The Best Organized Tours for Animal Lovers in East Africa

East Africa

Get ready to embark on an unparalleled journey with one these exceptional tours for animial lovers in East Africa. We've invested our time and effort to scrutinize a wide selection of holiday packages and organized guided tours from top-rated companies, ensuring that we bring you the very best travel experiences. Our analysis covers crucial factors such as pricing, guest ratings, service excellence, sought-after destinations, and thrilling activities. Whether you're an intrepid wanderer or a novice traveler, these handpicked tours for animial lovers will provide an unforgettable adventure in East Africa.


The Top 3 Tours:

  • 76 Days, $4447.51

  • 77 Days, $5067.62

  • 5 Days, $475.00
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The Best Tours for Animal Lovers through East Africa

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Organized by Absolute Africa 76 Days Kigali to Cape Town 44 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for tours for animial lovers in East Africa.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.5 rating

Age Range: 18 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 28
Price per Day: $70

This tour visits Kigali, Kisoro, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kampala, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Jinja, Nakuru, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi, Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Marangu, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Iringa, Chitimba, Kande, South Luangwa National Park, Lusaka, Kariba, Masvingo, Bulawayo, Matobo National Park, Victoria Falls, Kasane, Chobe National Park, Maun, Okavango Delta, Divundu, Grootfontein, Etosha National Park, Kamanjab, Swakopmund, Sesriem, Bethanien, Fish River Canyon National Park, Vioolsdrif, Citrusdal, Stellenbosch, and Cape Town.

  • Overland Truck
  • Wildlife
  • Sightseeing
  • Camping
  • Safari
  • Gorilla Trekking
  • Big Five
  • Fully Guided

By Absolute Africa
Absolute Africa offers local overland truck tours through Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and others. They are known for providing overland truck tours to amazing and remote destinations. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers. They specialize in wildlife viewing tours, ensuring you'll have an enjoyable experience.



$4,448
on TourRadar

Organized by Absolute Africa 77 Days Nairobi to Cape Town 40 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for tours for animial lovers in East Africa.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.6 rating

Age Range: 18 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 28
Price per Day: $82

This tour visits Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Jinja, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Kampala, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kisoro, Musanze, Kigali, Grumeti Game Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Iringa, Chitimba, Kande, South Luangwa National Park, Lusaka, Kariba, Masvingo, Bulawayo, Matobo National Park, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Maun, Okavango Delta, Rundu, Etosha National Park, Cape Cross, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei, Fish River Canyon National Park, Vioolsdrif, Citrusdal, and Cape Town.

  • Overland Truck
  • Wildlife
  • Camping
  • Safari
  • Gorilla Trekking
  • Fully Guided

By Absolute Africa
Absolute Africa offers local overland truck tours through Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and others. They are known for providing overland truck tours to amazing and remote destinations. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers. They specialize in wildlife viewing tours, ensuring you'll have an enjoyable experience.



$5,068
on TourRadar

Organized by Bonvoyage Kenya Safaris 5 Days Start/End in Nairobi 4 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for tours for animial lovers in East Africa.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.3 rating

Age Range: 3 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 70
Price per Day: $95

This tour visits Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli National Park.

  • Jeep & 4WD
  • Bird watching
  • Wildlife
  • Family
  • Safari
  • Big Five
  • Fully Guided

By Bonvoyage Kenya Safaris
Bonvoyage Kenya Safaris offers local safari tours through Kenya. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings. Because of their specilization in safaris, you can be sure to have a spectacular adventure.



$475
on TourRadar

Organized by Absolute Africa 58 Days Johannesburg to Nairobi 32 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for tours for animial lovers in East Africa.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 18 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 28
Price per Day: $98

This tour visits Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Kasane, Chobe National Park, Hwange National Park, Victoria Falls, Lusaka, Chipata, South Luangwa National Park, Lake Malawi, Iringa, Mikumi National Park, Zanzibar, Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Mwanza, Grumeti Game Reserve, Kigali, Musanze, Kisoro, Kabale, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kampala, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Jinja, Eldoret, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Maasai Mara National Reserve, and Nairobi.

  • Overland Truck
  • Bird watching
  • Wildlife
  • Camping
  • Gorilla Trekking
  • Fully Guided

By Absolute Africa
Absolute Africa offers local overland truck tours through Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and others. They are known for providing overland truck tours to amazing and remote destinations. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers. They specialize in wildlife viewing tours, ensuring you'll have an enjoyable experience.



$4,739
on TourRadar

Organized by Acacia Adventure Holidays 58 Days Nairobi to Table Mountain 53 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for tours for animial lovers in East Africa.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 18 to 75
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $176

This tour visits Nakuru, Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru, Eldoret, Kampala, Kalinzu Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kyambura Gorge, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Jinja, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Narok, Bagamoyo, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Mto Wa Mbu, Mikumi National Park, Karatu, Iringa, Chitimba, Kande, Chipata, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Lusaka, Livingstone, Stonetown, Kasane, Chobe National Park, Nata, Maun, Okavango Delta, Mbeya, Ghanzi, Windhoek, Mzuzu, Etosha National Park, Senga Bay, Spitzkoppe, Lake Malawi, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei, Petauke, Sesriem, Fish River Canyon National Park, Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, Vioolsdrif, Cederberg Wildnerness Area, Cape Town, Solitaire, Namib-Naukluft Park, Orange River, and Table Mountain.

  • Overland Truck
  • Wildlife
  • Sightseeing
  • Camping
  • Safari
  • Gorilla Trekking
  • Great Migration
  • Big Five
  • Fully Guided

By Acacia Adventure Holidays
Acacia Adventure Holidays offers local overland truck tours through South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, and others. Their expertise is in organizing fantastic overland truck adventures to exciting destinations. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. Wildlife viewing tours are their specialty, so you'll know that you're signing up for a fun experience.



$7,801
on TourRadar

Organized by Absolute Africa 34 Days Kigali to Zanzibar 19 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for tours for animial lovers in East Africa.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 18 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 28
Price per Day: $118

This tour visits Kigali, Musanze, Kisoro, Kabale, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kampala, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Jinja, Nakuru, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi, Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Marangu, Dar es Salaam, and Zanzibar.

  • Overland Truck
  • Wildlife
  • Camping
  • Gorilla Trekking
  • Big Five
  • Fully Guided

By Absolute Africa
Absolute Africa offers local overland truck tours through Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and others. They are known for providing overland truck tours to amazing and remote destinations. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers. They specialize in wildlife viewing tours, ensuring you'll have an enjoyable experience.



$3,408
on TourRadar

Organized by Acacia Adventure Holidays 58 Days Nairobi to Cape Town 36 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for tours for animial lovers in East Africa.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 18 to 75
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $260

This tour visits Nairobi, Lake Nakuru, Eldoret, Kampala, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Jinja, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Bagamoyo, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Mikumi National Park, Iringa, Chitimba, Kande, Chipata, Lusaka, Livingstone, Kasane, Nata, Maun, Okavango Delta, Ghanzi, Windhoek, Etosha National Park, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, Namib-Naukluft Park, Sesriem, Fish River Canyon National Park, Vioolsdrif, Cederberg Wildnerness Area, and Cape Town.

  • Overland Truck
  • Wildlife
  • Camping
  • Safari
  • Gorilla Trekking
  • Great Migration
  • Big Five
  • Fully Guided

By Acacia Adventure Holidays
Acacia Adventure Holidays offers local overland truck tours through South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, and others. Their expertise is in organizing fantastic overland truck adventures to exciting destinations. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. Wildlife viewing tours are their specialty, so you'll know that you're signing up for a fun experience.



$12,678
on TourRadar

Organized by Jollic Adventure Tour 7 Days Start/End in Nairobi 10 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for tours for animial lovers in East Africa.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.5 rating

Age Range: 3 to 88
Maximum Group Size: 8
Price per Day: $229

This tour visits Nairobi, Narok, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Nakuru, Amboseli National Park, and Hells Gate National Park.

  • Jeep & 4WD
  • Bird watching
  • Wildlife
  • Sightseeing
  • Family
  • Camping
  • Local Guide
  • Safari
  • Big Five
  • Fully Guided

By Jollic Adventure Tour



$1,600
on TourRadar

Organized by Oasis Overland 20 Days Start/End in Nairobi 9 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for tours for animial lovers in East Africa.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.5 rating

Age Range: 18 to 69
Maximum Group Size: 24
Price per Day: $123

  • Overland Truck
  • Wildlife
  • Camping
  • Gorilla Trekking
  • Fully Guided

By Oasis Overland
Oasis Overland is a large company with a focus on overland truck tours through Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Argentina. Overland truck tours are their primary specialty, offering travelers the chance to visit remote destinations. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings. Their expertise is in wildlife viewing tours, so you can count on having a fun time.



$1,667
on TourRadar

Organized by Absolute Africa 22 Days Nairobi to Kigali 13 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for tours for animial lovers in East Africa.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.7 rating

Age Range: 18 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 28
Price per Day: $136

  • Overland Truck
  • Wildlife
  • Camping
  • Gorilla Trekking
  • Fully Guided

By Absolute Africa
Absolute Africa offers local overland truck tours through Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and others. They are known for providing overland truck tours to amazing and remote destinations. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers. They specialize in wildlife viewing tours, ensuring you'll have an enjoyable experience.



$2,551
on TourRadar

Why does East Africa appeal to animal lovers?

East Africa's varied ecosystems and wildlife encounters attract plenty of nature and wildlife enthusiasts. Portugal provides unique wildlife experiences both on land and sea.

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How much do tours for animial lovers in East Africa cost?

The average daily price of Tours for Animal Lovers in East Africa is $360 per day. Prices can vary widely due to the included amenities, length of the trip, number of guests on the tour, and many other factors. If you want more information about prices, we have put together a complete analysis of the costs of Tours for Animal Lovers in East Africa here.


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$360
Average Price Per Day
50
Tours Analyzed
4.5
Average Rating
23
Tour Companies
27
Average Group Size

Which Tour Companies Offer Tours for Animal Lovers?

A number of fantastic tour companies offer tours for animial lovers in East Africa. These are a few of the best, because they offer the highest rated service, provide the best overall quality, and have the most five-star guest reviews to prove it.

Absolute Africa

Absolute Africa offers local overland truck tours through Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and others. Most participants are adults and the tours range in length from 5 days to 11 weeks. They are known for providing overland truck tours to amazing and remote destinations. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers. They specialize in wildlife viewing tours, ensuring you'll have an enjoyable experience. Travelers usually enjoy the tour activities such as camping, bird watching, and white water rafting.

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Acacia Adventure Holidays

Acacia Adventure Holidays offers local overland truck tours through South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, and others. Most participants are adults and the tours range in length from 3 days to 8 weeks. Their expertise is in organizing fantastic overland truck adventures to exciting destinations. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. Wildlife viewing tours are their specialty, so you'll know that you're signing up for a fun experience. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as camping, wine tasting, and whale watching.

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G Adventures

G Adventures logo G Adventures is a large international travel company offering tours all over the world. Some of their most popular destinations include Thailand, Peru, South Africa, and Vietnam. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as camping, island hopping, snorkelling, surfing, wine tasting, kayaking, cooking classes, water sports, jungle surfing, and canyoning.

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Mukisa Safaris Uganda

Mukisa Safaris Uganda offers local safari tours through Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania. Most participants are adults and the tours range in length from 7 days to 2 weeks. Although the prices might be slightly above average, the small group sizes provide travelers with a more personal experience. Most of the tours provided by Mukisa Safaris Uganda are high-end and luxurious with a top-tier level of service. If you're looking for a great safari tour company, they provide many great options.

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Animal Lovers Destinations in East Africa

Wondering where animal lovers tours visit in East Africa? With a variety of stops and destinations along the way, there's something for everyone.

A few of the most popular places visited by tours in East Africa include Nairobi, Kigali, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kampala, and Serengeti National Park.


Tours for Animal Lovers vs. Independent Travel: Pros and Cons

Deciding between an organized tour and independent travel? Keep these important aspects of each option in mind.

Pros
  • Expert guides increase chances of sightings.
  • Guides share knowledge about the animals and environment.
  • Tours follow ethical and sustainable viewing practices.
  • Access to restricted or prime viewing areas.
  • Equipment like binoculars may be provided.
  • Safe navigation in wildlife-rich but potentially dangerous areas.
  • Group setting offers a shared experience.
  • No need to worry about permits or logistics.
Cons
  • Larger groups might scare off wildlife.
  • Fixed schedules limit flexibility.
  • Sharing with strangers may feel less personal.


Pros
  • Freedom to choose where and when to go.
  • Can focus on your favorite animals or habitats.
  • Tailor your experience to suit your interests.
  • Flexible schedule allows for spontaneous changes.
  • Opportunity to explore lesser-known spots.
  • Bond more deeply with nature on your own terms.
Cons
  • Requires research on habitats and animal behavior.
  • Risk of missing prime viewing times or spots.
  • Permits or access can be difficult to arrange.
  • Safety concerns in unfamiliar or remote areas.
  • Navigating roads or trails can be stressful.
  • You might need to invest in expensive gear.
  • Lack of expert knowledge may limit sightings.
  • Greater environmental responsibility rests on you.


Which is cheaper?

Is it cheaper to plan your own trip or join guided tours for animial lovers? The answer isn't clear-cut. Tours typically package accommodations, transportation, meals, entry fees, and activities into one price, whereas independent travelers must arrange and pay for these themselves. To understand the cost difference, compare the tour's price with the cost of booking everything individually. Depending on whether you choose budget-friendly options or splurge on certain aspects, the tour might be a better deal—or not. Make sure to check what's included before drawing conclusions.

Also, before booking a tour, make sure you know exactly what is included as tour companies sometimes change their itineraries or included amenities to keep them updated with seasonal changes and customer interests.

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