A walk safari in Uganda's wilderness
Likana Safaris Uganda
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Member Of:
- AUTO, UTB & UWA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $3,400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
DK
Email Silje | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful in designing the exact trip that we wished for!
Booking our safari through Likana Safaris proved to be an exceptional choice. Right from the outset, the communication with their team was excellent, allowing us to customize our trip precisely to our wishes. Our experience was elevated further by our knowledgeable driver, who not only chauffeured us but also doubled as a proficient guide!
The itinerary crafted by Likana Safaris was meticulously planned, ensuring we witnessed amazing sunrises and sunsets while strategically arranging game drives for optimal wildlife encounters. Additionally, the lodge where we stayed at was great. Overall, our adventure with Likana Safaris was nothing short of extraordinary, and I would recommend it to everybody!
IT
Email Helen | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A memorable experience
We were fortunate enough to go on a 3-day trip to the Murchison Falls National Park with Likana Safaris Uganda in February of this year.
We had three days packed with wonderful experiences.
We saw a large number of animals and birds during the game drive: elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, crowned cranes, to name just some.
Another highlight of the safari was the boat cruise up to the Falls with sightings of hippo and numerous bird life. And on our last day, we were taken to the top of the Falls: a spectacular view of the river as it plunges down the gorge.
The whole trip was a great success due to the outstanding organization by Likana Safaris and the knowledge and experience of its excellent guide.
Great accommodation too at the Sambiya River Lodge.
Uganda is well worth visiting and Likana Safaris did an excellent job in introducing us to this beautiful country.
DE
Email Robin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfectly organized, comfortable vehicles, fair prices, trained and helpful guides, safe! :-)
I had a wonderful trip with Likana Safaris. The guides were very well organized and were able to answer every question. Small spontaneous changes to the program were no problem after consultation. We felt very safe throughout the entire trip. The value for money was amazing. Thanks to very personalized tours, we mostly avoided the large crowds and were able to observe the animals undisturbed and take breathtaking photos. Not be neglected should be the perfectly maintained and very comfortable vehicle - incredibly important on long journeys. After we were back in the city, we got valuable tips for good restaurants and places to go. Shortly after the “big” safari, we booked two more smaller trips near the city. These were also carried out in an uncomplicated and excellently organized manner. All in all, I can only recommend this organizer.
DK
Email Nana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly and knowledgeable
I had a super great trip with Likana Safaris. Our guide was super friendly and told us a lot of interesting things. Truly a unique experience.
US
Email Charita | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator was very knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the entire Safari tour.
Murchison Falls National Park was an amazing experience in Uganda. The never-ending , most powerful waterfalls in the world was a sight to see. The awe-inspiring animals seen was like watching a movie. The olive baboons lined along the drive into the park, the elephants in their natural habitat, the giraffe walking to their young just to name a few of the animals seen along the drive.
In addition, the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary was jaw dropping. It was a beautiful encounter to see the baby rhinoceros (calf) being protected by the adult rhino while eating. The Likana Safari created a memorable experience that I will do again and invite my friends to experience with me.
Email Karen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A day around Kampala
We had a wonderful experience on 24 July 2024. With some colleagues we booked a customized tour of Kampala. Our driver/guide was competent, friendly and patient. He really listened to our requests and went out of his way to assist.
JP
Email Nakamura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I fully enjoyed the best of Uganda.
I participated in a tour of gorillas and national parks. There were no issues, everything went smoothly, and it was an intensely packed five days. The hotel was clean, and the food was delicious.
My guide, Nathan, was very kind and flexible with any small changes. He was also knowledgeable about birds and explained every species we observed. Above all, he was a funny guy, and it's no exaggeration to say that he made the trip more enjoyable.
The days spent traveling around Uganda in a Land Cruiser remain a vivid memory for me.
DE
Email Maxi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect days exploring the nature of Rwanda & Uganda - HIGHLY recommend :-)
Me and my friend travelled from Germany to Kigali and felt welcomed from the first minute.
We booked a 4-day Gorilla tour including some nature highlights of Rwanda and Uganda.
Andrew was our guide.
Bonny, the owner of Likana Safaris, also joined us on the tour.
Both were really cool and friendly guys.
They explained us a lot about the African life and culture and we had a wonderful time together .
On the first day, you visit the Genocide memorial in Kigali and drive to Volcanoes National Park, where you visit the Gorilla information center giving you a chance to learn more about this amazing creatures .
The drive from Kigali is very scenic.
The second day includes a trek to see Golden Monkeys, which are super cute and provide a good warm-up for the Gorillas on Day 3.
Gorilla trekking itself is in Uganda, meaning that you cross the border on the second day.
Undoubtely, the Gorilla trekking was the highlight of the tour. Going deeper and deeper into the jungle and finally getting the chance to see these friendly and fascinating animals in their natural habitat is a once in a lifetime experience, which is definitely worth the high permission rates (800$).
The rest of the tour you spend on Lake Bunyonyi, which gives you the opportunity to relax and see some nice Ugandan sceneries.
All in all, these 4 days were one of my all-time favorite travel experiences .
Worth mentioning are also the lodges where you sleep which all have a beautiful location in the middle of the nature .
What I highly appreciate is that although everything was perfectly organized, it never felt like a guided tour. More like a trip together with African friends.
Thank you to Likona Safaris for introducing us to your culture and showing us the Heart of Africa (Rwanda) as well as the Pearl of Africa (Uganda)!!!!
IT
Email Italo | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional and solicitous team
We contacted Likana Safaris Uganda for a three-day safari to the Murchison Falls and we ended up having a thoroughly enjoyable experience thanks to the professional and friendly Likana team.
Since the planning phase, we had a courteous and competent interaction that allowed tailoring the programme to our needs. In the safari we had Patrick as the driver, who was not only an accomplished driver but also a very well informed guide who, as a former ranger, gave us very interesting insights into the wildlife and the various issues related to it. We were accompanied by Bonny, too, who was a pleasant companion and always attentive to our needs and ready to readjust the schedule according to the changing needs and opportunities.
The safari drives were enjoyable and allowed us to see a lot of game, from elephants to oribis. Deserving particular mention a not too patient leopard with its arboreal pantry and the elegant crowned cranes. In the short cruise towards the falls, we could see some crocs and many hippos and enjoy the young but already majestic Nile relaxing after the drop, seen at a distance. On the following day, the walk at the top of the falls gave us a different view of the same river, thunderously plunging in a cloud of spray, leaving an unforgettable mark on our memory. On the way back we stopped at the Ziwa rhino sanctuary and took a short hike for a close encounter with these amazing beasts.
Altogether, it was an interesting and informative experience made more pleasant by the attention and professionality of the highly commended Likana Safaris crew.
We know where to look for our next safari in Uganda: Likana Safaris Uganda.
DE
Email Philipp | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Likana Safaris organised our Safari Tour perfectly.
We found the safari tour on the website of safaribookings but still had some questions about the offer. The questions were answered very quickly and detailed. The price of our tour has changed inbetween but Likana Safaris Uganda offered us the tour for the old price. Regarding to the pick-up-point they were very flexible which was convenient for us.
The tour itself was perfectly organised and we were very satisfied. The driver was conducting the car very responsible. We felt safe at any time in the crowded traffic of Uganda. Also it was very uncomplicated to add some extra activities during our tour. Our accomodations were supposed to be from the budget category but in the end they were quite luxury. Also the food was very tasty.
There were only two points, which I think they could be improved. I would be very happy, if it would be possible to pay the bill also in other currencies apart from US-dollar, e.g. in euros. The other point is that Likana Safaris Uganda felt very responsible for us. There might be some groups that like those type of intensive care. But for us it felt too much sometimes. Despite this in total we highly recommend this tour operator and would book our next tour at Likana Safaris Uganda as well.