Why Nkuringo Safaris

Why Plan Your Safari Holiday & Travel With Nkuringo Safaris

Nkuringo Safaris represents more than one and a half decades of refining our craft and understanding the destinations and our guests’ needs. For us, the Africa safari is very personal. We want our travellers to see it through our eyes, through the eyes of our local employees. We treat our guests as though they are members of our family. And simply by booking a safari with us, you support a family of a local through employment and our community programs. Those Familial values inspire us to create memorable experiences for every guest.

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1. Intimate

Our local knowledge of safari logistics and management guides our guests in finding that personal connection with our safari destinations.

2. Authentically wild

Our trips allow guests to immerse themselves in authentic African culture, basic wildlife, and scenery that will leave a mark on your senses.

3. Value for money

Our quotes have no hidden costs, and neither do we cut corners. We meticulously tailor-make your trip to fit your style and budget without compromising on value.

4. Entirely local

The owner is Ugandan, lives in Uganda, and is a woman. Eva Lydia Mpanga is a senior consultant and is directly involved in planning trips with customers. In addition, the entire team is local, with an average of a decade of safari logistics, management, and service experience. Our open and transparent way of working with locals and travellers enables access to extraordinary people, places, and experiences.

5. We love our local communities & natural resources.

Responsible travel is at the heart of everything we do and every decision we make; we firmly believe travel should be a force for good. By uniting with our employees, partners and travellers, we can positively impact our local communities and natural resources.

Responsible travel policy

Vehicles, Drivers, & Guides

Nkuringo Safaris is one of the few companies owning its vehicles. These are custom four and six-seater 4×4 Land Cruisers managed by local pro driver guides who have driven the assigned route more than ten times.

We use 4×4 Safari Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs and sliding windows most ideal for game viewing, sightseeing, and wildlife photography without compromising leg space and comfort. Each vehicle is equipped with the right tools for the journey with safety as a primary concern.

We have an on-site professional mechanic that ensures the vehicles are maintained to operational standards before dispatch.

When a vehicle breaks down during the trip, the guide driver will contact the maintenance manager to provide an immediate replacement with minimal inconvenience to the guests.

More than half of our field guides work exclusively for Nkuringo Safaris and have to attend regular training courses to stay relevant and conscious on job. In addition, we also have freelance professional guides always available to fill the gap.

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Testimonials

What Our Travellers Say

My son and I spent two weeks experiencing African magic with Nkuringo Safaris, and we will never forget our time there. Truly a priceless experience. I could talk about those experiences for pages — the friendly people, the beautiful Nile River where we did whitewater rafting, the tree lions, the chimpanzees, and the majestic mountain gorillas.

Steven Susser

In November 2020, we travelled to Uganda as a couple in a 4×4 Safari Jeep. Considering the difficult time we are all in, we were especially happy about the level of service we experienced. You can travel to Uganda with no problem. During our travel, we felt safer than in Europe – everybody cared about our health and happiness.

Sarah B

Don’t miss out on this unique experience. Our guide, Richard, was excellent. We had an informative and unique walk down the mountain from Kisoro to Lake Mutanda. We walked through villages and saw families actively working their farms. The walk is easy. The dugout canoe was very comfortable, with padded seats. We highly recommend the adventure.

Kwa Alaska

My husband and I had a week’s vacation, which is not a lot given everything we wanted to do/see. Nkuringo organized our trip to make the most of this week. The trip was flawlessly organized. Time management was perfect. They were flexible and accommodating, all our needs were met, and we felt listened to; it was a truly customized experience.

Victoria V

The most beautiful scenery I’ve ever seen. The welcome from a gorgeous team was lovely… hot water bottles in the bed and a fire lit in our room each night made it such a special place.

David Q, UK

My son and I spent two weeks experiencing magic in Africa… the friendly people, the Nile where we did white-water rafting, the tree lions, the chimpanzees and the majestic mountain gorillas.

Steven S, USA

Travelling Uganda as a couple… our guide knew so much about animals, plants and the country’s history. He was funny and friendly and looked after us incredibly well.

Tom R, USA

We are a travel company ourselves and this company over-delivered for us… The whole thing ran like clockwork, even while making sure everyone was happy with the amount of time spent in each place.

Jeannie E, USA