Africa's Premier Safari Company · 40 Years of Expertise

Where the WildCalls You Home

Four decades of mastery. Unrivalled access. Handcrafted journeys into the wild heart of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and beyond — led personally by master guide Moses Lubowa.

Founded on Trust · Delivered with 5-Star Service
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40Years Experience
★★★★★5-Star Service
6Countries
2,000+Guests Hosted
24hrQuote Turnaround
Why Travel With Us

The Difference Between a Booking
and a Lifetime Memory

Anyone can sell you a safari package. We give you four decades of lived wilderness, doors that open only for those who know the land, and a company founded on trust and delivered with five-star service.

Founded on Trust

Forty years of keeping our word. You are guided by Moses Lubowa himself and his hand-trained team — never a call-centre or a reseller. The relationships and the reputation are earned, one guest at a time.

Access Others Can't Offer

Private gorilla permits, dawn game drives before the crowds, sundowners beside the pride. Four decades of relationships unlock moments that simply aren't for sale elsewhere.

Five-Star Service

Every detail handled, every journey tailor-made. Your dates, your pace, your dream — crafted into a private itinerary and quoted within 24 hours, then perfected until it's flawless.

Moses Lubowa on the Nyungwe canopy walk
40
Years Guiding
The Man Behind the Legend

Moses Lubowa —
Born for the Bush

Moses Lubowa has spent over four decades living, breathing, and guiding across the African wilderness. Born in Uganda in the shadow of the Rwenzori Mountains, he grew up learning the language of the land — the calls, the tracks, the rhythms of the wild.

He built ALIFU's guiding tradition on a single belief: that this country deserved to be seen, and that every guest deserved to be treated as family. Today Moses is one of the most respected guides on the continent and Director of Operations across our network.

His knowledge is not learned from a textbook. It is lived experience — built one sunrise game drive at a time. What separates Moses from every booking platform is simple: forty years in the field, and a name every guest learns to trust.

Moses Lubowa
All of Africa Awaits

Choose Your Wilderness

From the misty gorilla forests of Uganda to the endless plains of the Serengeti — we take you to the wild heart of every African wonder.

Elephants in Queen Elizabeth National Park
The Pearl of Africa

Uganda

Uganda is Africa's most biodiverse country — where you can trek with mountain gorillas at dawn, watch tree-climbing lions at dusk, and chase chimpanzees through ancient rainforest, all in a single journey.

From the Rwenzori snow peaks to the thundering Murchison Falls to the crater lakes of Fort Portal — Uganda is East Africa's greatest gem, and our home ground.

  • Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • Tree-climbing lions of Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
  • Murchison Falls & the mighty Nile
Wildlife on the Kenyan savanna
Home of the Safari

Kenya

Kenya is the birthplace of the modern safari. The Maasai Mara offers the most dramatic wildlife spectacle on earth — the Great Migration — while Amboseli delivers iconic views of elephants beneath Kilimanjaro.

From the flamingo-pink shores of Lake Nakuru to the ancient baobab forests of Tsavo, Kenya delivers wonder at every turn.

  • The Great Migration in the Maasai Mara
  • Elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro at Amboseli
  • Flamingo spectacles at Lake Nakuru
  • Authentic Maasai cultural encounters
Cheetah on the plains
The Serengeti & Beyond

Tanzania

Tanzania is home to the Serengeti — one of the most famous wildlife arenas on the planet — and the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder teeming with the Big Five within a single caldera.

Combine a Tanzania safari with a Zanzibar extension for the perfect trip: turquoise Indian Ocean waters, UNESCO Stone Town, spice farms, and pristine coral reefs.

  • Endless plains & big cats of the Serengeti
  • Big Five within the Ngorongoro Crater
  • Kilimanjaro — the roof of Africa
  • Zanzibar beach & Stone Town extension
Northern Circuit & Zanzibar

Deeper Into Tanzania

Beyond the Serengeti's endless plains, Tanzania offers snow-capped peaks, spice-scented islands, and once-in-a-lifetime views from a hot air balloon at sunrise. Here's what a Tanzania extension with ALIFU can include.

Great MigrationBig cats on the Serengeti plains

Serengeti National Park

Endless golden plains that host the greatest wildlife show on Earth — over two million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle on the move, trailed by lion, cheetah and leopard. Year-round game viewing, with river crossings from July to October.

Big Five3–4 DaysYear-Round
Natural WonderWildlife on the plains near Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Crater

The world's largest intact volcanic caldera holds an entire ecosystem — and one of Africa's densest concentrations of predators — within its walls. A single day inside the crater floor regularly delivers the full Big Five.

Big FiveFull-Day TourRhino Sanctuary
Island EscapeStone Town, Zanzibar, from above

Zanzibar Beach & Stone Town

Trade the bush for the Indian Ocean. Wander the coral-stone alleys of UNESCO-listed Stone Town, tour a fragrant spice farm, and unwind on the white-sand beaches of Nungwi or Paje. The perfect close to any Tanzania safari.

Walking tour through a Zanzibar spice farm Stone Town street food vendor at Forodhani Gardens
3–5 DaysSpice TourSnorkeling
Roof of AfricaMount Kilimanjaro rising above the plains

Mount Kilimanjaro Treks

Africa's highest peak and the world's tallest free-standing mountain — climbable without technical gear. ALIFU arranges fully-supported climbs on the Machame, Marangu, Lemosho and Rongai routes, with licensed guides, porters and cooks.

5–9 Days5,895mNo Climbing Gear Needed
Once in a LifetimeHot air balloon over elephants on the Serengeti plains

Hot Air Balloon Safari

Drift silently above the Serengeti at sunrise as herds of buffalo, giraffe and elephant wake beneath you. Every flight ends with a traditional bush breakfast and champagne toast on the plains.

~1 Hour FlightSunrise DepartureChampagne Breakfast
Savanna, Coast & Culture

Deeper Into Kenya

Kenya pairs the world's most iconic game reserves with palm-fringed Indian Ocean beaches and living Maasai culture. Here's what a Kenya extension with ALIFU can include.

The Original SafariHerds on the plains of the Maasai Mara

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Kenya's crown jewel and an extension of the Serengeti ecosystem. Home to the dramatic Mara River wildebeest crossings, dense lion prides, and some of the best big-cat sightings in Africa. Hot air balloon flights available here too.

Great Migration3–4 DaysJul–Oct Crossings
Kilimanjaro ViewsElephants at Amboseli

Amboseli National Park

The classic postcard shot — herds of free-roaming elephants crossing open plains with snow-capped Kilimanjaro rising behind them. Amboseli holds some of the largest, most habituated elephant families left in Africa.

Elephants2–3 DaysPhotographer Favourite
Birder's ParadiseFlock of flamingos wading in Lake Nakuru

Lake Nakuru & Flamingos

A soda lake once famous for turning pink with a million flamingos, and today a protected rhino sanctuary. Expect over 400 bird species, both black and white rhino, Rothschild's giraffe, and tree-climbing lions.

Hippo and flamingos sharing the shoreline at Lake Nakuru
FlamingosRhino SanctuaryDay Trip
Living CultureMaasai warriors performing the adumu jumping dance

Maasai Village Cultural Tour

Step inside a real Maasai manyatta and meet the community that has shared this land with lions for centuries. Witness the adumu jumping dance, learn traditional beadwork, and hear firsthand how the Maasai balance tradition with modern life.

ALIFU guests dressed in traditional Maasai shuka with village hosts Visitors holding goat kids during a Maasai village visit Visitor wearing traditional Maasai lion-mane headdress
Half-DayCommunity-LedAuthentic
Indian OceanIndian Ocean beach at dusk

Mombasa & the Kenyan Coast

Combine your safari with the palm-lined beaches of Diani or Mombasa's historic Old Town, Fort Jesus, and spice markets — a laid-back Swahili-coast finale after the dust of the bush.

Jet skiing on the Indian Ocean Coastal resort pool Jet ski on turquoise water
3–5 DaysOld Town TourBeach Resorts
On the WaterGiraffe wading at Lake Naivasha

Lake & Island Boat Safaris

Glide across Lake Naivasha past hippo pods and giraffe-lined shores, or sail a traditional dhow to Wasini Island for dolphin watching and snorkeling on a living coral reef — a relaxed contrast to game drives.

Hippo pod resting in Lake Naivasha Guests on a boat safari Traditional dhow off Wasini Island
Lake NaivashaWasini IslandHalf/Full-Day
Experiences That Define a Lifetime

Moments You'll Never Forget

Each experience is hand-picked by Moses to add a layer of magic to your Africa journey.

Big game drive

Big Game Drives

Elephants crossing the track, herds moving at dawn — game drives led by a guide who reads the bush like a book.

Big cat safari

Big Cat Safari

Track cheetahs, lions and leopards across golden plains, in the right place at the right hour, every time.

Savannah sundowner

Savannah Sundowner

A private sunset drink in the wild, the horizon on fire and the herds moving home around you.

Waterfalls and hikes

Falls & Canopy Walks

Beyond the Big Five — thundering Sipi Falls, misty canopy bridges, and the green heart of Uganda.

Best Seller
Our Signature Journey

12-Day Ultimate Uganda Safari

Gorillas, chimpanzees, tree-climbing lions, the Nile and the crater lakes — the definitive Uganda expedition, refined over 40 years into twelve flawless days.

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What Our Guests Say

Trusted by Travellers Worldwide

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★★★★★

Moses and his team gave us the most magical week of our lives. The gorilla trek in Bwindi left us speechless. Every detail was perfect — we felt completely cared for from start to finish.

Sarah & James Whitfield
London, United Kingdom
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★★★★★

Best safari company in East Africa, period. The private sundowner in the savannah with a pride of lions 200 metres away — I still can't believe that was real life.

Michael Andersson
Seattle, USA
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★★★★★

We combined Uganda with Zanzibar and it was the perfect trip — gorillas in the morning mist, then azure waters and spiced rice at sunset. ALIFU made it completely seamless.

The Nakamura Family
Vancouver, Canada
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