East Africa · Curated by Rupi Mangat

Specially curatedwildlife safarisin East Africa.

Luxury safaris for those who love nature, wildlife conservation, and the finer things in life - small groups, ultra-luxury camps, and the people saving the species you came to see.

Browse Safaris
  • Est. Nairobi
  • Conservation-led

Signature Safaris

Two journeys, endlessly refined.

Each itinerary is built by hand for a handful of travellers a year. Prices reflect private guiding, ultra-luxury camps and the conservationists who open doors no operator can.

mountain gorilla

US$ 7,300 Per Person

Uganda Great Apes & Wildlife Safari

Few spots left Trekking Rhinos, Chimpanzees & Mountain gorillas plus Lions & The Nile on a Wildlife Safari 14 -24 OCTOBER 2027 Duration: 10 nights, 11 days Group size: Minimum 7 & Maximum 10 women Overview: A safari in…

  • Uganda
  • Small group, expert-led
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An Epic Wildlife Safari in East Africa – July 2027

US$ 14,500

An Epic Wildlife Safari in East Africa – July 2027

A special solo woman safari in Kenya & Tanzania July 12 – 21, 2027 9 nights, 10 days Safari for 5 minimum to 9 maximum Overview: Explore East Africa’s rich wildlife and diverse cultures, a tropical paradise on the…

  • Kenya & Tanzania
  • Small group, expert-led
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Choose Your Journey

A safari for the way you travel.

From a first solo adventure to a family celebration, Moonlion creates thoughtful journeys for people who want to experience East Africa's wildlife, birds, landscapes and coastlines with care.

Solo women safaris

Travel independently without travelling alone. Our small-group safaris give solo women thoughtful planning, trusted guides and the freedom to enjoy Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania at a comfortable pace.

Gorilla safaris in Uganda and Tanzania

Meet mountain gorillas in Uganda and explore the wider great-ape landscapes of East Africa, with time for conservation, forest walks and the communities who protect these habitats.

Birding safaris across East Africa

Discover birding in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and Zanzibar, from highland forests and wetlands to savannah and the Indian Ocean coast, guided by people who know where to look.

Beach and bush safaris

Pair wildlife-rich days in Kenya or Tanzania with time beside the sea in Zanzibar. These beach and bush safaris balance game drives, beautiful camps, warm water and unhurried coastal stays.

Wildlife safaris in East Africa

Follow the wildlife of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and Zanzibar through varied habitats, from the Maasai Mara and Serengeti to the Great Lakes, forests and island shores.

Safaris for families, friends and nature lovers

Bring the people you love, whether that means family, old friends or a small group of fellow nature enthusiasts. Every itinerary is shaped around your interests, energy and sense of adventure.

Meet the Curator

Rupi Mangat

2013 Ecotourism Journalist of the Year · Editor, Komba Magazine · Contributor, The East African & Saturday Nation

A third-generation Kenyan, Rupi has been writing about East Africa's wild places since 1998 - to inspire travellers to explore the continent and treat it with care. She has been on safari more times than she can count: scaling mountains, diving oceans, crossing savannahs.

Since 1991 she has volunteered with the Wildlife Clubs of Kenya, and - thirty years on - still edits Komba, getting schoolchildren excited about conservation. Her ties with working conservationists give every Moonlion safari an insider's view of the often challenging world of wildlife.

Rupi Mangat smiling in the Maasai Mara

Rupi Mangat · Maasai Mara, Kenya

Conservation Partners

  • Wildlife Clubs of Kenya
  • Action for Cheetahs in Kenya
  • Grevy's Zebra Trust
  • Mara Meru Cheetah Project
  • Conservation Through Public Health
  • Nature Kenya

Travel with Rupi.

A handful of bespoke safaris each year, curated personally - from first sketch to the people saving the species you came to see.

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+254 791 401490 · rupi.mangat@yahoo.com