Our Destinations

Our Destinations

Africa Explore Safari travels through East Africa countries!
When you travel with us you have the opportunity to explore East Africa countries.

Rwanda, a Land of Thousands Hills

Country Overview

Rwanda is small landlocked country, it borders on Uganda in the North, Tanzania in the East, Burundi in the south and DRC Congo in the west, Kigali is the Capital city of Rwanda, country is dominated by Hills and deep valleys therefore names country of thousand hills.

The most important is;

  • On the western side of the plateau you will find Rwanda Geographic feature the Virunga chain of Volcanoes which extends towards Congo and Uganda border and which is part of the Albertine Rift valley, its in the Virunga that one can find Rwanda’s most important tourist attraction the Mountain Gorillas.
  • Rwanda has more attractions , Nyungwe National park is Albertine Rift Valley Mountain Rain forest, the rain forest has unique habitat and it’s only we have seen troops of more than 300 colobus monkeys moving together in trees! It has more than 25% of African primates, Nyungwe is simple a primate nirnana!
  • Rwanda has a rich history and culture, It was are long time regarded as a mysterious kingdom miltary force which was carefully by passed by Arab traders and the great Nile explore, Rwanda together with Burundi and Tanzania was part of the Germany East Africa Colony, after the first world war, it become the Belgian colony.

Rwanda is unfortunately remembered as the land of the Genocide against Tutsi which dominated world headlines in 1994, one can deny this, the country still remembers those atrocities and only time will heal.

Rwanda is not the first country on the Africa continent having it’s part of civil strife, the adventure

Traveler become to Africa knows this and will disregard the country ‘s image, Rwanda is surely regaining its reputation as the first Gorilla destination,

Our Trips;

  • Rwanda Gorilla Tour
  • Rwanda-Uganda discovery
  • Chimps Gorilla classic
  • Great primate tour
  • Akagera safari 2 days

Country Overview

Uganda with its an area of 236,580 square KM has roughly the size of great Britain, it is situated on the equator and lie on the elevated plateau which rises between the eastern and western braches of The Great Rift Valley. Most of the country is over 1000m in altitudes.

When it comes to more conventional game viewing Uganda may be not the safari destination to bear reputation with Tanzania or Kenya, However Uganda beauty, wildlife diversity and friendly people justify its reputation as “The pear of Africa” The habitats are immensely varied and it can be started without exaggeration that Uganda is one of the most biologically diverse Nations on the continent: primeval forest rain forest, snow-copper mountain ,savannah , crater lakes and volcanoes.

Uganda is home to the source of the Nile. It is also home to more than 1,000 species of birds, and there are more species of primates. It is in Uganda that the greatest percentage of Mountain Gorilla (gorilla gorilla beringei) and chimpanzees remain, with many other mammal species representative in both East, Uganda gives you more than an ordinary safari! As an off-the-beaten path destination, Uganda will offer you an exceptional nature experience! Gorilla and chimpanzee viewing will bring new dimension to your safari, an experience of a life time that no other East-African country can offer! You will find abundant game, often in extraordinary circumstances.

The southwest is the most interesting part of Uganda with the largest number of National Parks and Wildlife Reserves. It is part of the Albertine Rift (Western Rift Valley) and is one of the most important locations in East-Africa for the conservation of mammals, birds, and freshwater fish in Africa. This region, running from the northern end of Lake Albert to the southern end of Lake Tanganyika, and encompassing the land on either side of the western rift valley (Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania) is home to many species that occur only here.

Approximately 480 mountain gorillas live in the Virunga complex and reside on the altitude range of 2,300 to 4,500 meters in the southern area of Virunga National Park (in the DRC), as well as the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, and some in Uganda’s Mgahinga National Park.

Kenya is one of the most popular African countries, for its beautiful game reserves.

It lies on the equator and can be found just under the horn of Africa, nestled between Somalia, Ethiopia, the Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania, with an eastern Indian Ocean coast. For a country of its size, Kenya successfully manages to pack in a variety of attractions, destinations and activities for both locals and tourists to enjoy.

Tourism in Kenya is the second-largest source of foreign exchange revenue following agriculture. The Kenya Tourism Board is responsible for maintaining information pertaining to tourism in Kenya

Tanzania is a country with many tourist attractions. Approximately 38% of Tanzania’s land area is set aside in protected areas for conservation. There are 16 national parks, 29 game reserves, 40 controlled conservation areas (including the Ngorongoro Conservation Area) and marine parks.
Tanzania is home to some of Africa’s most famous national parks and the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro rising above the Serengeti. Most visitors will find themselves passing through Dar es Salaam and heading out on safaris and various wildlife viewing adventures.

One of the continent’s most iconic safari destinations, Tanzania is a haven for those looking to immerse themselves in the wonder of the African bush. It is home to some of East Africa’s most famous game reserves – including the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Many visitorstravel to Tanzania to see the annual Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra,

Tanzania is a country with many tourist attractions. Approximately 38% of Tanzania’s land area is set aside in protected areas for conservation. There are 16 national parks, 29 game reserves, 40 controlled conservation areas (including the Ngorongoro Conservation Area) and marine parks.
Tanzania is home to some of Africa’s most famous national parks and the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro rising above the Serengeti. Most visitors will find themselves passing through Dar es Salaam and heading out on safaris and various wildlife viewing adventures.

One of the continent’s most iconic safari destinations, Tanzania is a haven for those looking to immerse themselves in the wonder of the African bush. It is home to some of East Africa’s most famous game reserves – including the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Many visitorstravel to Tanzania to see the annual Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra.

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