African travel tailored to your dreams
Ujuzi means “expertise” in the East African language of Swahili. Over the years, we have developed a deep knowledge of African travel. We use that understanding to create customized safaris that match the unique aspirations of each traveler.
OUR PROMISE
We customize each trip with care, attentiveness, and expertise to give you an unforgettable African safari.
I founded Ujuzi African Travel in 2008 after a life-changing trip to East Africa. My mother-in-law, who had lived in Uganda, introduced me to places few tourists tread. She took me to breathtaking national parks, of course, but also brought me to a village where she had worked. I helped schoolchildren practice their English and enjoyed meals with her Ugandan friends. It was wonderful learning about their lives.
I created Ujuzi African Travel to give others the same personalized access to African culture and wildlife. Every trip is unique and designed around the interests of the traveler—whether you’re traveling alone, with friends, or with family.
You won’t find prescheduled, cookie-cutter group trips on this site. While prescheduled trips have some benefits, at Ujuzi, we like to plan trips with you in mind. You decide where to stay, how long you’ll travel, how much you’d like to spend, and the experiences you’d like to have.
Going on safari can be a big investment and, for many, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. My passion is creating custom African safaris that meet the unique aspirations of each traveler. I want to create a safari that fulfills your wildest dreams!
—Anne Medeiros, Founder, Ujuzi African Travel
Ujuzi African Travel offers custom private and group safaris throughout eastern and southern Africa, as well as nearby islands. Our clients include solo travelers, family and friend groups, and cultural institutions such as zoos and aquariums.
We work with you to create your perfect safari. Choose your travel dates, destinations, and the types of accommodations you want—from rustic camps to 5-star resorts—and we’ll do the rest. In addition to coordinating your time in Africa, we can book your international flights, help you insure your trip, and offer tips on what to pack!
Not sure where you want to go? We will work with you to figure out an itinerary that best suits your interests and budget.
In addition to typical safari activities, we are happy to arrange experiences that are off the beaten path. Past examples include arranging a school visit in Tanzania for an American teacher, as well as coordinating meetings between breast cancer survivors from the U.S. and Botswana.
Let us create a safari for you that is truly one of a kind!
We believe in personalized service, attentive planning, and friendly communication.
We seek to build quality relationships with our travelers and the communities where we work.
We believe education, engagement, and sustainable tourism can help conserve Africa’s extraordinary wildlife.
We believe a key part of traveling to a new place is learning from the people who live there. Our expert guides are from the countries where they work, and they are eager to share their knowledge of local wildlife and cultures with you.
We believe every traveler is unique and deserves a safari that is just as unique. That is why every safari we offer is fully customized.
We believe you should have a choice in who you travel with. Whether you want to travel alone, with supporters of your local zoo, or with your entire extended family, Ujuzi is happy to plan your trip to suit your dreams.
OUR PARTNERS
Ujuzi African Travel partners with local zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural institutions to create customized trips for patrons.
Would you like Ujuzi African Travel to create a group trip for members of your local zoo or museum? DROP US A LINE and we’ll reach out to them!
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