Explore the Pearl of Africa
Lulu Safaris Uganda
- Offices In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, UTB & UWA
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Bodil & Ole | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
This tour exceeded our expectations
We went on an 8-day safari with a pick up i Kigali. Our guide and driver, Derreck, was knowledgeable, skilled and very competent, and he did his utmost to make us feel at home in Rwanda and Uganda. Starting out in Rwanda, we first visited Karagera Nat. Park doing a great boat trip (late evening), then Volcanoes Nat. Park seeing Golden Monkeys, and from there we went to Uganda. Our first stop was Bwindi Nat. Park, where we saw gorillas, and we also visited a local village. From there we went to Queen Elizabeth Nat. Park. The lodge, Buffalo Lodge, was out of this world! We did game drives, seeing tree-climbing lions, as well as a wonderful boat tour, where we saw elephants bathing. It was so great! From there, we went on to Mburo Nat. Park, with a great game drive and a hike, which was a great chance to get really close to the animals. Last but not least it is really Derreck’s efforts and great personality that made the tour such a success. The tour exceeded our expectations and we can highly recommend Derreck and Lulu Safari.
CR
Email Shannon | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience for solo traveler!
I am so grateful to Lulu Safaris for an amazing experience in Uganda and Rwanda! Coming from Costa Rica and as a solo female traveler, I was a little nervous about making this week-long trip to Uganda and Rwanda. But I really had nothing to worry about! From the very beginning, Elvis was easy to get in touch with, answering all my questions quickly and being patient with me as I finalized dates and made my final decision on traveling. I arrived in Kigali and they had someone waiting for me, and I was well taken care of until the moment they dropped me off at my hotel at the end of my tour. My tour guides, Audence and Simon (trianee), were both fantastic. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and open to sharing personal stories and answering all my questions. They were organized, always on time, and they knew their way around perfectly, using their strong connections to other guides, the hotels, the national parks, etc., to ensure the best experience for me at every moment. They were very sensitive to what I might need at every moment, and I felt very well taken care of 24/7. And of course, the places they took me were also fantastic! I absolutely loved gorilla trekking in Bwindi (Audence made it much better by checking with the rangers the night before and agreeing on meeting at an entrance to the park nearer to where my family of gorillas had last been seen the day before, so we found the gorillas early and spent a long time with them), I loved the game drive in Queen Elizabeth Game Drive Park, etc. All this said, it is important to go with an open mindset, ready for the unexpected. Things happen and plans change, and it is important to go with the flow. I found some of the changes in our itinerary ended up being some of the best parts of the trip. I can't recommend Lulu Safaris highly enough, and I hope to come back with my whole family sometime soon.
LV
Email Normans | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It's worth it to be here!
Yes... being back in Europe we still want to go back to Uganda with its nice climate and exoticism...
We understand that everyday life in this country is not as nice as it looks to tourists, but it is already in almost every tourist trip.
The moments with Lulu Safari in Uganda were great..even despite the fact that I suddenly fell ill with a high temperature (advice-wear masks at airports)-Lulu Safaris reacted quickly and changed the route, arranging extra days of stay in other hotels... Already in the first days we saw almost all the big animals - rhinoceroses, giraffes, buffaloes, elephants, hippopotamuses, chimpanzees.. we were not lucky with the representatives of the cat family, but probably the break in illness stopped us.. we did not complete the whole program...
About currency-it's take some time to understand UGX amount at USD or EUR, at the end of January 1 USD was approx. 3800 UGX, it's time for mathematic :)
Thanks to the guide Samuel - a very responsive, knowledgeable and professional guide, apparently the whole team with Elvis Masiga at the head is like that!
During the trip, everything went exactly, the accommodations are great, the food is even too great, the level of organization of the trip is much better than in some European countries... We plan to return to gorilla trekking, which we didn't do on this trip :)
Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty!
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Email Charlotte | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
LOVED my adventure & guide!
What a fabulous adventure! Gorilla trekking was bucket list for me and I’m SO glad I went with Lulu. All of my excursions were great (game drives, gorilla trekking, chimp trekking, gold monkey trekking, channel/boat rides) and when the horseback ride was canceled due to the stable guy being a jerk, they immediately found an even better excursion for me where I got to do a walking safari and got up close to giraffes with an amazing guide—who spotted a leopard! There was no question that Lulu went above and beyond to make sure I had the time of my life! The whole experience was amazing, the lodges they selected were unique and delightful in their own ways! Some had incredible views of forests or mountain and birds, some had lake views and traditional decor and all had very comfortable beds and really delicious food. My guide was open to adding things I wanted to do like shop at the handicraft stores and visit art galleries. My guide Smith was a bright and cheerful travel companion, I felt lucky to adventure with him! It was easy to communicate and he’s super fun!! I can’t say enough great things about Smith and Lulu. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
FI
Email Marjo Löytty and Mika Huhtanen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent operator,everything was very well organized, friendly and professional! We had great trip!
Lulusafaris was very good company! Great itinerary, accommodation, wonderful, talented and safe driver, always happy and helpful and in time, excellent service!! We had really good time and saw lots of animals, villages, sights...even more than we expected. We would warmly recommend Lulusafaris, if you would like to see Rwanda and Uganda.
CA
Email Deanna | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing trip
Such a great time with Lulu Safaris! Audence was a great guide who worked tirelessly to make sure I had a good experience. Elvis put together a fast paced but excellent itinerary that ensured I was able to see as much as possible in what little time I had. Would absolutely recommend this company to anyone looking to tour through Rwanda and Uganda.
DE
Email Luca | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing tour through Uganda with Lulu Safaris
I spend 11 days travelling through Uganda.
The communication before I started the journey was excellent. Elvis always came back to me very quickly every time I had a question and helped with everything he could.
Once I arrived in Uganda my guide Derrick picked me up at the airport and the journey began.
I really had the most amazing time in Uganda. Derrick was such an amazing guide, who took very good care of me and always went the extra mile to make this trip unforgettable.
He has such a great knowledge of the wildlife, the people and every aspect of this beautiful country that a visitor could ask for. There was nothing else that I could have asked for.
This was a trip that I will never forget - thank you Derrick!
MX
Email Enrique | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Uganda Safari with Lulu Safaris
Our 10-day adventure in Uganda with Lulu Safaris was nothing short of spectacular. Elvis, the mastermind behind the flawless organization, ensured every detail was perfect from start to finish.
A standout feature of our journey was our guide, Charlie. Not only a skilled driver, but he has an extensive knowledge of animals and nature that added depth to our experience. His passion for Uganda enriched our understanding of the wildlife and local culture, making each moment memorable.
From majestic mountain gorillas to thrilling safaris, every activity coordinated by Charlie showcased the best of the region.
Lulu Safaris' choice of accommodations struck the perfect balance between comfort, price and authenticity. Our stay in charming places complemented the natural beauty surrounding us.
In summary, Lulu Safaris exceeded expectations, providing exceptional organization, expert guidance from Charlie, and authentic experiences. For those seeking an unforgettable Ugandan adventure, Lulu Safaris comes highly recommended. Thank you, Elvis and Charlie, for making our journey unforgettable!
CN
Email Li | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Efficient, fast responding, helpful, reliable
It was a great journey arranged by Lulu safari. Elvis is really helpful with my tour planning. He gave me lot of useful tips. And he drove one hour to Endebbe just for meeting me in person when I arrived which is not his job. Sara and Sam are very dedicated to their work, very reliable and helpful. I had great time with them especially Sara, she’s like a sister to me.
Email Jen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing trip with an amazing guide!
We booked basically at the last minute and got several quotes, and chose Lulu Safaris because they were competitive and had great reviews. We are really happy we did as we had an incredible time on our safari. We even decided to do the gorilla experience a second time while we were there and Katto, our most fabulous guide, managed to make all the arrangements - which we were told by many people afterwards that it is VERY difficult to do and it only succeeded because everyone knows and loves Katto!
The entire trip was really wonderful, lodges that were chosen were fantastic, and each activity at or near the lodge was amazing. We didn't see very much of Rwanda, but we did do the golden monkey trekking which is honestly, just wonderful! An absolute must. The gorilla experience obviously is plain gob smackingly incredible. We spent most the 9 days in Uganda, and what a beautiful, wondrous country it is. We always felt very safe and Katto is very very knowledgeable about everything, including the politics of both countries.
I can't recommend the tour enough. It is not our first trip to Africa, but certainly one of the best. We will never be able to thank Katto enough for the wonders of those 9 days.