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Uganda Calls | Zzike Tropical Safaris
Pan-African Creator Experience 2026

Uganda
Calls.

Africa’s most compelling destination. 12 to 15 creators. 10 African countries. Two weeks. One experience that changes how the continent sees itself.

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August 2026
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Africa’s story, told by Africa’s voices.

Africa has been telling the world about itself for too long through foreign lenses. This campaign flips that. Uganda Calls brings African voices, African eyes, and African storytelling to one of the continent’s most compelling destinations.

African destinations do not need Western travel creators/influencers to validate them. They need their own people to fall in love with them first, and then tell everyone about it.

For Zzike Tropical Safaris and partners, this is a brand-defining moment. Not just a campaign. A statement of intent: we are not just a tour company. We are a bridge between Uganda, East Africa and the rest of the World.

12–15
African Creators Selected
10+
African Countries Represented
14
Days in Uganda
3
Acts. One Unforgettable Experience.

Two weeks. Three acts. A country that will surprise you.

I
Days 1 to 5
The Pearl Up Close
Local markets. Family kitchens. Cultural performances. Artisans. Boat rides on the Nile and Lake Victoria. A day inside Kampala’s creative economy. This is where the human stories live, the ones that actually make people book flights.
II
Days 6 to 10
Into The Wild
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The explosion of life at Murchison Falls. Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest. Uganda’s wildlife story, experienced through Zzike’s expert guides and curated routes.
III
Days 11 to 14
Stay A Little Longer
The wind-down and the reflection. Revisit favourite spots. Conversations with the Zzike team about the business of African travel. A creator share session. A communal dinner celebrating the journey. The closing chapter of the campaign’s flagship video.

The selection is intentional. Not random.

Target Countries
Nigeria Kenya South Africa Ghana Tanzania Rwanda Ethiopia Namibia Egypt Zimbabwe Cameroon
  • → Reach that means something Minimum 500,000 and Maximum 1,000,000 followers on at least one major platform. Exceptional engagement and community trust considered on merit.
  • → Travel and lifestyle content TikTokers, Instagrammers, YouTubers, podcasters, travel writers. Platforms that move culture.
  • → Short-form video dominance Creators who tell stories in real time, through Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
  • → Francophone Africa representation At least two creators creating content in French to reach West and Central Africa.
  • → Range of travel styles Not everything should look luxury. Real travel looks like real travel.

From the moment you land, everything is taken care of.

Accommodation
14 nights of carefully selected lodging across the experience, from Kampala to the national parks. Comfortable, well-located, and chosen to put you as close to the story as possible.
All Meals
Every meal throughout your two weeks in Uganda is covered. Including the ones you will be posting about for months after you leave.
In-Country Transport
All ground transfers between locations, safari vehicles, and boat rides. You will never have to worry about how to get from one place to the next.
Activity and Permit Fees
Gorilla trekking permits, game drives, chimpanzee tracking, cultural site entries. All activity costs within the programme are fully covered.
Expert Local Guides
Zzike’s guides know Uganda the way your audience knows your content. They open doors, share context, and make every stop richer than it would be on your own.
Ambassador Network
An ongoing relationship with Zzike Tropical Safaris beyond the experience. You become part of the brand’s Pan-African storytelling network.

From application to experience.

Phase One
Applications Open
Submit your application via this page. Tell us who you are and how you tell stories. We read every application carefully. Applications close 15 May 2026.
Phase Two
Shortlist and Selection
Shortlisted creators will be contacted by September 2026 with full details of the experience. Final selections confirmed and briefing sessions held virtually with the full group.
Phase Three
The Experience
Two weeks in Uganda. Three acts. Daily content. Creator collaborations. Live sessions. The real thing, documented in real time.
Phase Four
Post-Campaign Release
Long-form content releases staggered over four to six weeks. The campaign’s flagship brand video drops as the climax. A press release goes out to African travel media.

Uganda is calling.
Will you answer?

Applications are open to African creators across the continent. The deadline is fast approaching. Do not wait.

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Applications close August 2026 · Questions? Email ugandacalls@zziketropicalsafaris.com