Personalize Your East Africa Safari Adventure
If you’re looking to add even more amazing experiences to your African safari, look no further! We’ve compiled a list of incredible activities and add-ons that will help make this adventure even more memorable and personal. Explore local cities, hike volcanoes, visit nearby villages, learn traditional crafts, enjoy Lake Kivu, or even extend your trip to Mount Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar—the choice is yours! We’re here to assist you in selecting the experiences that you desire most.
These activities go beyond traditional game drives and offer opportunities for you to connect with East Africa’s people, landscapes, wildlife, and cultures. Our team will help you design a custom safari that’s exactly what you’ve been dreaming of.
More Ways to Experience East Africa
While incredible wildlife encounters are the highlight of every safari, East Africa offers so much more to discover. Browse our collection of additional experiences and find the perfect additions to your trip.
City & Cultural Tours
Explore cities full of welcoming communities and experience the traditions that make East Africa one of the best vacation spots in the world.
Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village Tour
Meet members of the local community while you get the opportunity to experience traditional music, dancing, storytelling, and other customs that celebrate Rwandan culture.
Coffee Experience – From Field to Cup
Follow the journey of world-renowned coffee while enjoying a fresh tasting on a Rwanda coffee tour.
Kigali Genocide Museum
This experience honors the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Learn about Rwanda’s history through powerful exhibits, personal stories, and peaceful memorial gardens
Bigogwe Cow Farming Experience
Learn about Rwanda’s long-standing cattle traditions while visiting a local farm. This experience allows you to learn about rural African life firsthand.
Traditional Weaving & Handcraft Experience
Watch local artisans create beautiful woven baskets and handmade crafts while learning about specific techniques that have been passed down through generations.
Kigali City Tour
Explore Rwanda’s capital while discovering its unique history, arts scene, neighborhoods, and local culture.
Musanze Caves Tour
Head underground and explore a network of ancient lava tubes formed thousands of years ago by volcanic activity.
City Tour of Musanze, Rwanda
This city boasts many local markets, volcanic caves, and beautiful scenic views.
City Tour of Gisenyi, Rwanda
Located on the shores of Lake Kivu, this gorgeous town is known for having a relaxed atmosphere and stunning waterfront views.
Nature & Adventure Experiences
Explore East Africa through outdoor adventures beyond the safari vehicle.
Lake Kivu Day Trip
Enjoy beautiful scenery and peaceful lakeside towns as you relax along the shores of Africa’s Great Lake Kivu.
Twin Lakes Canoe Ride
Paddle across the waters of Lake Burera and Lake Ruhondo while surrounded by incredible volcanic scenery.
Village Cycling Experience
Enjoy cycling in Rwanda as you zoom down the countryside, passing by farms and villages while connecting with local communities.
Mount Bisoke Hiking Adventure
Summit one of the Virunga volcanoes and reap the reward of amazing views and a stunning crater lake.
Mount Karisimbi 2-Day Hiking Adventure
Go on an overnight trek as you take on the highest volcano in Rwanda, adventuring through beautiful alpine landscapes.
Mount Muhabura Hiking Adventure
Climb these volcanic peaks while enjoying views across Rwanda and neighboring Uganda.
Mount Gahinga Hiking Adventure
Hike through bamboo forests and volcanic terrain while enjoying the beauty of the Virunga Mountains.
Mount Sabinyo Hiking Adventure
This is one of the most unique hikes in the Virunga range, since the ridges you’ll trek on connect Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Dian Fossey Hike
Follow the legacy of primatologist Dian Fossey with a guided hike to her former research center in Volcanoes National Park.
Extended Your Adventure
Not wanting your African safari experience to end? Continue your adventure with some other amazing destinations in East Africa.
Mount Kilimanjaro Trek
As the highest mountain in Africa and the world’s highest free-standing mountain, this peak creates an unforgettable trekking adventure, with many different routes to choose from.
Zanzibar Beach Extension
Zanzibar is an amazing beachy destination with white-sand beaches and bright blue water. Many find it the perfect way to end their East African adventure.
Need Help Choosing?
Every traveler is different, and every safari should be too. We know some of the best things to do in East Africa, and we’re happy to recommend activities and other experiences based on your interests and itinerary. Your adventure will be tailored entirely to you.
Your Dream Safari Awaits
Every traveler has a different idea of the perfect safari. You might have always dreamed of seeing mountain gorillas in the wild. Or maybe you want to watch the Great Migration unfold across the Maasai Mara. Perhaps you simply want to go on game drives and connect with East African culture. Whatever brings you here, we’re ready to help you turn that dream into reality. Tell us where you’d like to go and what you’d like to see. We’ll create the perfect safari for you.