“This is more than the safari you see on postcards. This is the East Africa you discover with insiders, where your guide knows the ancient paths by heart.”
Warren Ankwasa, Founder
The Kikooko Difference
Local Expertise. Personal Service.
For over a decade, Kikooko Africa Safaris has been crafting private safari experiences across East Africa. As a Ugandan-owned boutique company, we create carefully tailored safari experiences designed from within — shaped by local knowledge, firsthand experience and a deep understanding of the landscapes, seasons, wildlife and communities of the destinations we operate in.
From the stillness of a silverback encounter deep in Bwindi, to the seasonal movement of wildlife across the Serengeti, our private itineraries combine carefully selected experiences, authentic cultural encounters and thoughtful attention to detail.
- Experienced private guides with strong local knowledge
- Carefully selected accommodations balancing comfort and authenticity
- Seamless transfers and end-to-end logistics
- 24/7 on-ground support throughout your journey
- Flexibility to embrace unexpected wildlife moments
Where We Operate
Our Destinations
From Uganda's mist-covered mountains to Rwanda's volcanic landscapes and Tanzania's endless plains, discover Africa through locally crafted journeys.
What Awaits You
Unforgettable Safari Experiences
Safari Itineraries
Featured Journeys
Creating Positive Impact
Your Safari Supports Something Bigger
Every Kikooko safari directly supports education for over 65 students through our Kikooko Foundation. Your journey becomes part of something bigger — creating opportunities in the very communities you will visit.
This connection enhances your safari experience through warmer welcomes, more authentic interactions, and the knowledge that your adventure contributes to lasting change.
What Our Guests Say
“Everything exceeded expectations! Came for the gorillas and they very much delivered. Coordinated by Warren and guided/driven by Alex, they went above and beyond to deliver a trip of a lifetime.”
Verified TripAdvisor Guest
United Kingdom · Uganda Gorilla Safari
“Incredible experience from the moment we were picked up from the airport by Alex. The team were always professional, reassuring and kind. Kikooko gave us a truly unforgettable insight into the wonders of this amazing country.”
Verified TripAdvisor Guest
Switzerland · Uganda Wildlife Safari
“We met Warren at FESPO in Zürich and he put together our perfect programme. We then spent two wonderful weeks in Uganda — the pearl of Africa. Warren and the whole Kikooko team were in regular contact and made every detail seamless.”
Verified TripAdvisor Guest
Switzerland · Uganda Explorer · Jan 2025
