Specialized tour operators Uganda

Objectif Nature is a specialist in photo safaris and trips focusing on wildlife observation and photography, offering more than 100 photo safaris (with a photo guide) on every continent, in over 30 countries. The agency, which has specialized in nature travel since 1990, also offers tailor-made safaris for the adventurer in you. Equipment rental is also available: Objectif Nature has long-standing partnerships with well-known brands such as Nikon, Canon, Olympus, Tamron, Sigma, Leica and Steiner.

What does Makila mean? Well, it is the name of the traditional stick of the Basque shepherds, in other words their indispensable companion on the road. If Sylvie Pons, the director of Makila, chose this name, it's so that her agency can become your travel companion, advancing with you step by step, the one you can rely on in complete confidence. Specializing in tailor-made itineraries and off the beaten track, Makila Voyages offers you a whole range of trips in East Africa, Southern Africa, Indian Ocean, Asia, Latin America and North America

Small agency managed by the kind Elkana, a man of confidence, serious and listening. Safaris, transfers, car rental, excursions in the region... Elkana offers day tours, 3-5 day safaris in the Mombasa area and up to 10 days beyond Nairobi, enough to discover the great classics: Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo, Taita Hills, Lakes Nakuru and Naivasha, by air and/or by road. You can put your trip in the hands of Elkytours without hesitation, it will be cheaper than with the big agencies.

Founded in Zurich in 1906 by Alfred Kuoni, the Swiss company has always been known for its high standards of quality in travel. From this long history, Kuoni has developed an incomparable know-how that allows it to anticipate new trends and the desires of its customers. Independent since 2013, Kuoni France is the leading specialist in escorted tours, Indian Ocean holidays and cruises, and is a key reference in the world of luxury travel.

The agency was founded by Vianney Jacob Kabwine and Wayne Simpson, a wildlife photographer. Vianney was born on the shores of Lake Victoria near Mwanza, at the gateway to the Serengeti. The son of a guide, he has himself worked for some of the biggest lodges, including the renowned Singita Grumeti as a guide, and has built up decades of experience, particularly in chimpanzee watching in the Mahale Mountains. He offers packages, especially for families.

Founded in 2003 by three enthusiasts of the desert landscapes of southern Africa, African Tselana has now become Tselana Travel and offers a wide range of destinations on all continents for travel away from the usual tourist circuits. Tselana Travel combines your desires (adventure, unusual, romantic, family, desert, honeymoon, diving, zen, safari ...) with its extensive knowledge of destinations to offer a custom trip incomparable placed under the sign of luxury and refinement.

Terre d'Afrique has established itself in both France and Belgium as one of the benchmark tour operators for tourism on the African continent. Their travel philosophy breathes new life into the contrasting world of tour operators. Excellent website with a choice of themes and countries. All airport reception services, hotel reservations, car rental with driver...

Accompanied and advised by one of these passionate experts, true specialists in travel in France and abroad, you will build together the "trip of your dreams" and discover secret addresses and off-the-beaten-track experiences during tailor-made itineraries. Your consultant will welcome you in the agency's "Travel Space": a cosy lounge with a large screen projection of the essential stages of your future trip, to meet your expectations, and even beyond, and create a truly authentic tailor-made trip!

This is where you will come to buy your gorilla and chimpanzee permits if you have decided to do without the services of an agency. Documentation is scarce, but the staff will be happy to provide you with any useful information you may need. Please note: due to the high number of visitors at certain times of the day or week, you may have to wait a long time (an hour or more...) before you get the precious sesame seeds...

In addition to trips to Rwanda and Kenya, Kagera Safaris mainly directs its Ugandan tours to Bwindi and Kibale for primate watching. Apart from our hominoid cousins, the best of the "pearl of Africa" is in the catalogue: rafting on the Nile, hiking (Mount Elgon, Rwenzori massif, Virunga volcanoes...), birdwatching, game drive, cultural immersion (milking ankole cows, visit of manyatta karamojong...) in the various nations composing the Ugandan mosaic...