WILDLIFE
SAFARIS
Africa offers the ultimate wildlife safari experience, with “safari” meaning “journey” in Swahili. Mapendano Voyages’ itineraries span the Great African Rift Valley, from the Virunga volcanoes to the Indian Ocean, covering Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania. Rich in natural and cultural diversity, this region is perfect for nature lovers. Since 1985, Mapendano Voyages has been crafting unique safaris with a team of experts who know Central and Eastern Africa well, offering daring and individual experiences that blend wildlife, landscapes, and culture.
Our Destinations
Rwanda
Rwanda offers a unique African experience with its striking landscapes of volcanoes, rainforests, and vast lakes. This small Central African country, located in the Great Rift Valley, is known for its vibrant greenery and stunning mountain views. A major highlight for visitors is the opportunity to track critically endangered Mountain Gorillas in the Parc National des Volcans. These gorillas, with only 880 individuals left, live exclusively in their native mountain habitats, making Rwanda a must-visit for adventure seekers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Uganda
Uganda, known as the “Pearl of Africa,” is celebrated for its diverse beauty and wildlife, combining East and West Africa’s best. The country offers vast savannas, tropical rainforests, and Africa’s highest mountain range. Visitors can see a wide array of animals, from elephants and lions to gorillas and chimpanzees. With its equatorial location, Entebbe and the capital, Kampala, showcase Uganda’s natural charm and growing modernity. Uganda’s rich cultural tapestry and scenic landscapes, including the Rwenzori Mountains and Nile River, make it an exceptional safari destination.
Tanzania
Tanzania, the largest country in East Africa, covers nearly 1 million km² and boasts diverse landscapes, including islands, soda lakes in the Great Rift Valley, and vast wilderness areas with the highest concentration of wildlife in Africa. With a tropical climate, Tanzania offers natural wonders such as the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Ruaha, Mt. Kilimanjaro, and Zanzibar. Its 48 million-strong tribal population warmly welcomes visitors to experience its beauty, from pristine beaches to world-renowned game reserves, making it a unique African destination.
Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is Africa’s third-largest country, covering nearly 2.5 million sq km. It is home to the world’s second-largest rainforest, vast savannas, plateaus, and mountain ranges. The Congo River system and the Great Lakes, formed by tectonic activity, dominate its geography. The DRC is Africa’s most biologically diverse country, housing unique species like bonobos, okapis, and mountain gorillas. Its rich cultural diversity includes over 200 tribes, with the Mbuti Pygmies among the few true forest-dwelling peoples still practicing traditional lifestyles.
South Sudan
South Sudan’s Bandingilo National Park hosts the world’s second-largest wildlife migration, while Boma National Park, the Sudd wetland, and Southern National Park provide habitats for species like hartebeest, elephants, and lions. Forest reserves shelter animals such as chimpanzees, bongo, and forest elephants. Surveys have found that despite declines, the migration of 1.3 million antelopes remains intact. South Sudan has a tropical climate, with a rainy season from May to October and high temperatures year-round, ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 37°C (98°F).
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