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The experience was tremendous I recommend

The safari tour was the best experience I had in Africa my boyfriend and I were there for my birthday, how I loved Queen Elizabeth National park.

Sharon Sally

GoExplore put together a fantastic 5 day trip to Uganda in a very short period of time!

I was working with a tour operator out of Kenya to plan a Uganda gorilla trek followed by a Kenya & Tanzania safari. For some reason, the Uganda portion started having issues with only a few weeks to go. Enter Brian Ahereza of GoExplore. Wow! Talk about fast acting and excellent service. Within 1 day, Brian arranged everything. The only thing that would have made my trip better is if I had added one extra day, but by this point, we couldn't squeeze it in, so Brian did the absolute best with what he had to work with. For starters, one of the best things that could have happened did! ANd that was to have Charles assigned as our driver/guide. We flew into Kigali, Rwanda and Charles met us at the airport and took us to our hotel. The next morning we got up for the long drive to the Nkoringo area of Bwindi. A lot of this drive is on some VERY difficult dirt roads and Charles was masterful at navigating the terrain. Furthermore, I was using offline Google Maps to track our location and there is no possible way I could have gotten to where Charles was going. We got to Nkoringo Lodge and immediately loved it. Brian had arranged for us to have one of only 2 rooms there that had on demand hot water. Our room overlooked Bwindi and we sat on the deck admiring the view. To get to the bar/dining area, we hiked up and over a ridge and the view from that side was south to the 3 volcanoes on the border of Uganda/Rwanda/Congo - absolutely beautiful! The next day we did the trek to the Nkuringo gorilla group. It was not a difficult trek until we had to cross a fast flowing stream because the gorillas had gone to that side and as soon as we crossed, they came back! So we did too. And then we found them and it was such a wonderful experience! My wife was standing next to me and a young male (7-8 years old??) suddenly turned and started walking towards us. My wife moved to the left, but our guide said to stand still. The gorilla walked right between us and as he passed, he stuck out his arm between my legs and grasped me around the thigh!!! OMG! Even though I could feel his amazing power, I did not feel in danger. Just as quickly, he let go and continued walking! After that amazing trek, we drove (another long day) up to Queen Elizabeth National Park and spent 2 nights at the Buffalo Safari lodge. We did a couple of games drives in which we saw lots of antelope, elephants, buffalo and 6 lions (all female, with one or two young males). We followed with a boat ride on the Kazenga channel which was fantastic. The next day, we drove to Kibale National Park to look for Chimps. We arrived at our wonderful lodge, the Chimpanzee Forest Guest House at about lunchtime and then headed to Kibale for our Chimp Trek. At lunch, we met a couple who showed us amazing pictures from their trek that very morning. Unfortunately for us, even with 7 groups in the forest, we could only find 2 chimp sand they were up in the trees. That happens in nature, but the real lesson is to take the morning trek!!! The next day, Charles drove us to Entebbe and our Uganda trip was over. One of my friends asked me about the birds in Uganda. My wife loves birds and by extension, I have come to love them as well. SHe asked Charles, our guide, about every single bird we saw. Charles had a very well worn copy of "Birds of East Africa". He didn't need that book because he had it memorized. Charles was a fantastic driver/guide/person! He made our trip incredibly special! I can't thank Brian, Charles and GoExplore enough for making this so special!!!

Dave Medlicott

I think Uganda has a lot of wildlife in Murchison falls

my trip to Murchison falls with my daughter was so full of surprises Brian sent us a quote and a very good travel plan however it was so pricey nevertheless I expected to have a normal trip that did not include much we were picked up by Moses from the airport for our 3 days to Murchison falls but surpassingly Brians planning was on top after reading a few of his good work on Internet from the past travellers on trip advisor he organised for us the a very good safari we slept at pakuba safaris lodge and another night we slept at pakuba lodge all these lodges were very nice food was good except at para lodge the wildlife was so much and we could not just feel it was enough for us everyday was a new experience for us lions cabs, leopards, herds of elephants and very many antelopes as well this is the best national park Uganda has with well protected and conserved wildlife this company will take you to an amazing trip thinking Brian charged us highly yes fine but the price was valued to its bet. the best trip my daughter enjoyed so far

Frank T

Flexible, Photographer-Friendly, and Well-Guided: My Experience of 8-Day Uganda Photo Safari

I’m a wildlife photographer, and in May 2025, I went on an 8-day private photo safari organized by Brian, the owner of GoExplore Safari. The goal was to photograph Uganda’s wildlife highlights: gorillas in Bwindi, big cats in Queen Elizabeth, chimpanzees in Kibale, and the rare Shoebill Stork in Mabamba Swamp. The itinerary was well thought out, and everything ran smoothly. I flew into Kigali, Rwanda, which I highly recommend if you're heading to the Rushaga sector of Bwindi — much closer and more convenient than Entebbe. If photography is your priority, I also suggest booking two gorilla treks or considering Mgahinga. I only did one, and while it was incredible to see them, capturing strong images was difficult. The rainforest is thick, lighting tricky, and your movement limited — just something to keep in mind. Mozes, my guide, was outstanding. He’s punctual, safe, knowledgeable, and has a clear love for wildlife. He studied tourism, understands photography, and even shared stories from past conservation work, like relocating giraffes from Murchison Falls to Kidepo. He always positioned the car for the best angles and made the drives smooth and productive. Our first stop was Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, just five minutes from Rushaga Gate. The lodge was cozy, well-designed, and mosquito-free, with great coffee and local food — an ideal base for gorilla trekking. In Queen Elizabeth, we had four full days of game drives. I like to go hard on photography, so we were out from sunrise to sunset. One major perk with GoExplore is you can plan your own drive schedule within park hours (6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.). On our first day, we stayed until closing — the only car left in Kasenyi Plains. That kind of flexibility made a huge difference. I also recommend the optional lion and leopard tracking. You’re still in your private vehicle, but a tracker joins you and leads off-road directly to the cats. We spent nearly four hours with a leopard and her cubs in a cactus tree — truly a dream scenario for any photographer. Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale was another highlight. The chimps came down from the trees and moved through the forest, and we followed them. The one-hour viewing stretched to 2.5 hours. For photography, it’s better to wait until they’re on the ground — the real action happens there. On the final day, we went to Mabamba Swamp to see the Shoebill. From a photography standpoint, it’s the best place in Africa to photograph this rare bird. The canoe brings you to water level, with clean backgrounds and soft light — a perfect setup. Uganda in late May was lush, green, and surprisingly dry — just one short rainstorm. The scenery, wildlife, and people made it a beautiful place to explore. If you’re considering Uganda, book with GoExplore — and if you can, request Mozes. His experience and attention to detail made the entire trip not just productive, but truly enjoyable. Huge thanks to Brian and Mozes for making it all happen!

Jason Chen

Excellent attention and service

Brian is the best. Excellent in the service and the relation with us. We needed some help with our luggage and he resolved it in a speed and easy way.

Jaime

had a great safari in tanzania and kilimanjaro

we sent an request to go explore safaris and brian responded back to us as we wanted to visit tanzania so he gave us a 7 days proposal with 1 day kilimanajaro trek to mandara hut which was about 2780 metres high we visited tarangire national park, the lodges were so nice slept in sopa lodge and simba safari camp we had a very good holiday and we definatley shall come back to visit the gorillas next year.

Charles Eric

Thanks to shakira for the great trip to bwindi forest

Shakira was very helpful and did well during our stay in kampala she organized for a cultural tour to a very nice village called ewaffe village and we had a local meal and the experience was great plus the gorilla trekking to celebrate our new year with the gorilla plus jasper our guide

Mondo

Great boutique tour operator, organizes personalized trips of a lifetime to your specifications!

This is the second time I have traveled with my family with GoExplore. The first time was an amazing Uganda experience (already reviewed) and this second experience with my husband to Kenya was equally amazing. Brian organized organized both tours for me and tailored them according to my wishes. As this is still the time of unsure flights and Covid difficulties, he was easily able to adapt to some changes with travel that were beyond our control. GoExplore is a boutique business that is very personalized and offers you the equal and more than a large corporate operator. The price point is compatible with group tours but you will have your own personal driver and guide for yourself and there is nothing to compare with this luxury. Because of that, you will also be able to adapt your days schedule if you wish according what you want and not what is a groups plan. We were completely happy and satisfied with all aspects of our travel (on both trips). Brian knows the safari tour industry and is constantly working to improve the business, his knowledge about lodges, the parks, restaurants and all minute aspects of the tour. He will be able to personally attest to the quality of whatever product he is recommending to you. Sammi was our driver in Kenya and we can only say that he was amazing. He knew more about wildlife (and every birds name and details) than an encyclopedia, was an amazingly adept driver in sometimes rough conditions (traffic, rough park roads, etc.) and looked out for our interests. While respecting the animals, he went above and beyond trying to make sure we saw every different animal we could. We appreciated that he obviously respected and cared about the animals we were seeing. (Not all safari drivers do and will do anything to try to get to see something up close, even while encroaching too much on their space.) We had a minor vehicle difficulty and Sammi made sure that everything went smoothly and we didn't miss a minute of our trip or schedule. He is quite an asset to GoExplore. Sammi only drives on Kenya trips but if you go to Uganda, I highly recommend Moses who was equally great. Overall, the trip was an unforgettable trip of a lifetime. If you haven't gone on a safari before, you should trip to put this on your life plan. There is nothing like it and when you plan it, you want a safari operator that will listen to your needs, wants, and budget and tailor it to fit you. GoExplore will do that in a personal way. Our lodges that Brian picked were magical and the food was outstanding. There was nothing about our trip that we would have changed. I highly recommend GoExplore if you want to travel to any of the countries they operate in. If not those countries, then reconsider them over the more commercialized ones (such as South Africa) and you won't be disappointed.

Sarah

5 days gorilla chimpanzee and lion tracking in Queen Elizabeth

I just returned from Uganda on safari With goexplore the experience was greaty best moment was the lion tracking with Dr shafat of carnivore project and gorillas in mgahinga beautiful animals Victoria Was Great with us on email from Start and she came to pick us at hotel I advise work with her she is perfect.

Brownlee

A whirlwind 12 days in Kenya and Uganda!

When planning our safari and gorilla tracking trip, everyone at GoExplore was super responsive. They answered all our questions and modified our itinerary until we were completely happy with it. Logistics moving between many different locations were virtually seamless and every lodge we stayed at was breathtaking.

Jess

Great Safari In murchison

I have gone on several trips with GoExplore Safaris, and this safari throughout Murchison National Park was absolutely beautiful! Brian took such good care of us, ensuring we saw everything there was to see (waterfall, boat cruise, game drives) and energizing us throughout the trip with pineapple and watermelon. I really appreciated everything he arranged on our behalf, and the quality of food and accommodation was great!

Moses Robert

Trip of a lifetime.

The team at GoExplore Safaris really did a good job taking care of my party. They accommodated our requests and were very customer focused. Props to the team.

Scot

magnificant trip

The first time I came to Kampala for business I had a spare weekend. I checked the guide and Mburo seemed the right destination for a 8 days escape. GoExplore Safaris was recommended to me by a seasoned African traveller. Excellent advice. Brian was very professional and tried to overcome all the issues and answered to all the requests, making sure that the trip was awesome. So much so, that the following time I travelled to Kampala I made sure I had a couple of free days to visit another National Park with GoExplore Safaris

Justine

Everything was very professional, excellen guide.

Had a great Safari Trip in Queen Elisabeth NP. Everything was very well organized by Brian. The guide was very experienced. I can definately recommend this trip :)

Thomas

Such a wonderful trip!!

They treated us really well and always care about us to be comfortable. Also they are really friendly and helpful. We were always laughing. Of course they have lots of knowledge about nature and about Uganda. We love animals, we love Uganda because of them. Thank you so much.

Ryo

Amazing trip,excellent communication,knowledgeable guide

Beautiful facilities, friendly and professional staff. Will definitely go back. Highly recommended Top class! Everything and every staff member was amazing. Had a lovely time with my friends. This was a Holiday to remember. Quick communication from Brian and an awesome knowledgeable guide Moses who was handsome too. Go Explore Safaris keep it up am coming back for Gorillas and more Chimpanzees next year.

Pamela

Amazing, they did a good job sharing about the culture of the locals!

Well organised team and were available for feedback and queries about the whole trip.

Pearl

Our Trip was Amazing we recommend This Company's Services

I travelled with friends to Sesse Islands and the trip was amazing we enjoyed our stay at Brovad lodge thanks to GoExplore we surely will book with you on our next trip soon thank you Brian for Organizing the tour

Johnmary

Perfect experience in Uganda!

Go Explore gave us the greatest experience we have had in Uganda. Perfect in guiding us around and very flexible! We managed to even see the gorillas, though it was not initally planned.

Margaux