Kaara Adventures
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Member Of:
- Association of Uganda Tour Operators
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Robert | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent experience all around, 10/10
I recently completed a two day tour with Kaara Adventures — one day in Volcanoes NP in Rwanda to see the golden monkeys and the second day in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda to see the mountain gorillas. Farouk, our driver and guide, was incredibly kind and helpful and knowledgeable, making sure everything along the way was perfect. He offered to stop as much as we liked to take photographs along the drive and answered all of our questions about life in Rwanda and Uganda. Before our treks, he made sure we had all that we needed including water and packed lunches. If you can complete the tour with Farouk, I highly recommend this. Leading up to the trip, the staff at Karaa Adventures were extremely responsive via email and WhatsApp, so I never really had any doubts that I wasn’t in good hands. The gorilla trek in Bwindi easily ranks as one of my top favorite travel experiences to date. Grateful to Farouk and to Kaara Adventures for such a great experience. Strongly recommend.
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Email Alex | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kaara was the perfect choice for our trip to Uganda
Kaara was responsive and helpful from the very first booking inquiry. We had some of our own ideas, and worked with their suggestions, and we crafted the perfect itinerary for our trip. Do not hesitate to ask for their recommendations.
The tour was very well-priced. You have the option to scale up or down with regards to our accommodation quality.
Our guide was fantastic - we were safe and had a blast the entire time!
Email Ian | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best experience
Our experience with Gerald, our guide, was amazing from start to finish. He was on time, knowledgeable, spoke perfect English and was accommodating to our needs at all times. We had a fantastic three day tour and everything was seamless from start to finish. Could not have asked for anything more for our first Africa experience
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Email Rafael | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Just perfect!
Simply perfect. Fast and efficient communication from the start. Farouk is the best driver/guide you can have. Always attentive, on time. He helped me with everything I needed. I recommend Kaara Adventures to everyone. Simply perfect.
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Email Irma | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An amazing ambassador of the Ugandan country and it’s people!
Our recent trip to Uganda was an adventure of a lifetime! From trekking to see the golden-backed monkeys in Volcanoes National Park, to the awe-inspiring experience of coming face to face with gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, every moment was filled with wonder. We also spent a serene day at Lake Bunyonyi, soaking in the breathtaking beauty of the surroundings.
A big part of what made this trip so special was the exceptional service provided by Kaara Adventures. They went above and beyond to customize our itinerary to meet our specific requests. Their responsiveness throughout the planning process and during the trip itself was impressive.
Our driver, Gerald, deserves a special mention. He was not just a driver, but a guide, storyteller, and a true ambassador of Ugandan culture. His knowledge of the country, its history, and the rich diversity of its people was invaluable. On top of that, his incredible sense of humor kept us laughing throughout the trip. By the end of our journey, we truly felt like part of his extended family.
For anyone considering a similar trip, a helpful tip is to bring American dollars in small denominations for tipping and purchases. Many places, especially in rural areas, don’t accept credit cards, so cash is essential.
Overall, this was an unforgettable experience, and we highly recommend Kaara Adventures to anyone looking for an immersive and personalized Ugandan adventure!
Email Susan | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Gorilla and Golden monkey trip
Our guide Farouk made our trip so easy and enjoyable. All our requests and needs were provided with great care and attention. He was a great driver on quite difficult roads full of people walking and riding bikes. Jovia handled all the paperwork very efficiently.
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Email CB | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Farouk was very attentive!
Kaara adventures was able to customize my itinerary to check every item on my list. My tour guide was professional and very attentive to me and watchful of the services I received in hotels, restaurants etc. Communication with the Kaara office was stellar. "Budget" accommodations were better than expected.
Some things to note, if you come from a cold place, what they consider cold will feel hot to you, so adjust your packing list accordingly.
Also, in Rwanda and Uganda, tips are expected everywhere so be prepared with cash even if the meal/hotel is covered by the tour.
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Email Eric | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredibly simplified experience
I did a solo gorilla trek in Uganda and it was absolutely amazing. Trekking through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to see wild mountain gorillas up close was surreal—peaceful, powerful, and something I’ll never forget. Driving all over Uganda was eye opening and an amazing way of seeing Africa.
Huge shoutout to Farouk, my guide, who was fantastic. He made me feel completely comfortable as a solo traveler and was incredibly knowledgeable and kind. The whole trip was well-organized, safe, and unforgettable from start to finish. He took care of anything I needed and made sure I was comfortable from start to finish.
If you're thinking about doing this—especially solo—go for it. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Email Sarah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Seamless and professional experience!
Ronnie was a great driver, full of local knowledge and happy to explain many things about Rwanda and Uganda to us. We were always on time for our plans which went very smoothly. This was a safe and fun experience for us (an early 30s couple).
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Email Jennifer | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Faruk was kind informative and attentive.
Amazing experience the accommodations were fabulous and the experiences were perfect. Top notch!