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Tailor-Made Itineraries
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Tailor-Made Itineraries
Search for the rare shoebill stork in the Mabamba Wetlands.
Track wild rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Cruise the Nile below Murchison Falls.
Hike to the top of Murchison Falls.
Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and leopards in Murchison Falls National Park.
Track wild chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park.
Cruise the wildlife-rich Kazinga Channel.
Search for tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector.
Trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Cross from Uganda into Rwanda through the Virunga region.
Trek endangered golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park.
Visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village.
Hike to Dian Fossey’s former research site and tomb.
Explore Kigali’s cultural and historical landmarks.
Want to combine Uganda’s and Rwanda’s premier wildlife experiences in one journey.
Have gorilla trekking high on your travel wishlist.
Enjoy active wildlife experiences rather than purely vehicle-based safaris.
Want to see the Big Five alongside primates and birdlife.
Appreciate a mix of wildlife, culture, and conservation-focused activities.
Comfortable with several long overland driving days.
Enjoy visiting destinations that are less commercialised than East Africa's major safari circuits.
Prefer luxury travel with minimal road transfers.
Have difficulty walking on steep, muddy, or uneven terrain.
Unable to undertake multi-hour trekking activities.
Prefer beach holidays or relaxed itineraries.
Dislike early morning starts.
Seeking a fast-paced itinerary focused solely on wildlife viewing from vehicles.
Let’s bring your dreams to reality. Perhaps you already know what you want to see and do, perhaps you don’t. We will help you bring your social media feed to reality.
Your travel consultant
David Smyth
Director, Forward Travel
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Stories from the road
Real journeys, real words — hear from explorers who've travelled the world with Forward Travel.
“David crafted a once-in-a-lifetime safari for us. Every detail, from the lodges to the guides, was flawless.”
Emma & James Wilson
Australia→Kenya
September 2024