East Africa wildlife tour for families
Group size is Maximum 6 people per guide. 15% Discount for children below 12 years.
Description of East Africa wildlife tour for families
See gorillas, chimpanzees, hippos, the Big Five, and much more besides on this amazing East Africa wildlife tour that explores renowned destinations across Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Time your holiday right, and you can also witness the Great Migration across the Serengeti – one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles.
This is a tailor made tour, meaning you can shape the itinerary to your own preferences – however the example below gives you an excellent idea of what kind of adventures you’ll have. And unlike many safari holidays, you won’t spend your entire time bouncing around in a jeep. Admire nature on a smaller scale with a ranger-led walking safari, trek through the forest in search of gorillas and chimpanzees, and cruise along the Kazinga Channel to see hippos, elephants and teeming bird colonies.
Your holiday directly benefits wildlife, and local communities too. The clearest example is the mandatory permits required to track gorillas and chimpanzees in Uganda. These help to fund various conservation and anti-poaching projects. Indeed, many guides in these forests were once former poachers themselves, now finding work protecting the animals they used to hunt.
You’ll also stay in accommodations that employ many local people, use guides and porters from surrounding communities, and enjoy many opportunities to purchase locally produced handicrafts or snacks as this epic East African odyssey unfolds.
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Group size is Maximum 6 people per guide. 15% Discount for children below 12 years.
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This is an epic East Africa wildlife tour, and the itinerary is customisable, so that you can shape it to your interests. It's not only about the animals though, as you'll enjoy many opportunities to meet local people, such as by shopping for snacks at roadside stalls, and handmade gifts in markets.
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National parks and cultural sites visited during this trip contribute to conservation and cultural preservation by charging admission fees. A portion of these fees is directed to local communities, helping improve living standards and ensuring that rangers—who are recruited locally—are paid fairly and equipped to protect wildlife against poaching. Safari walks are included in the itinerary, giving visitors the chance to experience wildlife up close without the emissions associated with vehicle game drives. For activities such as white water rafting, guests are advised to ensure that everything taken into the river is brought back out, with refuse sorted for recycling. Recycling bins are clearly labelled next to rubbish bins, and where food is served, reusable dishes and cutlery are provided, or disposables made from compostable paper are used and later composted. Guests are also reminded to respect animal space and behavior, keeping quiet and maintaining safe distances, especially when predators are hunting or feeding, or when mothers are with young animals.People
Guests are encouraged to support local economies by purchasing handcrafted items such as baskets, cotton fabrics, wood carvings, ceramics, and jewellery from markets, villages, and small gift shops. This directly supports artisans and their livelihoods. The Masai communities and Jinja town are highlighted as excellent places to buy souvenirs. Dining at local restaurants is also recommended, offering authentic experiences while supporting local businesses. Traditional Ugandan dishes such as luwombo—prepared with matooke and beef, chicken, or groundnut sauce—are suggested, along with roadside foods like roasted corn, barbecued beef, bananas, pineapples, and other fruits. Lodges near conservation areas provide opportunities for local development, such as Basecamp Explorer’s Naboisho project in Kenya, which preserves the Masai Mara’s cultural and ecological heritage while creating jobs and income for the community. During gorilla trekking, visitors who need assistance are encouraged to hire local porters. These porters, often young and energetic community members, are paid at the end of the trek, providing them with direct income and supporting their well-being.Popular similar holidays
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