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 Sophia | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Service
Today we finished an amazing adventure with Smith, our fabulous guide. He picked us up in Kigal. The main items on our itinerary were Volcanoes National Park for Golden Monkey trekking, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for Gorilla trekking and Lake Bunyonyi. We also visited Gorilla Guardians Village for the cultural experience to learn a little about history and customs of Rwanda. Everything was wonderful! Smith is an excellent guide, very upbeat and informative. He is also an excellent driver. We covered a lot of miles over the five days and I didn’t feel nervous once, even on high winding roads. Smith took us to a local market, also to meet his family and friends in Kabale. It was very special!
I organized this trip from Canada through Elvis using email and WhatsApp. Everything was perfect. The three lodges where we stayed were beautiful. Food was delicious. Service was excellent. Highly recommend Lulu Safaris and Smith!
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Email Jaryd | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Organised operator, excellent guides
I chose Lulu after shopping around a bit and finding that they were well priced and, importantly, incredibly responsive. I chatted to Elvis on WhatsApp and he very quickly prepared detailed itinerary documentation based on my needs, including a few iterations.
From an excellent start, the tour itself only gets better. I meet my two guides, Simon and Simon Peter in Kasese. They have just such a great energy. I honestly cannot recommend them enough. The vehicle is clean and comfortable.
Over the next 6 days we have such great adventures. Each of the activities was so much fun. The chimp and gorilla trekking delivered in spades. All the time my guides are keeping me informed on the natural and cultural phenomena of Uganda. When we share meals (I was travelling solo, so very happy for the company!) we laugh and joke and just have such a great time.
At every point Simon and Simon Peter make sure I’m comfortable, have what I need, and am well informed about the plan for each day. They are both professional and personable - and I’m happy to call them good friends after our time spent together.
Overall, I would happily book again with Lulu. They were fantastic :)
AE
Email Dragos | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience !
We booked the 4 days tour gorilla trekking, which included the golden monkey, gorilla trekking and game drive in lake mboro. We had an amazing experience Smith its a very knowledgeable guy, he is very social guy, literally knows everything and everyone in Uganda and Rwanda!!
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Email Emily | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour experience
We had an amazing experience in the 4 days of tour thanks to our tour guide smith.
Good quality hotels
Good quality food offered
The tour was amazing , the places were incredible
Email Farah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Above and Beyond Service
We did a 10-day tour with Lulu Safaris covering Masai Mara (Kenya), Serengeti (Tanzania), Rwanda, and Gorilla Trek (Uganda). The entire trip went extremely well and smoothly. All meals, transport, and park fees were included, along with knowledgeable guides, so we had literally nothing to worry about! Here are detailed reviews for each destination:
Masai Mara, Kenya
The safari in Masai Mara was probably the highlight of our tour. We saw all the animals and everything there was to see in just one day! We had Tony as our guide, and he was beyond amazing. He was fun, knowledgeable, and very thorough. You can tell that he is passionate about his job and will go above and beyond in everything he does. Thanks, Tony, for making this trip fantastic! The Jeep was also well-maintained and clean.
Serengeti, Tanzania
We drove to Serengeti, which took about 9 hours from Masai Mara due to the border being far away. Nevertheless, the safari there was also fantastic. We saw all the Big 5 in Tanzania. However, keep in mind that the Serengeti is much bigger than Masai Mara, so there is slightly more driving involved. We had Roger as our driver. He was very sweet and caring, always keeping the car clean with drinks topped up and making an effort to engage with us during dinner and breakfast. The accommodation we had in Serengeti was beyond our expectations. It was a luxury tent in the middle of the park! Thanks, Elvis, for organizing a great stay.
Rwanda/Uganda
We flew into Rwanda and then drove to Uganda for the Gorilla Trek. The trip was well thought out, and we had some form of activity each day until the trek. The Gorilla Trek was amazing, but it does require a good level of fitness to complete! We were lucky to have met Smith on our last day. Smith went above and beyond with his service in just six hours. He stopped at many places along the way and took great care of us until we got to the airport! Guides like Smith and Tony honestly make trips so wholesome and fun! Highly recommend both of them!
Lastly, we want to thank Elvis for his patience. Initially, we were a bit doubtful about the trip due to a lack of communication. Elvis would always take action on our requests, but we didn’t get confirmation at first. After expressing our concerns, we reached out to Elvis through WhatsApp, and he was super responsive. He answered every question and ensured we felt safe throughout the trip. We had issues with paying Elvis, and even then, he never bothered us. Instead, he insisted we enjoy the trip first. I’ve never met a service provider as trusting as Elvis! Thank you, Elvis, for making our trip wonderful!
Email Toni | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nothing but exceptional!
I booked a 4 day safari with LuLu Safari -gorilla trekking and golden monkey.
Everything was exceptional!
My tour guide Smith has so much knowledge and was always going above and beyond to make sure I was happy, safe, and Comfortable
I hope to come back soon!!
Email Charlie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fun, enjoyable and knowledgeable.
From the beginning lulu adventures were welcoming and happy answer any questions. To the initial pick from our accommodation Smith made our trip worth while, went above and beyond to cater for us. Informative, knowledgeable and experienced guide which made our trip enjoyable. Recommend to anyone.
Email Baylee | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Enthusiastic, knowledge, fun tour
We did the 4 day gorilla and golden monkey trek tour through Rwanda and Uganda with Lulu Safari and were lucky enough to get Smith as our tour guide. Smith had the best energy throughout and was always ensuring that we were having the best tour we could and he would do anything to make sure of it. I would recommend both lulu safari and Smith to anyone travelling to Africa in the future if you’d like to have a fun, enjoyable informative time.
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Email Valerie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic tour and amazing experience
We booked a 2-day gorilla trekking experience with Lulu Safari. Elvis made the booking process easy and efficient. We maintained communication over the months leading up to the safari and he patiently responded to my random questions and eased my concerns more than once ;)
The day of the tour, our guide Smith was prompt to pick us up from the hotel in Kigali. He was friendly, warm and welcoming from the moment he introduced himself. The drive was long but he offered so much information about the culture, stopped for photos and always asked if we needed a break. He was accommodating and entertaining throughout the drive and it was appreciated. He was an advocate for us in immigration and got us through the line and process quickly.
The gorilla trek accommodations and permits were all pre-arranged for us by Lulu Safari and the process was seamless. The gorilla experience itself was absolutely amazing!
Based on my experience, I highly recommend Lulu Safari and suggest asking for Smith as your guide!
ES
Email Ivan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Complete, attentive and caring
My mum and me traveled around Uganda for 10 days. From the day 1, our guides Samuel and Simon were the most attentive guides we could ever ask for. The trip was flexible so that we could fulfil our expectations despite very very few encounters with the heavy rain expected during this month. Nonetheless, we enjoyed so much our trip. It didn't only meet our expectations but overcome them.
Of note, it was my birthday the first day of the tour, and they even got me a cake. This is a small sample about how sweet they were.
There was a bit if miscommunication about what we thought it was planned and what it was actually planned for us, but our guides made everything possible so that we could actually enjoy all the activities we had in mind.
We not only enjoyed but also learnt a lot about the animals we encountered. And also let's not forget about birds, which were among the main characters of our trip and about which our guides knew so much.
I would definitely recommend to visit Uganda, it is indeed the Pearl of Africa, and also, Lulu Safaris to show you the treasures among its land.
