Look a gorilla in the eyes. Nothing compares.
East African Safari — Gorillas, Wildlife & NatureShema Travel organises responsible safaris across East Africa — gorilla trekking, big wildlife, and immersion in ecosystems found nowhere else on Earth.
Invest in the Africa that's succeeding.
Shema Travel opens the doors of the Land of a Thousand Hills, local network, field expertise, and the insider's perspective.
Gorilla Trekking — Rwanda
Volcanoes National Park. Permits limited to 8 people per group. One hour face-to-face with mountain gorillas.
Chimpanzee Tracking — Uganda
Kibale Forest. The world's highest concentration of chimpanzees.
Big Five — Tanzania
Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater. Lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos, rhinos.
What we offer
Our responsible approach
Shema Travel channels a portion of all revenues back to local communities living near the parks. Our guides are certified rangers from neighbouring villages.
Groups are deliberately kept small to minimise impact on wildlife and ecosystems.
Practical information
Best season: June–September (dry season) and December–February
Fitness level: Moderate to challenging (forest trekking 2–6 hours)
Included: Gorilla permits, local guide, transport, water
Not included: International flights, travel insurance, tips
Fitness level: Moderate to challenging (forest trekking 2–6 hours)
Included: Gorilla permits, local guide, transport, water
Not included: International flights, travel insurance, tips