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Mpox outbreak in Africa

Mpox outbreak in Africa

By africansafarisltd, August 20, 2024
Posted in: Medical

We appreciate that recent news stories regarding the Mpox outbreak in Africa may cause fear if you plan a future trip to Africa. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified…

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Mpox outbreak in Africa
Combining Gorilla Trekking with an African safari

Combining Gorilla Trekking with an African safari

By africansafarisltd, July 29, 2024
Posted in: Travel Advice and Tips

For many of us, an African safari is a true bucket list holiday. The ultimate wildlife experience involves observing wildlife in vast open plains, rivers teeming with hippos and crocodiles,…

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Combining Gorilla Trekking with an African safari
Uganda – New Gorilla Trekking families

Uganda – New Gorilla Trekking families

By africansafarisltd, February 26, 2024
Posted in: Conservation, Travel Advice and Tips

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced five new gorilla families are now available for tracking. This move gives travellers additional chances to witness one of the most breathtaking wildlife…

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Uganda – New Gorilla Trekking families
Uganda gorilla and chimpanzee permit price increase

Uganda gorilla and chimpanzee permit price increase

By africansafarisltd, January 26, 2024
Posted in: Conservation

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has increased the prices of gorilla and chimpanzee permits for the next two years. In a letter from the Uganda Wildlife Authority stated that a…

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Uganda gorilla and chimpanzee permit price increase
Best Places To See Chimpanzees in The Wild

Best Places To See Chimpanzees in The Wild

By africansafarisltd, November 28, 2023
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Most people think that if they want to see chimpanzees in the wild, they can just travel to Africa and look around in the forest. That could not be further…

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Best Places To See Chimpanzees in The Wild
Gorilla Trekking: Uganda vs Rwanda?

Gorilla Trekking: Uganda vs Rwanda?

By africansafarisltd, August 14, 2023
Posted in: East Africa, Travel Advice and Tips

Gorilla Trekking. Uganda and Rwanda provide similar, yet slightly different, gorilla trekking experiences. Besides gorilla trekking permit cost, the main distinction between Uganda and Rwanda is that mountain gorillas in…

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Gorilla Trekking: Uganda vs Rwanda?
East Africa’s Wet Seasons

East Africa’s Wet Seasons

By africansafarisltd, November 15, 2021
Posted in: East Africa, Travel Advice and Tips

All about East Africa's two wet seasons. If you are visiting East Africa (Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania), for the first time, you probably want to avoid the wet season.…

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East Africa’s Wet Seasons
When is a good time to travel to Uganda?

When is a good time to travel to Uganda?

By africansafarisltd, February 24, 2021
Posted in: Travel Advice and Tips

Uganda's elevated topography results in a cooler climate than its equatorial location would suggest, but if you're planning a gorilla trek, it's important to know when to visit Uganda for…

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When is a good time to travel to Uganda?
Trekking Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

Trekking Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

By africansafarisltd, November 3, 2020
Posted in: Videos

Trekking Gorillas in Trekking Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda, is an experience of a lifetime that any visitor on Uganda safari should not miss out. Though gorilla trekking is a…

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Trekking Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
Game-viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Game-viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park

By africansafarisltd, November 1, 2020
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Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP) is Uganda’s most accessible park.  Set majestically in the shadow of the Rwenzori, flanking lakes, open savannah to rainforest, from dense papyrus swamps and brooding…

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Game-viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Trekking Chimps in Kibale Forest National Park

Trekking Chimps in Kibale Forest National Park

By africansafarisltd, October 28, 2020
Posted in: Videos

When I went to Uganda, I had the adventure of a lifetime tracking Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park. The minute we entered the forest, howls and shrieks of wild…

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Trekking Chimps in Kibale Forest National Park
World Gorilla Day (2020)

World Gorilla Day (2020)

By africansafarisltd, September 23, 2020
Posted in: Conservation

September 24 marks World Gorilla Day, when the world celebrates one of its closest relatives, sharing 98 percent of our DNA as we do. There are two gorilla species (Gorilla…

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World Gorilla Day (2020)
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The Highlands, Ngorongoro, Tanzania

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We have a wide range of Tanzania safaris, from small group departures to tailor-made fly-in safaris.  The safaris below are intended to give you inspiration of what is possible for your safari holiday. East Africa is a land of beauty and diversity, with an endless list of reasons to visit, from stunning landscapes, animal and plant life, and fascinating cultures, Tanzania is truly blessed with these riches, and more!

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We have a wide range of Namibia safaris, from small group departures to tailor-made fly-in safaris.  The safaris below are intended to give you inspiration of what is possible for your safari holiday.  Namibia is a place you’ll never forget, with exquisite scenery that will make you feel like you’re on another planet, some of the greatest wildlife watching on the continent, a plethora of unique desert-adapted flora and animals, and jaw-dropping natural treasures.

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The Great Wildebeest Migration

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We have a wide range of Kenya safaris, from small group departures to tailor-made fly-in safaris.  The safaris below are intended to give you inspiration of what is possible for your safari holiday. East Africa is a land of beauty and diversity, with an endless list of reasons to visit, from stunning landscapes, animal and plant life, and fascinating cultures, Kenya is truly blessed with these riches, and more!

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Lagoon Camp, Botswana

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We have a wide range of Botswana safaris, from small group departures to tailor-made fly-in safaris.  The safaris below are intended to inspire you on what is possible for your safari holiday.  With exceptional game-viewing opportunities, the largest population of elephants in the world, and the most varied safari activities on the African continent, Botswana is a genuine gem of a safari destination.

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Our 6-part safari planning email series will walk you through everything you need to know about planning an African safari. For first-timers, starting to plan a safari may feel overwhelming, because of the sheer amount of choice. The biggest destinations in terms of infrastructure, variety of parks, breadth of lodges and big-five habitats, are South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Before speaking with a safari specialist or going down a Google rabbit hole, it can be helpful to start with vision-boarding the basics.
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