Some of our Tour Guides
TrueVine Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- Uganda Tourism Board
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Meg | under20 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unforgettable 7-Day Rwanda & Uganda Primate Trekking with Truevine – A Perfect Solo Adventure!
I recently completed a 7-day primates trekking tour across Rwanda and Uganda with Truevine Safaris, and I cannot praise the experience enough. Traveling solo, I felt completely supported, safe, and well taken care of every step of the way – thanks to Mr. Bernard, my guide and point of contact throughout the journey.
The itinerary included golden monkey trekking in Rwanda, as well as gorilla and chimpanzee trekking in Uganda. I was incredibly lucky to see all the animals immediately on each trek, and I believe a big part of that success came from Bernard’s deep knowledge, strong connections with park staff, and his thoughtful planning. He knows so many rangers and park officials, which helped ensure everything went smoothly and efficiently.
I have some health challenges and difficulty with steep climbs, but Bernard took this seriously and arranged each trek carefully to match my condition. Thanks to his foresight and organization, I was able to enjoy every experience without stress or unnecessary strain – while still getting the full magic of seeing these amazing primates up close.
Beyond his professionalism, Bernard is a genuinely kind and respectful person. He always listened to my input, quickly adapted the itinerary when I had changes in mind, and gave helpful advice – even on personal matters when I needed someone to talk to. He was always on time, always made sure I was comfortable, and treated me with sincere respect throughout.
The accommodation options he provided were clean, comfortable, and great value – exactly what I asked for in the low-budget range, without sacrificing charm or quality. And the price for the tour itself was very reasonable, especially considering the level of personal attention and the unforgettable experiences I had.
If you're considering primate trekking or any tour in this region, I wholeheartedly recommend Truevine Safaris and Bernard. Whether you’re traveling solo, on a budget, or have specific needs, he will go the extra mile to make sure your journey is smooth, enjoyable, and truly memorable.
Thank you, Bernard, for everything – I’ll never forget this adventure, and I hope many more travelers get to explore East Africa with your expert guidance!
Email Iain | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Communication and planning was great from moment we booked.
The safari was excellent and the route covered a lot. Our driver Krish was very knowledgeable and worked tirelessly. Would highly recommend the tour.
Email Jayke | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great value, great knowledge, very thoughtful.
Did the 3 day gorilla tracking trip with truevine. They were great catering to any needs or wants from us. Was also very knowledgeable about everything! Unbeatable value
Email Emily | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect, 100% recommend !
Bernard has been great on every aspect of the trip ! Very reliable and punctual. Always arranging everything for us to have a great trip, telling us a lot about Uganda and the culture here.
We did the gorilla trek and could spend 1h with them, even got to see a baby and everything was very well organised.
We can tell Bernard has been in the industry for a while and knows exactly what he is doing, where to go etc.
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Email Emilie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
TrueVine gave us a thoughtful tailored plan to enjoy Uganda at its best
This was one of the best trips we’ve ever done! Uganda’s nature is absolutely stunning, and the whole journey was perfectly organized by TrueVine, from start to finish. Bernard was very responsive and made sure our wish could come true. The entire experience was smooth, memorable, and stressfree!
A special thank you to our driver and guide, Azaria, who made the experience truly exceptional. He was kind, knowledgeable, and always made us feel safe and cared for.
We’re leaving with unforgettable memories and a deep appreciation for both the country and its people. Highly recommended!
Email Ben | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Once in a lifetime experience
Everything about this tour was fantastic. From the moment we were picked up, Bernard was supportive, informative and caring. The entire trip from start to end was great. Bernard went above and beyond to make sure everybody in our group had a good time and the trip exceeded our expectation.
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Email Lachlan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional, considerate and punctual
We took a 3 day- 2 night gorilla trekking experience at Bwindi national park (Kigali - Entebbe). Bernard was well organised, very good at communicating everything and continually took care of us. We could not fault any part of the trip. He even tried to help when we had flight cancellations!
After travelling through east Africa prior, the experience with Bernard and TrueVine was exceptional. Definitely recommend for any person wanting a great experience.
Email Romi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour of Rwanda
We had an amazing time in Rwanda thanks to TrueVine Safaris. We only had a short few days but Bernard was extremely helpful in helping us plan many fun activities for the trip! Gorilla and monkey trekking, boat ride on lake Kivu, mountain biking, fishing village and market visits, and more! Bernard also took time to call to explain costs and details of trip when needed - also very flexible. Krish was a wonderful guide and driver sharing great knowledge of the country. Highly recommend!
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Email Robert DeRepentigny | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very competent and professional....
When I was looking to make one of my dreams come true - to go and see the gorillas in Uganda - I searched the many websites and found a customised trip. It was the ‘’5-Day Primates and Wildlife Adventure in Uganda‘’ at a very reasonable price. It was the owner of the agency (TrueVine) himself who introduced us to this beautiful country. Mr Bernard is a really nice guy who knows the area very well.
I would recommend this destination with this agency without any hesitation.
Thank you Mr Bernard
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Email Mike | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mugisha was attentive, flexible, exceptionally knowledgeable and made my safari fantastic !
Mugisha at TrueVine Safaris was an exceptional, knowledgeable, flexible, and attentive guide. He is a super nice fellow, loves to chat, his service was impeccable, I learned so much about Uganda and Rwanda, and I saw so many wonderful things during my 3 day safari. The mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi was a once in a lifetime experience to get so close and the golden monkeys in Rwanda were in a real treat. The scenery and mountains in Uganda were an amazing surprise and I cannot wait to go back an explore more.
His service was excellent and the tour was great value as we got the mountain gorilla passes to visit in Uganda vs. the more expensive passes in Rwanda. My interactions with Mugisha before, during and even after the safari were always prompt, flexible, and full of valuable information about the itinerary, costs, what to bring, etc.
I will definitely be a repeat customer and want to see several other parks in Uganda with Mugisha at TrueVine as a guide.
