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2025 In Review
A Time To Plan For The Year Ahead

Greetings from East Africa!


As we approach the end of an incredible 2025, we want to take a moment to thank you for your continued partnership. We were truly delighted by the response to last month’s newsletter, with early registrations for our 2026 FAM trips pouring in almost immediately. It is clear that next year is set to be our most exciting yet.


To help you plan for the year ahead, we have dedicated this final update of the year to the specifics. Below, you will find comprehensive details on these FAM trips, including destination overviews, confirmed dates, and tour leader profiles. Whether your interest lies in our Tailor-made Luxury circuits, our Curators of Expertise itineraries, or our authentic Wilderness Hideaways stays, we want to ensure you have everything you need to secure your spot. For those wishing to experience all three, we have synchronized our dates to offer a seamless combination option.


It has also been a landmark year for our team on the ground. I am thrilled to confirm that our new office in Nairobi is now fully up and running, which has significantly strengthened our operational footprint across East Africa. This expansion has been crucial in allowing us to launch our very first Wilderness Hideaways tented camp in Kenya (featured in the image above). We are incredibly excited to now be able to offer these authentic, immersive camps across three spectacular destinations: the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Solio Game Reserve, and the Buffalo Springs and Shaba National Reserves.


Our commitment to curating these unique experiences was recently recognized again by
LUXlife. We were honored to receive a DMC award from them for the second consecutive year, following our 2024 win. This accolade is a testament to our team's unwavering standards and their dedication to delivering the highest quality for your clients.


Finally, we know how busy this year has been. To ensure you have the full Travulous toolkit at your fingertips, we have compiled a resource archive below. This includes links to
all 11 newsletters from 2025, allowing you to catch up on any updates you may have missed. We have also included access to our full 2025 webinar series, covering everything from our Specialist Itinerary Collection and One-Stop-Solution for East Africa, to deep dives into Uganda and Rwanda updates and our Agent Portal.


Thank you for a wonderful year. We wish you a prosperous start to 2026 and look forward to seeing you on safari soon.

2026 FAM TRIPS

Tailor-made Luxury

One-of-a-kind Luxury Travel Experiences

Mountain Gorillas and the Big Five will be the key highlights of our safaris in 2026. Will you be joining us to witness them firsthand?

Rwanda


Experience the ultimate Rwandan circuit, spanning three diverse ecosystems. Trek through the mists of Volcanoes National Park for Mountain Gorillas, track the Big Five across the sun-drenched savannahs of Akagera, and immerse yourself in the ancient rainforests of Nyungwe for Chimpanzee trekking and the iconic Canopy Walk.


Site inspections will include luxury properties in Kigali, Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park, and Nyungwe National Park.


FAM DATES:


11 - 19 May
20 - 27 May
06 - 14 November
15 - 22 November

Uganda


Discover the Pearl of Africa’s highlights on this diverse safari. Encounter Mountain Gorillas deep within the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, spot Tree-Climbing Lions on the savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, and trek to find Chimpanzees in the lush 'Primate Capital of the World', Kibale National Park.


Site inspections will include luxury properties in Entebbe, Bwindi National Park, Kibale National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park.


FAM DATES:



11 - 19 May

20 - 27 May

06 - 14 November

15 - 22 November

Register your interest today to receive the 2026 Tailor-made Luxury FAM itineraries for Rwanda and Uganda the moment they are released:

Curators Of Expertise

Specialised Tour Leader Knowledge

Our expert leaders and their local insights will be the key highlights of our safaris in 2026. Will you be joining us to travel with the best?

Rwanda


The Volcanoes National Park segment of this trip will be guided by Ian Redmond. Ian worked with Dian Fossey at the original Karisoke Research Center in the 1970s, introduced Sir David Attenborough to the Mountain Gorillas, and coached Sigourney Weaver to grunt like a gorilla for her award-winning role in 'Gorillas in the Mist'.


Site inspections will include luxury properties in Kigali, Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park, and Nyungwe National Park.



FAM DATES:


11 - 19 May
20 - 27 May
06 - 14 November
15 - 22 November

Uganda


The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park segment of this trip will be guided by Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka. In the legacy of the late Dian Fossey, Dr. Gladys has become one of the leading conservationists and scientists working to save Mountain Gorillas. She is the Founder and CEO of Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH).


Site inspections will include luxury properties in Entebbe, Bwindi National Park, Kibale National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park.


FAM DATES:


11 - 19 May
20 - 27 May
06 - 14 November
15 - 22 November

Register your interest today to receive the 2026 Curators Of Expertise FAM trip details for Rwanda and Uganda the moment they are released:

Wilderness Hideaways

The Original Safari Under Canvas

Our authentic mobile tented camps are the best way to experience the real, undiscovered Africa. Will you be joining us to immerse yourself in the rhythm of the wild?

Maasai Mara National Reserve


Immerse yourself in the rhythm of the wild in East Africa’s most iconic Big Game destination. Witness the drama of the savannah and unparalleled Big Cat sightings from the intimacy of our authentic luxury mobile camp, ensuring a truly raw and unfiltered connection to pristine nature.



FAM DATES:



20 - 23 May
28 - 31 May
15 - 18 November

23 - 26 November

Solio Game Reserve


Discover a private sanctuary dedicated to the preservation of the endangered Rhino. Encounter staggering numbers of Black and White Rhinos on exclusive game drives set against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kenya, while enjoying the seclusion of a true wilderness escape.


FAM DATE:


8 - 11 March

*
Additional dates are available on request

Buffalo Springs & Shaba


Explore the rugged and wild beauty of Kenya’s Northern Frontier in these spectacular, untamed National Reserves. Search for the rare 'Samburu Special Five' along the banks of the winding Ewaso Nyiro River and walk in the historic footsteps of Joy Adamson amidst the striking volcanic landscapes.



FAM DATE:


4 - 7 July



*Additional dates are available on request

Register your interest today to receive the 2026 Wilderness Hideaways FAM trip details for Kenya the moment they are released:

NEWSLETTERS

October

Rwanda vs. Uganda: How 

Do They Compare?


November

Our Specialist Itinerary Collection


December

2025 In Review:
Planning For The Year Ahead


July

Pioneering Mountain Gorilla Tourism Since 2003


August

How To Escape The Crowds 

In East Africa


September

East vs. Southern Africa: Where Is Best To Safari?


April

Newly Upgraded 

Agent Portal


May

East Africa's 

Great Migration


June

Rwanda 

Destination Update


January

East Africa's Wildlife Sanctuaries


February

Our Signature Safari Itineraries


March

One-Stop-Solution For The Travel Trade


WEBINARS

August

One-Stop-Solution

November

Specialist Itinerary Collection

.

May

Upgraded Agent Portal

June

Rwanda Destination Update

July

Uganda Destination Update

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