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Sports & Adventure Tourism in East Africa

Run a marathon beside Lake Bunyonyi. Raft the source of the Nile. Climb Kilimanjaro or the Rwenzoris. Tee off with a view of the savannah. Safari Lords Tours plans active, adrenaline-driven trips across Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya — and pairs them with the wildlife safaris this region is famous for.

East Africa isn’t only a place to watch wildlife, it’s a place to move through it.

Sport fishing on Lake Victoria, white-water rafting the Nile, mountain marathons, high-altitude treks, and golf safaris are all part of a growing adventure tourism scene here. We handle the logistics — permits, transport, guides, accommodation, and safety — so you can focus on the activity.

Choose Your Arena

Jinja, Uganda

White-Water Rafting & Bungee Jumping

Ride Grade 3–5 rapids at the source of the Nile, or take the leap on one of Africa’s most famous bungee jumps.

  • Half-day and full-day packages available.
  • Optional overnight add-ons in Jinja.
Uganda · Rwanda · Tanzania · Kenya

Marathons & Running Tours

Travel packages built around East Africa’s signature races:

  • Kampala Marathon (Uganda)
  • Uganda Marathon, Kabale
  • Kigali International Peace Marathon (Rwanda)
  • Kilimanjaro Marathon (Tanzania) — typically late February
  • Lewa Safari Marathon (Kenya) — typically late June

Packages include race entry support, accommodation, transport, and pre/post-race safari extensions. Race calendars are fixed — we time your whole trip around race day.

Rwenzoris · Kilimanjaro

Mountain Trekking & Climbing

Multi-day expeditions on East Africa’s great ranges:

  • Rwenzori Mountains (Uganda) — multi-day treks through the “Mountains of the Moon”
  • Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania) — guided summit routes, various durations
  • Combine any climb with a 3–5 day safari extension in a nearby national park
Uganda · Kenya

Golf Safaris

Play East Africa’s golf courses and combine rounds with game drives — a growing niche pairing courses in Uganda and Kenya with nearby national parks.
Lake Victoria · Murchison Falls

Sport Fishing

Nile perch and tilapia fishing on Lake Victoria and the Nile at Murchison Falls. Half-day and full-day charters, with equipment and guides arranged.
East Africa

Team & Group Sports Travel

Logistics support for rugby sevens tours, football friendlies, and cricket groups traveling to East Africa — transport, accommodation blocks, and ground coordination.

Tell Us Your Race, Route, or Rapid

We’ll build the trip around it, flights in-country, transport, guides, permits, and accommodation, plus any safari days you want to add.