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The sun setting over Lake Bunyonyi with the ridges silhouetted against the water

Safaris & Tours

Uganda, planned by people who have driven every mile of it

We have operated travel, transport and tours in Uganda since 1996. Start on the lake, or let us build the whole country into one trip.

Packages

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Every itinerary below is a starting point — tell us your dates, budget and interests and we will shape it around you. Permits and rates are quoted on request.
A broad bay of Lake Bunyonyi with the resort among trees on the far shore under a heavy sky

2 days · Lake Bunyonyi

2 Days Lake Bunyonyi Safari

A weekend on the water: canoe, islands, sunset cruise and a night on the lake shore. The easiest escape from Kampala or Kigali.

  • Dugout canoe paddle at first light
  • Island-hopping among the 29 islands, including Punishment Island
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A wide reach of Lake Bunyonyi with a small boat and wooded ridges beyond

3 days · Lake Bunyonyi

3 Days Lake Bunyonyi Safari

Three days to actually slow down — water, hills, community visits and the best of the lake without rushing.

  • Canoeing, swimming and a sunset cruise
  • Guided community and Batwa cultural visit
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The hotel block and shoreline reflected in the still lake at dawn

4 days · Lake Bunyonyi

4 Days Lake Bunyonyi Safari

The complete lake itinerary: every signature activity, plus room to simply sit with a book and a view.

  • Birding among the 200+ recorded species
  • Island-hopping, canoeing and swimming in bilharzia-free water
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3 days · Wildlife

3 Days Bunyonyi & Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari

Pair the calm of Lake Bunyonyi with zebra, impala and buffalo on a walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park.

  • Game drive in Lake Mburo National Park
  • Boat cruise on Lake Mburo for hippo and crocodile
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10 days · Grand Tour

10 Days Best of Uganda

Murchison Falls, Kibale chimpanzees, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi gorillas and Lake Bunyonyi — the whole country, properly paced.

  • Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
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3 days · Gorillas & Primates

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

One hour with a mountain gorilla family in Bwindi, based comfortably from Lake Bunyonyi — the classic Ugandan pilgrimage.

  • A full gorilla trekking permit and briefing (permit quoted separately)
  • One hour with a habituated gorilla family
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2 days · Gorillas & Primates

Golden Monkey Tracking in Mgahinga

Track golden monkeys through the bamboo of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, beneath the Virunga volcanoes.

  • Golden monkey tracking in bamboo forest
  • Volcano views over Muhabura, Gahinga and Sabinyo
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3 days · Wildlife

Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari

Kasenyi game drives, the Kazinga Channel and the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, finishing on Lake Bunyonyi.

  • Kasenyi plains game drive for lion and elephant
  • Kazinga Channel boat cruise
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3 days · Gorillas & Primates

Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking

Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest — the primate capital of East Africa — with a wetland walk at Bigodi.

  • Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park
  • Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary guided walk
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3 days · Wildlife

Murchison Falls Safari

The Nile squeezed through a seven-metre gorge, big game on the northern bank, and rhino tracking on the way.

  • Boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls
  • Hike to the top of the falls
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