Photo Safaris

Photo Safaris

See East Africa through your lens

Our East Africa photo safaris are designed for both amateur and professional photographers who want to take their photography to the next level and capture stunning images of the wildlife, landscapes, and cultures of Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania. 

You will have the opportunity to photograph a wide range of wildlife, including gorillas, chimpanzees, lions, elephants, and many other species. Our experienced guides have had the pleasure to work with professional photographers from all over the world and will be able to take you to the best locations at the best times of day to capture the perfect shot.  you’ve been dreaming of – and then help you to capture the shot you’ll never forget.

Grow as a Photographer

Our photo safaris are not just about taking pictures, but also about learning and improving your photography skills. On certain photo safaris, we are pleased to be able to invite professional photographers will provide you with valuable insights into composition, lighting, and other technical aspects of photography, helping you to capture the perfect shot.

Recommended Tours

At Kikooko Africa Safaris, we offer customized photo tour itineraries that cater to your interests and needs. Whether you are a wildlife enthusiast, a landscape photographer, or a culture lover, we can tailor-make a tour that meets your specific requirements.

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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Community Projects

Community Projects

Experience East Africa life firsthand with a community project

Kikooko Africa Safaris is committed to supporting local communities in East Africa by offering tours that directly benefit local people and their projects. Our community tours provide a unique opportunity for our guests to engage with local communities, learn about their daily lives, and support their projects.

During our community tours, you will have the opportunity to work with students, support entrepreneurs, and learn how local businesses operate. You will have the chance to participate in a range of activities, such as teaching at a local school, volunteering at a community center, and working with local farmers to help grow their businesses.

Important community projects throughout East Africa

Visit remote villages and rural communities, meet with local leaders and community members, and gain a deeper understanding of their projects and initiatives. By participating in our community tours, you can directly contribute to the growth and development of local projects and initiatives, and support the communities that we visit.

Rwanda:

  • Nyamirambo Women’s Center (Kigali)

Uganda:

  • Bwindi Community Hospital (Bwindi Impenetrable National Park)
  • Ssese Islands Beach Management Unit (Ssese Islands)
  • Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (Nakasongola)

Tanzania:

  • Ilkiding’a Village (near Arusha)

Recommended tours

Whether you are interested in education, entrepreneurship, or community development, we can tailor-make an itinerary that meets your interests and needs. Our experienced guides will take you to the heart of local communities, where you can learn about their projects and initiatives, and make a difference in the lives of local people.

Local Culture

Local Culture

Spend time among the people of East Africa

When we work with people to plan their personalized East Africa safari tour, they often talk excitedly about what they’re looking forward to, like tracking the mountain gorillas or rafting down the Nile.

 What often turns out to be the most memorable moment for them? The people they meet along the way. At Kikooko, we believe the connection between travelers and locals is a powerful one, and we design our tours to give you an authentic insight into the traditions, customs, and way of life of the local communities.

Visit villages deep in the heart of East Africa

Uganda

Our guides will take you to remote villages and rural communities where you will have the chance to interact with local people and gain a deeper understanding of their way of life. 

During your adventure, you will have the opportunity to engage with local people and learn about their daily lives, traditions, and practices. You will also have the chance to participate in a range of cultural activities, such as cooking traditional meals, beekeeping, brewing banana beer, harvesting tea, and visiting coffee plantations.

Tanzania

In Tanzania, there are over 120 different tribes, each with its own customs, languages, and cultures. The official languages of Tanzania are Swahili and English, although many different languages are spoken across the country. The largest ethnic group is the Sukuma, who make up about 16% of the population. 

Tanzanian culture is known for its vibrant music and dance traditions, such as taarab music and ngoma dance, as well as its rich storytelling traditions, which often center around the exploits of local heroes and historical figures. An unforgettable way to experience Tanzanian culture is to visit a local village, where you can witness daily life and participate in activities like traditional cooking and dancing. 

Rwanda In Rwanda, the largest ethnic group is the Hutu, followed by the Tutsi and the Twa. Rwanda has four official languages, Kinyarwanda, Swahili, English, and French with Kinyarwanda being the most widely spoken.The traditional customs and cultures of these groups are diverse, but they often center around community values, such as mutual support and respect for elders.

The majority of Rwandans live in self-contained compounds and work the adjacent land. Over half of the population is Christian, though many do follow more traditional African beliefs. Historically, Hutu and Tutsi tribes made up the majority of the population. 

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Opportunities to meet locals throughout East Africa

Rwanda:

  • Iby’iwacu Cultural Village (near Volcanoes National Park)
  • Nyanza Genocide Memorial (near Butare)
  • Urugo Women’s Opportunity Center (Kigali)

Uganda:

  • Ndere Cultural Centre (Kampala)
  • Kabaka’s Palace (Kampala)
  • Amabere Caves (near Fort Portal)
  • Igongo Cultural Centre (Mbarara)

Tanzania:

  • Mto wa Mbu Village (near Lake Manyara National Park)
  • Tinga Tinga Arts Cooperative Society (Dar es Salaam)
  • Zanzibar Spice Farms (near Zanzibar Island)

Recommended Tours

Our cultural tours are fully customizable, and we can tailor-make an itinerary to suit your interests and needs. We are committed to connecting our guests with the communities here, so join us on a cultural adventure and experience the rich and diverse culture of East Africa.

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?

Each month, we send tips and stories straight from Kikooko’s headquarters in Entebbe, Uganda, sharing our unique perspective on where to go, what to do, and the impact your travels can have.

Sign up today.

Your email will only be used for monthly updates from Kikooko Africa Safaris.