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The Best Organized Eco Tours through East Africa

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Are you in search of an exceptional eco-tour for your upcoming journey? We have conducted extensive research on a range of eco-friendly, environmentally conscious, and nature-focused tours provided by highly acclaimed tour companies, presenting you with an extraordinary chance to immerse yourself in the natural wonders of East Africa. These environmentally conscious organized tours, holiday packages, and tour packages not only offer an opportunity to reconnect with nature and witness breathtaking landscapes but also contribute to the preservation of our precious environment. With our thorough evaluation of factors like guest reviews, destinations, and activities, you can embark on an exhilarating adventure. Get ready to embark on an eco-tour that will leave you mesmerized!


The Top 3 Tours:

  • 58 Days, $4671.55

  • 5 Days, $475.00

  • 76 Days, $4483.34
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The Best Eco Tours through East Africa

Including guided tours, organized tours, holiday packages, all-inclusive vacations, and guided itineraries.

All tour prices are listed in US Dollars before taxes, and come from a base price that is reported by TourRadar. Peak season prices can vary significantly, particularly in destinations where seasonal travel fluctuates dramatically. While we do our best to evaluate all tours to maintain accuracy, always confirm the details directly with TourRadar or the tour company before booking. The information provided on this website is sourced directly from TourRadar and may change at any time.

Organized by Absolute Africa 58 Days Johannesburg to Nairobi 32 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for eco tours 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: $81

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.



$4,672
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 eco tours in East Africa.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

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

starstarstarstarstar 4.6 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 76 Days Kigali to Cape Town 44 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for eco tours 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: $59

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
  • 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.



$4,483
on TourRadar

Organized by Absolute Africa 77 Days Nairobi to Cape Town 40 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for eco tours 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: $66

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
  • 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.



$5,108
on TourRadar

Organized by Bonvoyage Kenya Safaris 10 Days Start/End in Nairobi 7 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for eco tours in East Africa.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.5 rating

Age Range: 3 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 21
Price per Day: $95

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

  • Jeep & 4WD
  • 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.



$945
on TourRadar

Organized by Intrepid Travel 20 Days Victoria Falls to Zanzibar 13 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for eco tours 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: 15 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 22
Price per Day: $104

This tour visits Victoria Falls, Bulawayo, Masvingo, Harare, Lusaka, Petauke, South Luangwa National Park, Lake Malawi, Chitimba, Iringa, Mikumi National Park, Dar es Salaam, and Zanzibar.

  • Overland Truck
  • Wildlife
  • Safari
  • Fully Guided

By Intrepid Travel
Intrepid specializes in small-group adventure travel with a strong focus on sustainable tourism and authentic experiences. They cater to different travel styles, from budget-friendly backpacking-style tours to premium small-group adventures.



$2,086
on TourRadar

Organized by Oasis Overland 76 Days Nairobi to Cape Town 45 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for eco tours in East Africa.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

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

starstarstarstarstar 4.6 rating

Age Range: 18 to 69
Maximum Group Size: 24
Price per Day: $62

This tour visits Nairobi, Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Lake Nakuru National Park, Naivasha, Hells Gate National Park, Kampala, Eldoret, Jinja, Jinja, Lake Victoria, Kabale, Mpigi, Lake Bunyonyi, Kigali, Musanze, Mwanza, Kisii, Musoma, Arusha, Ngorongoro, Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu, Zanzibar, Lake Malawi, Mikumi National Park, Lilongwe, Harare, Bulawayo, Gweru, Victoria Falls, Matobo National Park, Maun, Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta, Brandberg Mountain, Etosha National Park, Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe, Cape Cross, Namib-Naukluft Park, Sossusvlei, and Cape Town.

  • Overland Truck
  • Wildlife
  • Camping
  • 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.



$4,698
on TourRadar

Organized by Absolute Africa 45 Days Jinja to Victoria Falls 21 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for eco tours 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: $91

This tour visits Jinja, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Kampala, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kigali, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Morogoro, Iringa, Chitimba, Kande, South Luangwa National Park, Lusaka, Kariba, Masvingo, Bulawayo, Matobo National Park, and Victoria Falls.

  • Overland Truck
  • Wildlife
  • White water rafting
  • Camping
  • 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.



$3,234
on TourRadar

Organized by Oasis Overland 56 Days Nairobi to Cape Town 26 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for eco tours 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 4.3 rating

Age Range: 18 to 69
Maximum Group Size: 24
Price per Day: $65

  • Overland Truck
  • Wildlife
  • Sightseeing
  • Camping
  • Big Five
  • 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.



$3,623
on TourRadar

Organized by Oasis Overland 20 Days Start/End in Nairobi 9 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for eco tours 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: $94

  • 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.



$1,875
on TourRadar

Why does East Africa appeal to eco-environmental travelers?

East Africa is a haven for environmental travelers, known for its commitment to sustainability and biodiversity. The region's eco-lodges, diverse environment, and green initiatives allow visitors to explore responsibly, making it a leader in conservation tourism and a favorite for nature lovers.

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How much do Eco Tours in East Africa cost?

The average daily price of Eco Tours in East Africa is $341 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 Eco Tours in East Africa here.


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$341
Average Price Per Day
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Tours Analyzed
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Average Rating
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Tour Companies
22
Average Group Size

Which Tour Companies Offer Eco Tours?

A number of fantastic tour companies offer eco tours 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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Tanzania Wildlife Adventures

Tanzania Wildlife Adventures offers local hiking tours through Tanzania. Most participants are adults and the tours range in length from 5 days to 9 days. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category. Many of their tours lead into natural settings, offering experiences like hiking, trekking, and wildlife observation.

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Eco and Environmental Destinations in East Africa

Wondering where eco and environmental 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, Serengeti National Park, Arusha, Maasai Mara National Reserve, and Zanzibar.


Eco Tours vs. Independent Travel: Pros and Cons

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

Organized Tours
Pros
  • Expert guides provide in-depth knowledge of ecosystems, conservation efforts, and biodiversity.
  • Access to protected or restricted ecological sites that are not available to the public.
  • Learning about sustainable practices directly from conservationists and locals.
  • Structured tours ensure that you experience key ecological sites safely and responsibly.
  • Opportunities to participate in ecological preservation efforts.
  • Guides help navigate difficult terrain and ensure you don’t disturb fragile environments.
  • Pre-arranged transportation to remote ecological areas, saving time and effort.
  • Educational experience that fosters environmental awareness and stewardship.
Cons
  • Limited flexibility to explore on your own or adjust the schedule.
  • Group settings may not provide the same level of personal connection with the environment.
  • The focus might be on popular ecological sites, missing out on lesser-known gems.
  • May have to follow a fixed route, limiting spontaneous exploration or off-the-beaten-path discoveries.


Independent Travel
Pros
  • Full flexibility to design your trip around specific ecological interests, like forests, wetlands, or coastal areas.
  • Ability to explore remote or lesser-known ecological spots that may not be included in guided tours.
  • Freedom to choose sustainable accommodation options and travel methods that match your values.
  • More control over your itinerary and the time spent at each site.
  • Ability to follow a pace that suits your personal interests and ecological awareness.
Cons
  • Time-consuming research needed to find the best ecological sites and sustainable options.
  • Navigating remote or difficult terrains can be challenging without expert guidance.
  • Risk of not having the necessary permits or access to protected ecological areas.
  • Difficulty in learning about the local ecology or conservation efforts without a knowledgeable guide.
  • Potential to unintentionally harm ecosystems if proper precautions are not taken.
  • More logistical work involved in organizing travel, accommodation, and activities.
  • Possible language barriers or difficulty communicating ecological concerns with locals.


Tour Prices in East AfricaEco Tours in Africa

Which is cheaper?

Is it cheaper to plan your own trip or join guided eco tours? 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.

More Tour Options

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