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Road Safaris

Safaris

The Journey Is Part of the Safari

Road travel gives a closer sense of East Africa's geography. Landscapes change gradually as you move through towns, farms, valleys, highlands and wildlife regions rather than simply arriving at the next airstrip. For many circuits, it also provides flexibility and strong value for families, small groups and first-time safari travellers.

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Road + Air

A safari does not have to choose one mode throughout. A well-designed itinerary may use road travel where the route adds value and a flight where it avoids an unnecessarily long transfer.

Why it matters

Private Safari Vehicles

Many road itineraries can be arranged with a private vehicle and driver-guide depending on product structure and group size.

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Lakes & Wildlife Discovery — 032 lake naivasha boat safari STKR06NB2N
Kenya 3d

Road Safari

Lakes & Wildlife Discovery

Lakes & Wildlife Discovery is a 3-day / 2-night road safari travelling from Nairobi through Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru before concluding in Nairobi. The route combines freshwater…

3 Days / 2 Nights
Land of a Thousand Hills — 086 selous sand river camp mood STWR15KG5N
Rwanda 6d

Road Safari

Land of a Thousand Hills

Land of a Thousand Hills is a 6-day / 5-night road safari travelling from Kigali through Nyanza, Huye, Nyungwe, and Lake Kivu before concluding in Kigali. The route…

6 Days / 5 Nights
Landscape from Mikumi lodge (3202215719) STTR02DA4N
Tanzania 5d

Road Safari

Mikumi & Udzungwa Explorer

Mikumi & Udzungwa Explorer is a 5-day / 4-night road safari travelling from Dar es Salaam through Mikumi National Park and Udzungwa Mountains National Park before concluding in…

5 Days / 4 Nights
Northern Frontier Discovery — cape bufallo kelly STKR07NB5N
Kenya 6d

Road Safari

Northern Frontier Discovery

Northern Frontier Discovery is a 6-day / 5-night road safari travelling from Nairobi through Samburu, Buffalo Springs, Shaba, and Ol Pejeta before concluding in Nairobi. The route ranges…

6 Days / 5 Nights
Northern Kenya Wildlife Safari — sunset shaba STKR03NB4N
Kenya 5d

Road Safari

Northern Kenya Wildlife Safari

Northern Kenya Wildlife Safari is a 5-day / 4-night road safari travelling from Nairobi through Ol Pejeta, Samburu, and Aberdare before concluding in Nairobi. The route combines leading…

5 Days / 4 Nights
Nyungwe National Park STWR07KG3N
Rwanda 4d

Road Safari

Nyungwe Primate Adventure

Nyungwe Primate Adventure is a 4-day / 3-night road safari travelling from Kigali through Huye and Nyungwe National Park before concluding in Kigali. The route combines Rwanda's royal,…

4 Days / 3 Nights
Lake Kivu, Fishing area Western Rwanda STWR10KG4N
Rwanda 5d

Road Safari

Primates & Lake Kivu

Primates & Lake Kivu is a 5-day / 4-night road safari travelling from Kigali through Nyungwe and Lake Kivu before concluding in Kigali. The route combines ancient montane…

5 Days / 4 Nights
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