East Africa Group Tours 2026 and 2027 | Kenya and Uganda Small Group Safaris

Back to the Source Tours organizes scheduled small group safari departures across Kenya and Uganda for travelers who want the quality of a private safari with the social energy and shared value of group travel. Groups are intentionally limited in size to protect the quality of the experience and keep every departure personal, well-organized, and genuinely rewarding.

All group tours are planned and operated by Back to the Source Tours from our base in Entebbe, Uganda. Whether you are traveling solo and looking for the right group, or arriving with a small party ready to join a departure, this is where East Africa group travel is done properly.

Current Group Tour Departures

10-Day Kenya and Uganda Safari | The Wild Experience

Our flagship group safari combining four nights in a private Maasai Mara conservancy in Kenya with gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda. Game drives, night safaris, Pangolin Rescue Center, Shoebill Stork trekking, and Maasai cultural encounters all included.

Groups of 10 to 12 travelers. Places confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. Low season base rate from $6,425.00 USD per person in double occupancy. July to October departures include the Great Wildebeest Migration at an additional $1,165.00 USD per person.

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9-Day Uganda Conservation and Wilderness Group Safari

Uganda safari primate trekking 9 days tour
A conservation-rooted Uganda group safari combining rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, game drives and the Nile River boat cruise at Murchison Falls National Park, the Pangolin Rescue Center, gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and a Batwa community tour.

Minimum 6 travelers, maximum 12. Places confirmed by deposit order.

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Hosted Departure | 10-Day Kenya and Uganda Safari with Arturo Islas Allende

Kenya Uganda safari gorilla trekking tour 10 days
Fixed dates: October 27 to November 5, 2026. Arturo Islas Allende accompanies the group personally for the entire journey across the Maasai Mara and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Surprise conservation encounters included. Places are strictly limited.

Payment plans start from $9,985.00 USD per person. A non-refundable $500.00 USD hold reserves your place.

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Private vs Group Travel

Not sure which is right for you? Here is the simplest way to decide.

Choose a group tour if you are traveling solo or with one companion, want to share costs and experiences with like-minded travelers, and prefer a structured departure with professional guides and a pre-built itinerary.

Choose a private safari if you want complete flexibility over your dates, pace, destinations, and accommodation style. Back to the Source Tours builds fully custom private itineraries for couples, families, friends, and any group that wants a safari designed specifically for them. Plan a Private Safari Instead

Register Interest for 2027 Group Departures

Not ready to commit to a confirmed departure? Join the 2027 group interest list. Tell us which months work for you, how many spots you need, and whether you are interested in a Maasai Mara and gorilla trekking combination, an Uganda-only departure, or an Arturo Islas Allende hosted tour. Back to the Source Tours builds group departures around the months where interest is strongest.

No commitment required to register interest. Once 12 travelers express interest in the same month, we begin building the tour and share full pricing before anyone commits.

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Why Choose a Small Group Safari in East Africa?

Back to the Source Tours guest testimonial 12-day East Africa safari Kenya Uganda

Joining a small group safari in East Africa makes the travel experience smoother, more efficient, and more rewarding from the moment you arrive. Back to the Source Tours handles the logistics before you land, from permits and accommodations to ground transfers and local coordination, so your time can stay focused on the safari itself.

Expert wildlife access
Our guides know how to position each experience well, whether that means tracking gorilla families in Bwindi, timing predator sightings in the Maasai Mara, or maximizing wildlife viewing on the Kazinga Channel.
Better value through shared logistics
Small group travel lowers per-person costs by sharing transport, guide services, and certain fixed logistics, while still protecting the quality and intimacy of the experience.
Conservation-focused travel
Our departures work with local guides, park systems, and conservation-led destinations in Uganda and Kenya. Gorilla permits in Uganda directly support Uganda Wildlife Authority conservation efforts.
A stronger shared experience
Our group tours often attract solo travelers, couples, and small groups of friends who value meaningful travel and good organization. Shared sightings, shared meals, and shared early mornings in the bush often become some of the most memorable parts of the journey.

What Travelers Say About Our East Africa Group Tours

Travelers often tell us that what stands out most is not only the wildlife, but the way the journey is organized from start to finish. Here are a few reflections from guests who joined Back to the Source Tours group safaris in Kenya and Uganda.

Angie's Testimonial

Traveling to Africa with Arturo Isla Allende was one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. Standing before God’s creation, witnessing the grandeur of nature, and living alongside animals in their natural habitat is truly breathtaking and awakens an even deeper awareness of the importance of caring for our planet.

This trip fulfilled one of my greatest dreams, and experiencing it with Arturo, with his experience, humility, and warmth, made it even more extraordinary.

Thank you, Arturo, for all your kindness, guidance, time, dedication, and for the passion with which you share what you love.

My gratitude also goes to Fanny and Back to the Source Tours for their impeccable organization, service, attention, and for taking care of every detail with such love. Thank you for being such a special person!

A trip that will forever change my life.
-Angie

—— EN ESPAÑOL ——

Viajar a África con Arturo Isla Allende fue una de las experiencias más inolvidables de mi vida. Estar frente a lo que Dios creó, ver la grandeza de la naturaleza y convivir con los animales en su hogar es algo que pone la piel chinita y despierta una conciencia aún más profunda sobre la importancia de cuidar a nuestro planeta.

Este viaje fue cumplir uno de mis sueños más grandes, y vivirlo de la mano de Arturo, con su experiencia, humildad y cariño, lo hizo todavía más extraordinario.
Gracias, Arturo, por todas tus atenciones, enseñanzas, tiempo, dedicación y por la pasión con la que compartes lo que amas.

También mi agradecimiento para Fanny y Back to the Source Tours por su organización impecable, servicio, atención y por cuidar cada detalle con tanto amor. Gracias por ser una persona tan especial!

Un viaje que marcó mi vida para siempre.
-Angie

Julia's Testimonial

Testimony by Jules: I went to Kenya and Uganda thinking it would be an amazing trip, all about the experience. And yes… it was incredible. Just not in the way I imagined.

There are things you don’t see in photos: how time is lived, how people look at each other, how it feels to simply be there. But it was also something more, something that can’t really be explained in a video. Everything felt real. I came back seeing things differently.

Time feels different. People connect differently. Life is lived differently. And when you return, you realize that something stayed with you. Africa stayed with me, and if you go, I can promise that you won’t come back the same.

Thank you, Fanny. Thank you, Arturo, for making this an experience beyond words… You & Africa are forever in my spirit.
-Jules

—— EN ESPAÑOL ——

Fui a Kenia y Uganda pensando que sería un viaje increíble, todo centrado en la experiencia. Y sí… fue increíble. Solo que no de la manera en que lo imaginé.

Hay cosas que no se ven en las fotos: cómo se vive el tiempo, cómo se miran las personas, cómo se siente simplemente estar ahí.
Pero también fue algo más, algo que realmente no se puede explicar en un video.
Todo se sintió real.

Regresé viendo las cosas de otra manera. El tiempo se siente diferente.
Las personas se conectan de forma diferente. La vida se vive diferente. Y cuando vuelves, te das cuenta de que algo se quedó contigo.

África se quedó conmigo, y si vas, puedo prometerte que no volverás igual.
Gracias, Fanny. Gracias, Arturo, por hacer de esto una experiencia más allá de las palabras… Tú y África están para siempre en mi espíritu.
-Jules

Joel & Sandra's Testimonial

We want to express our sincerest gratitude to Fanny Martínez and Arturo Islas Allende for giving us an experience that will be forever etched in our memories. My wife Sandra and I had the opportunity to spend two extraordinary weeks on safari in Kenya and Uganda to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary—a trip that exceeded all our expectations.

Each day was filled with unique moments: the sunrises on the savanna, the thrill of seeing animals up close in their natural habitat, the warmth of the communities we visited, and the profound connection with nature we felt on every journey. All of this was made possible by the excellent organization, dedication, and passion with which Fanny and Arturo share this very special continent.

We are deeply grateful for their professionalism, their guidance, and the incredibly humane way they led every part of the tour. We didn’t just experience Africa; we also learned, reflected, and returned transformed.

Thank you for guiding us on an unforgettable adventure. We certainly hope to experience something like this again with you.
– Joel and Sandra

—– EN ESPAÑOL —–

Queremos expresar nuestro más sincero agradecimiento a Fanny Martínez y Arturo Islas Allende por habernos regalado una experiencia que quedará grabada para siempre en nuestra memoria. Mi esposa Sandra y yo tuvimos la oportunidad de vivir dos semanas extraordinarias de safari en Kenia y Uganda, para festejar nuestro aniversario de bodas numero 30, un viaje que superó todo lo que habíamos imaginado.

Cada día estuvo lleno de momentos únicos: los amaneceres en la sabana, la emoción de ver tan de cerca a los animales en libertad, la calidez de las comunidades que visitamos y la profunda conexión con la naturaleza que sentimos en cada recorrido. Todo esto fue posible gracias a la excelente organización, dedicación y pasión con la que Fanny y Arturo comparten este continente tan especial.

Agradecemos de corazón su profesionalismo, su acompañamiento y la manera tan humana en la que conducen cada parte del tour. No solo conocimos África; también aprendimos, reflexionamos y regresamos transformados.

Gracias por guiarnos en una aventura inolvidable. Sin duda, esperamos volver a vivir algo así junto a ustedes.
– Joel y Sandra

Maasai Mara game drive safari Kenya wildlife

Small group safari travelers in the Maasai Mara

Hosted Kenya and Uganda safari with Back to the Source Tours

Wildlife viewing during a small group safari in East Africa

Plan Your East Africa Group Safari with Back to the Source Tours

Tell us your preferred travel dates, approximate group size, and the destinations that interest you most. Whether you are looking for gorilla trekking in Uganda, a Maasai Mara safari in Kenya, a Kenya and Uganda circuit, or a private departure for your own group, Back to the Source Tours will guide you toward the best-fit option with clear recommendations and transparent planning support.