Gorilla Tours, Big Game & Adventure with Authentic Africa Safaris
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Travel with Authentic Africa Safaris for ultimate gorilla tours and big game safaris in Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya, and Tanzania at discounted rates. With 10 years of service, Authentic Africa Safaris is your ultimate guide on your African safari! We offer a wide range of experiences such as mountain gorilla trekking in the jungle forest of Bwindi Impenetrable and the Virunga Conservation Area shared by Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, Mgahinga Gorilla Park in Uganda and Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Our gorilla tours also take you to Kahuzi Biega National Park in Eastern Congo for an encounter with the Eastern Lowland Gorillas, the largest gorilla species in the world. Authentic Africa Safaris is your ultimate guide for a lifetime African Safari. Are you traveling for gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or looking for the great wildebeest migration in Masai Mara and Serengeti National Parks? Authentic Africa Safaris has the best for you!
We offer guided gorilla safaris to meet the endangered species in their natural habitats and also take you on excellent game-viewing safaris in the best savanna parks of Africa. Our African safaris also take you to trek chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park, the primate capital of Africa, and Nyungwe Forest in southwestern Rwanda. For birders, Authentic Africa Safaris offers birding safaris to see the rare shoebill stork at Mabamba Wetland Sanctuary and other bird species rarely seen anywhere in the world.
We offer both private and group tours to suit the interests of different travelers. Explore magical Kenya for the ultimate game viewing experience in the beautiful Masai Mara and Tanzania game safaris in the famous Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Are you an adventure looking for a more challenging experience, on our mountaineering experiences to the top of iconic Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and the snow-capped Mt Rwenzori in Uganda with Authentic Africa Safaris.
Top 2025 African Safaris; Gorilla Trekking Packages & Game Tours
2 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour
Book a 2 Days Uganda gorilla tour to Bwindi Forest National Park with Authentic Africa Safaris. Trek one of the 17 gorilla families in Uganda for gorilla trekking. Read More
5 Days Kenya & Bwindi Gorilla
Customized 5 Days Kenya and Bwindi Gorilla trekking safari with Authentic Africa Safaris. Visit endangered gorillas in Uganda & big five game in kenya. Read More
6 Days Uganda Chimps & Gorilla Safari
Tailored 6 Days Uganda chimpanzees and gorilla trekking safari with Authentic Africa Safaris. Enjoy a close encounter with the endangered primates of Uganda.Read More
5 Days Tanzania Luxury Wildlife Safari
Book a 5 Days Tanzania Luxury wildlife safari to explore wildlife in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with Authentic Africa Safaris. Read More
7 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Tanzania
Discounted 7 Days Rwanda gorillas and Tanzania safari yo see gorillas in Rwanda and big game in Tanzania with Authentic Africa Safaris. Read More
10 Days Kenya & Bwindi Gorilla Safari
Be part of our 10 Days Kenya and Bwindi gorilla safari for a lifetime experience with Authentic Africa Safaris. Visit gorillas & big game. Read More
7 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Chimpanzees
Enjoy discounted 7 Days Rwanda gorillas & chimpanzee safari to Volcanoes and Nyungwe Forest Parks respectively. Rwanda primates trekking safari. Read More
16 Days Kenya and Tanzania Game Safari
Guided 16 Days Kenya & Tanzania game safari for excellent game viewing experience with Authentic Africa Safaris. Explore the gem in Kenya & Tanzania on this 16 Days safari. Read More
5 Days Rwa & Uga Double Trekking
Book discounted 5 Days Rwanda & Uganda double gorilla trekking with Authentic Africa Safaris. trek gorillas twice in Volcanoes and Bwindi Forest National Parks. Read More
What to Pack for your Authentic Africa Safaris
What to pack for an African safari: Packing for a safari in Africa isn’t an ordinary thing like it is done with other trips. Usually, first time safari goers face challenges packing for an African safari. When packing for an African safari, adequate preparation is required and essentials need to be considered first. This article bring you a detailed list of items you should consider packing for a successful African safari holiday.
Travel Documents
Passports: For visitors planning to visit the Sub-Saharan Africa, a valid passport is usually a must have. Passports must be valid at least 6 months beyond the date of travel and you will be required to present them before authorities.
Visas:
Valid visas feature among the essentials you should consider on your packing list for an African safari. Visas are required if you have entry into a country you plan to spend your African safari holiday. Others include Yellow Fever Card/Certificate plus any other essential travel document.
Cash
: Unlike other developed destinations, cash is required in most of the African destinations. Safaris in Africa are carried out from the bush and never will you find credit card machines. It is important that when you travel to Africa, have your US Dollars or Euros exchanged into local currencies like Tanzania shilling, Kenya shilling or Uganda shilling depending on the destination you plan to spend your African holiday safari. This will ease your local transactions in the local markets or tipping while at the destination.
Items worth packing for game drives: The essentials you should expect to pack for an African game viewing safari include soft sided bags, 2 pairs of pants, 1-2 long sleeved shirts, 3 layering t-shirts/tanks, light scarf, wide brimmed safari hats, sunscreen, utility jackets, closed toe shoes, waterproof dry bag, toiletries, insect repellents, USB flash drive, plug adapters, first aid/medical kit.
Luggage
When packing, consider packing lightly because the weight of luggage is strictly limited especially for small aircrafts which fly in Africa. About 44 Ibs per pax in soft duffel for the case of Southern Africa, 33 Ibs per pax in case of East Africa.
If you are traveling mainly for gorilla trekking in Africa, a waterproof daypack is recommended. A soft sided luggage is recommended in case you plan to connect by flight to prime destinations like Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya or Murchison Falls National Park/Kidepo Valley National Park in Uganda.
There are some airlines that provide luggage storage for instance Air Kenya, Safari Link and they charge a small amount. It can even be more convenient alternative for travelers who plan to flight back to the same airport. Note: do not come with plastic bags if you are visiting Kenya or Tanzania for a safari.
Safari clothes
Don’t pack anything for an African safari. Your comfort while on an African safari matters a lot and try as much as possible to pack lightly for your bush experience. The key clothes we can recommend include environmentally friendly attire-get long sleeved shirt-avoid bright colored clothes; waterproof hiking boots (for visitors traveling to Uganda, Rwanda or D.R. Congo for gorilla trekking), gardening gloves, rain jackets, socks, trousers, long sleeved shirts.
First aid/medical kit & toiletries
There are several key items you should consider packing in your first aid kit including malaria tablets, anti-nausea tablets, basic medical items like antiseptic, band aids, aspirin, anti-histamine cream; moisturizer, hair brush, nail scissor, pep to-bismol, tissues, insect repellents etc.
Medication
Carry enough of daily vitamins and should be prescribed medicine that can last for you for a good time. However, make sure that you have them kept/stored in good conditions/bag. Some of the medications you may need while on an African safari depending on your health conditions include pain relievers, allergy remedy, antiseptic cream, Re-hydration salts, heartburn remedy, cold or flu tablets, anti-diarrhea medicine etc.
Gear
Apart from the usual electronics, essential gear you should include into your pack for an African safari range from pair of binoculars, camera, batteries, memory cards, chargers, waterproof cover for the camera, sunglasses of good quality etc.
Plug converters
Plug converters should be part of your pack for an African safari. Most African safari destinations use 220 to 240 volt electricity though the plug type may vary from destination to destination. Carry a plug that does matches the rest of the world and other items you shouldn’t forget include camera chargers, cell phone chargers, laptop charges and you can have plug adapter to ensure that you plug all of them.
Hygiene items
Though most accommodation facilities offer basic toilet amenities like shampoo, body soap, conditioners, there is need to carry additional hygiene items. These include dental care like travel toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo & conditioner; shaving accessories like men’s/women’s shave cream, men’s/women’s travel razor. Sanitary requirements, face moisturizers, sunblock, insect repellents, lip balm with SPF, toner etc.
Photography items
Photography on an African safari is a must do and shouldn’t be missed. The essentials to guarantee you remarkable photography experience on an African safari include lens pen, extra lens cap, carry Nikon camera or better one, bean bag, lens cleaner etc.
Gorilla trekking-essential items
Gorilla trekking often comes second after game drives as the most looked for wildlife experiences on an African safari. But, you must pack well for this life changing adventure starting with long sleeved shirts, gardening gloves, strong waterproof hiking boots, socks/gaiters, rain coat, sweater, snacks, water, insect repellent, camera with no flashlight, valid gorilla permits-book one if you are visiting Uganda, Rwanda or the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), visas, passports.
Insect repellent with DEET is without doubt the preferred insect repellent you should have if you are heading to Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda for an African safari. DEET is noted for its activeness or carry an all natural citronella repellent in case you aren’t comfortable with the DEET.
Things to avoid packing for an African safari
Bright clothes-include military like clothes.
Plastic bags
Drones etc
Authentic Africa Safaris is your best guide to Africa. We offer tailored gorilla trekking safaris and game viewing experiences at affordable prices.