Drive into the Wild

In pursuit of travel experiences where wildlife can be spotted in a less-crowded manner, safari enthusiasts 'in the know' are increasingly heading off-the-beaten-path to explore the uncrowded corners of East Africa. Travulous answers this call by crafting one-of-a-kind safaris of discovery. Our Drive into the Wild collection offers our customers the choice of an escorted, un-escorted, or fly-in safari.

Our selection of 8 escorted safaris are operated as intimate group trips led by our driver guides, where guests can either be chauffeured or dive themselves in a guided convoy, supported by our regional offices.

Our un-escorted self-drive safaris are led by you, supported remotely by our office teams. We plan your itinerary, make all the accommodation bookings, and create a mapped out route for you to follow.

With our fly-in option, you travel between safari locations in a small aircraft instead of by vehicle. This saves you time whilst allowing you to visit secluded areas. The flights offer a breathtaking perspective of the landscapes.

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Big 5, Mountain Gorillas & Nile River

Country: Uganda | Duration: 11 days | Price: Based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions and exclusions
Highlights:
• Enjoy a boat trip to the base of the Murchison Falls, where the Nile thunders through a 6 meter gap
• Go in search of Kibale’s 13 primate species, including chimpanzees, colobus and vervet monkeys
• Discover Ishasha’s famous tree climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth, one of Uganda’s best national parks
• Embark on an unforgettable mountain gorilla tracking experience in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable NP

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The Allure of the Swahili Coast

Country: Kenya & Tanzania | Duration: 15 days | Price: Based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions
Highlights:
• Explore Chyulu Hills’ beautiful landscapes and go in search of the park’s magnificent Big Five
• Uncover the wonders of Lamu Old Town, one of Africa’s best preserved Swahili Towns
• Visit Saadani, the only national park in East Africa which boasts a beautiful Indian Ocean beachfront
• Discover the charm of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and relax on Zanzibar’s stunning beaches

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The Great Wildebeest Migration

Country: Kenya & Tanzania | Duration: 15 days | Price: Based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions
Highlights:
• Visit the Maasai Mara NR or Serengeti NP and witness the Great Migration, a world famous wildlife spectacle
• Enjoy a hot air balloon flight and spot the Big Five in the Maasai Mara or Serengeti from the air
• Discover the prolific wildlife of the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest inactive and empty volcanic caldera
• Explore Amboseli NP, famous for its majestic herds of elephant and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro

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The Majestic Mountain Gorillas

Country: Uganda & Rwanda | Duration: 15 days | Price: Based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions
Highlights
• Enjoy up to 2 mountain gorilla treks in Rwanda’s Volcanoes NP and Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable NP
• Go in search of playful golden monkeys who are endemic to the high-altitude forests of Volcanoes NP
• Discover Ishasha’s famous tree climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth, one of Uganda’s best national parks
• Learn about conservation and spot the magnificent Big Five in Akagera NP

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Off The Beaten Path In East Africa

Country: Uganda & Kenya | Duration: 15 days | Price: Based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions
Highlights:
• Discover Meru NP, the setting of Joy Adamson’s book ‘Born Free” which featured Elsa the lioness
• Visit Reteti, a Samburu community owned and run wildlife sanctuary that releases elephants into the wild
• Explore the Great Rift Valley’s Lake Nakuru NP, which was established to protect the colourful flamingos
• Spot an abundance of wildlife in the lesser visited Kidepo Valley NP, one of East Africa’s finest parks

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Exploring Tanzania's South

Countries: Kenya & Tanzania | Duration: 15 days | Price: Based on time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions
Highlights:
• Visit Nyerere NP and witness the majesty of the park’s large herbivores and predators up close
• Explore the pristine and untouched wilderness and abundant wildlife of Ruaha NP
• Discover Arusha NP, one of East Africa’s most underrated and undiscovered wilderness areas
• Visit magnificent Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and relax on Zanzibar’s beaches

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In Search of Lake Tanganyika

Country: Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda | Duration: 21 days | Price: Based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions
Highlights:
• Enjoy a scenic boat trip to the base of Murchison Falls, where the Nile River thunders through a narrow gap
• Explore Bwindi Impenetrable NP and embark on 2 unforgettable mountain gorilla treks
• Visit Gombe Stream NP, where conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall carried out her chimpanzee research
• Spot the Big Five in Katavi NP, a relatively untouched wilderness paradise and one of East Africa’s best parks

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Circumnavigating Lake Victoria

Country: Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda | Duration: 28 days | Price: Based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions
Highlights:
• Visit the Maasai Mara NR or Serengeti NP and witness the Great Migration, a world famous wildlife spectacle
• Spot chimps at Rubondo Chimp Habituation, located on a remote island in Lake Victoria
• Enjoy up to 2 gorilla treks in Volcanoes NP and Mgahinga NP, including meeting the Batwa community
• Go in search of crocodile, elephant and hippos on a Kazinga Channel cruise in Queen Elizabeth NP

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