Biking

Biking in East Africa

Enjoy a gentle ride through the rolling hills of East Africa

Explore some of East Africa’s most breathtaking landscapes, including rugged mountain trails, rolling hills, and picturesque countryside. You will also have the chance to encounter a wide range of wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and many other species.

Where to enjoy biking in East Africa

Rwanda:

Congo Nile Trail
Musanze Caves Trail
Ruhengeri-Gisenyi Trail

Uganda:

Tanzania:

- Arusha National Park
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Usambara Mountains
- Zanzibar Island

Recommended Biking Tours

At Kikooko Africa Safaris, we are passionate about providing our guests with unforgettable experiences that take them off the beaten track and into the heart of East Africa’s stunning landscapes and cultures. See below for tours that we could include bicycling as an activity, or get in touch and we’ll help design a bicycling safari for you.

Let’s start planning your next safari.

Warren Ankwasa

Founder, Kikooko Africa Safaris

Our tailor-made safaris are designed to offer you the best possible value to make your East African experience a memorable one.

As a boutique tour operator, we are happy to personalise your trip budget and package according to your needs. When you’re ready, send us a message.

We’ll be in touch within 2 business days with ideas for your next adventure.

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Trekking

Hike through lush rainforests, climb Africa’s tallest peaks, and trek across vast savannas

Trekking and hiking in East Africa offers a unique and exhilarating experience, allowing you to get up close and personal with the natural beauty of the region.

East Africa has a range of challenges for both novice and expert hikers alike. Perhaps the most well-known in Tanzania’s Mt. Kilimanjaro (Tanzania) at 19,340 feet (5,895 m) in altitude, making it the highest mountain in Africa.

It’s followed by Mt. Kenya at 17,058 feet (5,199 m). The Ruwenzoris, or “Mountains of the Moon” (Uganda), are Africa’s highest mountain chain, rising to 16,762 feet (5,109 m).

Though these mountains are right around the equator, they are usually snow-capped year-round. The feel of trekking through this special Afro-alpine vegetation on these mountains makes it one of the most unique hiking experiences on the planet.

From Safari to Summit

East Africa is one of the only places in the world that lets you combine your safari experience with world-class trekking.

In Tanzania, you have the chance to take on Africa’s most well-known peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro.

In Uganda, you can trek to the summit of the Rwenzori Mountains, the highest mountain range in Africa, or hike through the spectacular scenery of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas.

In Rwanda, you can hike through the stunning Volcanoes National Park and track the mountain gorillas, or explore the lush forests of Nyungwe National Park and encounter chimpanzees and other primates.

Recommended Tours

At Kikooko Africa Safaris, we offer customized trekking and hiking itineraries that cater to your interests and needs. Whether you are an experienced hiker or a beginner, we can tailor-make a trekking or hiking tour that meets your specific requirements.

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Birder’s Paradise

Embark on a 22-day Uganda birding safari extravaganza. Track over 1,000 bird species, including the rare Shoebill and Shelley’s crimson wing.

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Summit Uganda

Discover the beauty of Uganda on a 10-day safari to the Rwenzoris, and hike Margherita Peak, one of Africa's highest peaks.

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Extraordinary East Africa

Explore Rwanda and Uganda's outstanding natural beauty, hospitality, and rare mountain gorillas on this expansive East African itinerary.

Let’s start planning your next safari.

Warren Ankwasa

Founder, Kikooko Africa Safaris

Our tailor-made safaris are designed to offer you the best possible value to make your East African experience a memorable one.

As a boutique tour operator, we are happy to personalise your trip budget and package according to your needs. When you’re ready, send us a message.

We’ll be in touch within 2 business days with ideas for your next adventure.

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Wondering where in Africa to go on your first safari? How to budget for a safari? Want the latest baby mountain gorilla photos?

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Recharge & Relax

Enjoy a restorative moment in East Africa

For all of the activities East Africa promises, sometimes there comes a moment when finding stillness is worthwhile. In East Africa, you’ll find that moment in a region full of unique and rejuvenating experiences. These are lands of natural beauty, with vast open spaces, lush forests, and shimmering lakes, making it the perfect place to unwind and escape the stresses of modern life.

From savannas perfect for watching long sunrises and sunsets to meditative paddle boat rides through lakes, East Africa has a way of reconnecting you to what really matters. Luxurious lodges and restorative spa treatments await you at the end of your day, as do evenings and nights free of city lights and full of stars.

Let the beauty of each day take your breath away, and the stillness of each night give you the space to find it again

An island getaway in East Africa

For those seeking a laid-back experience after their Uganda safari tour, a few days in Zanzibar, the idyllic island off the coast of Tanzania, is the perfect place to unwind. Here, you can relax on white-sand beaches, swim in crystal-clear waters, and enjoy the island’s rich cultural heritage.

Our favorite relaxation spots in East Africa

Rwanda:

Lake Kivu (Gisenyi, Kibuye, Cyangugu)

Uganda:

Ssese Islands
Entebbe Botanical Gardens
Jinja (Source of the Nile)

Tanzania:

Zanzibar Island
Mafia Island
Pemba Island

Recommended tours

At Kikooko Africa Safaris, we specialize in customized itineraries that cater to your interests and needs. See below for itineraries that include a moment for rest and relaxation, or write to us and we’ll personally create the restorative East African safari you’ve been dreaming about.

Let’s start planning your next safari.

Warren Ankwasa

Founder, Kikooko Africa Safaris

Our tailor-made safaris are designed to offer you the best possible value to make your East African experience a memorable one.

As a boutique tour operator, we are happy to personalise your trip budget and package according to your needs. When you’re ready, send us a message.

We’ll be in touch within 2 business days with ideas for your next adventure.

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Wondering where in Africa to go on your first safari? How to budget for a safari? Want the latest baby mountain gorilla photos?

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Walking Safaris

Experience East Africa on foot

Our walking safaris take you on a journey of discovery through the savannahs, forests, and mountains of East Africa, providing an intimate and authentic experience of the country’s wildlife and culture.

Walking safaris offer a unique opportunity to observe wildlife, including the once-endangered white rhino, up close and personal, and to appreciate the subtle details of the African wilderness that are often missed on traditional game drives.

The most epic walking safaris in East Africa

In Uganda, you can explore the vast savannahs of Queen Elizabeth National Park, the rugged mountains of the Rwenzori Mountains National Park, or the lush forests of Kibale National Park. Each park offers a unique and unforgettable walking safari experience.

In Tanzania, areas for walking safaris exist in Tarangire National Park and in the northern part of Serengeti National Park. If accompanied by a park ranger, walking is also allowed in the Ngorongoro Conservation area, though not within the crater itself.

In Rwanda, Akagera National Park is the main area, with a walking tour that goes along the park’s perimeter.

Rwanda:

Akagera National Park

Uganda:

Tanzania:

- - Selous Game Reserve
  - Tarangire National Park

Recommended Tours

Our walking safaris offer more than just game viewing. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the local cultures and traditions of Uganda, as our guides share their knowledge of the country’s history and customs.

Ready to take a walk on the wild side? Kikooko Africa Safaris offers walking safari itineraries that cater to your interests and needs.

Let’s start planning your next safari.

Warren Ankwasa

Founder, Kikooko Africa Safaris

Our tailor-made safaris are designed to offer you the best possible value to make your East African experience a memorable one.

As a boutique tour operator, we are happy to personalise your trip budget and package according to your needs. When you’re ready, send us a message.

We’ll be in touch within 2 business days with ideas for your next adventure.

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Wondering where in Africa to go on your first safari? How to budget for a safari? Want the latest baby mountain gorilla photos?

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Big Five

See the Big Five like you’ve never seen them before

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the savannahs and parks of East Africa, home to a wealth of wildlife, including the Big Five – lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards, and rhinos.

Our Big Five safaris take you to some of the region’s most iconic national parks, including Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kidepo Valley National Park in Uganda, Akagera National Park in Rwanda, and Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park in Tanzania These parks are teeming with wildlife and offer some of the best opportunities for game viewing in East Africa.

The Big Five in their natural habitat

Watch lions hunt, elephants roam, buffalos graze, and rhinos wander. A Big Five experience in is something to be treasured, a chance to visit with some of Africa’s most legendary wildlife throughout East Africa’s varied, vast landscapes.

Where to find the Big Five in East Africa

Rwanda:

Akagera National Park

Uganda:

Tanzania:

Recommended Big Five tours

Because it’s that backdrop that makes our Big Five safaris special. More than just a great place to take photos, you’ll find yourself immersed in the stunning landscapes.

Kikooko Africa Safaris offers customized Big 5 safari itineraries that cater to your interests and needs.

Let’s start planning your next safari.

Warren Ankwasa

Founder, Kikooko Africa Safaris

Our tailor-made safaris are designed to offer you the best possible value to make your East African experience a memorable one.

As a boutique tour operator, we are happy to personalise your trip budget and package according to your needs. When you’re ready, send us a message.

We’ll be in touch within 2 business days with ideas for your next adventure.

Safari Inspiration – Straight To Your Inbox

Wondering where in Africa to go on your first safari? How to budget for a safari? Want the latest baby mountain gorilla photos?

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Game Drives & Night Drives

Day Game Drives & Night Game Drives

Meet the wildlife that comes out after dark

Night drives, on the other hand, provide a unique opportunity to observe the nocturnal animals that come out after dark. Spot predators such as lions, leopards, and hyenas as they hunt in the darkness, or see the curious bush babies and civets as they venture out to forage.

Immerse yourself in the wildlife of East Africa with a game drive

Game drives and night drives are two of the best ways to observe East Africa’s incredible wildlife. Whether you are interested in seeing the Big Five or discovering rare and endangered species, the region’s national parks and reserves offer a wealth of opportunities to explore.

Journey through savannas, forests, and wetlands in search of wildlife. Spot lions lounging in the sun, elephants wandering in the grasslands, and giraffes nibbling on the treetops as you enjoy an unforgettable game drive experience.

Our favorite places in East Africa for game drives

Rwanda:

Uganda:

Tanzania:

Recommended tours

Kikooko Africa Safaris offers customized game drive and night drive itineraries to help make this experience one of the highlights of your African adventure, one filled with sightings and special moments you’ll remember for a lifetime.

See below for our sample itineraries that feature game drives and night drives. We’re also happy to design an itinerary just for you.

Let’s start planning your next safari.

Warren Ankwasa

Founder, Kikooko Africa Safaris

Our tailor-made safaris are designed to offer you the best possible value to make your East African experience a memorable one.

As a boutique tour operator, we are happy to personalise your trip budget and package according to your needs. When you’re ready, send us a message.

We’ll be in touch within 2 business days with ideas for your next adventure.

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Wondering where in Africa to go on your first safari? How to budget for a safari? Want the latest baby mountain gorilla photos?

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Biking in East Africa

Enjoy a gentle ride through the rolling hills of East Africa

Where to enjoy biking in East Africa

Recommended Biking Tours

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Trekking

Hike through lush rainforests, climb Africa’s tallest peaks, and trek across vast savannas

From Safari to Summit

Recommended Tours

From $6897

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From $3557

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From $9878

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Recharge & Relax

Enjoy a restorative moment in East Africa

An island getaway in East Africa

Our favorite relaxation spots in East Africa

Recommended tours

From $2451

Per Person

From $1222

Per Person

From $3263

Per Person

From $4173

Per Person

From $5598

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From $6897

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Walking Safaris

Experience East Africa on foot

The most epic walking safaris in East Africa

Recommended Tours

From $5598

Per Person

From $6897

Per Person

From $6025

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From $4570

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Big Five

See the Big Five like you’ve never seen them before

The Big Five in their natural habitat

Where to find the Big Five in East Africa

Recommended Big Five tours