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This Rwanda safari will take you to Akagera National Park for the big five experience, Volcanoes National Park for gorilla trekking as well as golden monkey trekking and end with a city tour that will enlighten you on the historical and cultural sites around the city. The moment you land on the land of thousand hills, you will be welcomed...

Uganda often referred to as the "Pearl of Africa," is a country blessed with an abundance of natural wonders and rich biodiversity. From the iconic savannahs of Murchison Falls National Park to the misty rain forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda's safari parks and reserves offer a diverse range of experiences for travelers seeking adventure and wildlife encounters....

Rwanda the land of thousand hills is one of the amazing gorilla tour destinations in East Africa and rebranded as the new luxury gorilla trek destination with its three main national parks together with its famous political history as well as their culture. This Rwanda safari will take you to Volcanoes National Park for gorilla trekking, Nyungwe Forest National...

Although both Kenya and Tanzania host the great migration phenomenon, Serengeti National Park is nearly ten times bigger than the Mara and is home to more diverse habitats. This means that wildlife densities in the Masai Mara are better because it is smaller. So, if you only have a few days for safari then you will probably see more...

Are you interested in experiencing Uganda and Rwanda’s nature on a road trip, then look no further with Self-Drive Kigali because they have the best 4x4 vehicles for rental tours. I am a solo traveler in my 70’s and dreamed of traveling to experience Uganda and Rwanda for many years. I rented a car with a driver from Self-Drive...

What an amazing adventure we had in Uganda and Rwanda. We have traveled to other parts of Africa on many occasions, but we have never been looked after so well as on our trip to Uganda and Rwanda organized by Self-Drive Kigali. Every day was absolutely amazing, made much more special by our wonderful driver and guide, Emma. He...

Long term car rental is probably the best way to drive across Uganda. This to be considered as long term, it must be between one month to three months. This comes with a lot of benefits and discounts to the client. This kind of car rental may be on self-drive terms or with a driver. long term car rental is...

Fly-in Rwanda gorilla wildlife safari is a luxury Rwanda flying safari that will see clients fly from Kigali to the hotel helicopter strips near Volcanoes National Park using a helicopter as there are no airstrips for the regular air crafts like caravans near the park's Musanze leaving travelers with only one option of using the chartered helicopters and this...

This option is great for road trippers who do not fancy driving themselves, and prefer a relaxed experience or want to discover more about the local culture and wildlife in Uganda. All the drivers speak English and are experienced tour guides. Your driver will get you to your next destination safely. He is responsible for the well-being of the car....

Amboseli National Park is in southern Kenya. It’s known for its large elephant herds and views of immense Mount Kilimanjaro, across the border in Tanzania. Observation hill offers panoramas of the peak and the park’s plains and swamps. The varied wildlife includes giraffes, zebras, cheetahs and hundreds of bird species. The western section is dominated by vast Lake Amboseli, which...