In the Footsteps of Tusk – Rwanda

Known as "The Land of a Thousand Hills", Rwanda is famous for its magnificent mountain gorillas that live in the forests of Volcanoes National Park. Home to one-third of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population in the North West, Rwanda's lesser known lake side savannahs in the East and primate rich forests in the South West makes for a multi layered safari experience, unique to Rwanda.

Day 1

Kigali

The Rwandan capital, Kigali, is a wonderfully vibrant city with open markets and bustling streets, full of colour. Before venturing into the beautiful countryside of Rwanda, a visit to the Genocide Memorial is a poignant reminder of how far this country has come since 1994 and the end of its civil war. ©Marja Kumpulainen

Day 2 - 5

Akagera National Park

3 hours from Kigali, Akagera National Park is one of few virgin safari territories in East Africa. Encompassing 1,122sq kms of grassy lowland mountains, acacia woodland, savannah plains and papyrus swamps, this is an ideal habitat for a wide and flourishing wildlife population, including the Big Five. ©Wilderness.

Day 6 - 9

Nyungwe National Park

In the southwest lies Nyungwe National Park, with ancient montane rainforest neighbouring rich tea plantations. A prime habitat for charismatic chimpanzees and 12 other primate species, many of them rare including: mona, silver, secretive owl-faced colobus and L’Hoest’s. Explore the butterfly lined jungle trails on foot, bike the higher paths or step onto the canopy walk spanning the treetops. ©O&O Nyungwe

Day 10 - 13

Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes National Park is a cumulative success story of the protection and rehabilitation of mountain gorilla, to which Dian Fossey dedicated her life. The demanding hike to the gorillas provides great rewards and, if you you are keen for more walking, there is the opportunity to go in search of the elusive golden monkey, one of the most endangered primates in Africa. ©Volcanoes Safaris

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This is where it all began, on the foothills of Mt Kenya. Thirty years on, and we invite you to follow In the Footsteps of Tusk.
A country of diversity, this journey takes you through Kenya’s wildlife rich areas, and gives access to the next generation of safari.

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In the Footsteps of Tusk – Uganda

Once described as “The Pearl of Africa” by Winston Churchill, Uganda is a country of exquisite contrasts. Dense forests, hazy savannahs, hippo filled lakes, meandering rivers and thundering waterfalls. Home to some of the highest concentration of primates on earth, this itinerary takes you to some of Uganda’s lesser known “pearls”, after spending time with our two closest relatives – chimpanzees and gorillas.

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In the Footsteps of Tusk – São Tomé & Príncipe

With coordinates 1°N,7°E, São Tomé and Príncipe is located at the centre of the world. Created by volcanic activity millions of years ago, these striking islands rise out of the Gulf of Guinea and the vibrant rainforests are amongst the most biodiverse on the planet. Remnants of it’s gripping past remain on the island with historic roças and cacao plantations which are, through eco tourism, being resurrected.

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