Explore Our Journeys
We believe the finest journeys are those that feel both beautifully designed and entirely natural once you are in them. At Upepo Safaris, we draw on deep regional knowledge and careful curation to create itineraries that are elegant, well paced, and highly personal. From the choice of properties to the rhythm of each day, our focus is on delivering travel that feels seamless, distinctive, and genuinely memorable.
Personal, never standardised
Every itinerary is tailored around the traveller, not pulled from a fixed package. Before every booking we offer a free online consultation to understand your preferences and interests
Grounded in East Africa
Our knowledge of the region helps us design journeys that are both special and well executed. We know the small details, the hidden gems in every location that will make your journey stand out
Beautifully paced
We won’t put you on an endless conveyor belt of activities and sights, we think carefully about flow, balancing excitement, rest, movement, and time to simply enjoy where you are
Seamless in practice
Behind every journey is careful planning, trusted partners, and attention to the details that matter. We ensure that the details of your logistics are manage down to a tee, so you don’t have to
The Tanzania Classic
Serengeti Safari & Zanzibar
10 nights
When people think of visiting East Africa they most often think of the big game and open plains of the Serengeti and the beautiful white sands of Zanzibar.
Trip highlights:
The Northern Safari Circuit: 5 nights of Safari, spread between two beautiful lodges, visiting three of Tanzania’s most spectacular parks: The Serengeti National Park, The Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National park.
Zanzibar: 5 nights of beaches, ocean and swahili culture on the island of Zanzibar. Slow down at a beautiful beachside paradise and take it at your own pace. Pro tip: Spend a night in capital Stone Town to experience this vibrant and historic small town.
The Kenyan Classic
Masaai Mara Safari & Kenyan Coast
10 nights
Whatever Tanzania can do, Kenya can match it! Sometimes less busy than Tanzania’s famous sites, Kenya offers parallel wonderful safari and coastal experiences.
Trip highlights:
The Masai Mara: 4 nights of Safari in the Masai Mara, renowned for its density of big cats and at the right time of year great wildebeest migration. Pro tip: Stay in a conservancy (private park) for a more private experience.
Nairobi: 1 night in the region’s most dynamic city with great food and the only national park within a capital city.
Watamu: 5 nights of stunning beaches, delicious food and whatever water activities you want! Pro tip: Choose Lamu over Watamu for the most spectacular location on the East African coast.
The Kenyan Bush Retreat
Masaai Mara & Amboseli
10 nights
If one Safari is not enough or you’re less interested in beaches, we recommend exploring other parts of Kenya’s bush to see the range of landscapes and animals on offer.
Trip highlights:
The Masai Mara: 4 nights of Safari in the Masai Mara and catch the great wildebeest migration. Pro tip: Stop off for a night at Nakuru National Park to see the pink flamingos.
Nairobi: 1 night in the region’s most dynamic city with great food and the only national park within a capital city.
Amboseli National Park: 5 nights in and around Amboseli National Park, known for its slower pace, elephants and scenic views of Kilimanjaro. Pro-tip: Spend 2-nights outside of the park in the surrounding bush relaxing, taking in the views and walking.
The Gorilla Add-On
2 nights
East Africa is the only place in the world to see Mountain Gorillas in the wild and the easiest place to do that is in Rwanda. Tagging this on to any trip is worth it.
Trip highlights:
Kigali: Arrive in Kigali (Rwanda), visit the Genocide Memorial transfer to Musanze ahead of your Gorilla Trek the following day
Volcanoes National Park: Arrive early in the morning for your hike. Trek with a guide for as long as it takes to find the Gorillas (usually just an hour!) and spend one of the most unique hours of your life sharing a piece of the jungle with these incredible animals.
Customise your unique journey
We love co-designing unique itineraries with our clients. Based on our deep knowledge of the region, we develop custom journies that meet your precise interests and requirements. We typically start designing these with a free online consultation. In order to express your interest, please complete the form here and we will be in touch to schedule the consultation.
