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Where the Wild
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Uganda · Kenya · Tanzania · Namibia · South Africa · Morocco

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Safari at Queen Elizabeth NP
Queen Elizabeth NP · Uganda
Game drive at Kasenyi Gate
Rothschild Giraffes Uganda
Murchison Falls NP · Uganda
Rothschild giraffes at the waterhole
Moses Lubowa at Uganda Equator
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Moses — your expert guide
40+
Years of Safari
12
Countries Covered
5K+
Happy Travellers
100%
Custom Itineraries
20+
Parks & Reserves
40 Years
Safari guide in the African bush at golden hour Mountain gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Meet Your Guide

Moses Lubowa —
Born for the Bush

"Africa does not just show you wildlife — it shows you yourself. Every guest I take into the bush comes back different. That transformation is why I have never stopped guiding."

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 land the way most people learn a language — naturally, deeply, and without limits.

He founded Nile Canopy Expeditions in 1985, long before Uganda appeared on any tourist map, driven by a singular belief: that this country deserved to be seen. Today, Moses is one of East Africa's most respected safari authorities, having personally led thousands of travellers through gorilla forests at dawn, across crocodile-lined river banks, and into the most remote corners of the continent.

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 and package company is simple: he actually goes with you.

🦍 Gorilla Specialist
Personally led gorilla treks in Bwindi since the very first permits were issued in 1993.
🗺 Unmatched Knowledge
40 years navigating Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and beyond — every trail, waterhole and migration route.
✋ He Travels With You
Not an agent. Not a middleman. Moses personally guides or personally oversees every single trip.
❤ Beyond Tourism
Every safari actively supports local communities and wildlife conservation across East Africa.

Our Destinations

All of Africa Awaits

From the misty gorilla forests of Uganda to the rust-red dunes of Namibia — Nile Canopy Expeditions takes you to the wild heart of every African wonder.

Mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda
East Africa · Featured
Uganda
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Maasai Mara savannah Kenya
East Africa
Kenya
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Serengeti Tanzania wildebeest migration
East Africa
Tanzania &
Zanzibar
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Red dunes of Namibia
Southern Africa
Namibia
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Kruger National Park South Africa
Southern Africa
South
Africa
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Sahara desert Morocco
North Africa
Morocco
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Destination Guides

Explore Each Country

Gorillas in Bwindi Uganda
Uganda
The Pearl of Africa

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. Moses has guided here for 40 years and knows every trail intimately.

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

Key Parks & Destinations

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Murchison Falls NP Queen Elizabeth NP Kibale Forest Kidepo Valley NP Lake Mburo NP Rwenzori Mountains Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Recommended Lodges

Bwindi Lodge
Bwindi Forest — gorilla-adjacent luxury
★★★★★
Paraa Safari Lodge
Murchison Falls — Nile-edge views
★★★★
Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Queen Elizabeth NP — eco-luxury
★★★★★
Kidepo Savannah Lodge
Kidepo Valley — remote wilderness
★★★★
Maasai Mara Kenya elephant
Kenya
Where the Great Migration Lives

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 elephant herds beneath the snow-capped summit of Kilimanjaro.

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

Key Parks & Destinations

Maasai Mara Amboseli NP Tsavo East & West Lake Nakuru Samburu Reserve Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Aberdare NP

Recommended Lodges

Angama Mara
Maasai Mara — clifftop panoramas
★★★★★
Elewana Sand River
Mara — tented luxury
★★★★★
Ol Tukai Lodge
Amboseli — Kilimanjaro views
★★★★
Wildebeest crossing Serengeti Tanzania
Tanzania & Zanzibar
Serengeti to Spice Islands

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. The country's sheer scale and diversity of habitat is unmatched anywhere in Africa.

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

Key Parks & Destinations

Serengeti NP Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire NP Lake Manyara Selous GR Zanzibar Island Stone Town

Recommended Lodges

Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Serengeti — ultimate luxury
★★★★★
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Crater rim — dramatic views
★★★★★
The Residence Zanzibar
Zanzibar — beachfront villas
★★★★★

What We Do

Experiences That Define a Lifetime

Gorilla trekking Bwindi
Signature
Gorilla & Primate Trekking
Big Five game drive
Wildlife
Big Five Game Drives
Nile boat safari
Water
Nile Boat Safaris
Hot air balloon Serengeti
Unique
Hot Air Balloon Safari
African bird watching
Birding
Bird Watching
Zanzibar beach
Beach
Zanzibar Extension
Bush sundowner Africa
Signature
Bush Sundowners
African culture village
Culture
Cultural Experiences

Safari Packages

Choose Your Adventure

Every safari is custom-built for you. Contact Moses for a personalised quote tailored to your travel dates, group size, and interests.

Explorer
Essential Safari
5–7 Days · Small Groups & Couples
  • Game Drive Days
  • Mid-range Lodges
  • Park Entry Fees
  • Expert Guide & 4×4
  • All Meals Included
  • Airport Transfers
Premium
Grand Africa Safari
12–14 Days · Multi-Country
  • Multi-Country Tour
  • Gorilla + Chimpanzee
  • Serengeti or Maasai Mara
  • Premium Lodges
  • All Meals & Drinks
Ultra Luxury
Bespoke Journey
14+ Days · Fully Tailored
  • Fully Bespoke Design
  • Fly-In Bush Camps
  • Hot Air Balloon
  • 5-Star Lodge Collection
  • Personal Butler Service

Add-On Experiences

Enhance Your Safari

Elevate your trip with these optional extras — each one hand-picked by Moses to add a layer of magic to your Africa experience.

🎈
Hot Air Balloon Safari
Drift silently over the Serengeti or Maasai Mara at dawn, watching herds move below you in the golden light. Land to a bush champagne breakfast in the wild.
  • Sunrise flight (approx. 1 hour)
  • Professional pilot & crew
  • Bush champagne breakfast
  • Flight certificate
🌊
Zanzibar Beach Extension
Trade the savannah for turquoise Indian Ocean waters. White coral sand beaches, world-class snorkelling, a UNESCO World Heritage spice town, and fresh seafood under the stars.
  • Return flights to Zanzibar
  • 3–5 nights beachfront hotel
  • Stone Town guided tour
  • Spice farm excursion & snorkelling
🦍
Gorilla Habituation Experience
Go beyond the standard one-hour gorilla trek. A full day with a semi-habituated gorilla family deep in Bwindi — watching researchers work and building a connection that lasts a lifetime.
  • Full-day permit (6–8 hours)
  • Expert ranger & researcher
  • Packed lunch in the forest
  • Certificate of participation
📷
Private Photography Safari
A dedicated photography vehicle with modified seats, bean bags, and extended time at sightings — no rushing, no crowds, just perfect light and patient positioning.
  • Dedicated private vehicle
  • Photography-trained guide
  • Extended sighting time & golden hour drives
Rwenzori Mountain Trek
The Mountains of the Moon — Africa's third highest range. Trek through six vegetation zones from rainforest to glacier, encountering Rwenzori colobus monkeys and alpine scenery.
  • Park fees & trekking permit
  • Certified mountain guide & porters
  • Camp equipment & all meals
🛶
Shoebill Stork Expedition
The shoebill is one of Africa's most prehistoric birds — a living dinosaur standing 1.4 metres tall. Moses knows exactly where to find them in Uganda's papyrus swamps, paddled into by canoe at dawn.
  • Canoe transfer into the swamps
  • Specialist birding guide
  • Wetland ecosystem walk

Sample Journey

12-Day Ultimate Uganda Safari

Cheetah on game drive Uganda
Elephant herd Giraffes Uganda Murchison Falls
1
Entebbe, Uganda
VIP Arrival in Entebbe
Private airport pickup, lakeside hotel check-in, welcome briefing with Moses. Sunset cruise on Lake Victoria included. Begin to feel the magic of East Africa's heartland.
2
Entebbe
Entebbe & Chimp Sanctuary
Morning visit to the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, afternoon at the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary. An unforgettable introduction to Uganda's primates.
3
Murchison Falls NP
Murchison Falls
Drive north through Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track Uganda's magnificent white rhinos on foot, then continue to Murchison Falls — where the world's longest river squeezes through a 7-metre gorge.
4
Murchison Falls NP
Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari
Dawn game drive across the northern bank — lions, elephants, giraffes, and buffaloes. Afternoon Nile boat cruise to the base of the falls, past hippo pods and Nile crocodiles.
5–6
Kibale National Park
Kibale Forest & Chimpanzee Tracking
Drive to Kibale, home to the highest density of primates in Africa. Early morning chimpanzee tracking through verdant forest — a raw, exhilarating encounter with our closest relatives.
7–8
Queen Elizabeth NP
Queen Elizabeth NP
Game drives in search of tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel among the world's largest hippo congregation. Breathtaking savannah scenery.
9
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Journey to Bwindi
Scenic drive south through the Virunga highlands to Bwindi — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest and most biologically diverse forests in Africa.
10
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Gorilla Trekking
The defining moment. Led by Moses through ancient forest to spend one precious hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family. An experience that changes people forever.
11
Lake Mburo NP
Lake Mburo & Night Drive
Uganda's most accessible park — boat cruise on the lake, afternoon game drives for zebra, impala, and eland, and an exclusive night game drive to spot nocturnal wildlife.
12
Kampala · Entebbe
Equator & Departure
Morning at the Equator monument for the famous water experiment, brief Kampala city tour, farewell lunch, and VIP transfer to Entebbe International Airport.

Guest Reviews

What Our Guests Say

★★★★★

"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 & Tom Mitchell
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Uganda Gorilla Safari
★★★★★

"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."

Hans & Ingrid Bergman
🇸🇪 Sweden · Uganda & Kenya Safari
★★★★★

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

James & Maria Okonkwo
🇺🇸 USA · Uganda + Zanzibar

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Tell us your dream — Moses will craft a personalised itinerary and quote within 24 hours.

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