Chris Austria

I am professional photographer, videographer, and the CEO of Chris Austria Safaris Ltd. in Uganda. Before moving to this beautiful country, I lived in Ethiopia, and Rwanda. My travel company offers customized wildlife, cultural, and photographic safaris in Uganda, and Rwanda. I’m very passionate about sharing the stunning beauty, culture, people, fashion, food and wildlife from the Pearl Of Africa.

When I lived in the US, I worked with tigers, lions, and other animals for many years at Six Flags in Vallejo, CA and the San Francisco Zoo. This rewarding career inspired me to focus my energies towards wildlife conservation, tourism, and protecting endangered species. To see more of my work, visit ChrisAustriaSafaris.com, and ChrisAustriaPhotography.com

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Nyungwe National Forest in Rwanda.

By Chris Austria Posted on December 16, 2014

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Basking in the beauty at the edge of Lake Rumira in Gushora, Bugesera in Rwanda

By Chris Austria Posted on December 14, 2014

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Jambo Beach on Lake Muhazi in Rwanda

By Chris Austria Posted on December 13, 2014

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The Colobus Monkey at the Gisakura Tea Estate in Rwanda

By Chris Austria Posted on December 13, 2014

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The Canopy Bridge in Nyungwe National Park- Rwanda

By Chris Austria Posted on December 13, 2014

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The Gelada Mountain Monkeys in the Simien Mountains, Northern Ethiopia

By Chris Austria Posted on December 12, 2014

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Wildlife in Akagera National Park in Rwanda

I was especially excited to see the hippos, zebras, and crocodiles in Akagera. After working around these animals for so many years in animal parks, It was a thrill to see them in the wild.

By Chris Austria Posted on December 12, 2014

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Good News Guest House in Kigali, Rwanda

Good News Guest House is a fantastic place to stay. I’ve been here for the last 2 days, and am very happy. The accommodations are great, and the staff is […]

By Chris Austria Posted on December 3, 2014

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Wenchi Crater Lake in Ethiopia

The water in this extinct volcano is jade green in color. I’ve never seen anything like it. If you visit Ethiopia, I highly recommend visiting this place. It’s just outside […]

By Chris Austria Posted on November 29, 2014

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African Wart Hogs in Rwanda

The wildlife in Rwanda’s Akagera National Park is abundant. African Wart Hogs are so comical to watch. They will always make me laugh. I took care of the Wart Hogs […]

By Chris Austria Posted on November 28, 2014

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The Beauty of Rwanda

My visit to Rwanda was incredible. This is a view of Lake Kivu which is a fantastic travel destination. The rolling green hills seem to go one forever.

By Chris Austria Posted on November 28, 2014