How to Travel With Purpose, Ideas (Travel that Matters)

Our Travel With Purpose: Travel that Matters.

. Our holidays are more enjoyable because they do good. They support communities & preserve nature – which gets you closer to both.

Travel With Purpose are a collection of safari itineraries that include a visit to or a hands-on, immersive experience at a Positive Impact project supporting local communities, environmental work, or wildlife conservation.

All safaris scheduled through Kabira Safaris & Tours Africa raise funds for wildlife conservation, community development, and restoration of the natural world through conservation levies paid when entering national parks, game reserves, and private conservancies. These costs are included in the price of your safari with us. Responsible Travel – Travel With Purpose include a monetary contribution from Kabira Safaris & Tours Africa to specific Positive Impact initiatives.

If you want to engage with local communities, participate in conservation activities to protect endangered wildlife, or get your hands dirty planting trees in Africa, we have the ideal itineraries for you. Explore our recommended Trips With A Purpose below, or get in touch with one of our Africa Safari Experts to assist you in creating a custom itinerary based on your travel preferences:

Our Recommended Travel With Purpose/Responsible Travel Vacations

Double Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park

If you’re planning a trip to Rwanda and hope to view primates in their natural habitat, you may do so by booking one of our many exciting excursions, such as the 4-day Double Gorilla trekking safari, which will allow you to trek the mountain gorillas twice and see two distinct gorilla families.

Most of our best Rwanda tours and safaris will take you to the park to see different gorilla families and visit other ecotour sites, and no one but Kabira Safaris & Tours Africa can arrange for you to have an unforgettable experience with the endangered mountain gorillas that call Volcanoes National Park home.

Gorilla Habituation Experience

Our Gorilla Habituation Experience in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

A Gorilla Habituation Experience in Uganda always begins with a (perhaps long) hike into the jungle with a team of skilled guides and scouts, searching for tracks left by the gorillas.

Finding the gorilla’s ‘nest’ from the previous night is the best indicator that you are close to a troop. Sometimes it takes as much as six hours to track down a family of gorillas. After initial contact is achieved, a visit with the gorillas can last for up to four hours. Few people have the opportunity to get as close to these incredible creatures as those who participate in a habituation program.

Those interested in helping to preserve and learn more about these gentle giants can observe the habituation of two additional gorilla families in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Serengeti Safaris

OUR SAFARI OF A LIFETIME (Serengeti Tanzania)

The Serengeti is often regarded as the continent’s premier safari location. The Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s oldest, largest, and most well-known national park, covering an area of 14,763 km2 (5,700 mi2) of rolling plains and isolated koppies (rocky hills). In addition to the annual migration of at least 2 million wildebeest, plains zebra, and gazelle, the Serengeti is also home to unusually dense populations of lion, leopard, cheetah, and other predators and has a liberating sense of space that is best experienced on an early morning balloon safari. The highlight of any vacation to Tanzania will be a safari in the Serengeti.

East African Safaris

When’s the Best Time to Go on Safari? (East Africa)

The Serengeti and the Maasai Mara, where the Great Migration occurs, are two of the most popular safari destinations in East Africa. The bottom of the Ngorongoro Crater is also teeming with wildlife. In addition to the classic Big Five and countless more features, including the presence of Earth’s last remaining population of mountain gorillas, makes this an excellent wildlife zone.

Several incredible Big Five concentrations exist in the game-rich regions of East Africa, as we’ve mentioned. At least two of these safari powerhouses are included in nearly all of our trips to the area. There are, however, a number of other possible candidates to consider. They may not be as well-known or simply be further away from the more popular highlight places, but they are excellent options for your trip nonetheless. Clients interested in visiting Tanzania’s more tranquil national parks commonly choose to visit Nyerere (previously Selous) and Ruaha in the south, while Katavi National Park in the west is really remote, difficult to approach, and stocked with big game.

Kenya’s Community & Conservation Safari

Duration: 9 Days | Destinations: 3
Kenya is a spectacular safari destination that offers stunning natural vistas, fascinating cultural experiences, world-class game viewing, and the incredible sight of the Wildebeest Migration. It’s no surprise that Kenya is known as the birthplace of safari.

During this meaningful trip to Kenya, you will journey through the plains of famed safari parks while participating in rich culture and wildlife experiences. This safari circuit takes you through Nairobi National Park, Amboseli National Park, and the Masai Mara. Along the trip, all of the typical features that make a safari unique are included, and they are well complemented by visits to outstanding projects aimed at community upliftment and wildlife protection.

Highlights:

• Roam three renowned Kenyan parks, staying in authentic eco-friendly camps.
• Visit the Amboseli Elephant Research Project, home to the world’s longest study of elephants.
• Stop by the Wildlife Tourism College of the Masai Mara.
• Private conservancies for off-the-beaten-track game viewing.
• Nature walks with Maasai guides.
• Actively support local communities and conservation initiatives.

Saruni’s Conservation & Community Experience

Duration: 10 Days | Destinations: 2

Northern Kenya Through the Lens: A Visual Story of Conservation

This 10-day adventure is ideal for anyone looking to experience a traditional Kenya safari while also actively participating in conservation and community activities. Saruni Rhino provides a unique experience in Samburu National Park: rhino tracking on foot. You will learn about the conservation quest to ensure a safe and bright future for this critically endangered species. You will also stay in understated luxury, meet the famed Maasai warriors (the custodians of this ancient land), and visit an elephant orphanage.

The next leg of your adventure brings you to Masai Mara. The huge savannah opens in front of you, and you can’t help but be amazed by the landscape’s raw, untamed beauty. Famous for its great year-round wildlife watching, this is where you will experience Maasai hospitality, and you can choose to take a hot air balloon safari, floating quietly over the plains below – the pinnacle of experiential travel in Kenya.

Highlights:

• Experience rhino tracking at Saruni Rhino, getting close to these critically endangered creatures on foot.
• Visit a local Maasai market.
• Thrilling 4X4 game drives and walking safaris.
• Visit the Reteti Elephant Orphanage.
• Ideal for travelling families with younger children.

Tanzania’s Hands-On Conservation Safari

Duration: 9 Days | Destinations: 3

Tanzania Week SAFARI | Serengeti, Zanzibar, Ngorongoro Crater

Spend nine days in Tanzania on this hands-on conservation safari. You will go into two of Tanzania’s largest and most pristine areas, Nyerere National Park and Ruaha National Park. This is Africa at its most wild, distant and exclusive; visitors to this remote corner of Africa often remark of feeling as if they had the parks all to themselves.

The immersive travel in Tanzania begins in Nyerere, where you will be astounded by nature: imagine giraffes grazing past your room, walking safaris, wildlife drives, and even boat safaris. The next stop is Ruaha National Park, where we’ll stay at Usangu Expedition Camp. This is where you will be actively involved in conservation activities such as camera trap placement and telemetry tracking of collared wildlife, allowing you to stretch your conservation muscle.

Highlights:

• Join researchers at the Douglas Bell Eco Research Station, assisting with tracking collared lions and positioning camera traps.
• Stay at luxurious and exclusive safari lodges.
• Fly-in destinations for more time spent on safari.
• Game drives, guided walks and river safaris.

Tanzania’s Culture & Wildlife Safari

Duration: 11 Days | Destinations: 3

Tanzania Unveiled A Cultural and Wildlife Tour

You will spend 11 days visiting some of Tanzania’s most famous northern safari circuit routes, as well as engaging in purposeful travel within Tanzania. You begin in Arusha on a functioning coffee plantation, where you will ease into a jam-packed safari trip. The next stop is Tarangire National Park, home to tree-climbing lions and a well-kept secret spot away from the masses. The game viewing is nothing short of spectacular, and you’ll have the opportunity to meet the Barabaig tribe, who have lived on these plains for almost 150 years.

The next stop is Tanzania’s flagship reserve, the Serengeti National Park. This safari landmark offers fantastic game watching opportunities and is best renowned for providing front-row seats to nature’s grandest event, the Great Migration.

Highlights:

• Strong focus on community interactions with ancient tribes virtually untouched by western civilisation.
• Stay at luxury lodges and camps throughout your trip.
• See tree-climbing lions in Tarangire and the Great Migration in the Serengeti.
• All kinds of safari activities including hot air balloon rides & guided nature walks.
• Spending time in Tanzania’s top safari destinations.
• Make a Positive Impact by supporting community projects

Tanzania’s Conservation & Community Safari

Duration: 10 Days | Destinations: 3

Tanzania Safari, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Tarangire National Park

This conservation and community-focused trip brings together three of Tanzania’s major attractions: Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and the Serengeti. It is one of our top Responsible Travel/Travel with a Purpose in Tanzania. You begin at Tarangire, a protected area known for its massive baobab trees, grassy grasslands, and vast elephant herds. This national park sees a fraction of the Serengeti’s visitors, resulting in more space and exclusivity. While here, you will be able to learn about important lion conservation activities.

It’s then on to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you’ll spend in luxury at the Highlands, perched on the edge of a mountain that borders the Olmoti Volcano. You will spend time with the Maasai, one of the continent’s most well-known tribes. The final phase of your journey takes you into the Serengeti, which boasts some of the greatest predator sightings in East Africa, including the fastest land mammal, the cheetah.

Highlights:

• Luxury safari accommodations in private game reserves.
• Learn about lion conservation efforts with the Tarangire Lion Research Initiative.
• Spend some time with a Serengeti Cheetah Project
• Exceptional big game viewing.
• Engage with the famed Maasai and learn all about their fascinating traditions.

South Africa’s Big Five, Wine & Conservation Safari

Duration: 11 Days | Destinations: 3

Make a positive difference with your travel budget by booking an 11-day Big Five, Wine, and Conservation safari in South Africa. Each destination is committed to conservation and the protection of the country’s vulnerable species, as well as community empowerment.

Malaria-free and game-rich places include Marataba Explorer’s Camp in the Marakele National Park and Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge in the Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. During this safari trip, you will be actively involved in a variety of projects operated by dedicated conservationists, most notably their rhino conservation work.

In between the two safaris, you will spend some time in Franschhoek, South Africa’s culinary center. A haven of exceptional food, wine, art, and magnificent scenery. This journey is ideal for families, adventure seekers, and romantic getaways with a meaningful twist.

Highlights:

• Participate in rhino conservation efforts in the malaria-free Marakele National Park.
• Revel in food, wine & history in the Cape Winelands.
• Enjoy a classic safari at Kwandwe Game Reserve.
• Explore Africa on foot on guided walking safaris.
• Armchair safari experiences.

Botswana’s Delta & Culture Safari

Duration: 7 Days | Destinations: 1

Africa’s Ultimate Safari | The Okavango Delta (Botswana)

Begin a 7-day trek through Africa’s Okavango Delta. Your experience begins at Nxamaseri Island Lodge, which is located in the Delta’s Panhandle. This is where you’ll interact with the locals and learn how they survive and prosper in these untamed lands. You will also explore Tsodilo Hills, a revered national treasure including over 4,500 rock paintings dating back millennia.

Next, visit Xugana Island Lodge, which is located in a private concession and boasts a gorgeous watery wonderland. Glide around the canals in traditional mokoros or take thrilling power boat trips with knowledgeable local operators. Finally, you’ll arrive at Camp Xakanaxa, one of Africa’s best game-viewing spots. Explore the beautiful environment on game drives and boat tours, where you’ll see a plethora of species along the Khwai River.

Highlights:

• Trips with a Purpose in Botswana that support local communities through cultural visits.
• Stay at luxury safari lodges and camps in the pristine Okavango Delta.
• Visit the ancient rock art site of Tsodilo Hills (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
• The best of both worlds – water- and land-based safari adventures.
• Guided nature walks on nearby islands.
• Catch-and-release fishing (in season).

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Community & Wildlife Safari

Duration: 10 Days | Destinations: 3

Victoria Falls, wildlife, and cultural on this safari to Zimbabwe

This tour embodies the essence of immersive travel in Southern Africa. You will spend ten days traveling into the heart of the continent, meeting and engaging with locals and learning about initiatives to empower them. You will begin your journey at Victoria Falls, where you will stay at a modern safari resort with a direct connection to us and Maunga Primary School. This is where you will learn about behind-the-scenes community development that makes travel worthwhile.

The next stop is Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest reserve. Walking safaris, night drives, and game watching from concealed hides are all part of the experience when staying in a private concession. You will also visit local towns before finishing your journey at Lake Kariba. Nestled into the isolated hills that surround the lake, you can spend the last few days sunbathing and relaxing.

Highlights:

• Excellent wildlife viewing on game drives and guided bush walks.
• Stay at exquisite safari lodges.
• Immersive cultural experiences that support the empowerment of local communities.
• Visit the ‘Smoke that Thunders’, Victoria Falls.
• See Zambia’s undiscovered riviera, Lake Kariba.

Zambia’s Community & Conservation Safari

Duration: 10 Days | Destinations: 3

South Luangwa Safari: Zambia

Join a stunning 10-day adventure through some of Africa’s most iconic places. The adventure begins at Victoria Falls, where you will stay at the exquisite Tongabezi Lodge for an amazing stay filled with exciting activities.

After a scenic short-haul flight, head to the beautiful Shawa Luangwa Camp in South Luangwa National Park. This region is widely regarded as the origin of walking safaris, with highly trained guides and vast, unspoiled wilderness. The final destination is the magnificent Kaya Mawa Lodge, which is located on Lake Malawi, often known as the ‘Lake of Stars’, and is known for its natural beauty, rich cultural legacy and fascinating history. Along the route, you’ll see a variety of community projects and learn about Africa’s dynamic people.

Highlights:

• Walking safaris in the famed South Luangwa National Park.
• Award-winning safari lodges to stay at.
• Visit Africa’s largest waterfall, Victoria Falls.
• Stay at the ‘Lake of Stars’, Lake Malawi.
• Make a positive impact by supporting conservation and community projects.

Namibia Desert & Community Safari

Duration: 10 Days | Destinations: 3

My Trip to Namibia | Safari, Desert, and Coast

Take a 10-day tour across three of Namibia’s most popular travel destinations: Sossusvlei, Damaraland, and Kaokoveld. This outstanding itinerary places a heavy emphasis on community, allowing you to interact with local communities and develop a better understanding and appreciation for the people who make Namibia so distinctive and remarkable.

Enjoy a thrilling desert adventure that involves hiking up dunes, hot air balloon rides, and quad bike trips. This program is not to be missed, as it offers unique activities, authentic cultural experiences, and excellent accommodations.

Highlights:

• Luxury safari lodges and camps in private conservancies.
• Includes some of Namibia’s most celebrated destinations, like Sossusvlei.
• A hub of safari activities including game drives, nature walks & quad-biking.
• Excellent game viewing.
• Meet the famous Himba tribe, as well as other traditional Namibian communities.
• Cultural experiences that include school visits and the Damara Living Museum.