Connecting Deeply with Africa’s Natural World

Participants engage with the natural world under the guidance of expert naturalists and local guides, learning about animal behaviours, plant species, insect life, and the interconnectedness of each element within an ecosystem. These tours foster a sense of respect and responsibility towards preserving Africa’s rich natural heritage.

More than just sightings; they cultivate knowledge, appreciation, and a renewed sense of stewardship for the fragile beauty of Africa’s ecosystems. Each walk and birding hour becomes a step towards understanding the importance of conserving these wonders for generations to come.

Activities Typically Include:

• Birdwatching: East and Central Africa are a birder’s paradise, home to hundreds of endemic and migratory species. Birding safaris traverse wetlands, forests, savannahs, and lakeshores to spot colourful turacos, sunbirds, hornbills, crowned cranes, shoebills, and raptors.

• Guided Nature Walks: Walks through national parks, community conservancies, and forests reveal hidden details often missed on game drives – medicinal plants, insects, animal tracks, nests, and smaller mammals. Walking alongside a knowledgeable guide transforms each step into a learning experience.

• Primate Tracking: Guided treks to observe chimpanzees, golden monkeys, and other primates in their natural habitats while learning about their social structures and ecological roles.

• Forest Walks and Canopy Walkways: Exploring tropical rainforests, including canopy walkways in places like Nyungwe National Park (Rwanda), offers new perspectives on forest life.

• Butterfly and Insect Tours: Specialised walks focusing on the incredible diversity of butterflies, beetles, and other insects crucial for healthy ecosystems.

Where to Experience Nature and Wildlife Tours:

• Uganda:

  • Mabamba Swamp for Shoebill stork sightings.

  • Kibale Forest for guided forest walks and primate tracking.

  • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for birding and nature walks.

  • Lake Mburo National Park for nature walks among zebras and impalas.

• Rwanda:

  • Nyungwe National Park for canopy walks, birding, and forest nature trails.

  • Volcanoes National Park for golden monkey tracking and nature walks along the forest edges.

• Kenya:

  • Kakamega Forest for endemic bird species and guided nature walks.

  • Aberdare and Mount Kenya regions for alpine flora and montane forest exploration.

  • Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru for birding and walking safaris along the shores.

• Tanzania:

  • Arusha National Park for walking safaris under Mount Meru’s backdrop.

  • Udzungwa Mountains for endemic species and breathtaking waterfalls along hiking trails.

  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area for walks guided by Maasai warriors in surrounding highlands.

• Burundi:

  • Kibira National Park for forest walks with rich biodiversity of primates and birds.

  • Rusizi National Park for birding along the river and lakeshores.

• Eastern Congo (DRC):

  • Kahuzi-Biega National Park for eastern lowland gorilla tracking and forest nature walks.

  • Virunga National Park for guided nature walks near Mikeno Lodge and along forest trails, observing diverse plant life and smaller mammals.