Our yearly trip releases are new itineraries and seasonal departures that we design around specific seasons, such as the calving season, the dry-season gorilla months or the birding peak. Tell us what interests you and when you would like to travel, and we will send details and availability. Our signature trips include the Mabamba shoebill day trip and our shoebill, gorilla and primate safaris.
Key takeaways
- New itineraries and seasonal departures each year.
- Built around the best seasons for wildlife and birds.
- Ask us about this year’s releases.
- Signature trips run year-round.
We love designing new journeys around the rhythms of East Africa: the calving season in the Serengeti, the dry months for gorillas, the birding peak when migrants arrive, and cultural festivals.
Our signature trips
These trips are the heart of what we do:
- 1-day Mabamba shoebill trip: a canoe trip through the swamp to find the shoebill, from Entebbe or Kampala.
- 4-day Mabamba shoebill and Bwindi gorilla safari: the shoebill and mountain gorillas in one short trip.
- 8-day gorilla, wildlife and primates safari: shoebill, gorillas, chimps and savannah wildlife.
How trip releases work
- We design new itineraries or seasonal departures each year.
- Subscribers and enquirers hear about them first.
- Each release has limited availability, often tied to permits and small camps.
Tell us what interests you
Send us the experiences, dates and budget you have in mind through our contact page or safari planner, and we will let you know about relevant releases.
Seasons we design around
- January to March: the calving season in the southern Serengeti, with predators following the herds.
- June to September: the main dry season for gorilla and chimp trekking, and the start of the Mara River crossings.
- November to April: the birding peak, when migrants from Europe and Asia join Uganda’s resident species.
- April, May and November: green-season departures with Uganda’s lower gorilla permit price.
Who our releases suit
Releases suit travellers who are flexible about dates and keen to travel at the best time for a particular experience, as well as returning guests looking for something new. Many are small-group or private departures, so places are limited.
Frequently asked questions
What are trip releases?
New itineraries and seasonal departures we design each year.
How do I hear about them?
Enquire through our contact page or subscribe to our newsletter.
Can I book a signature trip any time?
Yes, subject to permit and lodge availability.
Written by our Kampala-based planners and guides, who arrange these trips every season. Prices and rules are checked before every quote.
