Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
Upscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.
Activities
Get a customized trip to Kigali in Spring
Plan a multi-country or regional adventure across Kigali in Spring, with help from a local expert.
Reginal HakizimanaTravel Expert in Rwanda & Uganda
Enjoy the beauty of some of the best gameparks in three incredible East African countries. You will visit soda and fresh water lakes abundant in bird and wildlife, trek through rainforests of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, or marvel at the Virunga Mountains and search for the protected Mountain Gorilla. Try your hand at quad biking, kayaking and whitewater rafting - making this an action packed and diverse adventure trip that you will never forget!
Note: This is one of our Overland Adventures which are run using one of our specialist famous yellow overland expedition trucks. Trips are run on a participatory basis – you’ll be involved in the day to day running of the trip and have fun taking turns helping to shop and cook for the group. Expect to sometimes get dusty and dishevelled and not to be able to have hot showers every night. Groups of up to 24 people are led by our crew of two.
Please note that the accommodation on this trip is predominantly camping, though there may be opportunities to upgrade this locally where rooms are available. Please see the trip inclusions for an approximate percentage of camping and room nights.
Our Overland Adventures provide once in a life time experiences and whilst some safari activities may be included in the itinerary, or be available to book locally, this should not be considered a traditional safari holiday, though we consider that part of the fun!!
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Lake Naivasha, Kakamega
Nairobi, Lake Naivasha, Kakamega Rainforest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kigali, Musanze, Lake Mburo National Park
Trek to see the mountain gorillas, swim with dolphins, walk in search of rhino or relax on sandy tropical beaches. Add in a few adrenaline activities such as bungy jumping, white water rafting, gorge swings or quad biking along with stunning gameparks such as the Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Etosha and Ngorongoro Crater will make this a trip to remember.
Note: This is one of our Overland Adventures which are run using one of our specialist famous yellow overland expedition trucks. Trips are run on a participatory basis – you’ll be involved in the day to day running of the trip and have fun taking turns helping to shop and cook for the group. Expect to sometimes get dusty and dishevelled and not to be able to have hot showers every night. Groups of up to 24 people are led by our crew of two.
Please note that the accommodation on this trip is predominantly camping, though there may be opportunities to upgrade this locally where rooms are available. Please see the trip inclusions for an approximate percentage of camping and room nights.
Our Overland Adventures provide once in a life time experiences and whilst some safari activities may be included in the itinerary, or be available to book locally, this should not be considered a traditional safari holiday, though we consider that part of the fun!!
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hostel, Hotel, Tent
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Cape Town, Masai Mara
Nairobi, Cape Town, Masai Mara, Marangu, Zanzibar, Lake Malawi, Harare, Great Zimbabwe, Bulawayo, Victoria Falls, Okavango Delta, Etosha Village, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei, Stellenbosch, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kigali, Musanze, Lake Mburo National Park, Arusha
The words 'Cairo to Cape Town' conjure up images of African expeditions from days of old. Even today there are a multitude of challenges that this vast continent can throw at you. Desert, river, & mountain crossings are inter-twined with stunning National Parks & some of the best adrenaline fuelled activities & playgrounds in the world. This northbound trip is one that will linger in your memory long after completion.
Please note that the accommodation on this trip is predominantly camping, though there may be opportunities to upgrade this locally where rooms are available. Please see the trip inclusions for an approximate percentage of camping and room nights.
Note: This is our new itinerary operating on this route starting from 2025. We now include Eswatini, the Caprivi strip in Namibia, more time in Mozambique, and time in Zambia, Burundi, Somaliland and Djibouti. As we are not currently able to drive through Sudan or parts of northern Ethiopia, our route now finishes in Addis Ababa and the group will then take a flight from there to Cairo (flight not included). The Egyptian section of the trip is then finished using local transport and hotels instead of the truck. We ran our 2023 and 2024 departures this way in Egypt and it worked well.
Come face to face with heartbreaking history and incredible wildlife on a six-day Premium journey through Rwanda and Uganda. See sombre reminders of Kigali’s devastating past, watch local life play out on the streets and witness a beautiful country that's continuously striving to move forward. Enter the world of rare mountain gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and spend a day tracking and observing these creatures, overlooked by a rare silverback gorilla. Stay in memorable accommodation, including your Feature Stay surrounded by forest canopy, and sit down for amazing Exclusive Experiences like a fireside chat a field veterinarian from The Gorilla Doctors.
Wildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Eco Lodge, Hut
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kampala, Kigali, Lake Mburo Nati
Kampala, Kigali, Lake Mburo National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This is a fantastic overland tour for those of you with a passion for the animal kingdom. The Maasai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater are ones for the bucket list. Wildebeest, Zebra, Gazelle, Giraffes, Elephants, Rhino and big cats - the opportunity to spot wildlife on offer is second to none. Finish your East Africa overland tour by relaxing on the sandy beaches and splashing in the blue waters of Zanzibar!
Note: This is one of our Overland Adventures which are run using one of our specialist famous yellow overland expedition trucks. Trips are run on a participatory basis – you’ll be involved in the day to day running of the trip and have fun taking turns helping to shop and cook for the group. Expect to sometimes get dusty and dishevelled and not to be able to have hot showers every night. Groups of up to 24 people are led by our crew of two.
Please note that the accommodation on this trip is predominantly camping, though there may be opportunities to upgrade this locally where rooms are available. Please see the trip inclusions for an approximate percentage of camping and room nights.
Our Overland Adventures provide once in a life time experiences and whilst some safari activities may be included in the itinerary, or be available to book locally, this should not be considered a traditional safari holiday, though we consider that part of the fun!!
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Tent
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, Masai Ma
Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, Masai Mara, Marangu, Zanzibar, Kakamega Rainforest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kigali, Musanze, Lake Mburo National Park, Arusha