Go2Africa has launched a collection of active African journeys for travellers who want to experience wildlife, conservation work and remote terrain beyond a game-drive vehicle.
Announced on 27 April 2026, Adventures in Africa brings together trail running, mountain biking, trekking and water-based activities across southern, eastern and central Africa. Experiences can be woven into a conventional luxury safari or used as the main focus of a tailor-made trip.
The collection ranges from a 5 to 7-kilometre run with conservation rangers in Kenya to a four-night, 100-kilometre expedition between two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Botswana. A women-only trail event in Rwanda will combine running with gorilla trekking in February 2027, while a new lodge on the edge of Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest opened in August 2026.
Go2Africa presents these journeys across a spectrum of intensity. Some follow a slower sensory pace, while others connect movement with conservation funding or test experienced runners over demanding ground. Rest days, gentle activities and luxury stays can be placed around the harder sections.
These are six of the standout experiences within the new collection.
1. Mountain biking at Few & Far Luvhondo, South Africa
Set among the red-rock cliffs and old baobab forests of the Soutpansberg Range, Few & Far Luvhondo offers an active alternative to vehicle-led wildlife viewing in northern South Africa.
Its mountain-biking routes cover approximately 2 to 10 kilometres and take between one and three hours. Graded from moderate to demanding, the trails cross rugged wilderness where riders may see vervet monkeys overhead or eagles circling above the cliffs.
The experience also introduces guests to the cultural heritage of the region through visits to local Venda villages. Go2Africa categorises it as a slow adventure, reflecting the emphasis on observing the setting rather than simply completing the route at speed.
Available throughout the year, Few & Far Luvhondo suits travellers who want a physical challenge without committing to a multi-day expedition. Opportunities to walk and swim in a waterfall allow the pace to be adjusted around the riding.
2. Okavango to Tsodilo Ultra-Trail, Botswana
Connecting the Okavango Delta with the ancient Tsodilo Hills, the Okavango to Tsodilo Ultra-Trail is the collection’s most substantial endurance journey. The non-competitive expedition launched in April 2026 and covers 100 kilometres over four nights.
Runners travel from the Okavango Panhandle through Kalahari scrub and across fossilised dunes, linking two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Overnight arrangements include a sleep-out camp hosted by the local San community, incorporating cultural exchange into the route.
Groups can include between four and 16 runners. The expedition is available as a scheduled departure or a private journey, with daily distances adjusted to suit the participants. A four-night hiking version provides an alternative for travellers drawn to the route but not the ultra-running format.
This demanding itinerary suits established running organisations, trekking parties or fit friends comfortable with consecutive days on foot.
3. Ubumwe Women’s Trail, Rwanda
Near Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda’s remote northwest, Singita will host the inaugural Ubumwe Women’s Trail in February 2027. Ubumwe means unity or togetherness in Kinyarwanda, and the women-only event combines a 15 to 18-kilometre run with conservation-led encounters.
The programme includes gorilla trekking and a guided walk to the original Karisoke Research Center. Over an 18-year period, Dian Fossey studied and protected mountain gorillas there. Participants are also due to visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus and meet frontline conservationists.
Proceeds will support the Fossey Fund’s Village Vitality Project. The initiative works with local women through education, entrepreneurship support and financial planning, linking the trail directly with livelihoods around the protected area.
The Ubumwe Women’s Trail is designed for travellers seeking a scheduled group experience rather than a private running itinerary. Its mix of trail time and conservation access also makes it more varied than a conventional destination race.
4. Gorilla trekking from Erebero Hills, Uganda
On the northern edge of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Erebero Hills is a new luxury lodge designed as a base for gorilla-trekking expeditions in Uganda. The property opened in August 2026 across 45 acres of reforested land.
Its name translates as a place where you can see far, reflecting the broad views from its hillside setting. Sustainable design and reforestation are central to the property’s identity, while its position gives guests access to a slow adventure focused on wildlife.
Gorilla trekking follows the changing conditions of the forest rather than a fixed distance or pace. Routes can involve damp vegetation, slopes and uneven ground, with the physical effort determined partly by where a gorilla family is located that day.
Erebero Hills offers a slower option within the collection. It is best suited to travellers who want an active wildlife encounter paired with a secluded, contemporary stay rather than an endurance-focused itinerary.
5. Run the Wild at Ol Pejeta, Kenya
At Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya, Run the Wild allows no more than six guests to join conservation rangers during an early-morning training run. The 5 to 7-kilometre route begins at first light and requires a good level of fitness.
Runners move through the conservancy alongside people involved in its daily protection, offering a different perspective from a vehicle-based safari. The small group size creates space to learn about ranger training, patrol work and the practical demands of monitoring wildlife.
Funds generated by immersive activities at Ol Pejeta support wildlife protection, ranger patrols and research, with a focus on rhino conservation. The experience therefore combines a manageable physical challenge with direct insight into how the conservancy operates.
This run can fit neatly into a wider Kenyan safari, although its terrain and pace mean guests should prepare for more than a casual morning jog.
6. White-water rafting at Victoria Falls
Around Victoria Falls and the Batoka Gorge, the Zambezi offers one of the collection’s most intense water-based adventures. The low-water period from August to September provides the prime conditions for guided white-water rafting.
Trips pass through formidable Grade 5 rapids, broken up by calmer sections where the steep walls of the gorge dominate the view. Experienced professional guides lead the descents, but the force of the river makes this an option for travellers comfortable with high-adrenaline activities.
The wider Victoria Falls programme includes a gorge swing from a platform on Victoria Falls Bridge. Its near-70-metre freefall provides a shorter but equally forceful alternative to a day on the river.
Travellers can also see the falls themselves, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, or The Smoke that Thunders. At 1,708 metres wide and 108 metres high, they provide a vast natural backdrop to the gorge’s adventure activities.
Matching each adventure to the traveller
Go2Africa says it assesses previous hiking experience, altitude exposure and comfort on uneven ground before recommending an itinerary. Age is not used as the main measure of suitability, with shorter walks, extra guidance and graded alternatives available where appropriate.
“Experiences are matched to effort and prior exposure, not age or ego,” Go2Africa safari expert Kate McKintosh said in the company’s active-travel guide.
The specialist has more than 25 years of experience planning tailor-made African safaris and is part of the B Corp-certified Nawiri Group. Its new collection can be customised around fitness, preferred pace and time available, allowing travellers to balance physically demanding days with conventional safari activities and quieter stays.
