Expeditions of Discovery

To explore the very best of East Africa’s spectacular wildlife, landscapes, activities, people, culture and history, Drive Into The Wild offers its customers a selection of exciting, one-of-a-kind self-drive expeditions of discovery. There are two safari options to choose from, either escorted or un-escorted:

Escorted

Our 8 escorted self-drive safaris (see below) are operated as group trips led by our founders, Richard and Kristin, supported by their on-the-ground expedition crews and travel specialists located in our regional offices in Kigali, Kampala and Nairobi.

Un-Escorted

Our un-escorted self-drive safaris are led by you, supported remotely by our regional office teams in Kigali, Kampala and Nairobi. We plan an itinerary especially for you, make all the accommodation bookings, and create a mapped out route for you to follow.

Big 5, Mountain Gorillas & Nile River

UGANDA - 11 days
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Highlights:
* Enjoy a boat trip to the base of the Murchison Falls, where the Nile thunders through a narrow gorge
* Go in search of Kibale National Park’s 13 primate species, including its elusive chimpanzees
* Discover the Ishasha sector’s famous tree climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth, one of Uganda’s best national parks
* Embark on an unforgettable mountain gorilla tracking experience in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable NP

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The Allure of the Swahili Coast

KENYA & TANZANIA - 15 days
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Highlights:
* Explore Chyulu Hills NP and go in search of its magnificent Big Five, comprised of lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant
* Uncover the wonders of Lamu Old Town, one of the oldest and best preserved Swahili Towns on the African continent
* Visit Saadani, the only national park in East Africa which boasts a beautiful beachfront on the Indian Ocean
* Discover the charm of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and relax on Zanzibar’s stunning white sand beaches

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Great Wildebeest Migration

KENYA & TANZANIA -15 days
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Highlights:
* Visit the Maasai Mara NR or Serengeti NP and go in search of one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles, the Great Wildebeest Migration
* Enjoy a hot air balloon flight and spot the Big Five in the Maasai Mara or Serengeti from the air, followed by breakfast and a glass of bubbly
* Discover the prolific wildlife of the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest inactive and empty volcanic caldera
* Explore Amboseli NP, famous for its majestic herds of elephant and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain

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The Majestic Mountain Gorillas

UGANDA & RWANDA - 15 days
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Highlights:
* Enjoy up to 2 magical mountain gorilla tracking experiences in Rwanda’s Volcanoes NP and Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable NP
* Go in search of playful golden monkeys who are endemic to the high-altitude forests of East Africa’s Volcanoes NP
* Discover the Ishasha sector’s famous tree climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth, one of Ugandas best national parks
* Learn about conservation and spot the magnificent Big Five in Akagera NP, the largest protected wetland area in the region

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Off The Beaten Path In East Africa

UGANDA & KENYA - 15 days
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Highlights:
* Discover Meru NP, famous for being the setting of Joy Adamson’s book ‘Born Free” which featured Elsa the lioness
* Visit Reteti, a Samburu community owned and run wildlife sanctuary that releases elephants back into the wild
* Explore the Great Rift Valley’s Lake Nakuru NP, which was established in 1960 to protect its bird species, including the colourful flamingos
* Spot an abundance of wildlife in the lesser visited Kidepo Valley NP, one of East Africa’s finest wilderness areas

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Exploring Tanzania's South

KENYA & TANZANIA -15 days
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Highlights:
* Visit Nyerere NP, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and witness the majesty of the park’s large herbivores and predators up close
* Explore the pristine and untouched wilderness of Ruaha NP. Brimming with wildlife it makes for a very exclusive safari experience
* Discover Arusha NP, one of East Africa’s most underrated wilderness areas, via game drives, walking or canoeing safaris
* Visit Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and relax on Zanzibar’s picture perfect white sand beaches

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In Search of Lake Tanganyika

BURUNDI, RWANDA, TANZANIA, UGANDA - 21 days
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Highlights:
* Enjoy a scenic boat trip to the base of Murchison Falls, where the mighty Nile River thunders its way through a narrow gap
* Explore Bwindi Impenetrable NP and embark on 2 unforgettable mountain gorilla treks
* Visit Gombe Stream NP, where conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall carried out her ground breaking research on chimpanzees
* Spot the Big Five in Katavi NP, a relatively untouched wilderness paradise which ranks as one of East Africa’s best parks

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Circumnavigating Lake Victoria

KENYA, RWANDA, TANZANIA, UGANDA - 28 days
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Highlights:
* Visit the Maasai Mara NR or Serengeti NP and go in search of one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles, the Great Wildebeest Migration
* Spot chimps at Rubondo Chimp Habituation, located on a remote island in Lake Victoria, which is Africa’s largest lake
* Enjoy up to 2 gorilla treks in Rwanda’s Volcanoes NP and Uganda’s Mgahinga NP, including meeting the local Batwa community
* Encounter crocodile, elephant and hippos on a Kazinga Channel cruise in Queen Elizabeth NP

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