Into the wild
Moroka Expeditions
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $70 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Josh Murphy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect safari, exceptional service.
Fellow travelers,
I recently returned from a 14 day birdwatching tour covering wide swaths of Uganda. Having been to several East African nations in the past, I was attracted to Uganda because birdwatching wise the country borders both the Eastern countries of Kenya and Tanzania as well as Central African nations such as the Congo and Rwanda. The result provides the opportunity to build an amazing list of special bird species.
I found Moroka Expeditions online and was immediately impressed by the glowing reviews from past clients.
I sent my proposed tour dates and goals to Moroka director Abraham Kyagulanyi and he quickly responded with a detailed itinerary covering a rather large portion of his nation. Abraham listened well to my request for modest accommodations and long birding days. I also let him know that I was still recovering from a rather gruesome leg injury and would be limited in my mobility. And in fact I was compelled to push back on my start date due to my prolonged recovery: all of which Abraham handled with grace and kindness.
With great good fortune Abraham assigned William Kyeswa to be my guide and driver.
A finer guide, driver, companion you will never meet!
Both gentlemen greeted me at Entebbe Airport upon arrival from Chicago by way of Addis Ababa and escorted me to my nearby accommodations on the shores of Lake Victoria.
A note about the lodges, hotels throughout my stay; all were completely reasonable cost wise and were uniformly immaculately clean, quiet and comfortable. So very well done gentlemen! Another thing I appreciated about my Ugandan lodging was all served simple and delicious fare. Ugandan meals are all prepared to order using local ingredients, simple, hearty and filling. The locally sourced coffee and teas were both welcome components of each meal.
While I won't be able to recant my complete itinerary in this space, we started with a bang on day one with gobsmacking views of one of the most spectacular birds in the world, the incomparable Shoebill Stork! Truly one of the most amazing birds you will ever see.
As we progressed I soon became aware of one of Williams' special gifts to birders like me. Though my man has seen the vast majority of his nation's bird species as well as knowing their particular songs and micro habitats, William leaves nothing to chance: he has cultivated a wide network of local guides and rangers, many of whom he has personally trained, who by virtue of living on site seem to know in which exact tree or shrub to find some of these very tricky species. And to me that's like a birding superpower! I reckon that if I were to walk those forest paths alone I would not have recorded half the impressive trip list I did with team William.
Of course I certainly didn't turn my nose up at the many incredible wildlife viewing experiences we had in some of the awesome National Parks like Murchison Falls NP, Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP, and even the smallest, Lake Mburo NP.
With rather too much optimism I did pre-book Chimpanzee and Gorilla trekking given my infirmities and I was able to marvel at a mighty troop of Pan tryglotes at rather closer proximity than felt comfortable I unfortunately had to dip out on the Mountain gorilla trek. However with William's deep knowledge and the added resources of men who literally were born and raised in the park we were able to see some of the mountain's most coveted species of birds.
I can't finish this review without praising Abraham's incredible organizational skills. Not only was he able to move the whole tour two weeks while I recovered he was willing and able to switch things around when for example we were planning on one night at the amazing Eagle's Nest Lodge but I just fell in love with the place and asked if we could add a night while cutting the same at our next stop. And he was willing and able to accommodate my wishes. And believe me folks, that's a level of excellent service I have never seen in all my years of travel.
I will unconditionally recommend Moroka Expeditions to any birder, photographer, nature lover.
Lastly I am left with incredible appreciation of my impression that the people of Uganda are the most kind, gracious and charming of any I have ever met in my life. The joy is infectious! I always felt welcome and safe. No matter anyone's personal circumstances, Uganda is truly a joyous nation.
Go see for yourself and give William and Abraham my kindest regards.
Joshua Murphy
Chicago USA
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Email Iryna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Gorilla trekking in Uganda
We had an amazing experience on our gorilla trekking trip in Africa, thanks to our fantastic guide and driver! Everything ran smoothly from start to finish. All of the lodges were booked by the agency and were of great quality (we chose the mid-range option). The car was always clean and comfortable, and any requests we had during the trip were promptly addressed. Our guide was knowledgeable, professional, and made the entire journey stress-free. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
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Email Abi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Accommodating -Wonderful
I chose a 4 day tour of Rwanda, Moroka expeditions was very flexible. I came as a solo woman traveler and I felt very safe and taken care of. My guide was with me for the entirety of the trip. I did a chimpanzee trek, congo-nile hike and visited Museums. My lodging and meals were taken care and everything was quite affordable and flexible. I will be booking with them again in the future.
AE
Email Rhiannon | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great intro to safari for a family
Moroka Expeditions gave me the best value quote of the five or six safari companies I contacted for a two day trip to Akagera National Park for a family of five. It was very easy to organise and Abraham and Gerard were great guides. They collected us from the house we were staying at in Kigali and organised everything from meals to accommodation during the two days. On the safari itself we were able to see zebra, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, elephants, baboons, antelope, and many birds. There was a miscommunication at the safari lodge (Akagera Lodge) on the first day which meant we waited over an hour for lunch and my husband and two of our children had to miss the scheduled boat trip as a result. However, Abraham negotiated with the boat captain and arranged an additional morning trip the following day. I highly recommend the boat trip on Lake Kivu as this was the best way to see the elephants. There was also an issue with my husband being charged for a meal at the lodge when it should have been included in our package price but Abraham resolved this later. Overall we had a great experience. The guides were knowledgable and very patient with our three noisy young children!
PT
Email Barbara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Easy and flexibility in tour organization
Hi,
We travelled with Moroka in June 2025, we contacted in the first place to do the gorilla trekking. Since we were traveling to Uganda we searched other activities to complement the itinerary. When we contacted Moroka we asked if we could make changes to the pack they had available online, like pick up point and drop off, number of days and specific activities. Abraham contacted via WhatsApp which was very fast and easy to communicate through our busy days.
We had Wilson as a guide, he is very nice, and manage to takes us everywhere we asked.
We tried all the types of bananas along the way stopping at the markets, we did the coffee experiences, we meet the pygmies, went to the local market in Bigodi, these were all unplanned activities that came up as we spoke along the journey, and it was very nice.
The gorillas experience was really nice, they came really close, like less than a meter. We went to the mgahinga sector in the mountain.
The chimps was a very nice experience, the forest is super dense, super tall trees, the chimps were on the floor so we saw them super close. They are super loud when vocalizing and its amazing to see it in person.
The places we stayed were always very nice, with scenic views. Food was really good everywhere we stayed specially breakfast.
Totally worth it and good value for money.
Thank you Abraham and Wilson!
MX
Email James Syme | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience
I visited Murchison National Park on this tour, and what an experience it was. The entire trip was taken care of, from pickup in Kampala to drop off in Entebbe. My guide, Moses, was exceptionally knowledgeable and amenable, and he took great care to find views of elephants, giraffes, buffalo, Uganda Kob, monkeys, baboons, and more. We even the had the good fortune of catching a lion in a tree (from a distance). All staff working the tour were very responsive. I would absolutely recommend Moroka Expeditions and would book with them again.
CA
Email Tamara kaaki | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A once-in-a lifetime experience
We had an absolutely incredible experience wit Moroka Expeditions during our recent trip to see the gorillas and golden monkeys in Uganda. From start to finish, everything was professional, and unforgettable.
Our driver and guide, Winston, was truly outstanding. He was not only punctual and reliable, but also deeply knowledgeable about the region, the wildlife, and the local culture. His calm, friendly demeanor made us feel safe and well cared for throughout the journey. He went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable, informed, and fully prepared for our treks.
The gorilla trekking itself was magical—an awe-inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime encounter that we'll never forget. The golden monkey trek the following day was also fantastic and a perfect complement to the gorilla experience. Everything was very well organized, from permits to accommodations, and we appreciated how smoothly it all ran.
We highly recommend Moroka Expeditions to anyone considering wildlife adventures in the region. Ask for Winston if you can—he’s a gem!
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Email Maria | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good agency to go to Akagera
I booked this tour originally in 2024 but due to Marburg virus I had to postpone. The agency was collaborative in the process and I could reschedule it without problems.
One day before the tour I received the name of the tour guide and the hour of picking up. Collins was nice and attentive all the time, even in a problem that we had in the going back to Kigali way.
The tour in boat was great, for us better than the game drive in the car, but that depends more from the animals than for the disposition of the agency.
The car that was used i think that was not the most appropriate because it was more a van than a car designed for this activities.
JP
Email Makiko | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great tour operator
The tour operator always gave me a quick reply and support well. I had a great time through this tour.
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Email Robert Rosenheck | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great tour guide!!!! I went on a three day trip with abraham and motoka team to see gorillas. Perfe
This was a perfect tour. Abraham is very knowledgeable and I had many questions even before.I went on the tour. I sent him emails, and he prompted me. Very quickly to all my questions. Sometimes, the most important the response is before you go on a trip.And when it came to abraham and moroka they were very responsive every time. A great tour guide!!!!!!
