Back to the Source Tours

At Back to the Source Tours, we believe travel should do more than take you places—it should connect you deeply to them. We are a sustainability-focused tour company dedicated to creating unforgettable, meaningful journeys that not only inspire our travelers but also support the communities, cultures, and ecosystems we visit.

Our itineraries are carefully crafted to prioritize less-crowded paths, locally owned businesses, and authentic, hands-on experiences that celebrate the richness of East Africa and beyond. We proudly partner with community-led initiatives, conservation organizations, and ethical suppliers who share our commitment to fair wages, environmental stewardship, and responsible tourism.

Whether it’s reducing single-use plastics, choosing greener transportation options, or contributing directly to grassroots conservation projects, our mission is to leave every destination better than we found it. And because no two travelers are alike, every itinerary we offer is fully customized to your style, pace, and purpose.

We’d love to hear about the journey you’re dreaming of. Reach out to us directly to schedule a phone or Zoom consultation, and let’s start planning a trip that feels as good as it looks. Thank you for visiting—and happy travel dreaming!

Top-RATED TOURS

11-Days The Great Uganda Escape: Wildlife, Culture, Luxury
11-Days The Great Uganda Escape: Wildlife, Culture, Luxury

Explore Uganda’s wild beauty and cultural depth on this unforgettable 11-day safari that blends iconic wildlife encounters with rich, community-based experiences. Your journey begins in Entebbe and continues to Ziwa Rhino & Wildlife Ranch, where you'll trek rhinos on foot and enjoy a canoe excursion in search of the rare [...]

Trekking the Shoebill and Unlocking Entebbe’s Best-Kept Secret
Trekking the Shoebill and Unlocking Entebbe’s Best-Kept Secret

If you're flying in or out of Uganda through Entebbe International Airport, don’t rush—Entebbe and its surrounding islands offer some of the most peaceful, scenic, and exciting experiences in the country. Nestled along the northern shores of Lake Victoria, Entebbe blends nature, water, wildlife, and laid-back beach vibes that perfectly complement the [...]

13-Days Soul of the Savannah, Heart of the Coast | Tanzania
13-Days Soul of the Savannah, Heart of the Coast | Tanzania

This 13-day luxury journey through Tanzania blends breathtaking wildlife encounters, rich cultural exchanges, and sun-drenched coastal relaxation. Travelers begin their adventure in Arusha and are soon immersed in the heart of safari country—exploring the famed Serengeti, witnessing the sheer scale of wildlife within Ngorongoro Crater, and tracking elephants beneath ancient [...]

11-Days of Wild Luxury: From Savannah to Sea
11-Days of Wild Luxury: From Savannah to Sea

This 11-day journey through Kenya is a seamless blend of luxury, wildlife immersion, and purposeful travel. From the dramatic savannahs of the Masai Mara to the red-soil wilderness of Tsavo and the palm-lined beaches of Diani, every destination is chosen to showcase the beauty of Kenya’s diverse landscapes and cultures. [...]

6-Days Spice, Sand & Soul in Zanzibar
6-Days Spice, Sand & Soul in Zanzibar

This 6-day Zanzibar journey weaves together cultural heritage, spice-scented adventures, and barefoot luxury across two of the island’s most iconic regions—historic Stone Town and the white-sand shores of Kendwa. Travelers begin with a warm welcome in the cultural heart of Zanzibar, exploring narrow alleyways filled with carved doors, bustling markets, [...]

7-Days Rhinos & Nature's Power Unleashed
7-Days Rhinos & Nature’s Power Unleashed

This 7-day safari adventure offers a powerful blend of wildlife conservation, immersive nature, and refined comfort as travelers journey through two of Uganda’s most iconic landscapes. After a restful night in Entebbe, the experience begins at Ziwa Rhino & Wildlife Ranch—Uganda’s only sanctuary for wild white rhinos—where guests stay in [...]

15-26 November 2025 (Arturo Islas Allende, The Wild Experience)
15-26 November 2025 (Arturo Islas Allende, The Wild Experience)

Del 15-26 Noviembre 2025, aqui nos reunimos para los que estan interesados con saber más sobre el viaje a África con Arturo Islas Allende como guía… Va a ser una experiencia verdaderamente inolvidable! Este viaje es muy exclusivo, con lugares limitados, y contará con actividades únicas, acceso a sitios fuera del [...]

6-Days Gorilla Trekking & Cultural Immersion Journey
6-Days Gorilla Trekking & Cultural Immersion Journey

This 6-day Gorilla Trekking and Community Experience offers an unforgettable blend of wildlife, culture, and connection—perfectly curated for travelers seeking meaning beyond the journey. From the moment you arrive in Entebbe, you're guided through a seamless itinerary that includes a scenic flight to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, where you’ll spend 4 [...]

Take a Less-Traveled Paradise Boat Cruise to Kalangala and the Ssese Islands
Take a Less-Traveled Paradise Boat Cruise to Kalangala and the Ssese Islands

A weekend getaway to Kalangala in the Ssese Islands is the perfect blend of relaxation, nature, and local culture—all set on the tranquil waters of Lake Victoria. Begin your journey with a scenic ferry or speedboat ride, arriving to white-sand freshwater beaches, cozy lakeside resorts, and warm island hospitality. Spend your days exploring rainforest trails, going zip-lining [...]

Extend Your Stay in Entebbe 1-3 Days
Extend Your Stay in Entebbe 1-3 Days

If you're flying in or out of Uganda through Entebbe International Airport, don’t rush—Entebbe and its surrounding islands offer some of the most peaceful, scenic, and exciting experiences in the country. Nestled along the northern shores of Lake Victoria, Entebbe blends nature, water, wildlife, and laid-back beach vibes that perfectly complement the [...]

1-Day Kampala City Tour
1-Day Kampala City Tour

A 1-Day City Tour through Kampala is a vibrant dive into the pulse of Uganda’s capital—a city where tradition and modern life move side by side. From royal grounds and sacred sites to bustling markets and hilltop views, this tour takes you through the stories, rhythms, and colors that define [...]

9-Days Adventure of Walking with Wildlife Tour
9-Days Adventure of Walking with Wildlife Tour

The 9-day Walking with Wildlife Journey offers a slow and immersive exploration of Uganda’s most scenic landscapes, rich wildlife, and deeply rooted cultural traditions. The journey begins in Lake Mburo National Park, where travelers can enjoy guided walking safaris and optional horseback or biking adventures among giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and [...]

12-Days Primate & Wild Discoveries Uganda
12-Days Primate & Wild Discoveries Uganda

This immersive 12-Day Ugandan safari takes you deep into the country’s most iconic and wildlife-rich landscapes, beginning with Murchison Falls National Park, where the Nile thunders through a dramatic gorge creating a powerful natural spectacle. Game drives across the savanna provide excellent chances to see elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, and [...]

12-Days The Wildlife Experience | Uganda and Kenya
12-Days The Wildlife Experience | Uganda and Kenya

This 12-day Uganda and Kenya journey offers an extraordinary blend of wilderness, culture, and conservation, beginning in the iconic Maasai Mara. Guests spend five unforgettable days in a private conservancy, far from tourist crowds, with exclusive access to day and night game drives led by experienced Maasai guides. Wildlife sightings are [...]

2-13 November 2025 (Arturo Islas Allende, The Wild Experience)
2-13 November 2025 (Arturo Islas Allende, The Wild Experience)

Del 2-13 Noviembre 2025, aqui nos reunimos para los que estan interesados con saber más sobre el viaje a África con Arturo Islas Allende como guía este 2-13 de Noviembre 2025… Va a ser una experiencia verdaderamente inolvidable! Este viaje es muy exclusivo, con lugares limitados, y contará con actividades únicas, [...]

Road vs. Flight vs. Train

At Back to the Source Tours, we are deeply committed to offering our travelers the most unforgettable experiences of their lives, while staying grounded in sustainability, cultural respect, and environmental responsibility. Across all of our tours, you’ll notice that we provide a variety of travel options—by road, by air, and sometimes even by First Class train—carefully curated to reflect not only the best of each destination, but also your personal preferences and time frame.

Many of our suggested itineraries feature a thoughtful mix of transportation modes—allowing you to cover more ground when time is limited, or to slow down and absorb the journey when that’s your preference. This flexibility is central to our approach: every trip is customized, and every route can be adjusted to better align with your values—whether that means reducing your carbon footprint or choosing the most immersive path.

Let us know how you prefer to travel, and we’ll build the perfect experience around it—without compromising on authenticity, comfort, or our shared commitment to preserving the places we love.

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Carly Yashira, Brenden Durell and Shannon Amos boat cruise on Kazinga Channel

Carly Yashira and Shannon Amos boat cruise on Kazinga Channel

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Trekking the Shoebill and Unlocking Entebbe’s Best-Kept Secret
Trekking the Shoebill and Unlocking Entebbe’s Best-Kept Secret

If you're flying in or out of Uganda through Entebbe International Airport, don’t rush—Entebbe and its surrounding islands offer some of the most peaceful, scenic, and exciting experiences in the country. Nestled along the northern shores of Lake Victoria, Entebbe blends nature, water, wildlife, and laid-back beach vibes [...]

Discover On-Foot Tours in Bwindi Impenetrable
Discover On-Foot Tours in Bwindi Impenetrable

In the heart of southwest Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a hiker’s paradise waiting to be explored. Beyond its famous gorilla trekking routes, the park offers an array of guided walks and longer treks that reveal mist-shrouded valleys, cascading waterfalls, and a chorus of tropical [...]

Batwa Empowerment Village Tour
Batwa Empowerment Village Tour

The Batwa Empowerment Village tour takes you into the living history of the Batwa people, the forest’s first inhabitants and guardians of Virunga and Bwindi’s ancient woodlands. Once free to roam these misty forests, the Batwa were displaced in the early 1990s to protect burgeoning wildlife [...]

Inside the Pangolin Rescue Centre in Buhoma
Inside the Pangolin Rescue Centre in Buhoma

Every five minutes, a pangolin—those shy, scaly mammals that curl into armored balls—vanishes from the wild. In the last decade, more than one million pangolins have been snatched from their forest homes, making them the planet’s most heavily trafficked animal. Yet in the shadow of these [...]

Essential Guide to Your Flights in East Africa
Essential Guide to Your Flights in East Africa

Your Essential Flight Guide within East Africa and others. At Back to the Source Tours, we’re more than your safari experts—we’re your travel advisors from the moment you consider booking to the second you land back home. As your dedicated operator, we handle all flight bookings, [...]

Fort Portal, The Mountainous Heart of Uganda!
Fort Portal, The Mountainous Heart of Uganda!

Nestled at 1,523 m in western Uganda, Fort Portal—formerly known as Kabarole—is the vibrant capital of the Tooro Kingdom and a budding Tourism City since 2020. Surrounded by dozens of crater lakes, lush landscapes, and the towering Rwenzori “Mountains of the Moon,” it’s a hub of cultural heritage and [...]

Planning a Retreat or Educational Journey
Planning a Retreat or Educational Journey

If you're a teacher, retreat leader, nonprofit, or group organizer dreaming of hosting an intentional journey abroad—one that blends culture, nature, learning, and connection—Back to the Source Tours is your expert partner on the ground. We specialize in curating and fully executing themed retreats and educational [...]

Your On-Ground Partner for Wildlife & Conservation Film Productions
Your On-Ground Partner for Wildlife & Conservation Film Productions

Filming in East Africa with Back to the Source Tours: The breathtaking landscapes, raw wildlife encounters, and deep cultural roots of East Africa make it one of the most powerful regions in the world for conservation storytelling. But bringing a production to life here requires more than [...]

Brand Ambassador - Arturo Islas Allende
Brand Ambassador – Arturo Islas Allende

A True Partnership in Conservation: Arturo Islas Allende x Back to the Source Tours Over the past few years, Arturo Islas Allende has not only become a beloved voice in wildlife conservation across Latin America, but also a cherished partner and advocate within our East African travel [...]

20 Activities You Can Do in Zanzibar
20 Activities You Can Do in Zanzibar

Dreaming about Zanzibar? Let’s make that dream feel real. In this guide, we're giving you the ultimate scoop on what to do, where to go, and how to really soak up everything Zanzibar has to offer. We’re talking swimming with sea turtles, getting lost in the [...]

Our Group Trips
Our Group Trips

When our team develops and organizes annual group trips, we offer exceptional perks and discounts because together with our hospitality partners, we incentivize guests that share their journey within their communities. A great trade both! [...]

Ziwa Rhino & Wildlife Ranch
Ziwa Rhino & Wildlife Ranch

Ziwa Rhino & Wildlife Ranch is a sanctuary where wildlife conservation and luxurious comfort coexist. Established in 2005 to reintroduce the southern white rhinoceros to Uganda, the ranch has become a beacon of hope for endangered species. Today, it boasts a thriving population of over 40 [...]

Ewaffe Cultural Village - Mukono
Ewaffe Cultural Village – Mukono

Come to Where Uganda Welcomes You Like Family Just an hour outside of Kampala, Ewaffe Cultural Village offers more than a visit—it offers a heartfelt connection to the rhythms, stories, and spirit of Buganda heritage. This is where travelers don’t just observe culture—they become part of it. Here, you’re invited into the [...]

Ride-4-a-Woman Community Initiatives
Ride-4-a-Woman Community Initiatives

Empowering Women, Preserving Culture, Strengthening Communities Located in the Buhoma sector near Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Ride 4 a Woman is a non-profit organization founded to support women in the surrounding villages who are struggling with poverty, domestic violence, and lack of opportunity. [...]

Take a Less-Traveled Paradise Boat Cruise to Kalangala and the Ssese Islands
Take a Less-Traveled Paradise Boat Cruise to Kalangala and the Ssese Islands

A weekend getaway to Kalangala in the Ssese Islands is the perfect blend of relaxation, nature, and local culture—all set on the tranquil waters of Lake Victoria. Begin your journey with a scenic ferry or speedboat ride, arriving to white-sand freshwater beaches, cozy lakeside resorts, and warm island hospitality. Spend your [...]

Extend Your Stay in Entebbe 1-3 Days
Extend Your Stay in Entebbe 1-3 Days

If you're flying in or out of Uganda through Entebbe International Airport, don’t rush—Entebbe and its surrounding islands offer some of the most peaceful, scenic, and exciting experiences in the country. Nestled along the northern shores of Lake Victoria, Entebbe blends nature, water, wildlife, and laid-back beach vibes [...]

1-Day Kampala City Tour
1-Day Kampala City Tour

A 1-Day City Tour through Kampala is a vibrant dive into the pulse of Uganda’s capital—a city where tradition and modern life move side by side. From royal grounds and sacred sites to bustling markets and hilltop views, this tour takes you through the stories, rhythms, [...]

Our Travel Calender
Our Travel Calender

Welcome to our growing Calendar of Tours—a curated collection of group travel experiences designed for those who crave meaningful, immersive, and memory-making journeys through East Africa. Whether you want to join one of our hosted trips or design your own itinerary from scratch, we’re here to [...]

SíMiPlaneta in Uganda, the Pearl of Africa
SíMiPlaneta in Uganda, the Pearl of Africa

SíMiPlaneta: Arturo y Su Pandilla is a globally celebrated youth wildlife and environmental education series hosted by renowned Mexican environmentalist Arturo Islas Allende. Each 26-minute episode is designed to teach children and families about biodiversity, animal protection, and environmental responsibility through engaging storytelling, on-location filming, and [...]

1-5 Days Discover Jinja Adventures
1-5 Days Discover Jinja Adventures

Explore Jinja: Adventure, Culture & Relaxation at the Source of the Nile Jinja—set on the shores of Lake Victoria and at the legendary Source of the Nile—is one of Uganda’s most exciting and flexible destinations. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie, a cultural explorer, a parent with kids, [...]

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