The Beginning

Great Expeditions East Africa, a company born from a VISION—a vision to unlock the deep, soul-stirring magic of East African travel. Founded by Kalema Hasifa, this isn’t just a travel company. It’s a gateway—to wonder, to connection, to something far greater than yourself. Kalema offers travel experience in Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Great Expeditions E.A. isn’t about skimming the surface; it’s about diving headfirst into the riches of East Africa—its landscapes, its cultures, its stories. Kalema, with her deep well of regional knowledge and a heart bursting with passion, didn’t just want to plan trips. She wanted to create journeys—the kind that leave footprints on your soul and memories that echo for a lifetime.

A Great Expeditions E.A. is not just to showcase the beauty of East Africa, but to let travelers FEEL it, LIVE it, and most importantly, RESPECT it. Whether it’s an up-close moment with wildlife that leaves you breathless or a cultural exchange that opens your eyes in a brand new way, every journey is designed to touch the soul, uplift the spirit, and fill you with that indescribable sense of awe.

Travel has the power to rejuvenate and inspire you. And at Great Expeditions E.A., that’s exactly the kind of journey we create. One that doesn’t just take you somewhere, but brings you home—to the heart of East Africa.