GORILLA WALKING SAFARI
Read moreAgency based in Kampala managed by a team of serious and passionate locals. Alex, one of the managers, has an excellent knowledge of the terrain, having practiced it for many years. He also has a beautiful fleet of recent 4x4 vehicles. Here we have obviously made gorilla safaris a specialty but the trademark remains the custom. We also offer very nice tours off the beaten track in the north of the country in the Kidepo reserve with its exceptional wildlife.
ALPHA RENT-A-CAR
Read moreAlthough it is not a street name, this agency offers an excellent quality service: a large choice of vehicles, equipment in good condition, personalized service and 24/7 assistance. Alpha Rent-a-Car's team can also create turnkey itineraries according to your wishes. For the adventurous and the small budgets, you can opt for a 4x4 and the tent on the roof. Finally, it is possible to hire a driver, especially qualified to lead your safaris, for a few dozen dollars per day. It is possible to rent camping equipment.
AFRICA ADVENTURE VACATIONS
Read moreAgency recognized for its seriousness. Based in Uganda, it operates on the whole destination. If you want to do a combined safari with Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania, it is an operator of choice at quite attractive prices. Team passionate about travel and flexible. Here, we always find a solution to adapt to your desires. The website often offers interesting promotions on packaged safaris. Do not hesitate to consult it!
RED DIRT UGANDA
Read moreFounded in 2016 by a Dutch cycling enthusiast, Thies Timmermans, Red Dirt Uganda will delight cyclists looking to discover Uganda in a different way. Very well supervised and organised, the one-day escapades and fifteen-day expeditions will allow you, in particular, to criss-cross the Karamoja trails (twice a year) and the western part of the country (from Fort Portal to Lake Bunyonyi via Queen Elizabeth Park and the Bwindi Forest). Forays into Rwanda are also available. From the experienced biker to the casual cyclist, there is something for everyone!
KAZINGA TOURS
Read moreKazinga Tours focuses on discovering Uganda's wildlife. The organized tours, from 3 days to 3 weeks, will allow you to inventory the elephants in the national parks that dot the country and the neighboring states. Amateur and experienced ornithologists alike will not fail to enjoy the "Birding through Uganda", a 22-day trip dedicated to the observation of the most beautiful feathered specimens in the country (more than 1,000 species of birds have been recorded in Uganda). Tailor-made trips are also possible.
LABA AFRICA EXPEDITIONS
Read moreAfter a stay in London in 2015, Samuel is solicited by his European friends to organize trips to discover Uganda. In 2018, he then created Laba Expeditions with a strong desire to develop tours off the beaten track, with passionate locals. The agency is also committed to a more equitable tourism development: indeed, part of your funds will automatically be donated to local associations. Customized safari or self drive. The agency has a dozen vehicles with tent on the roof.
CHURCHILL SAFARIS
Read moreThe organization of the trips of this agency, opened in 2000, is very professional, led with an iron hand by the radiant Ether. Passionate about travel, she has created an agency that offers tours highlighting primates, such as the gorilla habituation experience in the heart of the impenetrable forest of Bwindi or the chimpanzee tracking in the forest of Kibale, mountainous landscapes, such as expeditions on the heights of Rwenzori or Mount Elgon, but also Ugandan culture, especially in the village of Nshenyi, and the birdlife.
DESTINATION JUNGLE
Read moreTravel agency managed by a French-speaking Italian who is very interested in ecotourism, solidarity tourism and the development of local communities. This very serious company, with an excellent reputation for the safaris it organizes, is one of the only ones certified "sustainable development". The agency also has two pleasant lodges, the Ishasha Jungle Lodge and the Bugoma Jungle Lodge. In addition, since 2013, Destination Jungle has launched an awareness campaign for the ecosystem preservation of the Bugoma forest.
AIR TANZANIA
Read moreSeveral weekly flights between Entebbe and Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam or Dodoma via Arusha. From Dar es Salaam, air links to Burundi, Comoros, Zambia, Zimbabwe and India. Air Tanzania also has an information point at Entebbe International Airport.
SIGHTS & SOUNDS OF AFRICA SAFARIS
Read moreThis agency seduced us by its originality and its social and ecological involvement. In addition to classic tours, it offers interesting activities ("Traditional Uganda Food Tour" to cook the luwombo like a chef; "Kampala City Walk Tour" to visit the Ugandan capital on foot; "Entanda Cultural Adventure" to discover Ugandan rural traditions, etc.) where the willingness to involve its local partners is obvious.
GORILLA TOURS
Read moreFounded at the beginning of the decade 2000 by an Ugandan-Dutch couple, Gorilla Tours is a tour operator that organizes stays from 2 to 19 days in order to discover the multiple cultural, landscape, fauna and flora assets of the country. The team, friendly and professional, can also concoct individual tailor-made tours allowing you to meet gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants, lions, hippos and more! Experienced and friendly guides, 4x4 vehicles in good condition and pleasant accommodation all make their contribution.
UGANDA WILDLIFE AUTHORITY
Read moreThis 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...
ENGAGI SAFARIS
Read moreInitially based in Kabale, this agency, founded in 2010 by Robert Basiima, offers a wide range of activities: tracking gorillas (in Uganda, Rwanda and even, if the security situation allows it, in Congo-Kinshasa), chimpanzees and golden monkeys, tours of one to fourteen days, mostly focused on the west and south of the country (Entebbe, Ssese islands, Lake Bunyonyi, national parks...), transstate tours (Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania)... Engagi Safaris also offers cars for rent. Very professional team.
MUAFRIKA ADVENTURES
Read moreKampala, the capital of Uganda, is full of opportunities for safari lovers. Muafrika Adventures Ltd. Is a Kampala-based tour operator offering affordable mountain gorilla safaris. Their tours range from one day to several days and can be adapted to suit your preferences. You can choose to depart from Kigali, Rwanda, or from Entebbe airport. Safaris include visits to national parks such as Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Volcanoes National Park, where you can see gorillas up close. As well as gorillas, you'll also have the chance to discover African wildlife such as eland, zebra and many others.
AVELISA TOURS & TRAVELS
Read moreKampala is a vibrant and lively city, offering many opportunities for travel and experiences. For those seeking adventure, AVELISA TOURS & TRAVELS offers exciting travel experiences, such as birdwatching, fishing and primate viewing. Culture buffs can enjoy cultural tours to discover the region's history and traditions. Newlyweds can also find their happiness with honeymoon trips specially designed for them. AVELISA TOURS & TRAVELS also offers safaris for wildlife lovers, where they can discover the region's rich biodiversity.
KAGERA SAFARIS
Read moreIn 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...