Worldwide brochure 2022-2023

Masai Mara
National Reserve
Lions, Masai Mara
Wildebeest migration • Authentic open
savannas a la The Lion King • As seen in
Out of Africa
The Masai Mara is Kenya’s most celebrated
reserve, made famous by the film Out of Africa
and featured in the BBC’s Big Cat Diaries. All
of the ‘Big Five’ can be found here, as well as
hyenas, cheetahs, jackals, bat-eared foxes
and distinctive Masai giraffes. Hippos and
crocodiles are present in large numbers in
the Mara and Talek rivers and a wide range
of antelopes abound, including Thomson’s
gazelle, topi and eland. The Mara ecosystem
itself is growing as new wildlife conservancies
emerge on the edge of the reserve, offering
further protection to the animals on their welltrodden
migration routes. These conservancies
also provide the opportunity to escape the
crowds, take night safari drives and go on
guided walks in areas where most tourists
cannot go.
Chimpanzees, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth
National Park
Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel • Spot
tree-climbing lions • See chimpanzees on
guided walks
Queen Elizabeth National Park is a diverse
ecosystem that includes sprawling savanna,
large volcanic craters, humid forests, sparkling
lakes and fertile wetlands. It is an ideal
habitat for classic safari wildlife, home to 10
primate species and over 600 species of bird.
Against the backdrop of the jagged Rwenzori
mountains, the Kazinga Channel is a highlight
of any visit, its banks lined with hippos, Nile
crocodiles, buffaloes, waterbucks, Uganda kobs
and elephants. In the far eastern corner of
the park is the rich, tropical Kyambura Gorge,
where visitors can go trekking for chimpanzees
and take guided nature walks to spot blackand-white
colobus monkeys, giant forest
hogs and red-tailed monkeys. Ishasha, in the
south-western part of the park, is known for its
tree-climbing lions.
Mountain gorilla, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Park
Bwindi Impenetrable
Forest National Park
Trek to see mountain gorillas • Local
philanthropic enterprises • Pygmy
village visits
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in south Uganda
is home to around 900 of Earth’s remaining
mountain gorillas. With 120 species of mammal
and 350 bird species, this habitat is one of
the oldest, most biologically diverse forests
in the world. Encountering wild mountain
gorillas is one of the most extraordinary
wildlife experiences possible. A guided gorilla
trek can take anything from 30 minutes to
eight hours, and – once you have found one
of the 12 habituated gorilla groups here – you
have an hour in their company. In addition to
mountain gorillas, the forest is alive with an
astonishing variety of bird species, including 23
Albertine Rift endemics, and diverse mammal
species including black-and-white colobus
monkeys, baboons and chimpanzees, as well
as elephants and antelope.
Experiences in Tanzania, Kenya & Uganda
Ngorongoro safaris | Tanzania
Embark on a safari across the expansive floor
of the Ngorongoro Crater, a volcanic caldera
and UNESCO World Heritage Site that serves as
a habitat to tens of thousands of large animals,
including buffaloes, black rhinos, wildebeest,
lions and spotted hyenas.
Meet the locals| Kenya
Experience the cultures and traditions of
Kenya’s indigenous tribes with visits to
remote, authentic villages. Meet the Maasai
of the south and the Sumburu of the north –
who have preserved their traditions,
pastoralist lifestyles and vibrant handicrafts
for millennia.
Witness gorillas in the mist | Uganda
Spend a magical hour in the company of
Uganda’s mighty mountain gorillas. A dozen
habituated groups reside deep in the dense
forests of Bwindi National Park, one of the last
refuges of this endangered primate. With the
guidance of experts, visitors can safely trek to
see them first-hand.
For more information or to book, contact us on 020 3930 5008 or speak to your travel agent
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