Wildlife Wonders of Tanzania & Great Apes of Uganda
SUPPORTING COMMUNITY, CONSERVATION & ART
12-Day Tanzania Main Trip| Oct 27 - Nov 7, 2027| $10,650 USD pp*
6-DAY Uganda Extension | Nov 7 - 12, 2027| $3,550 - $4,175 USD pp*
This Trip is Now Waitlisted (as of April 16, 2026)
LIMITED CAPACITY: 14 rooms (28 persons)
Join Aardvark Safaris on a luxury, all-inclusive wildlife adventure in some of Africa’s most Iconic parks, in support of Artists for Conservation.
Featuring:
- 12 days with 4 iconic African National Parks (Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti)
- Daily big game drives & optional hot-air balloon
- Rich cultural & conservation-oriented program incl. Jane Goodall Institute, Giraffe Foundation, Maasai village, Olduvai Gorge, ecological interpretation, wildlife identification...
- Award-winning luxury accommodations
- Optional 6-day extension with Mountain Gorilla & Chimpanzee treks, game drives, boat excursion
- Flexible program for all ages/mobility
- Art & Conservation Benefit (5% to AFC)
Featuring trip lead, Walt Anderson: 2024 recipient of AFC's highest honor - the Simon Combes Conservation Award.
 | While Walt Anderson describes nature as his “ultimate teacher,” he holds multiple degrees in wildlife biology and ecology and was a Professor of Environmental Studies at Prescott College in Arizona for nearly three decades. A passionate naturalist, Walt uses his vast knowledge and experience to interpret nature through words, photographs, paintings, and action. A ecotourism pioneer in East Africa since 1979, Walt has led dozens of trips around the world and is a keen interpreter of this land and its diverse wildlife. He has led many safaris for organizations such as Voyagers International, World Wildlife Fund, and Focus on Nature, and he works with. nonprofits in East Africa in ecotourism and community-based conservation. Walt is an expert in field identification and in teaching ecological concepts and natural history. In 2024, Walt received AFC’s highest honor - the Simon Combes Conservation Award - for a lifetime commitment to conservation through his art. |
Taking part in an AFC Expedition Program trip, has several benefits, including:
- Significantly discounted group rate.
- Special nature and art-focused program.
- Camaraderie and pleasure of travelling with a group of like-minded people.
- Knowledge you are supporting the arts and conservation.
We aim to make all trips in this program enjoyable accessible to a wide range of mobility/ages and either build in a carbon-neutrality into the cost, or encourage participants to collectively contribute to offsetting the footprint of our trip.
Safety/Accommodations
See the below links to accommodations featured in the trip itinerary. Also included are links to information on the Global Peace Index. Tanzania is roughly tied with France at 73/74. Uganda is ranked 113. As a point of reference, South Africa and USA are ranked 124 and 128 respectively.
Itinerary
Download the Summary and Itinerary (PDF)Cost and Booking Info
Trip Options:
- 12-Day Tanzania Main Trip| Oct 27 - Nov 7, 2027| $10,650 USD pp*
- 6-DAY Uganda Extension | Nov 7 - 12, 2027
- With Mountain Gorilla trek option | $4,175 USD pp*
- Birding instead of Mountain Gorilla trek option | $3,550 USD pp*
*Single Supplement US$450 (if available). Includes tips, taxes, transfers, drinks and park fees. International air travel not included. Start & end Arusha, Tanzania. Contact Aardvark Tanzania Safaris for a more comprehensive list of what is included and excluded.
Book your Trip:
Please note as of April 16, 2026, this trip is now waitlisted. Complete the form to add your name to the waitlist.
Aardvark Tanzania Safaris will contact you to secure your spot.
OR
Contact Augustine Mwangotya at Aardvark Safaris directly via email info@aardvarktanzania.com or by phone
+255-785-957-611 (Arusha, Tanzania time) | www.aardvarktanzania.com
Aardvark Safaris charges a 35% deposit (non-refundable) to secure your space on the trip, with balance due 90 days before the trip start (i.e. July 29, 2027). Purchasing travel cancellation insurance is recommended.
For general inquiries about the trip, feel free to contact AFC at info@artistsforconservation.org.
Related Links
- Read Trip Advisor Reviews
- Global Peace Index (Safety Rankings for Country of Travel)
- Global Peace Index Interactive Map
Main Trip Accommodations
- Mt Meru Hotel, Arusha
- Tarangire Sopa Lodge, Tarangire National Park
- Ngorongoro Lions Paw Resort, Ngorongoro Crater
- Land of Nature Camp, Serengeti National Park
Extension Accommodations
- Hotel des Milles Collines, Kigali
- Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Park View Safari Lodge, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Updates
- 2 April, 2026 | AFC Tanzania/Uganda Safari 2027 Announced
Artists for Conservation is not a travel agent, nor tour operator, nor service provider. Both the Tanzania trip and Uganda Extension have been curated, organized and offered exclusively by Aardvark
Tanzania Safaris, licensed safari outfitter based in Arusha, Tanzania. A portion of proceeds has been pledged in
support of the Canadian-based non-profit Artists for Conservation.