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
Glad I chose this one
It wasn't easy to choose from all the providers, but I'm absolutely happy with my decision. I had a spectacular 5-day tour that I will never forget. The lodges were well chosen and my guide Sara did everything she could to make the experience unforgettable for me. I particularly liked the fact that there were always little positive surprises that showed that my experience was the most important thing for the agency. For example, we had a ranger with us on several game drives, which was an absolute added value. Many other agencies did not offer this. Sometimes the game drives were much longer than planned to give me the chance to see a certain animal after all. I am incredibly grateful for this effort!
On the way back, our car broke down, but this situation was also resolved as well as is possible in Uganda.
Many thanks again to Elvis, the owner, and Sara, my guide, for this wonderful experience. Also a big thank you to Smith, who spontaneously went on a tour with me to Lake Bunyonyi. I hope to explore other countries in East Africa with you.
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Email Darby | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great tour
Sarah was an amazing guide - she matches your energy and vibe. She is also very knowledgeable about what you’re seeing on safari and made sure I had a great time.
As a whole, the experience was great. The accommodation chosen was very nice as were the meals provided. I would recommend Lulus to anyone looking for a Rwanda/Uganda adventure!
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Email Max | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent operator for gorilla trekking
I recently had the incredible opportunity to take a 3-day safari with Lulu Safaris Uganda to see the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and it was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. From start to finish, Lulu Safaris made the entire journey seamless, enjoyable, and unforgettable.
The long drive from Entebbe to Bwindi, while lengthy, was made thoroughly enjoyable by the professionalism and warmth of the drivers. They were not only knowledgeable and friendly but also great to talk to, which helped pass the time quickly. The drive itself was breathtaking, with landscapes that change dramatically throughout the day, and the final stretch through the mountains in the late afternoon was nothing short of spectacular.
One of the highlights of the trip was the accommodation. The lodge we stayed at was luxurious and perfectly nestled in the forest, offering stunning views from the balcony that I could have spent hours on. The food, both at the lodge and the local restaurants along the way, was fantastic—a true introduction to the rich flavours of Ugandan cuisine.
Communication with Lulu Safaris was a breeze from the very beginning. Elvis ensured that all my questions were answered promptly, whether through email or WhatsApp, making the planning process stress-free.
As for the gorilla trekking itself, words can hardly do it justice. Observing the majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat was simply awe-inspiring. The trek through the jungle is challenging, and I would recommend being in good physical shape, but this only adds to the adventure. The dedication and passion of the park rangers and trackers who guided us were inspiring—they are doing incredible work to protect these magnificent creatures and their environment.
In summary, I cannot recommend Lulu Safaris Uganda enough. The combination of their excellent service, attention to detail, and the unmatched experience of seeing the gorillas up close makes this an adventure I will never forget. If you’re considering a gorilla trekking experience, look no further than Lulu Safaris!
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Email Julie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simon is a fantastic guide!
Simon was friendly and helpful from the moment he met us at the airport until he dropped us off again. Throughout our excursion he was upbeat and kind and was willing to answer all of our questions about the excursion, about the local culture and Uganda, everything! He shared a lot of great information that gave us insight about this country. I am leaving feeling like I learned a lot! And of course he was very happy and enthusiastic that we had a wonderful gorilla experience!!
In addition, Alan, who joined us because he was finishing his orientation, also did a great job! Simon and Alan even made the all-day drive from the airport to Bwindi Park, and the return drive, very enjoyable! Again, awesome guides!!
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Email Craig Taylor | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ugandan adventure with helpful and friendly staff!
We had a great adventure with Lulu's safaris. Simon was a great guide and we had the bonus of having Allan along with us. Both were very knowledgeable about all things Ugandan and were able to answer all of our many questions and added many stories and anecdotes. They communicated well and were always where we needed them to be. I would highly recommend Lulu's safaris!
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Email Anne | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime!
We just finished a 3-day tour with Lulu Safaris and I cannot recommend them enough. We were met at the airport by Simon, our guide, and Allan, who was completing his orientation. We were so lucky to have two amazing guides with us during the entire trip. Even though we had been traveling for over 30 hours at that point, they both made the long drive to Bwindi fun and enjoyable. They took care of everything from start to finish, and made sure to add little touches along the way that made the tour even better. We were in Uganda to see gorillas, and it was so nice to have Lulu Safaris handle permits, lodging, food, and everything else we needed. Gorilla trekking was unforgettable — one of the best experiences of my life — and the rest of our short time in Uganda was also lovely learning about the culture and history. The lodge that they booked for us was also wonderful. This felt like a very good value and there is nothing I would change about our experience. Our only regret is that we didn’t book a longer tour! We will be back to Uganda again soon and will book all future tours with Lulu Safaris (and hopefully get to have Simon and Allan as our guides again)!
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Email Meagan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifetime with extremely helpful and friendly guide
We did a four-day tour to see the golden monkeys in Volcanoes NP and the gorillas in Bwindi. Be sure to ask for Smith on this trip— he was a fantastic guide throughout the whole journey.
Upon picking us up in Kigali, he was immediately warm and friendly, and constantly went out of his way to show us sites we were interested in, and give us tips and information about local customs.
He expertly guided us out of the city and across the border into Uganda, using his charm to befriend all the police and border guards and locals we interacted with, many of whom he knew personally. Before dropping us off at our hotels each night, he phoned ahead to make sure the staff expected us. We had absolutely zero problems and were always on time for our excursions.
He is also an excellent driver, and we always felt safe in his vehicle, even with children darting into the highways, or on steep dirt roads in the mountains of Uganda. The journey would have been very intimidating without his help!
We passed through Kabale, his hometown, where he introduced us to his lovely family and showed us the local markets before we spent the night at nearby beautiful Lake Bunyonyi. We think he is an excellent guide, a kind person, and somebody we would seek out again whenever we are in his region.
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Email Philipp | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour operator which made our tour through Uganda an unforgettable experience!
We booked a 10 day tour through Uganda to do Safaris and see monkeys and apes. The amount of animals we have seen by far exceeded our expectations — just on day 1 we have seen the Big 5! And it was amazing how close we got to all the animals, esp. to the chimps and the mountain gorillas. Further, we had an amazing guide, Lorand, who was incredibly knowledgeable and educated about the animal world and every aspect of Uganda. Plus the lodges/hotels were always very nice, w/ beautiful views and all served delicious food. V. good value for money considering all park entries, special activities w/ rangers, all meals AND gorilla permit are included. Unforgettable, beautiful experience!
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Email Piet Bleeker | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
12 days Uganda experience with Lulu Safaris, it was a great adventure
We did a 12-day tour which was completely taken care of by Lulu Safaris. Together with our guide and driver Samuel, we have been to all the interesting places in Uganda from Kampala. What a wonderful experience that was. Samuel completely unburdened us and expertly drove past rhinos, giraffes, elephants, chimpanzees, gorillas and what not. With a lot of expertise he showed us what beautiful birds there are. During the rides in nice conversations he told a lot about his country, life in Uganda and many other interesting things. 11 days together in a car could lead to discussion or unpleasant silences. That was not the case with us, we talked about anything and everything and got along just fine. We made the trip with the two of us and the nice thing about this setup is that you also make the game drives with your own vehicle so that you can stop where you want and take as long as you think necessary. The planning with all lodges and organizations was perfectly arranged, we were expected everywhere and were on time for all appointments, which deserves a compliment. The car in which we made the tour was an original Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series with a roof that could be opened, perfect for the game drives and completely in style for an optimal experience. We really enjoyed our trip through Uganda and thank everyone who contributed to this.
Email Mitchell | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful with good character
Highly recommend this LuLu safaris, our guide Frank saw that we got to our accommodation safely and also gave us some good information on the way.
Had an amazing experience seeing the gorillas and golden monkeys. The lodges provided on the tour were very nice with good service.
