Destinations
Five countries, one region worth crossing borders for.
Every country below can stand alone or link into a longer regional circuit — ask us about combining any two.
Uganda
Our home base and the heart of most itineraries — Bwindi gorillas, Kibale chimps, and three very different savanna parks, all within a manageable driving circuit.
Uganda's currency is the Ugandan Shilling (UGX); most lodges and permits are priced and paid in USD.
Plan a Trip to UgandaAccommodation in Uganda
Budget
Community campsites and simple guesthouses near park gates.
$45 / person / night, indicative
Mid-Range
Comfortable ensuite lodges with good food and forest or savanna views.
$180 / person / night, indicative
Luxury
Award-winning lodges with premium guiding, some inside the park boundary.
$650 / person / night, indicative
Rwanda
The tidiest gorilla-trekking base in the region — short transfer times from Kigali, excellent roads, and Volcanoes National Park's habituated gorilla families.
Rwanda's currency is the Rwandan Franc (RWF); gorilla permits are priced in USD.
Plan a Trip to RwandaAccommodation in Rwanda
Budget
Family-run guesthouses in Musanze town.
$55 / person / night, indicative
Mid-Range
Boutique lodges bordering the park with volcano views.
$260 / person / night, indicative
Luxury
Some of Africa's most celebrated luxury lodges, steps from the trailhead.
$950 / person / night, indicative
Kenya
Classic big-sky game viewing — the Maasai Mara's wildebeest migration, Amboseli's elephant herds beneath Kilimanjaro, and an easy add-on to any Uganda or Rwanda primate trip.
Kenya's currency is the Kenyan Shilling (KES); most camps quote and accept payment in USD.
Plan a Trip to KenyaAccommodation in Kenya
Budget
Public campsites and simple tented camps.
$50 / person / night, indicative
Mid-Range
Mid-tier tented camps with private verandas.
$220 / person / night, indicative
Luxury
Classic safari camps with guided game drives included.
$700 / person / night, indicative
Tanzania
The Serengeti's endless plains, the Ngorongoro Crater's wildlife density, and Zanzibar's coastline for a beach finish — Tanzania pairs naturally with a Kenya add-on.
Tanzania's currency is the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS); park fees and most lodges are quoted in USD.
Plan a Trip to TanzaniaAccommodation in Tanzania
Budget
Public campsites and basic guesthouses.
$55 / person / night, indicative
Mid-Range
Comfortable tented camps in or near the parks.
$240 / person / night, indicative
Luxury
Premier mobile camps and lodges on private conservancies.
$800 / person / night, indicative
DR Congo
For the more adventurous traveler — Virunga National Park holds its own habituated gorilla families and an active volcano trek, arranged with extra care given regional conditions.
DR Congo's currency is the Congolese Franc (CDF); permits and lodging are typically quoted in USD. We advise closely on current regional travel conditions before booking.
Plan a Trip to DR CongoAccommodation in DR Congo
Budget
Basic park-managed accommodation near ranger stations.
$60 / person / night, indicative
Mid-Range
Simple ensuite lodges close to the park headquarters.
$190 / person / night, indicative
Luxury
Mikeno Lodge and similar premium in-park accommodation.
$480 / person / night, indicative
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