Holiday Travels in east Africa
As we count down to the festive season, preparations for holiday travels are also ongoing. YES, it’s with no doubt that holiday travels are part and partial of the Festive season’s celebrations. Are you wondering where to go and what to do during your festive season holiday? No worries. Engagi Safaris is the ultimate guide for your festive season holiday travel. Whether you want to visit Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya, or Tanzania, we have you covered! In this article, we bring you the top places for your holiday travels in East Africa and the interesting things to see and do there
Where to go and what to do?
Uganda (Gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, Game viewing, Mountain hiking & Boat cruising among others)
Visit Uganda to explore the Pearl of Africa on your festive season holiday. Uganda has over the years proved to be one of the best places suitable for a holiday. The small country is naturally endowed with beautiful features such as Lakes, Mountains, beautiful sceneries, National parks, Rivers, wild animals, birds, and hospitable people a combination of which offers you the best of your festive season holiday. Whether you are seeking adventure or relaxation, Uganda has the best for you.
The top things to do in Uganda include Mountain gorilla trekking which takes place in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks.  Gorilla trekking is one of the popular travel activities in Uganda, a focus for most travelers on Uganda safaris. The small country shelters half of the world’s total gorilla population which makes it a prime gorilla safari destination in East Africa and the whole world.
Also, go game viewing in savannah parks such as Kidepo Valley Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Lake Mburo National Park, Boat cruising, bird watching, and nature walks. For hikers, join a hike to the Margarita, the highest peak of Mount Rwenzori, or hike any one of the three Volcanoes (Mt Gahinga. Mt Muhabura & Mt Sabyinyo) in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Community tours to the Batwa pygmies and other Indigenous tribes in Uganda offer you an opportunity to learn and experience the traditions, norms, customs, and beliefs of Ugandans.
Do not miss trekking the endangered chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park. The rain forest also harbors other 12 primates such as Colobus monkeys, baboons, grey-cheeked mangabey, Red tailed monkeys, Vervet monkeys, Blue Monkeys, and Black and White Colobus Monkeys among others
A boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls, Kazinga Channel, and a cruise to explore the islands of Lake Bunyonyi is a refreshing experience on your festive season holiday in Uganda
Rwanda (Gorilla Trekking, chimpanzees, Big Five & Volcano Climbing)
Visit Rwanda, the Land of a Thousand Hills on your festive season holiday in East Africa.  Rwanda offers you a long list of interesting things to see and do rewarding you with a lifetime experience. The first on the list is mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Rwanda is second to Uganda in hosting the highest number of mountain gorillas worldwide. Gorilla trekking in Rwanda takes place in Volcanoes National Park where 10 gorilla families have been habituated for trekking. The country is the best place for a luxury gorilla trekking experience at $1500 per permit!
Still in Rwanda, visit Akagera National Park to see the big five (Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Rhinos, and Buffalos) seen hunting, grazing, and browsing in the open savannahs of the park. Other wild animals seen in Akagera National Park include Giraffes, Zebras, Kobs, Gazelles, Waterbucks, Warthogs and Topis among others. Akagera Park also entails boat cruising at Lake Ihema, Camping, and sport fishing
Rwanda safaris also include chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park located in southwestern Rwanda. An encounter with chimpanzees is a chance to spend ample time with man’s closest relatives in their natural habitats. A canopy walk offers you great aerial views of Nyungwe Forest and other attractions in Rwanda
You can also hike to the summit of one volcano in Rwanda. Mount Karisimbi and Mount Bisoke are the most hiked Volcanoes on Rwanda safaris.
A cultural tour of the Iby’iwacu cultural village in Volcanoes Park is the best way to learn and experience the traditions, norms, and customs of Rwanda’s local people.
 Kenya (Game Viewing Experience)
Explore magical Kenya for exceptional game-viewing experiences in her Savannah parks. The best parks for game viewing in Kenya during the festive season include Masai Mara National Park where wild roams are free, Amboseli National Park where wildlife meets majestic landscapes, Tsavo West National Park, A Tapestry of Diversity, Tsavo East National Park, the Theatre of Red Dust,
Visit the Massai communities for a lifetime of cultural experiences. Meet and interact with Masai pastoralists to learn their traditions, customs, beliefs, and practices
Tanzania Safari (True African Wilderness)
Discover the true African Wilderness on our Tanzania Safaris during your festive season holiday. Tanzania is famous for its thrilling game viewing and adventure experiences. Guided game drives in Serengeti National Park, Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Ruaha National Park. For adventure seekers, take part in hiking to the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa
Zanzibar Beaches
A chill out on the sandy beaches of Zanzibar is a not-miss on your festive season holiday. Enjoy various activities done at the beach such as swimming, sunbathing, boat cruising, nature walking, scenic viewing, Photography and many other water sports.
When and how to book your Festive Season Holiday
Having decided where you want to go for your East African festive season holiday, Engagi Safaris is your reliable guide! We offer customized safari packages across East Africa and they are all customized to meet your travel interests and budget. Contact us today, let us know when you intend to visit and which kind of activities you wish to do and we shall tailor make an itinerary suitable for your budget and interests at an affordable rate!
The recommended time to book the festive season holiday is as early as possible roughly 2 months to the day. This enables timely planning and arrangements, especially for booking mountain gorilla permits and booking accommodation services in time.
