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Galactic Safaris is a fully registered and licensed tour operator, based in Uganda, offering top-notch destination management services to tourists from all over the world. We organize safari holidays ranging from exclusive gorilla trekking safaris, epic wildlife tours, birding safaris, hiking adventures, cultural & community experiences, and educational tours, within Uganda and entire East African region - Kenya, Tanzania, DRC and Rwanda.
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East Africa is part of the Sub-Saharan region of Africa, within what is commonly known as the great-lakes region. East Africa consists of Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, D.R. Congo, South Sudan, Tanzania and Burundi. The region has unique tourist destinations ranging from a myriad of physical features, heritage sites, culture and people as well as wildlife. It’s noted to be the origin of mankind following the discovery of early fossils by Dr. Leaky in Olduvai Gorge, northern Tanzania.
Popular endangered species like mountain gorillas are only found in East Africa in the whole world. These are located within Rwanda’s Volcanoes national park, Uganda’s Mgahinga and Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks as well as Virunga national park in D.R. Congo. This has greatly contributed to the development of tourism industry in East Africa. Besides mountain gorillas, the region is filled with unique peoples and culture, picturesque landscapes, diverse vegetation, rich history, fascinating water bodies and the most admired weather.
Abundantly endowed with diverse vegetation types that are habitats to a number of animals, woodlands and savanna vegetation; from Kenya’s Maasai Mara, Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, Queen Elizabeth and Kidepo Valley National Parks in Uganda have supported the survival of Big Five African mammals including elephants, leopards, lions, buffalos and Rhinos.
At least four of Africa’s highest mountains are found in East Africa, i.e., Mount. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kenya and third is the only snow-capped mountain in Africa, Mount Rwenzori while in Fourth place lies Mount Elgon the only mountain in the world that holds largest caldera. Magnificent water bodies like the Indian Ocean stretches along Kenyan and Tanzanian coast lines, Lake Victoria that’s shared by three countries of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.
East Africa is a hotspot of history and culture. There are various people from different cultures such as the Kikuyu and Maasai in Kenya, Baganda and Luo’s from Uganda and other tribes spanning across the different countries. Some of these tribes are similar like the Karamojong in Uganda are similar to the Maasai and Turkana in Kenya, they are all pastoralists.
East Africa has two commonly spoken languages which are Swahili and English.
Due to the growing tourism industry, the region introduced single East African tourist visa through the East African Community, which tourists can purchase once at $100 and use it to cross different borders within the region. However the visa is only applicable in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. This is to ease the movement of tourists from one country to another within the region.
| Duration | 18 days |
| Destinations | Uganda Safaris & Tours Rwanda Tanzania Kenya East Africa |
This an amazing East African safari since it will take you to four East African destinations that are great to explore with the big five animals, big cats,...
More Details| Duration | 14 days |
| Destinations | Uganda Safaris & Tours Rwanda Tanzania East Africa |
This 14 days wonderful Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania safari will offer you a memorable time engaging in safari activities in some of Africa's best wildlife...
More DetailsThis is a thick and densely covered area raised at an altitude of 1200-1600m above sea level, the park is blessed with over 600 different plant species. The high-altitude areas which are permanently shrouded by thick mist has favored the settlement of the endangered mountain gorillas.
Bwindi impenetrable national park holds almost half of mountain gorillas’ global population with over 500 individuals located here. Besides gorillas, there are over 350 bird species and 120 mammals. While here you can engage in a range of exciting activities such as gorilla trekking, hiking, bird watching and nature walks.
This is one of the biggest national parks in the country, spanning across three districts and was founded in 1954. It has a diverse ecosystem which makes it one of Uganda’s most popular national parks. The ecosystem comprises of savanna, humid woods, lakes and wetlands making it a perfect habitat for practically all savanna animals.
Lake Katwe known for salt mining and Kazinga channel that connects Lakes Edward and Gorge is found within the park and one can enjoy a boat cruise on this channel to watch animals like the big four, hippos and crocodiles as well as birds.
Accommodation facilities have been setup within the park and this enables one to be part of the wild. Due to its extensive savannah landscape, game drives are carried out during morning or evening hours.
| Duration | 1 Day |
| Destinations | Rwanda |
A 1 day Rwanda gorilla tour is the best if you have a tight schedule or budget and you want to visit a gorilla group in Volcanoes National Park. This short...
More Details| Duration | 2 Days |
| Destinations | Rwanda |
Enjoy 2 days gorilla tour in Rwanda, an extraordinary short safari taking you through a remarkable gorilla trekking experience. This gorilla tour takes 1 night...
More Details| Duration | 6 Days |
| Destinations | Uganda Safaris & Tours Rwanda East Africa |
Combing gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Uganda guarantees you a double encounter with the massive mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The 6 days gorilla...
More DetailsWith the presence of mountain gorillas that may be viewed during a day’s trek on the base of Virunga mountains in north-western Rwanda. This park is a top Rwanda destination for gorilla trekking tours. The five Virunga mountains - Mount. Sabyinyo, Mt. Muhabura, Mt. Gahinga, Mt. Karisimbi and Mt. Bisoke are all found in this region and are home to several gorilla families.
Some of the Rwandan gorilla families include Amahoro gorilla family, Karisimbi gorilla family, Susa gorilla families, Musilikare, Titus gorilla group and others. Visiting each of these gorilla families may be a wonderful experience for travelers since they can learn about different ways these primate species behave.
Visitors also have an opportunity to visit the grave of popular American primatologist Dian Fossey, whose efforts to habituate gorillas and stop their extinction contributed to the gorillas' popularity in Rwanda and entire Virunga conservation area.
With amazing wildlife and sweeping savannah landscape, the park inhabits all the big five mammals, offering one of the best wildlife safari experiences in Rwanda. It’ situated in the eastern region of Rwanda near Tanzanian border.
Animals like buffaloes, lions, leopards, African elephant, Masai giraffes, antelopes, Impalas and many more make up Akagera’s total wildlife population. Visitors find this exciting to witness. The park is home to approximately 500 different bird species, including uncommon shoebill stork, raptors and sniper birds, among others. It also contains 10 lakes, some of which can be visited including Lake Ihema and Lake Shakani and visitors can take boat tours on any of these lakes.
| Duration | 18 days |
| Destinations | Uganda Safaris & Tours Rwanda Tanzania Kenya East Africa |
This an amazing East African safari since it will take you to four East African destinations that are great to explore with the big five animals, big cats,...
More Details| Duration | 14 days |
| Destinations | Uganda Safaris & Tours Rwanda Tanzania East Africa |
This 14 days wonderful Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania safari will offer you a memorable time engaging in safari activities in some of Africa's best wildlife...
More Details| Duration | 10 days |
| Destinations | Uganda Safaris & Tours Tanzania East Africa |
Your 10 days Uganda gorilla trekking and Zanzibar safari will take you to destinations like Bwindi impenetrable national Park which is in the southwestern part...
More DetailsSerengeti provides the best opportunity for viewing magical wildebeest migration, thought to be the migration's starting point. Visitors will have the chance to participate in all aspects of the migration, including its planning and calving. In most cases, visitors arrive at the park and make reservations weeks before the migration actually takes place in order to document every single step of the migration until Masai Mara national reserve in Kenya.
The park features beautiful views for taking in the countryside, including views of Mount. Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro crater, several bird species that populate the plains and seasonal rivers. However, what draws tourists the most are the pelicans and flamingos which are abundant and also contribute to the park's beautiful scenery.
Serengeti national park also offers visitors a chance to engage in hot air balloon rides and enjoy mesmerizing aerial views of the entire wilderness.
The big five animals can only be found in a select few places, making Ngorongoro crater one of the top 10 tourist sites in East Africa. The presence of all the animals has increased tourism in the area. Along with the big five, numerous more animal species can also be viewed. The Olduvai Museum, which is situated in the Olduvai Gorge and is a prominent location for travelers interested in history, is one of the additional attractions that may be seen.
The Ngorongoro crater though divided from Serengeti conservation area is part of its ecosystem. While here, tourists are able to see the wildebeest calving season during their migration through the Ngorongoro conservation area.
Variety of water birds, including flamingos, pelicans, ducks, waders and herons, as well as several other bird species, including ostriches, grey crown cranes, secretary birds, Kori bustards and many others can be seen in the Ngorongoro crater.
| Duration | 18 days |
| Destinations | Uganda Safaris & Tours Rwanda Tanzania Kenya East Africa |
This an amazing East African safari since it will take you to four East African destinations that are great to explore with the big five animals, big cats,...
More Details| Duration | 8 days |
| Destinations | Tanzania Kenya East Africa |
Your 8 days wildebeest migration safari will open the portal to experience one of Africa's exhilarating and memorable game adventures. This safari will let you...
More DetailsRhino, African elephant, buffalo, leopard and lion call this park home and are part of the big five safari mammals. Masai mara is one of the few parks in East Africa where all big five can be found. Numerous bird species are sighted here with over 500 species identified; this number is unmatched to other parks. Some bird species include vultures, long-crested eagles, ostriches, tailed and black kites, marabou storks and more. Reptiles can also be seen like geckos, monitor lizards, tortoises, black-necked spitting cobra.
The park is famous for wildebeest migration that happens annually as they migrate from Serengeti region to the Southern part of Masai mara in search of food and water. Over 2 million wildebeests can be sighted from here alongside gazelles and zebras.
While in this park, you can experience the Masai people that still live indigenously. You can interact with them and learn more about their authentic traditions. These people still carry out cattle rustling because they believe that all the cattle in the world were given to them by “god” as a gift.
Amboseli National Park will quench your thirst for wildlife and nature with a variety of animals and landscapes, you’ll be left in awe. It has rare species of elephants and lions which are not easily found in any other national park.
Its huge population of elephants sum up to 1000, and the unique thing about them is that they have been named and recorded individually. This is highly uncommon among East African national parks. You can enjoy game drives in this park, giving one a chance to explore the whole park in a single trip.
While in Amboseli, you are able to see the spectacular Mount. Kilimanjaro, the tallest free-standing mountain in the world.
Lake Nakuru National Park
Well known for having a variety of bird species, this park is suitable for bird lovers. It is home to mainly flamingo birds which can be seen along the shores of Lake Nakuru where they feed on algae. These birds are naturally beautiful with their pink and white color. Tourists enjoy capturing awesome moments of the birds. The park also has other animal species like monkeys, baboons, hippos, lions, leopards and wildebeests among so many others.
The Virunga National Park, which is in the country's east is mostly known for mountain gorilla trekking safaris. It has more than 250 gorillas and 8 habituated families. This park is part of the vast Virunga Mountain ranges that stretch across Rwanda, Uganda and D.R. Congo. Due to political unrest that have existed in the nation for a while, tourism activities have not been very common in this park however the government has set up measures to curb insecurities like deploying military units in the park to protect both tourists and gorillas. Each tourist group is accompanied by more than two game rangers during the trekking.
The park also has other animal species like chimpanzees, monkeys, chameleons and numerous birds that you can come across as you hike Mount Nyiragongo which interestingly has a boiling lava lake at its peak.
One of the biggest and best protected areas in Democratic Republic of Congo is Kahuzi-Biega National Park covering 6,000 square kilometers. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in South Kivu province.
Hilly and lowland terrains make up this popular park. It has both mountain and lowland gorillas though well-known for Eastern lowland gorillas. It was named after two extinct volcanoes – Biega and Kahuzi. Other animal species like monkeys, buffalos can also be found in this park.
