Our 21-day journey with Katella Uganda Safaris through Uganda and Rwanda was nothing short of extraordinary—one of the most meaningful and unforgettable travel experiences we have ever had. Uganda’s landscapes are breathtakingly diverse. Trekking through the misty forests of Bwindi to encounter the majestic mountain gorillas was an experience beyond words! The chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest was equally thrilling, Beyond the primates, Uganda offered incredible wildlife viewing in its national parks. From elephants and lions to giraffes and countless bird species, every game drive felt like stepping into a nature documentary. The scenery—rolling hills, crater lakes, and the vast savannah—was spectacular at every turn. Rwanda added another beautiful dimension to the journey. Trekking to see golden monkeys was equally pleasing, hiking up Mt Bisoke to visit Dian’s gravesite was spiritually rewarding! Kigali is one of the cleanest and most vibrant cities we have visited in Africa! Thanks Florence for exceptional itinerary! The logistics of traveling across two countries for three weeks were handled seamlessly, allowing us to simply enjoy the adventure. The lodges were beautifully located, comfortable, and often surrounded by stunning nature and friendly staff! We return home deeply grateful for the experience and would recommend this journey wholeheartedly to anyone seeking a truly extraordinary African adventure.

Our 15-day Primates and Wildlife Safari in Uganda and Rwanda with Katella Uganda Safaris was truly the trip of a lifetime. From the moment we landed in Kigali, everything was seamlessly organized, and our guide Bryt made the entire journey unforgettable. The itinerary was perfectly balanced, blending wildlife adventures, cultural experiences, and stunning landscapes. We loved exploring Kigali, including the moving Genocide Memorial and vibrant craft markets, before heading to the foothills of the Virunga Mountains. The highlight, of course, was gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, where we spent a magical hour watching a family of mountain gorillas feed, play, and care for their young. It was one of the most powerful wildlife encounters we’ve ever experienced. Visiting the Ibyiwacu Cultural Village afterward added a wonderful human connection to the journey. The adventure only got better as we crossed into Uganda and explored incredible parks like Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale Forest, and Murchison Falls National Park. We observed tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, cruised the Kazinga Channel surrounded by hippos and crocodiles, and trekked through Kibale Forest to see chimpanzees swinging through the canopy. One of our favorite moments was standing at the top of the thunderous Murchison Falls and later spotting giraffes, elephants, and lions on the morning game drive. Throughout the trip, Bryt’s knowledge, patience, and warm personality elevated every experience—he seemed to know exactly where to find wildlife and was always eager to share insights about the landscapes, cultures, and people we encountered. The accommodations—from luxury safari lodges to beautifully appointed wilderness camps—were fantastic, and every detail was thoughtfully arranged. We wholeheartedly recommend Katella Uganda Safaris to anyone dreaming of an East African adventure. With an itinerary like this and a guide like Bryt, you’re guaranteed memories that will last a lifetime. We are deeply grateful to owner Florence for creating such a gorgeous itinerary.

We had an amazing safari traveling from Rwanda to Uganda and back, and the experience exceeded our expectations. Our driver Bryt was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, a safe driver, and genuinely great company. Spending time on the road with him was a pleasure, and his knowledge of the region and wildlife added so much to the trip. Florence and her team did a wonderful job organizing everything. From booking excellent hotels to arranging gorilla and golden monkey trekking permits and guiding us through visa requirements, every detail was handled seamlessly. The trekking experiences were absolutely unforgettable. We also highly recommend a stop at Lake Bunyonyi on the way back—it’s stunningly beautiful and the perfect place to relax after trekking. As a couple in our 50s traveling together, we appreciated how smooth, immersive, and well-organized the entire experience was. We highly recommend Bryt, Florence, and their company for anyone planning a Rwanda/Uganda safari.

Our family went on a 17 day safari through Katella Uganda Safaris in February 2026. A bucket-list trip for us, and we were SO pleased. Katella arranged a custom tour for the four of us that was perfect. Our trip focused on gorillas, chimpanzees and birds in addition to the usual big game. No disappointments there… I think standing near a silverback or hearing a chimp hoot in the trees might just make us better humans. Florence was super responsive both during the planning stage and while we were on the trip. Any questions or concerns were answered promptly. Noah was a magnificent driver in the trusty Land Cruiser; he made us feel safe, was a game drive master and could make everyone smile. Patricia was a brilliant birder - dedicated, professional, patient and kind. 279 species, which is remarkable considering our casual birding pace. (For serious birders, she’ll find your endemics!) The lodges were beautiful, the food great. We experienced so many different parks, habitats, landscapes and wildlife. We highly recommend Katella Uganda Safaris and their staff and guides. The only sadness now is that our trip is over.

We had an unforgettable tailor‑made trip through Rwanda and Uganda with the main goal of observing primates. Florence perfectly understood our wishes and created a fantastic itinerary for us. Thanks to our experienced guide/driver Yonah, the entire journey was a wonderful experience. Before the trip, communication with Florence was excellent—she always responded quickly and answered all our questions. A very nice surprise was meeting her in person on the last day of our tour. Katella Uganda Safaris is an excellently run agency offering great value for money. Truly recommended!

It is hard to express in words all the emotions we experienced during our 11-day tour. We really enjoyed Murchison Falls National Park and the Kibale Forest chimpanzee tracking (the main reason for our trip). Initially, we had thought about skipping Murchison. Don’t do it! In our opinion, it is worth every minute spent there. Florence was extremely kind and helpful in answering all our questions before we arrived in Uganda, and even though we asked for the cheapest accommodation options, the lodges were fantastic, the food was good, and the people were lovely. We also cannot express how grateful we are to our guide, Bryt. He always did his best to guarantee the best spots to see wild animals during the game drives, explained everything we were seeing, and was always happy to meet our requests. Everything was perfect!

I was disappointed in this operator for organizing a 3-day to Bwindi that had me staying 2 nights at the same lodge. Other operators offer one night at Lake Bunyoni...for $300-400 cheaper.....and my pickup/drop-off was Kabale!! My fault for not clarifying nor comparing prices.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Safari Experience!! I joined a group as a solo traveller and I shared this great experience with other 3 incredible women. We had an excellent safari experience with Katella Safaris from start to finish. Everything was well organized, smooth, and exceeded the expectations. Our guide Salongo was outstanding — knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about wildlife. He was excellent at spotting animals and sharing interesting information, which really enhanced the safari experience. Thanks to Salongo, we saw amazing wildlife and felt well taken care of throughout the trip. I highly recommend Katella Safaris to anyone planning a safari in Uganda. i would definitely travel with them again!

Our family (my husband, myself, our 2 daughters- 23 & 25, and my sister-in-law) have traveled a lot and this adventure with KATELLA UGANDA SAFARIS was definitely one of the best we've done! Florence and our driver, Noah, were fantastic! They greeted us at the airport and Noah drove us everywhere in the safari ready Land Cruiser, our cool vehicle for the 2 week trip. Everything was well planned and taken care of from that point. Noah was such a pleasure- always smiling, an excellent driver, and never failing to answer our endless questions. All of our accommodations (we requested mid-level pricing) met or exceeded our expectations. They were clean, comfortable, and pampered us with luxuries and plentiful, tasty meals and friendly, professional staff. Honestly, we had to start requesting to share some meals between the 5 of us as we were not used to eating so much! We visited during shoulder season, end of November, which turned out to have perfect weather and was much less crowded on game drives and at the inns. The animal experiences were each amazing and different as we drove around the country visiting multiple national parks (lots of driving, but lots to see along the way). Our first stop from Kampala was ZIWA RHINO SANCTUARY: a thrilling and inspiring visit, seeing the rhino moms and their young up close! Next, at MURCHISON FALLS, where we saw lots of baboons along the road and experienced the exhilarating (drenching) spray of the mighty, beautiful falls. At MURCHISON NATIONAL PARK, we saw many giraffes, varieties of antelope, birds, monkeys, elephants, warthogs, and a beautiful sunset. We also enjoyed a small private small boat up the banks on the Nile River, where we got close views of numerous hippos, buffalos, elephants, birds, crocodiles, and a view of the base of the falls. At KIBALE PARK NATIONAL PARK, we saw views of the CRATER LAKES, and BIGODI WETLAND SANCTUARY where we saw traditional dancing and basket making, red colobus monkeys, and Chimpanzees. The chimps got our hearts pounding as we encountered them screeching loudly, racing closely by our legs, in their quest for some tasty lunch in the trees above us. This was truly a highlight of our trip! The cultural village walk was so interesting, too. We met locals, tasting their products as they prepared them - banana beer and gin (who knew?- It was delicious!!), robusto coffee, charming local children, and the fascinating traditional healer. Next stop, QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK. More amazing sightings of the animals and a group of lions in and below a distant tree. On a boat up the Kazinga Channel, we had close up views of crocs, hippos, buffalo, and a few elephants (one mom nursing her baby so close we could hear its sucking noises). Next was the BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST where I was excited but anxious about meeting the gorillas. It was truly a lifetime experience- first hiking into the jungle and then to observe a beautiful, gentle family, including a silver back, 2 babies with their moms, and 3 others while they fed and rested. Later we went to the Batwa (pygmy) village. It was a fascinating return to primal living evolving into the current ways of life. Off to MGAHINGA PARK and LAKE BUNYONI for views and lots of golden monkeys -endlessly amusing to watch them eating bamboo and interacting. Next, a drive to LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK, with the highlight of walking with a ranger near to the numerous giraffes and zebra. Our final stop was the MABAMBA SWAMP, where we took small canoes to observe the shoebill birds that live there. Luckily, we spotted one, with its interesting large beak, where we stood gazing at each other in the peaceful swamp. It was sad to say goodbye to the beautiful people, places, and wildlife of Uganda. KATELLA UGANDA SAFARIS, with Florence at the helm, made this amazing experience possible for us. I would not hesitate to use their services again or to recommend them to others!

Katella was the best travel agent to organize my sister and I one month vacation to Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Every detail was perfect and Florence made sure that she listened to what we wanted and over delivered. I would use them over and over again. This trip over exceeded our expectations thank you🙏