Uganda Tour Companies

We had the most wonderful experience in Uganda. Everything about this tour was excellent - it was perfectly organised and included once-in-a-lifetime activities, kind and accommodating staff, delicious food, beautiful accommodation and fantastic communication throughout. We told our lovely tour guide, Allen, that we wanted to try some local food so she brought us to the home of an acquaintance, who cooked us a big feast. Richard was fantastic to work with from beginning to end. Before the tour, there were times I e-mailed Richard when it would've been in the middle of the night for him, and I still received a response minutes later. At one point the A/C in our car stopped working, and the next day Richard sent out a new car with working A/C for us to use, despite us being on the other side of the country (we never requested it - they were just very proactive!). He picked us up from the airport (quite rare for a tour CEO to do so) and called me at the end of our trip to discuss our experience. The staff really went above and beyond to ensure we were enjoying ourselves. We really couldn't have asked for anything more and we’ve come home with a lifetime of amazing memories. Right now I want to go back to Uganda!

The best trip of our life. Detailed feedback already given my by wife Iwona Guerino separately.

We have just returned from a journey of a lifetime in Uganda. We had choosen this country because in addition to the big 5 we had the trekking of gorillas and chimpanzees, it is a real pleasure for animal lovers. We chose tourradar because of their reviews, the best overall prices and due to not knowing any local companies. You can easily talk to someone by phone in case you have the need. As for things to improve, I found the price breakdown confusing and I would like to suggest to show total prices for all your tours instead (amount that you pay online plus the local fees). It just makes it easier to understand. As for Uganda, the country is full of beauty and its people are kind, welcoming, helpful, happy and resilient. A tip for fellow new travellers in Uganda, when bringing cash, carry US dollars 2013 and newer, it will make easy your exchange experience. Also know, roads are bumpy! Now, the tour, it exceeded our expectations everytime; accomodation, food, experiences, landscapes, animals and service were among the best we had experienced and all that thanks to our guide Bosco who has the skills to organize it in a way that delivers the best quality in any budget you choose. Bosco is reliable and he was very approachable and flexible to adapt to our requests about itineraries and accomodations. We definitely recommend his company. We made memories for life, and we only regret not having more of it!

Spent 2 days at Queen Elizabeth National park (evening then morning). Up close sightings from the safari van, of Ungandan kob, bush job, water bucks, water buffaloes, elephants, hippo, warthogs, and male lions. Be sure to take a boat cruise of the Kazinga Channel for close encounters with families of hippos, elephants, water buffaloes, possibly crocodiles. Stay at the Queen Elisabeth Bush Lodge for the highest level of food, service, accommodations, and security. Fabulous leisurely views of the Kazinga Channel from atop the bluff of elephant and hippo families. Visit the Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve for a good hike and chimpanzee tracking/trekking. If traveling far on safari you’ll get refreshed at fine oasis along the route. The hilly route from Kampala to Fort Portal to Queen Elizabeth is verdant and spectacular.

The tour guides and drivers were very accommodating and were obviously making sure we had the best experience they could provide. There was a problem getting on the plane to Uganda. I did not have a visa but G Adventures assured me I could get one at the airport. I had to spend an extra day in Nairobi obtaining a visa and then rent a taxi go catch up with my group. They need to insure that all paperwork is done in advance and stress this in their literature. Also, there was no representative from G Adventures at the airport when we checked into our flight. This would have helped.

Fab 8 weeks discovering lots of countries, seeing lots of animals and meeting amazing people

Unforgettable National Parks Tour & Gorilla Trekking Adventure! I recently went on an incredible tour through several national parks, including an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience. This trip was a perfect blend of adventure and comfort, and I can’t recommend it enough. Emma, the guide, was absolutely fantastic. He is highly experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate about the wildlife and landscapes we encountered. On top of that, he was friendly, approachable, and had a great sense of humor, which kept me entertained throughout the journey. His insights and personal anecdotes made the long drives between destinations fly by. The gorilla trekking itself was nothing short of magical. Getting to observe these magnificent creatures up close in their natural habitat was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It’s something I'll never forget! The places we stayed during the tour were another highlight. Each accommodation was not only comfortable but also offered top-notch service. The staff at every lodge was incredibly welcoming, attentive, and helpful, making sure we felt right at home. After long days of exploration, coming back to cozy lodges with great food and friendly service was just what I needed. While some of the drives between parks were quite long, they were scenic and enjoyable, thanks to the beautiful landscapes and our guide’s engaging stories. Overall, this tour was a perfect mix of adventure, wildlife, and relaxation. If you’re considering a trip that includes gorilla trekking and national parks, this one is an absolute must!

The most incredible, life-changing trip!!! Devine did an INCREDIBLE job arranging a luxury chimpanzee and gorilla trekking trip for us! Absolutely exceptional in every way. Their communication was so fast. All the lodges totally exceeded our expectation by a landslide!! And our local guide Emma was phenomenal. Overall the entire trip was perfect. We will definitely be using Devine again as I cannot say enough good things about them!!! Thank you for the most amazing trip to Uganda!!!

The primates were the highlight but enjoyed all aspects of this trip.

The wildlife, of course the chimps and gorillas but also a huge variety of animals and birds. And the scenery was very beautiful and very varied.

Fantastic countries; Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya, Incredible vehicle driver and cook, amazing travel partners, but the best was the animals; Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Leopards and so many more. I loved Uganda so much I need to go back, we had two leopard sightings, unbelievable. The campsite were good but the food was fantastic, I might have gained weight in this trip. I highly recommend this trip.

Fix the roads hot. Hotels are Adequate would like to have better hot hot water service and water pressure

i took this tour early in Jan-2019 and not happy with my experience. Tour guide was Thomas and he was rude, aggressive and not very helpful. We travel long distance and pay a lot for these experiences, and expectation is that everything should go as per itinerary that is booked in advance but this did not happen in this case and i left not feeling very happy. Reasons: - day 1. i was expecting (as per my itinerary) to go to biwindi rain forest on day 1 for gorilla tracking but instead, guide took me to Mgahinga forest. he did not inform me of plan change. - day 2: i wanted to spend another day gorilla tracking as it was an option as per my itinerary. but Thomas refused instead he pushed for short day on Batwa trail. His reasoning was that while tourists are away for activities, he has to sit and wait all day. i was not able to get another day of gorilla tracking although it was promised as per itinerary. I did not enjoy Batwa trail. - Road trip from kisoro to Entebbe was nightmare. His driving was reckless, it took 13 hours to get back to the hotel as he was not organised and did not know the routes well. He again did not tell me the plan for the day and that i will have to wait for 2 hours (sitting alone in a bus stand) for a ferry (which we actually were not able to take). i am just glad that I made it back alive.

Our guide/driver Geofrey is an extremely knowledgable guide for our journey that included river rafting on the nile, chimpanzee trekking, game drives in national parks, and gorilla trekking in Bwindi. All local guides and rangers showed knowledge of the animals, fauna, and local lifestyles. We also experienced several community and cultural experiences in small towns and rural areas, with opportunities to participate in the activities. Lodges were high quality, safe, and splashing with Ugandan local flavor. I felt very safe in all parts of Uganda.

Our guide Remmy was the best. He was extremely knowledgeable about all the flora and fauna. He especially accommodated the birders in our group. We enjoyed his good natured demeanor. As far as accommodations and tour schedule, we were very pleased. We will be happy to recommend Tourradar and Primate World Safaris to all our friends and family. Respectfully, Dan and Karen Flanagan

Great itinerary, was able to see a lot of different things like golden monkey, gorilla and chimpanzee tracking as well as a 2 day game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Friendly and accommodating guide and nice accommodations. Highly recommend!

We had a lovely trip...thanks to Oikos safaris team....Florence is amazing and was helpful all the way until the end of the safari. Robert was knowledgeable and knew what he was doing

We loved our safari with GoExplore Safaris. Brian, the owner, put together a great itineary. Our first driver in Tanzania, Stanley, was fantastic. He was patient, kind and knowledgable. We always felt safe and we learned and saw so much with him. The Serengetti was everything we hoped it would be. After a few days in Tanzania, we crossed into Kenya and joined our next guide, Joseph. Joseph was equally amazing. We enjoyed his company he assured our time in Kenya was memorable. We saw so much in Maasai Mara thanks to his expertise. On the Uganda side, we met our lovely guide, Rachel. We loved learning about life in Uganda from Rachel. She taught us a lot about the local customs, food and way of life. She has a great eye and made sure we saw lots of wildlife during our long hours in the car moving from one location to the next. We loved our time in Uganda and made memories to last a life time gorilla & chimp trekking. The only suggestions that may have made this trip better would be 1. an option to upgrade hotels for an additional cost (most hotels were more than fine but it would have been nice to upgrade if different/better accomodations were available), and 2. An option to fly between some locations as we spent a lot of time in the car (I will say the drive was beautiful, despite some roads not being great and we saw sooo much more of Africa than we ever have before flying in bush planes). We booked this late and during busy season and we are absolutely satisfied with our experience. Thank you Brian, Rachel, Stanley, Percius and Joseph for crossing this incredible adventure off our bucketlist. :)

I did a 11 day safari with GoExplore across Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. I had an amazing time and the guides in each country took really good care of me, were very professional and great at their job. I saw so many animals in the Serengeti and Masaai Mara and on the chimpanzee and gorilla treks. It definitely helped to have GoExplore assist with the whole coordination of the safaris across the three countries and they really took the time to personalise the trip to my preferences. The accommodation arranged at each of the respective countries were clean and comfortable. Beyond the safari itself, they also helped coordinate a trip to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Uganda on very short notice. Communication was great. I would highly recommend booking a tour with GoExplore.

Absolutely amazing! My driver (Eric) was the best! The lodge was super nice people and the food was great! Internet was a bit flakey due to constant power outages but that didn’t bother me Gorillas were super cool!!!

My husband and I did the 3 day Gorilla Trek and Golden Monkeys, starting and finishing in Kigali. We have been so impressed with this tour. The lodgings and the experiences themselves far exceeded our expectations. Our lodging (Rushaga Gorilla Lodge) was fantastic. The location was beautiful and the staff were so lovely and helpful. All of the guides, trackers and support people involved in the treks were brilliant. Our highest regard goes to our tour guide, Jackson. We are so thankful that he was assigned to us. His local knowledge was amazing. He went above and beyond for us, specially catered to our interest in trying local food and could answer any question we could possibly think of. He made us and our belongings feel very safe and secure at all times. In addition, he was such a friendly and nice man who absolutely made this trip even more spectacular. Thank you so much Jackson, and Bamboo Ecotours.

Responsive, informative and PROFESSIONAL. Lakato Safaris were unbelievable in every aspect it could not have been a better experience. Prior to arriving in Uganda I was constantly updated and all questions answered quickly. Mohammad was our driver/guide and he was incredible, he was immaculately presented, non intrusive, polite, friendly and with a soft kind nature. We arrived into Entebbe to find that our checked luggage had been lost and Lakato Safaris without prompting followed up with our airline regarding our lost luggage, this was extremely helpful as we didn’t have a Ugandan Sim card thus could not contact the airline without expensive mobile roaming charges, also with Lakato safaris doing to communicating it freed us up to enjoy Kampala/Entebbe for a couple of days. As we didn't have our luggage Lakato gave us clothes to wear (2x Polo shirts, a long sleeved button up, long pants with legs that zip off to make short and a hat) all for free. Lakato also notified us before that our luggage had arrived (before the airline) and organized to have it delivered immediately. Another example of the first class treatment we received was when one of us (75years old) tripped over and badly grazed/cut up both hands and both knees, without prompting and using initiative we were taken on a slight detour to a local hospital to get the wounds disinfected and hygienically patched before continuing onto our next destination. We felt safe and looked after at all times WOW would recommend to everyone.

We just finished our amazing trip with Lakato Safaris, and it has been an amazing moment. From the very beginning to the end, everything has been well organized, the service and the quality of the suppliers were perfect, and we couldn’t find better agency to discover Uganda. They are all really professional (thank you Hilda, Sophie) and we had the chance to get an excellent guide (Thank you Abbas). What beautiful moments thanks to you guys. We’ll be back !

Amazing tour discovering the various landscapes on the rwenzori mountains a magical untouched part of Uganda. It’s a complete experience seeing how the communities live, hiking and appreciating the nature! Saw many species like the triple horned chameleon and the rwenzori turaco unique to this mountain range. Great guiding from Ronald and professional coordination from Emma! A very reliable service.