fine weather, meals are served al fresco on a raised natural platform that blends into the surroundings. A small gift shop offers a selection of locally sourced handcrafts. Forest walks to Munyaga Waterfall, as well as an interactive community visit are included, while gorilla trekking and birding walks can be arranged at an additional cost.

Africa is among the Continents of the world with several touristic destinations to go for Wildlife & Primate Safaris, Cultural tours, birding and adventure tours. This continent is divided in East, West, North, South and Central Africa but East Africa is the most gifted with several beautiful destinations to visit for your lifetime Safari, below is a list of top ten destinations visited in Africa for the year 2017.

Uganda

Uganda was termed “The Pearl of Africa” because of its wide scope of attractions in stock; it is located in the Eastern part of the African Continent bordering Kenya in the East, South Sudan in the North, Democratic Republic of Congo in the West, Rwanda and Tanzania in the South.

Uganda is very reach in Wildlife( Species and Mammals) and Culture plus different attractive adventure sites, Its Wildlife includes the African Big Fives( Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhinoceros), Mountain Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Golden Monkeys, Black and White Colobus Monkeys, Vervets, Blue Monkeys, Red tailed Monkeys, Zebras, Giraffe, Elands, Kobs, Impala, Bush babies, Tree Climbing Lions, Aquatic species( Hippos, Crocodiles, Lizards and more), Reptiles like Snakes, frogs, different bird species including the rare shoe bill.

When it comes to culture there are several cultural sites to visit in Uganda which include the Kasubi tombs, Uganda Martyr’s Shrines in Namugongo, Kabaka’s lake, craft shops plus some cultural tribes to visit and these are the Batwa people. Uganda’s climate is favorable with both rainy and sunny season; both the tarmacked and murram roads are in good conditions favoring clear passage of the Safari jeeps.

Where to find Wildlife in Uganda? Uganda is really gifted with Wildlife which is situated in its top destinations to visit, research puts that most visitors to Uganda come with interest of seeing the shy endangered Mountain Gorillas which can only be found in Bwindi impenetrable National park and Mgahinga Forest National Park, Chimpanzees rated to be the second most visited attraction in Uganda can be found in Kibale Forest National park, Queen Elizabeth National park (Kyambura gorge) and Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary but those in Queen are rarely seen, Golden Monkeys are found only in Mgahinga National Park, African Big Fives which include lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes and rhinoceros are found mostly in Kidepo Valley National Park, lake Mburo National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Semliki National Park, Murchison Falls National Park except the Rhinoceros which is only found in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Zebras are found in Lake Mburo National Park and Kidepo, Tree Climbing Lions are found in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Giraffe are found in Murchison and Kidepo Valley National Park, different bird species are almost found in all national parks except the rare shoe bill, Mabamba swamp is the most generous home to the rare shoe bill plus other swampy areas in Uganda, other primates and species not specified are found in all the National parks.

Interested in visiting the Batwa people for Cultural experiences they are found in western Uganda in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

Kenya

Kenya is known to be reach in Wildlife, it is also located in the Eastern part of the African Continent bordering Somalia in the East, Uganda in the West, Tanzania in the South, and Ethiopia in the North. Kenya’s Wildlife includes the African Big Fives (African Elephant, African Leopard, African Lion, African Buffalo and the Rhinoceros, to add on these animals are called the African Big Fives because they were very difficult to hunt by hunters and very dangerous to human beings), Wildebeest which are the major Kenya tourists’ interest, Giraffe, Zebras, Hippos and different bird species which are recorded sightable. Kenya is a good destination to visit with a stable economy security wise and favorable climate which favors travelers; roads heading to the strategic destinations to visit are in good conditions favoring proper hauling of the Safari Jeeps. Masai people are one of the Cultural tribes to visit while in Kenya for your cultural experience.

What to see in Kenya. Most of the Visitors or travelers to Kenya come with the interest of sighting the mostly known Wildebeests, these popular animals are sighted clearly in Maasai Mara National Park when crossing to Serengeti national Park in Tanzania in search of what to eat, they are usually in large numbers of a thousand, they mate on the way and young ones are produced. Not only Wildebeest migration but Masai Mara is reach in Wildlife and while there you are able to sight the African Big Fives feeding which include the Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes and Rhinoceros. What makes Uganda to be unique than Kenya are the shy endangered Mountain Gorillas which are not residents in Kenya.

Tanzania

This is also commonly for its wide range of Wildlife primates and species in its diversity, when compared with Kenya and Uganda its bigger than them and it’s also located in the Eastern part of the African Continent bordering Uganda and Kenya in the North, Democratic Republic of Congo in the West, Rwanda, Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo in the North west, Indian ocean in the East, Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique in the South. Its Wildlife also include the mostly known and wanted Wildebeest, African Big Fives (Elephants, Leopards, Lions, Buffaloes, and the Rhinoceros), Zebras, Giraffe, Monkeys, Bush babies, the rare Tree climbing Lions, Elands, impala, Kobs and different bird species recorded sightable in Serengeti national park Tanzania’s top destination to visit for your life time Wildlife Safari, also the Masai people are residents in Tanzania.

What to see in Tanzania. While in Tanzania visit Serengeti National Park for its Wildlife, most Visitors to Serengeti go with the interest of sighting the crossing Wildebeest which usually cross from Tanzania to Kenya and back in search of pasture for eating while some Females are searching for Males to mate. Other Wildlife in Serengeti include the African Big fives (Elephants, Leopards, Lions, Buffaloes and the Rhinoceros) and the rare Tree Climbing Lions, these tree climbing lions are of two populations in Africa with one found in Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda and the other found in Lake Manyara National Park Tanzania.

Rwanda

Rwanda is one of the popularly known destinations to visit in Africa for gorilla safaris, Cultural tours and adventure tours, it’s located in the Eastern part of the African Continent bordering Uganda in the North, Tanzania in the East, Democratic Republic of Congo in the West, Burundi and Tanzania in the South. Rwanda is commonly known for the shy endangered Mountain Gorillas and its Volcanic Mountains; these Mountain Gorillas are found in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda’s top destination to visit.

Other Wildlife in Rwanda include Chimpanzees which are found in Nyungwe Forest National Park, Golden Monkeys which are found in Volcanoes national Park, African Big Fives which include African Elephants, Lions, Buffaloes, Leopards and the Rhinoceros which are found in Akagera National Park, Zebras, Hippos plus different bird species. Rwanda is another place to find the Batwa people in Iby’Iwacu cultural village for Cultural experiences without forgetting the Kigali Genocide memorial.

Where to go in Rwanda. Rwanda has its top three National Parks to visit for Wildlife which include Volcanoes National Park commonly known for the shy endangered Mountain Gorillas and Golden Monkeys, Volcanoes National Park is located in the Northern part of Rwanda in Ruhengeri and its rated to be suitable for all your Rwanda Safaris, Nyungwe Forest National Park located in the southern part of Rwanda  commonly known for the Chimpanzees is another place to go while in Rwanda and for other Wildlife Primates which include the African Big Fives Akagera National Park located in the Eastern part of Rwanda is the right place to visit for a rewarding and amazing Wildlife Safari in Rwanda.

Botswana

Botswana is located in the Southern part of the African Continent bordering Zambia in the North, Zimbabwe in the East, South Africa in the South and Namibia in the West. Botswana is rated to be one of the best places to go for Wildlife Safaris in Africa because of its wide scope of primates and species recorded sightable in its diversity, Wildlife primates in Botswana include the African Big Fives (Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes and Rhinoceros), different bird species and more. Below are some of the destinations to go while in Botswana for all this Wildlife Viewing.

• Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. The salt pans restrict anything from growing and during certain seasons appear to be completely devoid of anything living. Once the wet season arrives though, the lands become an entirely new place.
• Okavango Delta. This delta is fed by the Okavango River which flows in from the Angolan highlands. The Okavango is produced by seasonal flooding on the otherwise flat land. Due to the gentle slope of the delta, it takes around six months for the flood waters to make their way down from Angola.
• Chobe National Park. This park is located in the north-east of Botswana, is home to wide range of wildlife primates like Elephants, Zebras, Buffaloes and more.
• Kalahari Desert. This is a large semi-arid Savannah that’s both vast and beautiful. This desert covers much of Botswana, and stretches into Namibia and South Africa.
  

South Africa 

South Africa is a good place to visit for adventure and is located in the deeper southern part of the African Continent bordering Botswana in the North, Mozambique in the East, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean in the south and Namibia in the North West. South Africa is rewarded with a lot of Wildlife which include the African Big Fives you can sight and do not think of visiting other places for Wildlife. Below are some of the best places to visit in South Africa for Wildlife Primates and Species plus adventure sites.

• Kruger National Park. This is known to be the largest National park in South Africa and South Africa’s main tourist attraction. It has wide range of wildlife primates which includes the Big five, Cheetah, Giraffe and more.
• Table Mountain. This is located within a national park, reaching the pinnacle of the Table Mountain is a thrilling experience that offers phenomenal, birds-eye views overlooking the city of Cape Town, Robben Island to the north, and the Atlantic seaboard to the west and south.
• Drakensberg Mountain. It is the highest mountain range in Southern Africa, rising to 3,482 meters in height. The name is derived from the Dutch and means “Dragons Mountain”.
• Durban Beaches. These are the most popular beaches in South Africa where travelers to South Africa go for holidays. Durban beaches are lively areas that are remarkably clean & safe, and many of the beaches offer varietal entertainments throughout the day.

Democratic Republic of Congo

This is one of the biggest countries in Africa also popularly known for both the shy endangered Mountain Gorillas and Lowland Gorillas; it is located in the Central part of the African Continent bordering Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania in the East, Central African Republic in the North, Zambia and Angola in the South and Congo Brazzaville in the West.

This popular destination to visit is commonly known for the gorilla tours although even Chimpanzees are residents in Tongo forest plus Okapis in Okapi National park. The other mostly wanted attraction in Democratic Republic of Congo is the Nyiragongo Volcanoes in the Virunga Massif which is usually hiked in two days. You can better reach Congo when you land in Rwanda at Kigali airport and cross Goma border.

What to see while in DR Congo. The mostly wanted attraction in DR Congo is the shy endangered Mountain Gorillas which are found in Virunga National Park which is Democratic Republic of Congo’s top destination to visit and it’s rated to be the oldest National Park in Africa, it was gazetted mainly to provide home to these shy endangered Mountain Gorillas.

Kahuzi Biega National Park is the second most destinations to visit in Democratic Republic of Congo and its commonly known for the rarely seen Low land Gorillas, research put it that these species of Eastern Low land Gorillas in Africa are found only in Democratic Republic of Congo.

Nyiragongo Volcanoes is another place to go which takes two days to hike and descend back from the top of the Volcanoes, the starting point is in Kibati and day one is for hiking from Kibati Starting point up to the top with a guide to lead you through the Journey, always the Journey is started in the Morning at 10:00am and you will reach at the top in evening. You will have to spend a night at the top in the reserved accommodation to sight the night view of the burning Lava.

Kalangala is on the northern beach of Bugala Island but Compared to other Islands, it’s the most developed with settlement estimated at about 5,200 people by 2011. Also, something to interest you is that once on the island, chances are you will think your back to mainland because of the way of life, that is; there are permanent housing facilities including houses, shops and stalls, auto mobiles and many other economic activities going on. Its treasures include; One of the biggest solar plants in Uganda, palm plantations, white sand beaches, forests, world class accommodation and a great hospitality from the locals.

While on your Uganda tour after gorilla trek experience do not miss to go to this place and relax your mind and you will have the best bush to beach safari in East Africa. Drive from Kampala to Nakiwogo before 2:00pm, then board the MV Kalangala ferry to the Bugala Islands. Enjoy the fresh breeze as gently sail over the world’s second largest fresh water lake; Lake Victoria that offers you views of numerous islands, the beautiful white sand beaches as well as a number of water birds. The Ssese archipelago is found southwest of the huge Lake Victoria and comprises of 84 different islands with 2 primary tourist islands: the Bugala Island and the Banda islands. Among the tourist attractions here are vervet plus Colobus monkeys, several bird species as well as numerous colorful butterflies.

Have a nature walk on the island or enjoy some birding just as you may prefer. In the afternoon you may relax on the airy beach and have a swim as well as sun bathe, take the canoe ride around other neighboring islands or do some Sport fishing. Certainly, you will never be bored with all these numerous activities.

God created Kalangala first, loved it, and then photocopied it to create [the Garden of] Eden! White sand, affordable fish, there is a swimming pool, a nine-hole golf course, jet skiing, Nanziri waterfalls, affordable accommodation, tranquil, clear blue waters, boat cruises to the headquarters Lubale (spirits) and that spot where Fr. Lourdel first landed before proceeding to Entebbe.

Pineapple Bay is located on Bulago Island, in Lake Victoria. Covering 500 acres, Bulago Island is a small paradise away from the hustle of urban life. Surrounded by the lake, its shoreline is made up of rocky outcrops, low cliffs and long white sand beaches. Around the shore, the soil is highly fertile and tree-covered. The north-east tip of the island contains a small portion of rain forest and the bird-life on Bulago is second to none with over 300 different species of birds.

Take off your shoes, wrap yourself in a soft colorful Kikoyi and unwind. Relax by the pool, overlooking the lake or take the opportunity to hike around the island and climb up to one of the two peaks to get unrivalled views over the whole island. Spend a day out on the lake to try and catch the rare Nile Perch fish. One evening, wander round to the west coast of the island and watch the sunset behind the other islands dotted around the lake.

Uganda trails away from classic Africa safari destinations with exclusive attractions and this Best of Uganda safari holiday ensure you capture that uniqueness. The trip starts in Entebbe, where you most probably will jet in, and takes the southwestern circuit into the lush highlands before taking the southern route following the Nile through Murchison Falls to Kidepo valley.

Intense nature moments, like the encounter with mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and meeting without playful cousins in Kibale, are well curated into this exclusive journey to help you create lasting memories and stories. Seeing mountain gorillas is a top highlight highly recommended by almost all visitors to the Pearl of Africa. However, it will require all participants to be physically able to hike the uneven jungle terrains to get to a habituated mountain gorilla family.

A visit to Africa is not complete without immersing yourself in the native cultures. In Bwindi, you’re introduced to the native forest people commonly known as the Batwa, and in Kidepo, you get deep into the Karamojong nomads. These two strong cultures have not been so much changed by modern civilization and will give you some insight into the ancient lives of native tribes.

Discover the stunning aerial view of the southern region of the Pearl of Africa.  Unforgettable encounter with the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.  Meet, explore and learn from the local native communities

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Check in with Mabamba swamp one of the few remaining swamps in the country protected by the local communities. It is an extensive papyrus swamp, with a labyrinth of channels and lagoons, and is home to several pairs of Shoe bills, Uganda’s most famous avian resident. This charismatic monotypic species is undoubtedly among the most sought-after birds in Africa. Paddle through the channels by boat. View a good selection of classic East African water birds to observe along the way.

Go for game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park and the boat trip on the Kazinga Channel – the 36 km waterway which connects Lake George and Lake Edward, which allows special viewing of game and birds on the river banks as the boat passes through pods of hippos. Crocodiles have only recently been seen in the Channel, and they disappeared for 8,000 years after they were eliminated from Lake Edward by toxic ash from local volcanoes.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of Uganda’s oldest parks officially opened in 1952. The park was initially known as ‘Kazinga National Park’ before it was renamed in 1954 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. Queen Elizabeth National Park hosts 95 species of mammals, more than any other park in Uganda, and 619 bird species, the second-highest of any park in Africa the sixth-highest of any park worldwide.

The Best of Uganda Safari takes an exciting turn as you head into the African jungle to find the elusive mountain gorilla. Your driver will transfer you to the trailhead to brief the dos and the don’ts while tracking and spending time with the gorillas.

You’ll be escorted into the jungle with a guide, two rangers, and seven other fellow trackers for your chosen gorilla family. This activity can last from a few hours up to a full day, depending on the gorillas’ location as they range freely in the impenetrable forest. Strict rules have to be adhered to keep you safe and keep the gorillas in their habituated mood.

Serengeti is arguably the finest national park in Africa and offers a wealth of wildlife viewing opportunities. Pretty much every large animal in East Africa can be regularly seen in the national park.

Full of truly extraordinary wildlife sightings. Renowned for its predators – especially lions, leopards and cheetahs and with plenty of elephants favoring the western woodlands of Grumeti, the Serengeti dazzles even the most hardened safari critics.

There is even a recovering black rhino population concentrated around Moru Kopjes giving visitors a realistic chance to sighting all of the Big Five (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo).

The Serengeti ecosystem is also a renowned bird-watching destination, with over 500 species. Therefore, on your Luxury Tanzania Safari do not miss the two parks as you will leave with the extraordinary memories of the great wildebeest migration and pure premier safari lodges and camps services.

Every year, over 2 million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle migrate from the Serengeti to the Maasai Mara Reserve in Kenya. If you’re there at the right time, you can spot herds of wildebeest and zebra stretching to the horizon.

Wildlife watchers are better off timing their trip to coincide with the drier months (June to October). Aim for June and July if you can, as the incredible wildebeest migration usually tramples the plains at this time. If you’re keen on seeing predators in action, visit in late January or February. This is the hiatus in the annual rains, when the wildebeests calve.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area is in northern Tanzania. Its home to the vast, volcanic Ngorongoro Crater and “big 5” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino). Huge herds of wildebeests and zebras traverse its plains during their annual migration. Livestock belonging to the semi-nomadic Maasai tribe graze alongside wild animals. Notable among more than 400 species of birds in the area are flamingos, silvery-cheeked horn bills, superb starlings, and bronze and tacazze sun birds.

The Ngorongoro Crater is famed for being the only intact caldera in the world. A wildlife sanctuary flourishes in its basin where the floor has been fertilized by the volcanic soil, attracting an array of wildlife ranging from lions and leopards to elephants and hippos. Safaris can be taken through the crater and in the Ndutu Lake area to the west of the crater, known for its particularly strong wildlife population and the Great Migration passing through annually.

Since the wildlife mainly stays in the crater all year round, there is really no good or bad time to visit. However, given that the crater floor does get busy with vehicles, it can be more pleasant to visit during low season. Higher water levels in Lake Magadi (in the center of the Crater) also result in higher concentrations of flamingos.  Whenever you visit to Ngorongoro, you are guaranteed excellent safari action. The beauty of an Ngorongoro safari is because of its unique micro-climate, it can be enjoyed year-round.

Traveling during the Covid-19 is so challenging and most of tourists fear to take tours in Rwanda and our company is dedicated to ‘responsible tourism’ by focusing on the benefits to the community & protection of the environment. Get reliable information about Rwanda including how to get gorilla permits, visas, safety, health requirements, where to stay and more. We will help you organize budget, mid-range and luxury gorilla safaris in Rwanda at unbeatable prices. Our packages can also be tailor-made to suit any of your travel needs.

We offer a wide range of services to our clients both local and international. Our team has come up with special products that can also be tailor made to suit your travel expectations. We are a full-time tour operator and travel company operating in East Africa. We help people easily make their accommodation bookings in time and ground transfers to the various destinations.

We are keeping up to date with the latest health news to be sure we are operating at top capacity for our clients. As developments are made, we will continue to update this page with more information including the announcement of different country border entry requirement and preventive measures.

Your health and protection of wildlife heritage is our top priority. Our staff and all the other ground partners are well-informed on the proper protocols and safety measures being recommended by the World Health Organization to keep traveling visitors and lodge staff safe. After taking the time to ensure that our guests’ experience and safety will not be compromised with these new measures in place, Africa is ready to welcome you.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic it is indeed unpredictable to tell what changes may arise so we accept deposit of 20% only which is enough cater for the Gorilla tracking permits.

All trips we book now are done with utmost flexibility. You can change dates easily without additional costs in case of any eventuality even if it is a week to the starting date. We also closely monitor the events happening periodically and we shall occasionally share ideas along the way as the dates of travel approach.