East Africa offers far more than game drives. Here are some of the most popular activities our guests enjoy.
Uganda
Track mountain gorillas in Bwindi or Mgahinga, meet the chimpanzees of Kibale, or explore the savannah on a game drive. Boat safaris on the Nile and Kazinga Channel offer a different view of the wildlife. Kampala city tours and community visits bring culture into your journey.
- Chimpanzee Trekking
Follow wild chimpanzees through Uganda’s tropical forests and watch them feed, call and swing through the trees.
What you’ll experience: Morning or afternoon treks lasting 2–5 hours · Groups of up to 8 visitors · One hour with the chimpanzees once found
- Gorilla Habituation
Spend up to four hours with a mountain gorilla family that is still getting used to people — only possible in Uganda.
What you’ll experience: Early start with a briefing at the park office · Trek through thick forest that can take several hours · Up to four hours with a semi-habituated family
- Chimpanzee Habituation
A full day in Kibale Forest with chimpanzees, from the moment they leave their nests until they build new ones at dusk.
What you’ll experience: Start around 6:00 AM as the chimps leave their nests · Full day in the forest with a packed lunch · Watching feeding, grooming and social behaviour up close
- Wildlife Viewing
Game drives, boat cruises and rhino walks across Uganda’s savannah parks.
What you’ll experience: Early morning and late afternoon game drives · Boat cruises on the Nile and Kazinga Channel · Rhino tracking on foot at Ziwa
- Sport Fishing
Cast for giant Nile perch and tigerfish on the Nile and Uganda’s great lakes.
What you’ll experience: Half-day or full-day guided fishing trips · Nile perch, tigerfish, tilapia and catfish · Fishing from boats or the riverbank
- Cultural Interactions
Meet the Batwa, the Karamojong and the kingdoms that shaped Uganda.
What you’ll experience: Traditional music and dance performances · Village walks, local crafts and cooking · Stories of history, beliefs and ways of life
- Charity Tours
Combine your safari with time supporting women’s groups, schools and community projects.
What you’ll experience: Meeting the people behind each project · Hands-on activities such as weaving, cooking or farming · Guesthouse stays that support the community
- White Water Rafting
Ride the rapids of the River Nile in Jinja, one of the world’s great rafting destinations.
What you’ll experience: Half-day or full-day rafting trips · Grade 3–5 rapids with calm swimming sections · Safety briefing, helmets and life jackets provided
- Mountaineering
Climb the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains or the Virunga volcanoes.
What you’ll experience: Day hikes to multi-day climbs of 7–9 days · Guides and porters from local communities · Mountain huts or camping
- Quad Biking
Ride quad bikes through villages and along the banks of the Nile in Jinja.
What you’ll experience: Safety briefing and practice session for beginners · Rides from 1 hour to half a day · Village tracks, sugarcane fields and river views
Rwanda
Trek to mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park, discover Kigali’s history and markets, or unwind on the shores of Lake Kivu. Combine forest experiences with city and cultural visits.
- Gorilla Trekking
Meet a mountain gorilla family in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park.
What you’ll experience: Briefing at about 7:00 AM at Kinigi · Treks of 1–6 hours depending on the family · One hour with the gorillas
- Golden Monkey Trekking
Track playful golden monkeys in the bamboo forests of the Virungas.
What you’ll experience: Easy to moderate walks through bamboo forest · One hour with a troop of golden monkeys · Plenty of action as they leap and feed
- Dian Fossey Hike
Hike to the grave of Dian Fossey and the Karisoke research centre she founded.
What you’ll experience: A 2–3 hour climb through farmland and forest · Ruins of the Karisoke Research Centre · Dian Fossey’s grave and the gorilla cemetery
- Bisoke & Karisimbi Hiking
Climb Mount Bisoke’s crater lake or Rwanda’s highest volcano, Karisimbi.
What you’ll experience: Bisoke: a 6-hour round trip day hike · Karisimbi: two days with a night on the mountain · Changing vegetation from bamboo to giant lobelias
- Genocide Memorial Tours
Learn about Rwanda’s history and its remarkable story of recovery.
What you’ll experience: Moving exhibitions and personal stories · Audio guides in several languages · Quiet gardens for reflection
- Coffee Tours
Pick, roast and taste Rwanda’s famous coffee with local farmers.
What you’ll experience: Walking through coffee plantations · Hands-on picking, sorting and roasting · Traditional coffee preparation and tasting
- Cultural Tours
Experience Rwandan music, dance, food and traditions.
What you’ll experience: Traditional Intore dances and drumming · Visiting a traditional healer and royal house replica · Cooking and tasting local food
- Chimpanzee Trekking
Track chimpanzees in the ancient rainforest of Nyungwe National Park.
What you’ll experience: Early morning starts around 5:00 AM · Steep forest trails · One hour with the chimpanzees
- Wildlife in Akagera
See the Big Five on a savannah safari in Rwanda’s Akagera National Park.
What you’ll experience: Morning and afternoon game drives · Boat cruise on Lake Ihema · Night drives with a ranger
Kenya
Explore the Masai Mara on game drives, see Amboseli’s elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, and discover the wildlife of Lake Nakuru. Nairobi city visits and beach time in Mombasa or Lamu can round out your safari.
- The Iconic Wildebeest Migration
Watch over a million wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River.
What you’ll experience: Herds stretching to the horizon · River crossings, usually July–October · Big cats hunting
- Wildlife Viewing
Classic game drives to see the Big Five in Kenya’s famous parks.
What you’ll experience: Morning and afternoon drives in a 4×4 with a pop-up roof · Experienced driver guides · Big Five sightings in many parks
- Birdwatching
Over 1,100 bird species, from flamingos to eagles.
What you’ll experience: Guided bird walks and boat trips · Specialist birding guides on request · Easy to combine with game drives
- Mountaineering
Climb Mount Kenya, Africa’s second-highest mountain.
What you’ll experience: 4–6 day treks to Point Lenana · Mountain huts or camping · Guides, cooks and porters
- Beach & Coastal Escapes
White sand, warm Indian Ocean water and Swahili culture after your safari.
What you’ll experience: Beach resorts and boutique hotels · Snorkelling and diving on coral reefs · Sunset dhow cruises
- Cultural Interactions
Visit a Maasai village and meet Kenya’s communities.
What you’ll experience: Welcome songs and the famous jumping dance · Visiting a manyatta (homestead) · Fire-making and beadwork
Tanzania
Discover the Serengeti’s wildlife and the landscapes of Ngorongoro, or consider a trekking adventure on Mount Kilimanjaro. Ask our team about combining a Tanzania safari with other East African destinations.
Zanzibar
Explore historic Stone Town, visit spice farms, and relax beside the Indian Ocean. Snorkelling and coastal excursions offer a gentle contrast to a wildlife safari. Ask us about adding Zanzibar to your holiday.
Highlights
✓ Gorilla trekking in Bwindi, Mgahinga and Volcanoes
✓ Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale
✓ Boat cruises on the Nile and Kazinga Channel
✓ Rhino tracking at Ziwa
✓ Hiking Mount Rwenzori, Mount Kenya or the Virunga volcanoes
✓ Beach time in Mombasa, Lamu and Zanzibar
✓ Cultural and city tours
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