Drive into the Wild

In pursuit of travel experiences where wildlife can be encountered without the crowds, safari enthusiasts 'in the know' are increasingly looking beyond mainstream itineraries to explore the untouched corners of East Africa. Travulous answers this call with Drive into the Wild, a curated collection of independent, convoy, and fly-in safaris crafted for true discovery.

Whether our customers prefer the freedom of private navigation, the comfort of a guided convoy, or the swift perspective of bush flights, our regional teams in Kigali and Kampala handle every detail behind the scenes. From fully equipped 4x4 vehicle logistics and custom itineraries to lodge bookings and 24/7 remote backstopping, we ensure complete peace of mind throughout.

Escorted & Guided Convoy Safaris

Operated as intimate, small-group journeys led by our expert senior driver-guides. Our customers have the flexibility to be chauffeured in luxury custom 4x4s or navigate themselves as part of a guided convoy, backed by real-time radio communication, local trail guidance, and comprehensive on-the-ground support from our regional offices.

Independent Safaris

Designed for customers seeking absolute freedom and privacy at their own pace, backed by complete peace of mind. We supply meticulously maintained, fully equipped luxury 4x4 safari vehicles, handle all accommodation and park permit logistics, and provide custom offline itineraries alongside 24/7 remote monitoring and support from our Kigali and Kampala teams.

Fly-In Wilderness Safaris

For customers looking to maximise their time in the wild or access East Africa’s most remote, secluded reserves. Fly seamlessly between iconic national parks aboard private or scheduled bush aircraft, cutting down travel time while enjoying breathtaking aerial perspectives of the landscapes below, complemented by expert lodge-based game drives upon landing.

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In the Footsteps of Dian Fossey

Country: Rwanda | Duration: 5 days | Price: Based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions
Highlights:
• Trek to visit the majestic mountain gorillas living on the slopes of the Virunga Mountains
• Visit Dian's gravesite, including Digit's and the ruins of her Karisoke Research Center
• Enjoy an after-dinner talk by a renowned mountain gorilla conservation organisation
• Explore the sites and sounds of the vibrant Rwandan capital city of Kigali

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In Search of Rwanda's Big Five

Country: Rwanda | Duration: 5 days | Price: Based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions
Highlights:
• Enjoy game drives spotting the Big Five, antelope, zebra, giraffe, baboons and monkeys
• Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Akagera’s HQ to learn about its conservation success-story
• Cruise along Lake Ihema in search of large pods of hippos and Nile crocodiles
• Discover the largest concentration of waterbirds in Africa, including the shoebill stork

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The Old Kingdom of Rwanda

Country: Rwanda | Duration: 3 days | Price: Based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions
Highlights:
• Visit Nyanza, Rwanda’s centre of learning, showcasing its culture, history and traditions
• Visit the King’s traditional palace, to learn about the monarchial system and its abolition
• Visit the King’s modern palace, to learn about Rwandan history dating back to the 15th century
• Listen to an exclusive Travulous after-dinner talk by a Rwandan cultural scholar

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Trekking Rwanda’s Oldest Rainforest

Country: Rwanda | Duration: 5 days | Price: Based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions
Highlights
• Discover a quarter of all of Africa’s primates, 13 species, exploring Nyungwe’s canopy walkway
• A birder’s paradise, go in search of 300 recorded species
• Embark on incredible hiking opportunities, with 15 different trails throughout the park
• Visit local tea plantations, cultural villages, bee-keeping artisans and enjoy local food & dances

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Rwanda's Picturesque Lakes

Country: Rwanda | Duration: 6 days | Price: Based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions
Highlights:
• Visit Lake Kivu, Burera and Ruhondo, 3 of East Africa's most beautiful freshwater lakes
• Enjoy boat cruises, sailing excursions, kayaking tours, island picnics, mountain biking and hiking
• Spend an evening with a local cultural troupe, performing traditional songs and dances
• Visit Imbabazi Orphanage, founded in 1994 by Rosamond Carr, age 82

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The Gorillas of Rwanda & Uganda

Countries: Rwanda+Uganda | Duration: 6 days | Price: Based on time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions
Highlights:
• Enjoy up to 3 gorilla treks in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park and Uganda’s Mgahinga National Park
• Visit the Gahinga Batwa Village and learn about the Batwa’s culture and traditions
• Visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in Volcanoes National Park
• Go in search of the Golden Monkeys in Volcanoes National Park and Mgahinga National Park

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Uganda's Mountain Gorillas

Country: Uganda | Duration: 5 days | Price: Based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions
Highlights:
• Visit Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, one of Uganda's most biologically diverse rainforests
• Embark on 2 gorilla treks, and spend a magical hour per visit in their presence
• Spot chimpanzees, baboons, colobus monkeys, and Vervet monkeys
• A bird lovers paradise, go in search of over 347 species of forest birds recorded in Bwindi

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Uganda's Gorillas and Chimps

Country: Uganda | Duration: 7 days | Price: Based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions
Highlights:
• Embark on an unforgettable trek in Bwindi, and spend a magical hour with the gorillas
• See and learn about the critically endangered Pangolin at the Pangolin Rescue Center
• Go in search of Kibale National Park’s 13 primate species, including its elusive chimpanzees
• Go in search of Lake Mburo’s zebra, impala, buffalo, leopard, hippos, crocodiles and birds

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The Highlights of Uganda

Country: Uganda | Duration: 13 days | Price: Based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions
Highlights:
• Enjoy a boat trip to the base of Murchison Falls, where the Nile thunders through a gorge
• Embark on 2 gorilla treks in Bwindi, and spend a magical hour per visit with them
• Go in search of Kibale’s 13 primate species, including its elusive chimpanzees
• Encounter crocodile, elephant and hippos on a Kazinga Channel cruise

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Exploring Kenya's Wilderness & Coast

Country: Kenya | Duration: 11 days | Price: Based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions
Highlights:
• Go in search of more than 1.5 million wildebeest which migrate in an enormous loop every year
• Enjoy Lake Naivasha, a premier birding destination which is also home to a great range of wildlife
• Visit Amboseli, famous for big game sightings and home to over 80 mammals and 400 bird species
• Relax on some of Kenya’s best beaches, including beautiful Diani with its soft white sands

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The Wildlife of Kenya's National Parks

Country: Kenya | Duration: 11 days | Price: Based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions
Highlights:
• Visit Meru National Park, made famous by Joy and George Adamson and Elsa the lioness
• Home to Kenya's largest population of rhino, go in search of large numbers of flamingos and pelicans
• Visit the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, and enjoy encounters with Samburu’s big herds of elephants
• Comprised of lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant, spot the ‘Big Five’ in their natural habitat

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Kenya's Lakes and the Maasai Mara

Country: Kenya | Duration: 7 days | Price: Based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions
Highlights:
• Lake Nakuru is primarily known for its many species of birds, including vast numbers of pink flamingos
• Established as a National Park in 1950, go in search of Aberdare’s endangered black rhino
• Visit Elsamere Conservation Centre, the former home of George and Joy Adamson
• Enjoy an optional hot air balloon safari and admire the Maasai Mara’s ‘Big Five’ from the air

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Tanzania's North and Zanzibar

Country: Tanzania | Duration: 12 days | Price: Based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions
Highlights:
• Visit Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a World Heritage Site which is home to Ngorongoro Crater
• Comprised of lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant, spot the ‘Big Five’ in their natural habitat
• Visit Serengeti’s Great Wildebeest Migration, a bucket list experience for wildlife enthusiasts
• Relax on the beautiful white sand beaches of Zanzibar, known as Unguja by the locals

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In Search of Tanzania's Big Five

Country: Tanzania | Duration: 8 days | Price: Based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions
Highlights:
• Go in search of Lake Manyara’s tree-climbing lions, occasionally seen in the park’s Acacia Trees
• Visit Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a World Heritage Site which is home to Ngorongoro Crater
• Comprised of lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant, spot the ‘Big Five’ in their natural habitat
• Enjoy a night game drive and see nocturnal animals which are hard to spot during the day

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The Wildlife Of Tanzania's South

Country: Tanzania | Duration: 8 days | Price: Based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions
Highlights:
• Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in Nyerere, Africa’s newest and largest national park
• With its abundant wildlife and fewer tourists, visit Ruaha which offers a wild safari experience
• Enjoy a boat safari surrounded by Nyerere’s wildlife, keeping a lookout for elephant, hippo and lion
• Spot Ruaha’s elephants, one of the largest populations of any of Tanzania’s parks

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The Highlights of East Africa

Countries: Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya & Tanzania | Duration: 13 days | Price: Based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, and inclusions
Highlights:
• Go mountain gorilla tracking in Volcanoes or Bwindi National Parks in Rwanda and Uganda
• Marvel at the Great Migration and Big Five from a hot air balloon in the Maasai Mara or Serengeti
• Visit a selection of world famous wildlife sanctuaries across Kenya and Tanzania
• Relax on the white sand beaches of Zanzibar, Diani or Lamu

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