Nature Trails East Africa is founded in Uganda and fully licensed to operate throughout East Africa. Our premier destinations are Rwanda and Uganda where our team of travel experts base from to plan and run the tours. While we have local/operational presence in Rwanda and Uganda, we do operate in the other East African destinations of Kenya and Tanzania through partnerships we have established with highly regarded and like-minded local travel agencies. Our dream to establish locally in these countries is work in progress.

We started operations in the year 2014 with the dream to become the leading tour operator in East Africa organizing memorable safari tours, more so for travelers that are keen on exploring East Africa’s rich biodiversity and connect with nature. We have since been nominated annually as one of Rwanda’s Leading Tour Operators by the prestigious World Travel Awards since the year 2017 to date.

We organize private tours for individuals and also offer ground handling for travel companies and agents from around the world.

We are very passionate about eco-tourism and preserving nature and so our tours are organized in a way that respects the environment and local cultures.

Why tour with us?

• We support responsible travel that ensures respect and benefit of tourism for the environment and local communities. Our packages emphasize more on activities that directly benefit the locals, and contribute to the conservation of the natural attractions.
• Our team is available 24/7 to respond to your inquiries promptly and answer all your questions.
• Our itineraries are very detailed, and include all the information you need to know so that you have a good idea of what you are going to do.
• Our itineraries are very flexible to accommodate the travelers’ particular interests, budget and time.
• We carefully chose your accommodation to give you great value for money. Every accommodation we recommend we have visited and experienced their services. We also take into consideration their eco credentials
• We use highly informative and professional tour guides that are well trained, have been dully licensed and belong to the local guides associations i.e., Uganda Safari Guides Association (USAGA), Rwanda Safari Guides Association (RSGA), Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association (KPSGA). We understand that a guide is a key element of your trip as he/she is the person you spend a lot of the safari time with. We carefully select a tour guide to make sure you shall enjoy the trip and learn as much as you can absorb.
• We use proper tour vehicles – both Vans and Land Cruisers
• GIVE US A TRY, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!

The Personnel

David Sande (Founder)

Email: david@eastafricantrails.com

Phone: +256 773 434 348

 

I am David, the founder of Nature Trails East Africa. I joined the tour and travel fraternity in 2010 soon after completing university. I worked for one of the premier tour companies in Uganda (African Adventure Travellers), first as an I.T & Reservations assistant before taking on the Tour Operations giving me the profound opportunity to discover my passion for adventure and nature!

Through my travels that entailed visiting different tourist destinations in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, I was able to discover the remarkable natural beauty and diversity that our lands are blessed with. I gained broad knowledge of wildlife, especially birds that I am so fascinated by. My passion for nature, wide travels and knowledge inspired the idea of a company that is keener on nature and eco-tourism.

I am a keen birdwatcher and hiking enthusiast.

I am an active member of the Uganda Bird Guides Club, Uganda Safari Guides Association (USAGA), Mountain Club of Uganda and NatureUganda – the prime conservation body of Uganda.

Gloria Musiimenta (Tour Operations Manager)

Gloria first joined Nature Trails East Africa as an intern during her course in Tourism and Hospitality management at university. She impressed during her internship and after completing her university course she was employed to work as a reservations assistant from which she has progressed to her current role.

Gloria is well traveled and very knowledgeable, and working with the team will put together a great itinerary for you.

“I am that definite nature lover and hospitality connoisseur”, Gloria.

 

The Tour Guides

Tonny Sserugga

A former teacher, Tonny combines his excellent communication skill & high ethics with incredible knowledge of destinations and wildlife, especially birds. He is a top birder and leads our birding trips in Rwanda and Uganda.

Jean-Marie Kagaba

Jean Marie is a guide par excellence! Crowned “Best Guide of year 2018” in Rwanda, Jean-Marie is an accomplished guide with a wealth of knowledge, skill and professionalism attained from years of experience in the hospitality sector working at safari lodges and then attending several guiding trainings before and after setting out to be a tour guide. Jean-Marie is a passionate nature photographer too.

Peter Uwiragiye

Peter is one of our longest serving & most trusted guides for Rwanda. We have witnessed his tremendous growth from a novice to a great tour guide, thanks to his amazing attitude. He is always yearning to grow and improve and thus attends guiding & industry-related trainings whenever available. Peter is honored to have led the President of Rwanda, H.E. Paul Kagame on his safari trip to Akagera National Park, a huge testament to his capability as a tour guide.

Joan Umwiza

Joan is a strong lady who has penetrated the male dominated profession of tour guiding and built her capacity as an accomplished female tour guide in Rwanda. She is well trained and is knowledgeable about wildlife, people and culture of Rwanda.

Norman Mugabo

Norman is one of our dependable guides leading a lot of our tours in Rwanda & combo tours of Rwanda & Uganda. He is very knowledgeable, that added to his youthfulness and zeal making him an exciting guide to have on your trip.

Other guides

• Robert Nyakahuma (Uganda)
• James Kamugisha (Rwanda)

Memberships

Rwanda Destination Specialists

Association of Uganda Tour Operators

Uganda Conservation Foundation

We are also represented on Safaribookings.com.

Accolades

Since 2017 have been nominated by World Travel Awards  a Rwanda’s Leading Tour Operator

Media Mentions

Mentioned and recommended in a news article by iNews a UK online media, as a Rwanda-based tour operator offering affordable tours to Akagera National Park: https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/travel/how-wildlife-flourishing-rwanda-akagera-park-africa-wetland-1599615

 

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