What We Offer
Rivo Safaris is all about offering you the best safari experiences in East and Central Africa to fulfil your travel dreams in this part of the world. From the breathtaking gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking tours in Rwanda and Uganda to Wildebeest migration and game viewing in large savanna parks of Kenya and Tanzania, we are here to solve all your East Africa safari needs. Our safari packages are designed to offer the best wildlife experiences in the region such as gorilla trekking trekking tours, chimpanzee tracking, game drives, bird watching, nature walks and adventure as well as cultural and historical tours. East Africa is popularly known for its spectacular wildlife safaris in vast savannah parks, adventure experiences like mountain climbing and breathtaking cultural encounters with unique communities like the Maasai, Turkana, Karamajong, IK and the Batwa pygmies.
Explore Our Wide Range of Safari Experiences in East and Central Africa
Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla trekking is the leading tourist attraction in Uganda and Rwanda and one of the most popular safari experiences in East and Central Africa. Meet these giant endangered primates in Bwindi and Virunga Mountains their only two habitats in the world. Read more…
Wildebeest Migration
Enjoy the spectacle of watching over a million wildebeest joined by zebras and gazelles as they travel from the Serengeti in Tanzania to Maasai Mara in Kenya in search for new pasture and water. Read more…
Game Viewing
Game viewing is the ultimate East African safari experience. With dozens of large savannah parks spread across the region, game drives can be done in all destinations. Meet the famous Africa Big Five as well as a variety of other species. Read more…
Chimpanzee Tracking
Another breathtaking primate experience attracting thousands of visitors to the region. Chimpanzee tracking tours can be done in Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda alongside other primates species. Read more…
Explore More Than Wildlife in East Africa
What else to see in addition to Wildlife
East Africa has so much more to offer in addition to its incredible primate and wildlife experiences. The region has a wide range of unique communities offering amazing cultural experiences to visitors. Some of the most appealing communities to visit include the Masai, Turkana and Hadzabe in Kenya and Tanzania as well the Karamojong, IK and Batwa in Uganda and Rwanda.
Nature walks and adventure experiences are also paramount in East Africa with key attractions including Mountain climbing at Kilimanjaro, Kenya and Rweanzori mountains, Kayaking and white-water rafting at the Nile River and canopy walk in Rwanda.
Cultural and Historical Tours
Nature Walks and Adventure
Social Life in East Africa
Major Safari Destinations
Which countries to visit?
Rwanda
Known for its breathtaking gorilla trekking tours in Volcanoes national park, Rwanda is more of a primate and cultural destination. In Addition to gorillas, the country is home to over 12 primate species including chimpanzees, and golden monkeys. Primate tours in Rwanda are usually combined with game viewing and cultural encounters in the “Land of a Thousand Hills.” Read more…
Uganda
Uganda, popularly known as the “Pearl of Africa,” offers almost everything you would want from an East African safari. Enjoy primate encounters like gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking as well as breathtaking game drives in the country’s beautiful savannah parks. Adventure and cultural experiences are also popular in Uganda. Read more…
Kenya
Kenya is one of the leading tourist destinations in East Africa due to its diverse and enchanting experiences including rich wildlife, stunning landscapes and vibrant culture and historical sites. Magnificent parks like Maasai Mara and Amboseli are famous the annual wildebeest migration. Read more…
Tanzania
Another magnificent destination in East Africa known for its vast wilderness areas with breathtaking wildlife safaris. Tanzania is home to famous Big Five in the Serengeti, Kilimanjaro national park, home to the highest mountain in Africa. Read more…
Explore Uganda Safaris
Uganda is a very attractive destination offering a variety of experiences to its visitors. The “Pearl of Africa” as it is popularly known is home to over 10 national parks and several wildlife reserves that are visited for breathtaking wildlife encounters ranging from game drives and nature walks to primate tracking and adventure. In addition to wildlife, Uganda is also a popular cultural destination with several amazing communities spread across the country offering visitors their cultural blends. Read more…
This tour short tour takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable national park to meet one of the habituated gorilla families in their natural habitat. Read more..
Visit Bwindi Impenetrable national park for an encounter with the endangered mountain gorilla on this short gorilla tour. Read more…
This is a typical primate tour in Uganda including gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking experiences. Read more…
This tour involves wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth national park and gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable national park. Read more…
Enjoy primate experience in Uganda with chimpanzee and gorilla tracking experiences as well as a game viewing encounter. Read more….
A comprehensive Uganda safari offering primate tracking, wildlife viewing and cultural experiences. Read more…
Enjoy a relaxed Uganda safari with a variety of experiences to explore including gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, game drives and more. Read more….
Visit several parts of Uganda and explore some of the most amazing experiences including wildlife and cultural encounters . Read more…
Explore the best of Uganda safari experiences on this customised tour. Visit up to 5 national parks and enjoy wildlife, nature cultural experiences. Read more…
Explore Rwanda wildlife and cultural experiences
Rwanda is popularly known as “The Land of a Thousand Hills” but it has go so much more to offer to its visitors. From wildlife and adventure to cultural and historical experiences, Rwanda is the ideal destination for travellers looking for a perfect Africa safari. Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park is the prime attraction of Rwanda and other encounters like chimpanzee tracking and game viewing also attract thousands of visitors it. Read more…
This short gorilla tour takes you straight to volcanoes national park to meet the endangered mountain gorillas. Read more…
Visit Volcanoes national park for a gorilla trekking experience and enjoy a cultural tour as well. Read more…
Enjoy this relaxed gorilla trekking tour in Volcanoes national park with ample time for a cultural experience and Kigali City tour as well. Read more…
Trek mountain gorillas in Volcanoes park and enjoy another optional activity around the park on this gorilla tour in Rwanda. Read more…
Enjoy gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park and also visit golden monkeys in the park or go for a cultural tour. Read more…
Visit Volcanoes national park for gorilla tracking and Akagera national park for a game viewing experience . Read more…
This tour focuses on experiences within and around Volcanoes national park such as gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking and more….Read more…
This is a typical primate safari in Rwanda. It includes gorilla trekking as well as chimpanzee and golden monkey tracking. Read more….
This comprehensive Rwanda safari offers the best of the country’s wildlife experiences. Enjoy gorilla and chimpanzee tracking, game viewing and more. Read more…
Visit Uganda and Rwanda on a single itinerary
Uganda and Rwanda are two neighbouring countries in East Africa sharing a lot in common including wildlife and culture. Many travellers combine the two countries on the same itinerary to explore a variety of experiences in both destinations. The two countries are majorly known for primate safaris such as gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking. Due to differences in safari costs and travel distances, many visitors opt to do some activities in Uganda and others in Rwanda. For example, you can do gorilla trekking in Uganda since it is cheaper in here and go to Rwanda for other experiences like chimpanzee tracking and game viewing. Some visitors who may not be price sensitive can explore the same experiences in both countries for example a double gorilla trek , one in Uganda and another in Rwanda.
3 Days Rwanda-Uganda gorilla tour
Fly into Rwanda and cross over to Uganda for the breathtaking gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable national park. Read more….
5 Days Rwanda-Uganda gorilla safari
This tour offers a double gorilla trekking experience in both Uganda and Rwanda. First trek in Volcanoes national park and the second in Bwindi. Read more…
7 Days Uganda-Rwanda gorilla safari
This tour includes a game viewing experience in Queen Elizabeth national park and gorilla trekking in either Bwindi or Volcanoes national park depending on your interest and budget. Read more…
10 Days Uganda-Rwanda gorilla safari
Enjoy game drives and chipmazee tracking experiences and a double gorilla trekking encounter in Uganda and Rwanda. Read more...
12 Days Rwanda-Uganda safari
Enjoy gorilla trekking in Rwanda and cross over to Uganda for more wildlife experiences like game viewing and chimpanzee tracking. Read more…
15 Days Uganda-Rwanda gorilla safari
This tour can be customised to start from either country depending on your interests, featuring all major wildlife and cultural experiences . Read more…