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)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
Email Lauren | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fast to respond, great guide. Some miscommunications which were resoled.
Booking through Lulu Safaris was quick and easy. They were available on whatsapp which really helped in fine tuning the details. They amended a 3 day tour to become a 2 day tour to fit what we wanted to do and amended the price appropriately. Our guide picked us up from Entebbe airport and was friendly and spoke good English. He was a very good and safe driver, even on very challenging wet muddy steep roads. We did get lost on the first day trying to find our hotel as it was one our guide had not been to before, but this was managed appropriately. Nice accommodation included.
We were taken to gorilla trekking which was a fantastic experience and our guide collected us after this and took us to Lake Bunyonyi. Our guide contacted the accommodation my friend and I had booked and organised a boat for us to pick us up from the drop-off point which was really helpful.
Our itinerary had included all 3 meals on our final day but Lulu Safaris stated this was an error and dinner was not meant to be included. They did eventually resolve this and paid the hotel we were going to an amount to cover the majority of our dinner which felt like a reasonable resolution to an error on their part.
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Email Madjula Tague | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
TERRIBLE TOUR
I would first like to say that this was the worst tour company I could have ever taken. The tour guide Audence picked me up and off the bat had an attitude. He didn’t introduce himself, or seem
Enthusiastic at all, as I expect a tour guide to be. The tour
Company
Lies on the itinerary, I was supposed to do a few things that I didn’t get to do on the first day because Audence who was the tour guide thought that it wouldn’t work for him. In turn I didn’t get to do one activity towards the end, and other activities felt rushed because they weren’t done on the first day. I mentioned this issue to Elvis, who is the owner of the
Company but nothing seemed to have changed for the rest of the trip. The tour guide was not informative on any
Of the important sites we visited. He didn’t provide any information, only just pointed out the “names” of them. As we went to these historic sites, I had to google most information.
In addition to this, the company and the owner failed to mention that none of the accommodations provided had air conditioning or a fan. I mentioned this to Elvis and he acted as if he didn’t know, but when I asked the hotel they informed me that this has always been the case for that specific hotel. As we were driving throughout Uganda and Rwanda, I asked Audence many times about stopping to get something to eat, but we drove non stop from place to place.
This tour was a dreadful experience. Having to deal with a guide who had an attitude, and is uninformative shouldn’t be a guide at all. The company lies and should not even be taking any customers.
From the lies, to the unprofessionalism this was by far one of my worst experiences traveling 7 countries in Africa. Uganda and Rwanda are both beautiful countries, but I urge you to choose another tour operator with more reviews than this company has.
Reply from Lulu Safaris Uganda
Posted on May 25, 2024Dear Madjula Tague,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent tour with us. We are genuinely sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations.
We apologize for the negative impression left by our tour guide, Audence. All our guides are fully trained, certified, and hold annual licenses from the Wildlife Authority. They also undergo regular refresher and customer experience training to ensure they provide professional, enthusiastic, and informative service. We regret that this was not reflected in your experience and will address this matter directly with Audence to prevent it from happening again.
Regarding the itinerary, we strive to provide all activities as stated. Our records show that all planned activities were conducted. The visit to the presidential museum was a complimentary activity done during the city tour, which you chose to decline when we offered on the last day. We regret any confusion this may have caused and will work on improving our communication to ensure all guests are aware of their options.
Regarding the informational aspect of the tour, our guides often allow rangers and site-specific tour guides to take the lead in providing detailed information to ensure you receive the most accurate and comprehensive insights. We apologize if this was not clearly communicated and led to any confusion. We will reinforce this practice in our communication to future guests to ensure a seamless experience.
Your feedback about meal stops is important to us. We understand the need for regular breaks, and we will remind our guides to be more attentive to these needs to ensure comfort throughout the tour.
We appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve our services. If you would like to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to contact us directly. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future.
Sincerely,
Elvis
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Email Warren | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing trip to Rwanda and Uganda with Lulu Safaris
I had an amazing trip to Rwanda and Uganda with Lulu Safaris. Elvis was professional and responsive in helping me organize the trip. My guides Samuel and Frank were fantastic and made sure I had a fantastic experience. Gorilla tracking was a highlight and I also loved the other attractions and the people there. Would not hesitate Lulu Safaris to others.
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Email Anne | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
My trip with Lulu Safaris to Rwanda and Uganda was a truly amazing experience! During preparations, Elvis was very responsive and patient, as it took me some time to finalize the booking. Throughout the trip, my guide Sam was very considerate and made sure that the experience was the best possible. As a fenale solo traveller, I also felt very safe during the whole tour, which was a very important aspect for me. Definitely would do it again and highly recommend Lulu Safaris!
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Email Ulf | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great Experience
We had amazing trip with our driver Smith and lulu safaris .we did a four day trip Rwanda and Uganda with gorilla trekking in Bwindi . Everything went very well and Smith was a great driver. The tour had a god planning and the lodges was if good quality. And best of all was the gorilla trekking where we visited a group of 16 gorillas
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Email Jackie & Graeme | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful!
We have just finished a 4 day trip from Kigali to Uganda to see the Gorillas. What a wonderful experience in every way. Elvis was fantastic to deal with while organising the trip and Smith and Hilary, our guides, ensured we had a fabulous time from start to finish with lots of fun and laughter along the way. The accommodation was great and the gorilla experience was sensational. Thank you Lulu Safaris.
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Email Miles | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable experiences directly with Gorillas and more!
My wife & I did a 6 day custom route safari from Kigali to Kampala with Lulu Safari & it was truly wonderful.
Ossman made the trip a wonderful experience. From teaching us about each animal as we saw them, to being lucky enough to see practically every species (Lions, Leopards, Buffalo, Crocodiles, Hippos, … the list goes on & on) in Queen Elizabeth park, Ossman truly shaped the trip.
Upon arrival our bags were delayed from the airline and Ossman ensured we had them the next day, driving many more hours to solve this major issue for us. We also liked the trip so much that we asked to extend for one day and within an hour he worked out the details and designed a new day that felt different than the rest.
A last minute custom trip like ours wouldn’t also have been possible without the behind the scenes support from Elvis. He quickly crafted the itinerary with wonderful accommodations (e.g: a dinner for 2 overlooking the Kazinga channel and a bull elephant grazing in the distance) and found the last few permits in Rwanda for the gorillas when we wanted to go.
Great trip, best guide
My husband and I had an unforgettable gorilla safari experience with lulu safari uganda. The sights and accomodations exceeded our expectations, but what made it a 5 star experience was the friendliness and generosity of our guide, Smith. Not only was he knowledgeable, he seemed to know everyone in the communities we toured through and made us feel safe and welcomed.
Smith is a bright young man with a genuine love for tourism, and it showed in our 4 days with him.
BR
Email Patricia Drummond | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing time
We did the 8 days safari - Gorilla and Chimp Trekking. We had the most amazing time ever. We visited places we couldn't imagine. The hotels were good. Lulu Safaris took care of every single detail. We also had the privilege of having King Charles as our guide during these days. He is a real King . He knows everything about Uganda and shares his knowledge with kindness He was very patient and sweet. Thank you, Charles and Lulu Safaris for a week we will never forget. Hope we come back soon for more adventures
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Email Deborah | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ossman the best guide
We have just completed a four day safari with Lulu safaris. A great experience. Our guide Ossman made us feel welcome. His knowledge was exceptional and he was an excellent driver who made us feel safe and confident. Thank you Lulu safaris for a wonderful experience. Being close up to the gorillas was just amazing.
Deborah, NZ