A lifetime exhilarating adventure
Mercylinah Wild Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2024)
- Member Of:
- UTB & UKARIMU
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $1,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email John | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Well organised, competent tour manager, who was able to custom build a memorable holiday
I was in Uganda last month for a short trip with Mercylinah Wild Safaris. I was a short time in Entebbe and had an excellent trip organised by Anena. The botanical garden and the trip to Mabamba Swamps were the highlights. Anena was very knowledgeable about the wide variety of trees in the botanical garden and where to see the Shoebill in the Mabamba Swamps. She arranged a very comfortable apartment, transport and entry to everywhere we went with cool efficiency. She had a good knowledge of the area and was very responsive to my requests. I highly recommend mercylinah wild safaris.
Email Charlotte | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Mercy is kind, understanding and has outstanding spoken English
Mercy is an excellent, educated tour guide. She was my tour guide to Queen Elizabeth whilst completing some training. She had a lot of knowledge about all different species of animal. She also took me around Gulu city to see the beauty of the city and the stone quarrying. We have also done a walking tour together in Kampala aswell as Entebbe where she took me to visit the beautiful beaches.
She is kind, understanding and welcoming. Her spoken and written and English is great as made asking questions and communication with her super easy!
Thanks again for the great experiences!
Email Robert | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Always attentive, flexible and caring to the customer's need.
Mercylinah is attended closely to my need, ensuring that I was booked in the best hotel at the Bunyonyi Lake and I had two wonderful nights where I had a lake drive, hiking and scaling the steep slopes of the crater lake and touring the Batwa tribe. I would love to go back again and this time for the Gorilla trekking in my next tour with this company.
Email John flutter | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
“Rhinos, Chimps, Waterfalls & More – Uganda at Its Best with Mercylinah Wild Safaris”
Rhinos, Chimps, Waterfalls & More – Uganda at Its Best with Mercylinah Wild Safaris ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I recently returned from an unforgettable 11-day safari with Mercylinah Wild Safaris, and it truly exceeded all expectations. Everything was carefully organised, the service was warm and professional, and the experiences themselves were nothing short of life-changing.
On the first day, I was met at the airport in Entebbe and taken to a delightful hotel overlooking a monkey-filled, bird-rich forest and lake. After collecting our 4WD and purchasing provisions that same afternoon, everything was ready for an early start the next day. Shortly after dawn we boarded the first ferry of the day across an arm of Lake Victoria. It was an unforgettable introduction to Uganda: hundreds of people, cars, animals, and schoolchildren alighted from the ferry coming the other way, a vibrant display of the country’s diversity and the good humour of its people.
From there, we drove on well-paved roads toward the southwest, the 4WD handling the last few kilometers of smaller village dirt tracks with ease until we reached Lake Bunyonyi. Our hotel was beautifully situated above the lake, with terraced views and a lakeside garden perfect for relaxing and watching the spectacular birdlife. This was our base for three nights. I enjoyed a peaceful boat cruise, explored the lakeside villages, and visited the lively town of Kabale. The terraced hillsides rising from the lake created a stunning backdrop, and the tranquil atmosphere was unforgettable.
From Bunyonyi, we began a spectacular drive north through western Uganda. Towering mountains, deep valleys, and lush green landscapes gradually gave way to the flatter savannah areas of the north. Our destination was Masindi, where I stayed in a beautifully appointed forest cabin, alive with birds and small animals. Two of the most memorable days of the trip were spent here. At Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, I saw more than six rhinos in one area — a rare and remarkable experience. The following day was dedicated to chimpanzee tracking, where I was able to observe these intelligent, playful primates in their natural habitat.
After a shorter but very scenic drive north — including crossing a bridge over the lower reaches of a waterfall on one of the many tributaries of the Nile — we arrived in Gulu, a large, bustling, and active town in northern Uganda. The highlight of my stay here was visiting the authentic village where Mercy, the owner of the company, grew up. This was no tourist stop but real village life: no electricity, water drawn from the well, and few personal possessions, yet an unmistakable dignity and order in the way people lived. I saw careful animal husbandry, including piglets just three days old, and fields prepared entirely by hand, with every furrow dug without power tools. Sharing roasted corn fresh from the charcoal fire was a simple but unforgettable moment. From Gulu I also visited the spectacular Aruu Falls, descending with a guide to stand close to the thundering cascade, and the remarkable Fort Patiko (Baker’s Fort), where striking rock formations combine with a piece of colonial history in Africa that is now largely forgotten.
Throughout the journey, I was also fascinated by Uganda’s unique geology. At school I had learned about the source of the Nile, and on this trip I could see with my own eyes how the movement of tectonic plates had caused vast sections of land to collapse, creating deep rift valleys, unusual rock formations, and many of the lakes and waterfalls we visited. Travelling along much of Uganda’s western border revealed this remarkable landscape, and the well-paved, low-traffic roads made the experience both comfortable and scenic.
The safari concluded back in Entebbe, where I spent my final night in a hotel overlooking Lake Victoria before a short drive to the airport. It was the perfect way to end 11 nights of contrast — from tranquil lakes and dense forests to powerful waterfalls and authentic village life.
What made all of this possible was the outstanding service from Mercylinah Wild Safaris. The logistics, accommodations, guiding, and personal care were flawless. Every day felt easy and enjoyable, and I was able to focus entirely on experiencing the very best of Uganda.
This was far more than a safari; it was a journey into Uganda’s landscapes, wildlife, and culture. I loved it so much that I have already booked another trip with Mercylinah Wild Safaris for October. If you want an experience that combines comfort, adventure, and authenticity, I cannot recommend them highly enough. You will return with memories to last a lifetime.
— John
