Discovery Journeys Top Day Trips To Be Part Of

Day Tour Excursions!

Day Trips Discovery Journeys are the most efficient ways to explore any tour destination. Many travelers are usually restricted by time while in some destinations and end up going for Day trips. This is quite challenging sometimes, especially in African destinations with diverse wildlife where one would wish to spend more time exploring. Apart from diversity, several African safari destinations are located upcountry and one would require more than 5 hours to get there. This makes it hard to take on Discovery Journeys adventures to such destinations in a short period of time.

Thankfully, there are some destinations you can explore on Day trips while in the region. Below are some of the Top Day Trips and Discovery Journeys adventures you can be part of.

1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour

Mountain gorillas are currently the most sought-after primate species. With over 95% DNA similar to humans, mountain gorillas are among man’s closest primate species. They live in the forested mountains of the Virunga massif and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Of all the mountain gorilla trekking destinations, Volcanoes National Park is the most easily accessible.

Volcanoes National Park is located in North Western Rwanda about 3 hours drive from Kigali Rwanda’s capital city. Day Trips to this mountain gorilla trekking national park are possible with departures at 4:30 am from Kigali. The gorilla trekking experience starts with a briefing at the park headquarters at 7:00 am and everyone is expected to be there in time. During the briefing are told about the safety rules and regulations to observe while in the forest. After this, you are led on the gorilla trekking adventure to the gorilla family you would have been allocated. The hike takes 2 to 4 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas.

Once you get to them, you are required to keep a 7-meter distance. This is to avoid irritating the gorillas as they can charge when they feel threatened. You are allowed to stay in the presence of the gorillas for an hour observing, taking photos and getting to know more about them. After this remarkable encounter, you are led back to the starting point where you receive your certificates of participation. From there you are transferred back to Kigali or your preferred destination depending on your schedule. The 1 Day Rwanda gorilla tour is among the top Day trips in East Africa and we highly recommend it.

Nairobi National Park Day Trips

Kenya is a renowned wildlife safari destination that many adventure lovers like to explore. When one mentions Kenya, big-name safari destinations like Masai Mara National Reserve and Amboseli National Park come to mind. These are however located far away from Nairobi Kenya’s capital and one might need at least 3 Days to Visit them.

Kenya however has a national park within the city proximity that you can visit on Day Trip Discovery Journeys. Nairobi National Park just like many other Kenya safari destinations is very diverse. The Park is home to various wildlife species including lions, giraffes, rhinos, cheetahs, and buffaloes among others. There are also over 400 bird species recorded here.

You can engage in a number of safari activities while visiting Nairobi National Park. These include game drives, guided walks, birding adventures, picnics, and sundowners among others. While in Nairobi looking for day trips to be part of ensure to add Nairobi National Park on your list.

Shoebill Birding Adventure

Birding safari adventures are a well-established niche in the tourism industry. Fortunately, East Africa has several bird species and bird lovers enjoy their time on birding Discovery Journeys. Birding Safaris however require al ot of time and one might assume it is not possible to go on birding Day trips.

Uganda has an answer to that and even better, you get to see one of the most rare and sought after bird specie, the shoebill stork. This prehistoric bird lives in wetlands and the Mabamba Bay on Lake Victoria is the best place to see it. Birding Day trips to Mabamba are adventurous as you are driven through the different waterways on motorized canoes.

Mabamba has several bird species but the shoebill stork stands out. It is impressive to watch and can easily be spotted because of its large size. Shoebill storks prefer the mashy vegetation for prey as they mainly feed on fish and other aquatic animals including snakes. Watching the shoebill stork swallow its prey in its gigantic beak gives you a real-time jungle experience. Ensure to add this birding excursion on your Uganda Safari adventures as you will never regret it.

Mikumi National Park Safari

Mikumi National Park is among the best southern Tanzania wildlife safari destinations. Unlike the Northern Tanzania tourism circuit destinations like Serengeti and Ngorongoro, southern Tanzania is remote and less explored. Many of these destinations are located deeper in the Tanzania wilderness but Mikumi National Park is exceptional.

The Park is home to major savanna safari animals including elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeests among others. Lions, giraffes, hippos, wild dogs, leopards, and hyenas are also present in the park though rarely seen. It takes a 4-hour drive from Dar-es-Salaam to Mikumi National Park which is manageable on a Day trip. While in the park you can enjoy game drives, birding safaris, and sundowners before heading back to the city arriving in the evening.

In case you have more than a Day, you can opt for longer safari options depending on where you are at. In southern Tanzania, the 5-Day Southern Tanzania Safari is a great option to look at. Those seeking unique wildlife experiences can opt for a 5-Days Tanzania fishing Safari adventure still down south. On this adventure, you engage in sport fishing in remote Tanzania and a Safari in Nyerere National Park.

For primate lovers, Uganda and Rwanda got you covered. The 10-Days Rwanda Safari features Nyungwe forest for chimpanzee trekking and Volcanoes National Park for mountain gorillas. Other primates species you can see on this safari include golden monkeys and colobus monkeys. You also get to visit Akagera National Park Rwanda’s only savanna park. Contact us for information about any trips you prefer be it Day trips or Multiple days Safari adventures.