Tanzania, Kenya & Rwanda

Kenya and Tanzania, each boasting a bird list in excess of a thousand species, epitomize Africa’s reputation as ‘the birding continent’, hosting a profusion of outrageously colorful and easily observable birds! Augmenting this incredible birding, our tours guarantee you "front row seats" to the finest mammal show on the planet. Over our many years of operation in this region, we have tailored an exciting portfolio of tours to satisfy every visitor, from hardcore birders to travelers seeking a more diverse vacation blending birding, wildlife and cultural activities with luxury game lodges.  

Our Kenya & Tanzania Birds & Big Game safaris are designed to maximize both big game and birding experiences by selecting the very best and most accessible destinations of these two fantastic African nations. In Tanzania we explore the floor of the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, literally teeming with mammals and birdlife, the endless plains of the Serengeti, and the verdant riverbeds of Tarangire. In Kenya we visit key reserves offering a variety of habitats, from Amboseli in the shadows of Mt. Kilimanjaro, to the montane forests of Mt. Kenya, fantastic Shaba in the dry Samburu region, as well as Lake Nakuru, glowing pink with up to two million Lesser Flamingos! Offering over 450 bird species and unparalleled African mammal experiences, it’s no surprise that this remains one of our most popular tours. Furthermore, a small group size of just 6 guests makes for a very personalized experience.

Rwanda is a fascinating add-on to our Kenya & Tanzania – Birds & Big Game tour. We will thoroughly explore this tiny nation - tracking the Virunga race of Mountain Gorilla and seeking out a plethora of Albertine Rift endemics in the vast, beautiful Nyungwe Forest are just a few of the highlights. In addition, we visit Akagera National Park where we bird mixed broad-leaved and Acacia woodlands and papyrus swamps for Papyrus Gonolek, Shoebill and one of Africa’s toughest birds, the rare Ring-necked Francolin. Other potential specials include Ruwenzori Turaco, Red-collared Babbler, Kungwe Apalis, Ruwenzori Double-collared Sunbird and the rare Shelley’s Crimsonwing.

Our Kenya Mega Birding adventure provides 26 days of non-stop birding! This tour typically produces an astounding total of over 800 bird species, as well as an amazing diversity of large mammals. Not only do we obtain a huge list of mouth-watering species, but also Kenya’s most sought-after rarities and endemics. We explore areas that include Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, Tsavo West and East, the isolated Taita Hills, Lake Baringo, Kakamega and the plains of the Masai Mara. This is simply the finest tour available for those wanting a complete Kenyan birding experience. Our Tanzania Mega Birding tour has been specifically designed to target virtually all the Tanzanian endemic bird species, including such megas as Udzungwa Forest Partridge, Dapplethroat and the endangered Uluguru Bushshrike. This 26-day adventure begins on the idyllic island of Pemba. Thereafter we launch our assault on the numerous Eastern Arc Mountain endemics, taking us into the remote reaches of the Udzungwa, Uluguru, Ukaguru and Usambara Mountains, where a number of exceedingly range restricted species are found. Our exploration continues with a visit to the Kilombero Swamps for three newly discovered species, before making our way into the dry Acacia woodlands and game filled plains of northern Tanzania.

Our Tanzania & Kenya Mega Mammal Safari visits the prime big game sanctuaries of East Africa, from Samburu in the north to the fabulous Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti in the south. Our visit is timed to coincide with the great Wildebeest migration winding through the Western Corridor of the Serengeti, and this tour offers the ultimate East African mammal experience. The Tanzania - Serengeti Migration & Ngorongoro Crater tour is the premier northern Tanzania big game safari. This includes an unforgettable encounter with the wildebeest migration as they calve on the Ndutu Plains, plus intimate encounters with an abundance of African megafauna, including the highest concentrations of big cats and other predators in the world.

Our Kenya – Great Wildebeest Migration and Tanzania – Migration & Wildebeest Calving Photographic tours are guided by professional wildlife photographers, ensuring that you return with an outstanding portfolio of images, ranging from striking birds, such as Kori Bustard and Superb Starling, to mind-boggling herds of wildebeest and the incomparable Big 5. These tours are the ultimate African wildlife photographic expeditions, and besides photographing the phenomenal wildlife of the “greatest show on Earth,” you can also expect some of the most breathtaking landscapes in all of Africa!