The safari you’ve dreamed of — with someone who actually lives there.
We are a Canada-based tour operator with boots-on-the-ground expertise across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Fully custom. No group tours. Every detail handled — from your first email to the edge of the wild.
Planning a safari from North America feels overwhelming.
Three years of documentaries. Seventeen browser tabs. A dozen tour operator websites that all say the same thing. And still you’re not sure — which destination? Which company? Is it actually safe? Will it be worth it? We hear this every single week. And we’re going to answer every single one of those questions, right here.
Uganda and Rwanda and Kenya and Tanzania. Gorillas and Big Five. Permits that sell out months ahead. Accommodation tiers. Dry seasons and wet seasons. The planning complexity alone stops most people before they begin. We simplify all of it.
This is always the first question — and it deserves a direct, honest answer. Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania are stable, welcoming destinations visited by hundreds of thousands of North Americans annually. We’ll give you the complete safety picture, not a marketing reassurance.
This is not a small purchase. It shouldn’t be taken lightly. We believe the only way to answer that question honestly is to be completely transparent about what it costs, what you get, and why the price is what it is. Which is exactly what we do.
Not sure where to start? Let us find your match.
Planning a safari is deeply personal. Your dream might be standing 10 feet from a mountain gorilla in Bwindi’s ancient forest. Or watching the Great Migration pour across the Mara River at dawn. Or a family journey where your children see an elephant for the first time and their world changes.
Our quiz takes 6 questions and 2 minutes. It matches you to the right experience, the right destination, and the right trip profile — then sends you a free personalized recommendation and our 20-page Safari Planning Guide.
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“The moment you’re imagining right now…”
…is exactly the moment we spend every day making possible.
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“Standing 10 feet from a mountain gorilla changed something in me permanently. Bashem made it look effortless — every permit, every lodge, every detail was handled before we even thought to ask.”
“We had no idea where to start. The quiz pointed us to exactly the right itinerary. We booked within a week. Best two weeks of our entire lives — and we travel extensively.”
“The local knowledge is something no international operator can replicate. Our guide knew every ranger by name, every trail by heart. We felt like insiders, not tourists.”
“Our teenagers were skeptical. By day two they were begging to stay longer. The guides adapted everything for our family. Two years later it’s still the trip they mention most.”
“When our flight was delayed they reorganized everything overnight without us knowing there was a problem until it was already solved. That’s what genuine professionalism looks like.”
“I travel solo and usually feel like an afterthought with large operators. Bashem treated my single trip with the same care as a group of ten. My guide became a genuine friend.”
What makes us genuinely different
Six things that separate a transformative safari from a disappointing one
Our guides grew up in these parks. They know every ranger by name, every trail by heart, every hidden viewpoint that doesn’t appear in any guidebook. This is community knowledge — not the generic knowledge of someone who visited twice.
Registered in Ottawa, Ontario. Your timezone. Your language. Your consumer protection laws. We understand exactly what North American travellers need and fear — because we live here too.
Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania. We don’t hand you off to local agents. We don’t use middlemen. One company, one team, one standard of care — from your first email to your final transfer.
Zero group tours. Zero fixed packages. Every itinerary is built from scratch around your group’s specific size, ages, interests, fitness level, and budget. Your trip is yours.
Every booking directly supports the people protecting the places we visit. The Batwa communities of Bwindi. Anti-poaching rangers. Community schools. Genuine conservation, not a marketing line.
Three major industry certifications, each requiring annual financial audits and professional conduct standards. They exist specifically to protect you from the many operators who are simply booking agents. We are not.
“We believe true travel goes beyond sightseeing.”
— Bashem Safaris, on every trip for 10 years.Start with a proven journey
Three of our most loved trips — each fully customisable for your group
The definitive Uganda experience — gorilla trekking in Bwindi, chimps in Kibale, and wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest gorilla trek
- Chimpanzee tracking, Kibale NP
- Queen Elizabeth NP game drives
- Kazinga Channel boat safari
The iconic East Africa safari — Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Kilimanjaro views at Amboseli.
- Great Migration, Maasai Mara
- Big Five in Serengeti NP
- Full-day Ngorongoro Crater
- Amboseli with Kilimanjaro views
Rwanda’s gorilla encounter in Volcanoes National Park, combined with Kigali’s remarkable cultural story and Akagera game drives.
- Volcanoes NP gorilla trekking
- Kigali cultural tour
- Akagera game drive
- Community visits
Plan with confidence
We believe you deserve honest numbers. Every trip is custom — these are real starting points, not teaser prices.
3–5 day focused itinerary
- 3–5 day focused itinerary
- Comfortable accommodation
- Local expert guide
- All park entry fees
- Airport transfers
- Welcome briefing & planning call
7–10 day itinerary
- 7–10 day itinerary
- Premium lodge collection
- Private dedicated guide throughout
- All park fees & permits
- Flexible scheduling & date changes
- 24/7 WhatsApp support during trip
- Detailed pre-trip information pack
10–14 day custom multi-destination
- 10–14 day custom multi-destination
- Luxury lodge collection
- Private vehicle & guide entire trip
- Gorilla permits reserved
- Wildlife photography guidance
- Full concierge pre-trip planning
- Airport meet & greet service
All prices USD per person. International flights, travel insurance, visas, and personal expenses not included. Gorilla permits additional ($800-$1,000/person Uganda, $1,500/person Rwanda). Starting points for custom trips — your actual quote may vary.
Three steps to the adventure of your life
Answer 6 questions about your destination dreams, travel style, timing, and budget. Takes 2 minutes. We’ll match you to the right experience and send your personalized recommendation immediately.
One call. Zero pressure. We’ll design your custom itinerary together, answer every question you have — safety, costs, fitness requirements, gorilla permit timing, what to pack, what to expect. You leave the call with complete clarity.
Arrive. Be present. Come home changed. We handle every permit, every lodge, every transfer, every meal arrangement. Your only job is to show up and experience it.
Gorilla permits are genuinely scarce.
Only 8 people are allowed per gorilla family group per day. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest has multiple family groups, but during peak season — June through September, and December through February — available permits sell out 4–6 months in advance.
This is not a marketing tactic. It’s the reality of a protected species with limited access.
If you’re planning to trek gorillas in 2026 or early 2027, the time to secure permits is now. We can check availability for your preferred dates in our first conversation.
Everything you need to know before you book
Honest answers. No marketing language.
A decade of purposeful travel
“Every safari booking supports the communities, rangers, and conservation programs protecting the places you’ll visit. Travel that gives back isn’t a marketing line — it’s how we operate.”
Ready to start planning? Let’s talk.
Book a free 20-minute consultation. A safari advisor who has personally visited the destinations we’re discussing will design your trip with you. No pressure. No obligation.
Book Your Free Consultation →- Free 20-minute call — no commitment
- Speak with someone who has actually been there
- Custom proposal within 48 hours if you want it
- Gorilla permit availability checked immediately
- Honest pricing from the first conversation
If you’ve read this far, you’re ready.
Most people who reach this section of our page have been thinking about an East Africa safari for months, sometimes years. They’ve done the research. They’ve watched the documentaries. They have a mental image of the moment they want to experience.
What’s holding them back is rarely money. It’s usually the fear of starting — making the first move with a tour operator they don’t know yet. Our free quiz takes 2 minutes. It costs nothing. It doesn’t obligate you to anything. And it gives you a personalized recommendation you can use whether you book with us or not.
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