Safari Activities

Vehicle-based wildlife viewing, typically in open 4x4s with elevated seating. Morning and afternoon sessions lasting 3-4 hours each.

After-dark game drive using spotlights to observe nocturnal species: leopard, aardvark, bush babies, civet, owls.

Self-driven ATV/quad bike excursions through bush, desert, or community lands. Ranges from 2-hour rides to full-day adventures.

Wildlife viewing from motorboat or mokoro (dugout canoe), observing hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and waterbirds.

Traditional dugout canoe poled through shallow Delta channels, offering silent, intimate water-level wildlife viewing.

Multi-day paddle expedition, camping on riverbanks, with wildlife encountered at water level.

Tiger fish or other species angling, typically from boat, catch-and-release policy standard.

Grade 3-5 rapids on the Nile River at Jinja or below Victoria Falls. Full-day or half-day expeditions with trained guides and safety kayakers.

Paddling sit-on-top or traditional kayaks on rivers, lakes, or calm waterways. Ranges from gentle paddles to multi-day expeditions.

SUP on calm rivers, lakes, or lagoons. Offers unique water-level perspective with more control than kayaking.

Guided foot patrol with armed ranger, focusing on tracking, ecology, and sensory immersion rather than Big Five sightings.

Guided forest hike to habituated mountain gorilla family, with one hour of observation time. Permit required.

Forest trek to locate habituated chimpanzee communities, observing social behavior at closer range than gorillas.

Forest trek to locate habituated golden monkey troops in bamboo forests. Endemic to Virunga volcanic region.

Dawn flight over savanna, typically 1 hour duration, followed by bush breakfast. Observes landscape and wildlife from altitude.

Aerial wildlife and landscape viewing, typically 15-45 minutes, over specific features (delta, falls, craters).

Series of cable slides through forest canopy or across gorges, offering bird's-eye views and adrenaline.

Single night sleeping under stars or minimal canvas, away from main camp, with basic provisions.

Wildlife viewing and landscape traversal on horseback, ranging from 2-hour rides to multi-day expeditions.

Ground-level or underwater blind positioned at waterholes, offering eye-level wildlife photography opportunities.

Structured community interaction: village visits, market tours, school visits, or homestead experiences with local families.

Freefall jump from bridge or platform, typically from Victoria Falls Bridge (111m) or Nile High Bungee at Jinja.

Guided cycling through reserves, community lands, or scenic routes. Ranges from gentle rides to technical single-track.

Specialized bird-focused excursions with expert ornithologist guides. Early starts, hides, and specific habitats targeted.

Visit to the point where the White Nile exits Lake Victoria at Jinja. Includes boat trip, historical context, and optional Nile cruise.