The Best 8 Different Trip Types Of African Safari Tours
African trip types encompass various experiences tailored to diverse interests, from wildlife safaris to cultural immersions. Here’s an overview of some popular African trip types. African safari destinations offer experiences covering the top-rated trip types in Africa. JimJam Safaris & Tour Africa caters to all ages, and fitness levels, and tailored itineraries for budget, midrange, and luxury travelers.
Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or embarking on your first African adventure, these trip types allow you to have a once inalifetime experience.
African Trip Types At a Glance
- Game Drives
- Walking Safaris
- Cycling Safaris
- Horse-riding Safaris
- Boat Safaris
- Balloon Safaris
- Photographic Safaris
- Private Guided Safaris
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Detailed African Trip Types
1. Game Drives
Game drives are a central activity for safari adventures in Africa, offering exclusive ways to observe and photograph wildlife in their natural habitats. A game drive is part of a safari or tour experience. The recommended vehicles for game drives are the 4×4 vehicles designed to allow a safe trip for travelers. Tourists have a chance to view wildlife in their natural habitats. A professional guide will explain different animals and their behavior. The best time for game drives is during the morning hours, afternoon, and evening when animals are active.
2. Walking Safaris
One of the best places to enjoy a walking safari in East Africa is at the Lake Mburo National Park and Kruger National Park In South Africa. Satisfy your experience for adventure on one of JimJam Safaris and Tours walking safaris, from tracking gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda. Walking safaris were the original safari and remain the purest form. Away from the comfort of the 4×4 safari van your senses suddenly awaken as the bush becomes more ‘real’. This is where humans evolved and experiencing the sounds and smells just as all our ancestors did can be profound.
3. Cycling Safaris
A cycle safari is an exciting and unique way to experience wildlife and nature while riding a bicycle through various terrains and ecosystems. There are African bicycle safaris in the places you might expect like Cape Town, Kigali In Rwanda, and Nairobi in Kenya, Lake Mburo in Uganda. Most African bike safaris are aimed at the everyday rider but if you are a keen cyclist then there are mountain bike destinations with single-track adventures. We cater to all ages, budgets, interests, and fitness levels. Our team can assist with queries about Bookings, and Destinations.
4. Horse-riding Safaris
Select your preferred lodge as the starting point for your horseback experience, from where you will make your way into breathtaking regions with your guide and his backup. Even those who are not saddle-fast companions will get their money’s worth by enjoying exciting alternatives. If all travelers are exclusively experienced riders, there is also the possibility to go on a mobile horse safari. Saddle up, explore exclusive wildlife areas on horseback, and experience the great freedom of Africa. On horseback, you will view landscapes together with your four-legged gentle giant.
5. Boat Safaris
Glide along the rivers and lakes of Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and Mauritius. Viewing wild games from the water on a boat launch safari offers a unique perspective on wildlife behavior. Explore boat safaris in Lake Mburo, Murchison Falls, and Queen Elizabeth in Uganda. Boat Safari is a laid-back, relaxing, and one of the most tranquil ways to explore & should be on your bucket list for things to do while on an African Safari. African safari activities range from bucket-list adventures to ultra-luxurious spa treatments in Africa.
6. Balloon Safaris
The top recommended destinations for Hot air Balloon safaris are Masai Mara in Kenya, Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda, Serengeti In Tanzania, and Botswana. Book your Africa Balloon Safari Package with JimJam Safaris and Tours. Tailor-make your hot air balloon safari at relatively cheaper prices. You can combine this experience with multiple experiences in Africa such as Game drives for the Big 5 Experience, Gorilla Trekking, Beach experience, and Primates watching in Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania Congo, and Burundi.
7. Photographic Safaris
A professional guide will accompany you during your photo safari. You will learn to use appropriate techniques and settings, to catch the ideal light, and also to pay attention to detail while on your African Safari Tour. Patience, constant readiness as well as the breathtaking diversity of the African bush are among the elements of a photo safari. Photographic safaris cover experiences such as bird watching, gorilla trekking, primate watching, and the Big 5 wildlife experiences in multiple safari destinations. “Live The Adventure with JimJam Safaris & Tours“
8. Private Guided Safaris
On a privately guided safari, your guide will travel along an individual route in a private safari vehicle/van, heading directly to your favorite destinations, while showing you the beauty and diversity of your preferred destination. You can interact with your guide and ask as many questions as possible. A private safari is always unique and means exclusivity, individuality, and inimitability. with privately guided safaris, travelers pick and record all details during the tour experience hence creating exclusive adventures. Explore Africa with JimJam Safaris.
Explore Itineraries Having Multiple African Trip Types
All-Inclusive Double Gorilla Trekking Tour
COUNTRIES: RWANDA & CONGO
DAYS: 05
The 5 days Rwanda-Congo double gorilla trekking Safari starts and ends in Kigali. During the 5 days of this trip, you will explore two gorilla destinations from two countries that is Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Kahuzi Biega National Park in Congo. The trip will take you to Volcanoes National Park for single gorilla trekking. While at Volcanoes, you will have fun meeting the mountain gorillas that share 99% DNA with humans. The trip will proceed to Kahuzi Biega National Park which is a home of the lowland gorillas and while there, you will have a chance to meet the gentle giants.
Exclusive Great Apes Unparalleled Tour
COUNTRIES: RWANDA & UGANDA
DAYS: 09
This 9-day Great Apes of Uganda and Rwanda adventure starts in Entebbe and ends in Kigali. The trip covers 3 primate destinations: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, and Volcanoes National Park. The trip will take you to Kibale Forest National Park which is the primate capital and while there, you will have a chance of seeing quite several primates. The safari will continue to Bwindi impenetrable national park in western Uganda. This park has over 340 mountain gorillas making it half of the mountain gorillas remaining in the whole world. You will continue to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park where you will do golden monkey habituation.
Affordable Great Apes In 2 Top Destinations
COUNTRIES: RWANDA & UGANDA
DAYS: 10
The 10-day Great Apes of Uganda and Rwanda safari starts in Entebbe and ends in Kigali. During the 10 days of this trip, you will explore 3 of Uganda’s primate national parks and 1 primate national park in Rwanda. The trip will take you to Kibale Forest National Park which is famously known as the primate capital and while there, you will do chimpanzee habituation. The trip will take you to Bwindi impenetrable national park for single gorilla trekking. While at Bwindi, you will have fun meeting the mountain gorillas that share 99% of DNA with humans. The trip will proceed to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for golden monkey habituation.
Wildlife In Masai Mara and Gorilla Trekking In Mgahinga
COUNTRIES: KENYA & UGANDA
DAYS: 11
This 11-day Masai Mara and Mgahinga gorillas safari starts in Mombasa and ends in Kigali. The first day of the adventure will take you to Masai Mara National Reserve for a full-day game dive and a great time meeting the famous wildebeest and wildlife. The safari will continue to Lake Nakuru National Park which is famously known as “A beautiful wildlife haven” While there, you will enjoy the wide ecological diversity and varied habitats that range from Lake Nakuru itself to the surrounding escarpment and picturesque ridges. The safari will continue to Amboseli National Park which is crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro and also known as the “Home of the African Elephant” Amboseli is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close.
Gorilla Trekking, Primates And Epic Wildlife Adventure
COUNTRIES: RWANDA, UGANDA & TANZANIA
DAYS: 14
14 days best of Rwanda Uganda Tanzania Safari (Mid-Range African Safari). The best African Safari combines 3 different destination countries in East Africa. Your African Safari will start from Rwanda to Uganda and then Tanzania. You will explore the most-rated National Parks including Volcanoes National Park, Tarangire National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Serengeti National Park. Your 14-day scope Itinerary is for wildlife viewing and Experiences in East Africa. You will also enjoy Fort Portal which is in the foothills of mountain Rwenzori filled with tea plantations, after enjoying this platform of green tea, you will continue to Kibale Forest National Park.
Once In A lifetime Wildlife Adventure
COUNTRIES: UGANDA, CONGO & RWANDA
DAYS: 15
These 15 days of Uganda Congo Rwanda gorillas and wildlife safari start and ends in Rwanda. This adventure covers 2 gorilla destinations from 2 different countries, Uganda and Congo. This adventure will take you to Kahuzi Biega National Park in Congo for lowland gorilla trekking. Whenever we talk about Congo clients wonder if this part of Congo is safe and yes Kahuzi Biega National Park is safe. The only unsafe part of Congo is Virunga National Park due to the ongoing war hence declaring it politically unstable and unsafe for tourism. The trip continues to Bwindi impenetrable National Park and while here, you will have fun meeting half of the world’s mountain gorillas in this think and impenetrable forest.
Gorilla Trekking, Serengeti And Zanzibar Beach Holiday (Best Tour Itinerary)
Destinations: RWANDA, TANZANIA & ZANZIBAR
DAYS: 11
This 11-day Gorilla trekking, Serengeti wildlife, and Zanzibar beach safari starts in Kigali and ends in Zanzibar. The trip will take you to Volcanoes National Park and you will have a great time meeting the gentle giants, And Golden Monkey trekking. This trip will also offer you an opportunity to explore Kigali city. On the sixth day of the adventure, you will proceed to Serengeti National Park where you will have a great time meeting the wildebeests and wildlife. Finally, this adventure will take you to Zanzibar where you will take part in water activities and also enjoy the beach life.
Gorilla Trekking, Masai Mara, And Diani Beach Vacation
Destinations: RWANDA, KENYA & DIANI
DAYS: 11
This 11-day gorilla, Masai mara, and Diani beach safari starts in Kigali and ends in Nairobi. You will have a great time meeting the gentle giants during the gorilla trek. While on this tour, you will go Golden Monkey trekking. You will explore Kigali city with a city tour, including visiting the genocide memorial and the Belgium museum. On the sixth day of the adventure, you will proceed to Masai Mara National Reserve for a full-day game drive for wildlife viewing. Finally, this adventure will take you to one of the most beautiful parts of the Kenyan Coastal Area. Diani Beach in the southern part of Mombasa is an ideal place to end your Kenya safari.
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