Adventure Activities

Traveling in East Africa is an all encompassing experience and one that you need to dive into head first. Sometimes it’s difficult to pick and choose there is so much to see and do. We have used our extensive knowledge in East Africa to provide you with a few top tips that will assist your decision making and maximize your time on this amazing continent. For each country we have 10 great ideas covering all kinds of budgets to inspire you to get your dream started.  From here talk with us and we can help build you a safari of a lifetime.

East Africa has a wide range of adventure activities to incorporate in to any safari. From trekking to find chimpanzee, mountain gorilla and rhino, climbing Kilimanjaro, white water rafting the nile or perhaps hot air ballooning over the Masai Mara. East Africa has a challenge for everyone.

Gorilla Trek

Experience the wonder of the Mountain Gorilla up close and personal. Trek in the beautiful rainforests of Uganda and learn about these majestic animals.

Rhino Trek

Walk with the Rhino’s at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Uganda, the re-introduction program follows the necessary steps for raising and re-releasing Rhino’s into the National Parks in Uganda.

Chimpanzee Trek

Whether in Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park or Budongo Forest in Murchison National Park, take a nature hike and listen for the calls of the Chimpanzee in their natural habitat as you draw closer to where they are foraging. Take the memories of Chimpanzee viewing home with you.

Balloon Safari

Including a champagne breakfast in the middle of the Masai Mara National Park, the balloon ride will take your safari experience to the next level giving you a birds eye view of the plains in a tranquil setting. A once in a lifetime opportunity.



Bwindi Walking Safari

Visit the Batwa Pygmies, various local villages or take a your binoculars for the spectacular birding. As children under 15 are not allowed to do Gorilla Trekking, the walking safari in Bwindi explores the forest from an educational view, which makes it ideal for adults and kids alike.

Volcano Climb

Don your hiking boots and feel like your on top of the world. The Volcano Climb offers superb hiking to the outdoor enthusiast.

Horse Riding Safari

Explore Eastern Uganda countryside by horseback. Rides are along the river Nile, through Mabira Rainforest, villages and farmlands. An unforgettable experience.

Canoe Safari

Freedom hire your own Canoes on the Bujugali dam or do a multi-day safari on Lake Bunyonyi. Excellent for birding and observing Uganda at a tranquil floating pace or get your thrills over various grade 3 to 5 white water rapids.

Walking Safari

A guided walking safari allows you to look at the smaller creatures in the National Parks in Uganda, from the ominous fire ant to the butterflies and creepy crawlies that completes the ecosystems.

Birding

With over 1000 species of birds Uganda is a paradise for birders. Including prehistoric looking Shoebill Stork and every type of Kingfisher there are many exotic birds to view through your binoculars and also up close.

Mountain Climbing

Mount Kilimanjaro offers various routes to choose from and the mighty Rewenzori Mountains in western Uganda offers excellent hiking routes up to 12 days and for easier hikes Mt Elgon on the Kenyan border is accessible and offers 1 to 5 day hikes.

Fishing

Nile Perch are a sport fish and off-boat and off-shore fishing is done in various areas around Lake Victoria, the River Nile and Murchison National Park.

Kayak

Learn to kayak or join a multi-day trip on the Nile. Kayakers around the world wide would enjoy the surfing wave at Nile Special.

Quad Bike

From family rides to fun rides to full day rides, through villages and fields – get into gear on a Quad Bike in Jinja.

Diving

Exotic Zanzibar offers excellent snorkling and diving, with companies trusted for safety records. Experience the underwater beauty of the coastlines of Africa.

Cooking

Spices are available from local markets and cooking in East Africa gives you the chance to experiment with flavors and discover the wonderful palette of Africa.

Cultural

The countless tribes in rural areas offer an interesting glance into the lives of the local residents in Africa. The friendliness of the African people will engulf you and leave you wanting to experience more.