True African Safari Experience
Tubale Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2021)
- Member Of:
- APTA, AAO & UTA
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Mid-range & luxury)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $70 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Mary | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tubale Safaris organized a 1st class experience in Uganda: great itinerary, accomodations, & guide!
6-Days Gorilla Trekking and White Water Rafting Safari Tour
In June of 2023 I contacted Tubale Safaris regarding information about a tour that was offered for visiting the mountain gorillas and rafting on the White Nile River. My contact, Annette, was most helpful and patient, considering I was booking a tour a year in advance. Arrangements were confirmed even though I could not even book airfares yet! In May 2024 as my husband and I sat at the airport in Johannesburg awaiting our flight to Uganda, I discovered the flight had been cancelled. After making flight changes, I tried to contact Annette to adjust tour changes for Uganda. She was able to do this and all worked out great!
Our guide, Brian, met us at the airport in Entebbe and we began our tour. Annette had arranged wonderful accomodations throughout our stay in Uganda. After arriving, we drove past Kampala to Jinja and had an evening boat cruise on Lake Victoria, to include the headwaters of the Nile River. This was a peaceful float along the shoreline to enjoy the scenery and do a little birding. The next day we rafted on the White Nile River…our trip was advertised as an adventure experience and that it was: wet, wild, and white water! Don’t miss this experience. Annette met us at the raft office in the morning to wish us a safe journey and then we were off for an adventure filled day. At the end of the rafting trip our group, together with all of the rafting guides, were treated with drinks and BBQ to celebrate our fun day. If you ever have opportunity, take a trip with White Nile River Rafting. It was a grand experience!
The next day we were off to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to have our gorilla experience. It is a full day’s drive but the scenery along the way is beautiful. The accommodation in the park is first class. The following day was our walk to see the gorillas. After the short orientation, we only had a 45 minute walk before the trackers had us sitting with these magnificent animals. We spent an hour with them. The young gorillas were very playful, tumbling all over. Spending time with these creatures is a special life experience!
While it was a quick visit to Uganda, I would encourage all to visit the “Pearl of Africa”. The countryside is lush; the various cultures and traditions were most interesting; and the people were very friendly. I also must say that our guide, Brian, was a jewel. He was so well informed about his country and its history, as well as the various ethnic groups and their respective cultures. He also spoke 5 languages! Brian had done research with the gorillas as part of his guide licensing program so he was able to provide detailed information about the gorillas He shared so much with us and was an integral part of our enjoyment of Uganda!
Email Kellie | under20 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari of a lifetime
A week ago, my family and I went on 4-day Safari to Kidepo Valley National Park with Tubale Safaris. We really had a great time as everything was so well organized, the accommodation we slept at Adere Lodge was beautiful and clean. We plan to visit again for a longer safari in December and we will surely be using Tubale Safaris again. Highly recommend!
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Email Jakub | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari and gorilla trekking experience
Thanks for an amazing 14-day Uganda safari and gorilla trekking trip. Everything has been meticulously organized by Mrs Annette, she was very quickly to respond and to adjust the itinerary as requested.
My driver, Arafat, was also amazing and knowledgeable, if you have a chance, ask for him to be your guide. I definitely recommend Tubale and will use their services again when I come to Uganda/East Africa.
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Email Wendi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Entire trip above expectations it was amazing in every way.
I have traveled to so
many countries and do not normally do tours (only a few in my life). This was an exception and I have to say it was amazing at every turn and experience! Prior to our trip Annette answered everything promptly and so efficient in every way! Our guide Ronnie went above and beyond daily and we so enjoyed all his knowledge and allowing our experience to be over the top! Our lodging was above expectations and staff quickly became new friends. Trekking with Rhinos - then Chimps and then gorillas! Great price - so reliable in every way!
Email Alessandro | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
7 day Sagari tour
Tubale has been absolutely incredible in organising our 7 day safari.
Annette was incredibly quick at replying in any interaction. When I first contacted her (on a Sunday) we received a detailed option within 2 hours. We decided to trust her judgment, and we couldn't have been happier.
The payment was secure, which was a big concern for me, and Annette didn't even chase us for the 2nd payment and was very chill.
She also provided incredible guidance on the clothing and other stuff we should bring. What a life saver that was, we always had what we needed to carry out the activities in a safe and pleasant manner.
At the end of the trip, Annette was adamant to meet, and that was so gracious of her. Showed that she really cares about all her customers, even if she lives far from where we were staying.
Regarding the details of the safari, we had Shafic as our guide. He went above and beyond, so if you book with them, make sure to see if you can have him as your guide (and tip him well!). Not only could he find the animals, but he was a safe driver and we had the greatest conversations about Uganda. From the food, to the people, customs and any socioeconomic topic you could imagine. He was also super interested in learning more about Europe and this made for the best conversations during drives and meals.
During the 7 day trip we did the following activities: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls trek, Murchison Falls game drive, Kibale Chimp trek, local village experience (highly recommend RestInBanana man!), Queen Elizabeth game drive, Bwindi Gorilla Trekking.
Whilst all were incredible and we learnt so much, I must say that Gorilla trekking, Murchison falls and Ziwa are absolute musts. You cannot skip them.
I wish we had more time so that we could do a more extensive tour of the country which we absolutely loved. We will certainly be back to see what we missed (and probably do the Gorilla trek again!), and when we will, Tubale will be certainly who we ask to organise the trip.
To Annette and the team: keep up the amazing work and continue making magical trips for people from all around the world.
Email Nsubuga | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Truly fun and Unforgettable Safari Experience
My brother planned a surprise 5day Safari with Tubale Safaris and it was fantastic. We visited Murchison Falls and White Water Rafting in Jinja. Everything was so well planned and our guide Jamal was excellent. Highly recommended!
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Email Joe | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What a thoughtful and memorable tour!
I absolutely enjoyed my first trip to Uganda (and Africa!) with Tubale Safaris! After comparing different tour companies, I picked Tubale not only because it was one of the more reasonably priced ones but also because Annette was very responsive and helpful! For my 5-day safari excursion and city tour, Jamal my guide was fabulous! He was knowledgeable, friendly and took care of a lot of details for me, which eased my concerns as a first time (and solo) traveler to Africa! Jamal also gave me great suggestions and options along the way which allowed me to have an experience which is truly personalized. I cannot recommend them enough - can’t wait to go back and visit with more family members and friends!
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Email Rui Silva | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very trustworthy to have great days in Uganda
They were excellent with me since the very beginning. All was arranged as decided and their recommendations were really good. I had the programme of 10 days and the highlight was the trekking of mountain gorillas. It was, that’s for sure, a great programme with plenty of amazing pictures and videos.
During those days I saw so many things of wildlife that made this a wonderful experience. And I must tell it was not the first time I had safaris. I was before in Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.
This time I discovered Uganda, and I strongly recommend this experience with Tubale Safaris to others that have interest in this, as I do.
My first contact was by e-mail, and then Whatsapp, with Anette. She made me feel totally confortably and it was great how she answered fast to all my questions.
Then I got Brian as driver and guide. He couldn’t be better to me! With him I met a country, with its people, animals, landscape and stories.
So, if you’d like to have an exciting experience in the wild, I suggest to choose them. I was very pleased, for sure! Now I have 4000 pictures and videos to edit and my friends just can’t wait to see them.
Email Jack | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing experience and service
Tubale Safaris gave us the most wonderful Uganda adventure! Our 7-day tour was full of amazing experiences including tracking rhinos, baiting Murchison falls, spotting the big 5 on game drives and tracking both chimpanzees and gorillas. Annette was extremely helpful and organised when it came to organising the tour an d her excellent communication really stood out. Our wonderful guide Herman was a joy to spend time with and was very dedicated and knowledgeable (especially about the bird life) which made the experience once in a lifetime. I cannot recommend Tubale Safaris and their excellent service enough!
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Email Caroline | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional, knowledgeable, you know exactly what you're getting from day #1
Our 1 week private safari with Tubale Safaris was amazing! While in Uganda for work, we unexpectedly had a free week and Tubale was able to organize and put together a week long safari for us, altering it as needed to meet us where we were in country and to complete all the adventures we wanted. Our tour guide, Shafic, was extremely professional and personable. He knew everyone and everything! We felt safe throughout our time and were continuously pleased with the service and lodgings provided. Tubale went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful trip. We saw EVERYTHING we wanted to see, including the Big 5. Thank you, Tubale and Shafic!