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 expert driver guides. They are fully supported by our travel specialists from our regional offices in Kigali and Kampala.

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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