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Nkuringo Safaris Uganda
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2007)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, APTA, AUTO & UTB
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $325 to $1,250 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Andrew & Melinda | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic experience with Nkuringo Safaris
Wonderful 8 day trip with Nkuringo Safaris - expertly lead by our guide Remmy Kityo. Great itinerary with some highlights that will stay with us life-long - gorilla tracking in Bwindi, chimpanzee trekking at Kibale Forest, the splendour of the Nile at Murchison Falls and the bird life at Mabamba wetlands. Fantastic accommodation throughout, including the great Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge. Would be more than happy to journey with them again, and no hesitation to recommend to others.
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Email John | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nkuringo Safaris provided a custom wildlife and cultural experience that exceeded expectations
My wife was heading to Uganda for several weeks of work activities, and we had been wanting to visit Africa for years. She did some research on safari operators in Uganda that included opportunities to try and see gorillas, chimpanzees, big cats and the many ungulates of the savanah habitats in Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo National Parks. Nkuringo not only sounded like an operator that could meet our needs, they fulfilled our wishes perfectly over the 8-day safari.
Our coordinator for the safari, Moreen, went above and beyond to develop our itinerary to match timing of our separate arrivals to Entebbe, making sure that I had a wonderful place to stay upon arrival. She and our safari guide, Emma, met me at the airport and helped me through a rough start with lost baggage (recovered the next day, thankfully). Moreen was there to welcome my wife when she rejoined me in Entebbe prior to our morning start on the safari with Emma.
Emma was quick to probe our interests and adapt our time on game drives and en route to destinations to find great opportunities to for wildlife and cultural experiences. He possesses a wealth of knowledge on the landscapes, communities, culture, and plants and animals, and he patiently answered our barrage of questions on a breadth of topics.
During our safari, we were fortunate to see many key species, including lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, hippos, zebras, chimpanzees, gorillas, gentle/blue monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, numerous kingfishers, woolly-necked storks, and so many more! Emma’s sharp eyes didn’t seem to miss anything on the drives, and he knew where to go in every park when something a little less common might be found. We also met local experts on guided community walks that exposed us to beautiful places and people along the way, and we found those additional experiences of incredible value and interest.
We also had some incredible experiences at the various lodges we stayed at along the way. Moreen did an excellent job in selecting and booking beautiful facilities with wonderful people, service, food, and overall accommodations.
Moreen was there to meet with us and gather feedback on our safari experience when we returned to Entebbe. She also accompanied us to the airport when we made our bittersweet departure from wonderful Uganda. We are already dreaming about a northeastern Uganda safari experience someday to try and find cheetahs, gazelle, and other wildlife that are in that part of the country. We will be working with Moreen and Emma again if we can pull that trip off!
Without any reservation, I wholeheartedly recommend Nkuringo Safaris for anyone planning an African safari experience. Did I mention that Uganda is also the country you definitely want to visit as they literally have it all, including the friendliest people I’ve ever encountered?
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Email Jeannie Edmunds | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Can’t imagine a better experience!
My travel company takes small groups of women around the world on 25 trips a year. If we plan a trip to a new destination we always try to work with women-owned companies because they usually understand the type of experiences we’re looking for. This company went far above and beyond our expectations. They surprised and delighted us at every turn. The driver guides, Jack and Patrick, were very professional, friendly, and really had great instincts for finding the animals we wanted to see. Plus they are excellent drivers in even the most challenging conditions. The tour designer, Catherine, accompanied us and I really don’t know how she managed to keep us on schedule when we were dealing with nature’s clock. We have already scheduled trips with them for 2026. We put a lot of faith in them and they delivered great value to our travelers. Five stars all the way!!
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Email Rosanna | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable journey in Uganda with Nkuringo Safaris
My husband and I went on a short tour of Southern Uganda, exploring Queen Elizabeth National Park, the Kazinga Channel, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with the unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking – and Nkuringo Safaris assisted us in the best possible way.
Our trip was simply magnificent and truly unforgettable. Uganda is such a wonderful country, and Nkuringo Safaris really helped us discover it. Our guide, Jack, was amazing from the moment he picked us up late at night in Entebbe until the very end of our journey. He is not only a fantastic guide and an excellent driver, but above all, a truly wonderful human being.
Nkuringo Safaris took excellent care of us in Uganda – we always felt safe and looked after, whether in the lodges, on walks, or during safaris with the rangers. Uganda is an absolutely beautiful country, and Jack made our journey completely unforgettable.
Now we definitely have to come back to visit the northern part of the country – and we will without a doubt book again with Nkuringo Safaris. Highly recommended!
