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Entebbe Rd, Near Entebbe Express Round About, Entebbe, Uganda
View on Google MapsTwo weeks of an amazing Uganda experience are behind us. From Entebbe over Ziwa Rhino to Murchison Falls, Kibale (Chimps), Ruwenzori, QE National Park, Bwindi and Lake Mutanda. The trip was extremely well organized and full of great experiences. We thank our great Guide Bob for a tremendous job and guidance through beautiful Uganda. Thank you Bob and Nkuringo, Iris&Marvin
This was an exceptional safari experience from start to finish, beautifully designed and flawlessly delivered. As a solo traveler, I felt supported, well looked after, and genuinely welcomed throughout the entire journey. Diana was a joy to work with from the very beginning. She was warm, friendly, and highly responsive, while at the same time extremely attentive to my individual needs. Her advice on the different elements of the safari was thoughtful and well-balanced, helping shape an itinerary that felt both exciting and perfectly suited to me. I truly appreciated her guidance, flexibility, and care at every stage of the planning process. Patrick is an outstanding guide and professional. His competence, calm presence, and deep knowledge made the journey feel effortless and safe at all times. He has a rare ability to read situations and respond intuitively, creating a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere while remaining discreet and respectful. His attentiveness, sense of humor, and genuine care made long days on the road and in the parks deeply enjoyable and memorable, adding a very special quality to this trip. I was fortunate to do my gorilla trek on my birthday, which made this already extraordinary experience even more meaningful. I was lucky to trek solo and spend precious time with a gorilla family — an unforgettable and deeply moving encounter. The guide Emos, together with the rangers and trackers, were kind, supportive, and incredibly professional, and most importantly made me feel safe and comfortable throughout the entire half-day experience. The game drives and the Kazinga Channel boat safari were exceptional. I was lucky to see the Big Four, with unforgettable sightings of elephants, lions, and a leopard I had especially hoped to observe. I was deeply impressed by Patrick’s knowledge of wildlife, nature, and local culture, and by his thoughtful responses to all my questions, which enriched every experience. At one point I felt uncomfortable with the initially booked boat experience, and both Patrick and Diana addressed this immediately by moving me to a larger, more comfortable boat. I truly appreciated this level of flexibility, responsiveness, and seamless logistics management. The chimpanzee trek in Kibale and the local community activities were equally rewarding. I was guided by Leo, whose warmth, hospitality, and excellent knowledge of local nature and culture helped me connect more deeply with the environment and the people, adding meaningful depth to the journey. The accommodations were impeccable. Nkuringo, Elephant Plains, and Turaco Treetops lodges were all very different in style, yet equally excellent in design, hospitality, quality of service, and delicious food. I was especially touched when Nkuringo Lodge organized a small birthday celebration with a cake — a thoughtful gesture that made me feel truly welcome. Overall, this safari exceeded my expectations in every way. My sincere thanks to Diana, Patrick, and the entire team for creating such a beautifully curated, professional, and memorable experience. I would wholeheartedly recommend this journey to anyone seeking something truly special.
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Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Age limit is 15 years and 15-18 year olds must be accompanied by an adult, Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking, Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required, Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Beautiful stay accompanied by Patrick Yiga our driver guide who has turned this beautiful trip into an unforgettable trip!
I reached out to multiple safari providers for this adventure and Moreen Tumushabe was the most responsive, answered all my questions promptly, and gave us a fair price. Jack was our driver for this adventure - he was fantastic! Always on time, vehicle was always clean, was a safe and very efficient driver and he had a wealth of knowledge about Uganda and the incredible creatures that call this country their home. He selected particular guides that he knows personally for the 2 gorilla treks and 1 chimpanzee trek that we did. These guides/rangers made us feel like VIP's and always ensured we had a front row seat for all the action. We also had a river safari on the Kazinga Channel as well as a Shoebill Stork boat trip. Both of these were private - just us and the boat captain, again selected especially for us by Jack. We stayed at A & K Gorilla Forest Lodge, Elephant Plains Lodge, Kyaninga Lodge & the Protea Marriott in Entebbe at the beginning and end of the trip. Look no further.....book your trip with Nkuringo Safaris!!!
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. 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?
We had a fantastic tour of Uganda with Nkuringo Safaris and Jack as our guide. The chimp and gorilla tracking experiences were even more incredible than we could have imagined. Hands down the best wildlife experience we’ve ever had! The boat safari and walking safari were also amazing, as were the regular game drives, with close-up views of elephants, hippos, giraffes, antelope, monkeys and more. Jack was the most wonderful guide — kind, thoughtful, knowledgeable, responsible, and passionate about sharing the beautiful landscapes, wildlife, and cultures of Uganda (and a great driver!). We felt extremely well taken care of the entire time. All our accommodations were high quality with great service and delicious food. Highly recommended!!
We had an absolutely sensational time in Uganda — thanks to the metoculous, “spot on” prepayion by Nkuringo tours. Of all the company’s contributions, there was none more exceptional than the guide (Jack Tkierebere) assigned to us. Jack drove brilliantly while shedding light on every aspect of our experience with his vast knowledge of his beloved country. It was an unforgettable, unequaled trip.
Many years ago we watched a nature program where people were getting up close with wild Mountain Gorillas and we said we need to do that someday. That “someday” came this year when we booked our Rwanda/Uganda adventure with #NkuringoSafaris and cannot think of a single thing that wasn’t perfect. Our driver Patrick Yiga picked us up at Kilgali airport and from that moment on he managed our itinerary perfectly. Not only did he drive us around Rwanda and Uganda but provided us with information about what we were seeing. Patrick has a great sense of humour and we shared many laughs both at his and our expense which made the hours in the Land Cruiser fly by. By the end of the trip when he dropped us at the Entebbe airport we had become good friends. A true professional and a real gentleman. As I stated our adventure started in Kilgali where we visited the Genocide Memorial. A somber experience but one which I felt necessary to experience. While in Kilgali we stayed at #TheHeavenBoutiqueHotel, a beautiful property with an African and Fusion Restaurant. The service was fantastic as it was all over Rwanda and Uganda. The staff went over and above our expectations. From there we went to #IngagiParkViewLodge. Once again the service was incredible. They had a very nice guitar which they allowed me to play. We visited the #DianFosseyCentre and #TheIby'wachuCulturalVillage. The next day we drove into Uganda. Both countries are stunningly beautiful and safe. Even though we came within 10 kms of the Congo border where fighting was going on we never felt any danger whatsoever. We checked into #TheNkuringoBwindiGorillaLodge high up in the forest. A spectacular room with spectacular views awaited us and our personal host, Friday looked after our every need. They even clean our mud cover hiking boots and gaiters. Now for the reason we went, the Gorilla Habituation hike. There are two options, Gorilla Treking and the Gorilla Habituation. We chose the habituation for a couple of reasons. First it’s a much smaller group (4 clients plus our guide. We also hired porters which I would strongly recommend. Not only do they carry your pack but are also there to help you over any tricky spots. It can be muddy and very steep in places and having them there to help was a godsend. The second reason we chose the habituation is that once you find the gorillas you get to spend 4 hours with them. We hiked 3.5 hours over some pretty extreme terrain so you should be in fairly good physical shape. My wife and I are 68 and 67 but it fairly good shape but even so after 3.5 hours in, 4 hours following the gorillas and then 3.5 hours we slept very well that night. We got within touching distance of some of the females and their babies but a much more respectful 2-3 meters from the huge Silverback. Exhausting but absolutely incredible. We then moved on to #TuracoTreeTopsLodge. Again a beautiful lodge with impeccable service. We got to visit a Batwa village, the indigenous Ugandans who up until recently lived in the forest. The final adventure was Chimpanzee tracking. Not as exhausting as the gorilla tracking but still tiring. Once again we got within a meter on some very large chimps and observed them for an hour. Some recommendations. #NkuringoSafaris gave us a checklist of things to bring and I would highly recommend all of them, especially the gaiters. They protect your legs from ticks etc, but a few times I sunk into the mud. Without the gaiters I would have had a boot full of mud and water. Gloves are essential too as there are sharp nettles and don’t forget your masks. We underestimated the weather. It can get quit chilly in the lodges as they are at elevation so be sure to bring warmer clothes in addition to shorts and tees. We ended our trip in Entebbe at #Karibuguesthouse, a beautiful property only minutes from the Entebbe airport. Thank you to #NkuringoSafaris and our driver and now good friend Patrick Yiga. This was truly an adventure we will never forget.
We did an 8 day tour with Remmy, and it was amazing. All the places we visited were magnificent and everything was organized perfectly. Before booking the tour I thought that the many hours in the car would be a problem, but with Remmy, our guide, they were an added value: traveling by car we saw breathtaking views and breathed the soul of this incredible country. He is special, competent, friendly and kind, organized and never saves himself but always tried to offer us the best experience. We can't wait to organize another trip with Remmy and Nkuringo safaris because we had a great time!
Once in a lifetime experience! Remmy our guide was excellent, and always ready to answer any questions we had. He also must have super-eyesight as he managed to spot so many animals whilst driving us around! Always felt safe when travelling with him and he was always on-hand to provide assistance with anything we needed! All the lodges organised as part of the trip were outstanding! We particularly enjoyed Ichumbi gorilla Lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable Forest as could sit on the balcony and watch the wildlife!
