Reviews

  Uganda's tourist potential is vast and to a large degree unspoilt. Kikooko as a whole and our tour guide Alex in particular gave us a truly unforgettable insight into the... read more wonders of this amazing country. We were treated as friends and got to see the amazing variety of flora and fauna, enjoyed great places to stay and eat and, above all, experienced the friendliness of the Ugandan people. Every detail of our journey was perfectly planned and organized, and Alex displayed his passion for his profession and the country. Great experience, excellent service, passionate people!

  Safari Company with heart and soul - I met the founder of Kikooko at the travel fair in Zurich and told him about my dreams of Uganda and the Gorillas. He arranged a wonderful overland journey for... read more me that was filled with activities around wildlife and culture. The driver-guide was friendly and professional, his knowledge and helpfulness great. I could just relax and feel safe and comfortable allover the country. Also traveling alone as a woman was no problem at all. People in Uganda are friendly and openhearted.
Most of the lodges that were chosen for me were situated at beautiful spots and with delicous food.
I can highly recommand KIKOOKO as a professional, trustworthy Safari Company with heart and soul.
January 24 / Claudia Fauser

  Come with high expectations, and expect them to be surpassed! - This was the most amazing 7 days. From the second we landed we were treated to an unforgettable visit. The staff from the company were so accommodating and made sure... read more that everything we did was perfect. There is honestly nothing I would change about my trip.

  Gorilla adventure of a lifetime  - Brilliant trip everything was better than expected, I came hoping to see gorillas and they exceeded expectations as did every day. I couldn't recommend the team more highly.

  Must visit  - Absolutely epic! Everything exceeded expectations! Came for the Gorillas and they very much delivered. Coordinated by Warren and guided/driven by Alex, they went above to deliver a trip of a... read more lifetime

  Beautiful Uganda  - An exceptional company that goes above and beyond to guarantee you have an excellent time in Uganda. Highly recommend!

  What an amazing group of people at this company. They are very proud of their beautiful country and realy want you to feel welcome. They go the extra mile to... read more let you get in touch with the local customs and communities.

  The only team to book for your Uganda trip - Incredible experience from the moment we were picked up from the airport by Alex and Godfried. The team were always professional, reassuring and kind. They are a business that truly... read more cares for its customers and they are right in what they say, arrive as strangers, leave as friends. Highly recommended!

  From arrival to departure, this trip was outstanding. The attention to detail with every single thing was simply wonderful. Alex was our tour guide and he truly was amazing -... read more going above and beyond for every possible thing. The gorilla experience was definitely a highlight but we also saw leopards (which are very rare to come across on safari), hippos and families of elephants... as well as rare 3 horned chameleons AND a shoebill. Alex kept us well fed on Ugandan Rolexes and savannah cider. Each accomodation location was clean to a very high standard and incredibly comfortable. I would recommend this trip with Kikooko to everyone!!

  The best tour company in Uganda! - If you want to visit Uganda I cannot recommend Kikooko and the team enough!

The itinerary was perfect and the organisation was all first class from before the trip... read more all the way through to covid testing and getting dropped back to the airport.

Alex our guide couldn’t do enough for us and made the trip so special. Gorilla trekking in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a once in a lifetime experience and the whole experience was just incredible. Chimpanzee talking and swimming in Lake Bunyoni as well as game safaris for elephants, lions and leopards, Uganda seriously has it all and so much more!

There is a reason they call this the Switzerland of Africa! Beautiful.

  Tour Uganda - we have just returned from a fantastic safari through Uganda, accompanied by Rogers from Kikooko and Jan van Woerden from Orange Africa. What a beautiful country and what a great... read more guidance. It was not our first safari but Rogers is the best guide we have seen so far. An excellent driver who can change program very quickly if you want to adjust the journey on the way. The accommodations are not comparable to some in Tanzania, but Kikooko generally manages to pick the right ones. All in all a successful trip that we will remember for a long time to come. Thanks Kikooko!

  One of the best ideas I ever had! - Choosing Uganda as this year's travel destination was an excellent idea, picking Kikooko as the organizer and operator of the tour definitively was the cherry on the cake! I felt... read more at home from the first minute and after four weeks, I left quite a number of very good friends.
I know, it's hard to believe, but to me there's nothing I can think of Rena and Warren could have done better. Starting from the organization, the careful selection of the lodges, the excellent guide and driver, Ivan, down to the daily little somethings. Simply perfect!

  FAN-TAS-TIC - Kikooko is making the impossible, possible with a smile on our face!

The kindest person I've ever met, was Warren at the vacation fair in The Netherlands. He was... read more enthusiastic and told us that he will give us the experience that we will never forget! And so he did

We booked by Kikooko and everything was perfect! Alex our driver and guide was a lovely guy, knows a lot about nature, the people (villages), the local food and the best spots for the pictures. Alex you are the best driver!

It was a fantastic vacation and enjoyed it every second! It was also nice to work as a photographer with Kikooko and for Kikooko.

Thanks again for the unforgettable vacation!

  Wonderfull holliday!! - Kikooko makes your vacation so very special! When you book here you will have the most wonderfull time in Uganda!
The agency in Uganda Will do everything to make... read more your holiday the best ever!
They show the locals, the gorilla’s, the chimpansees and so much more.

When you think about visiting Uganda... contact Kikooko Africa Safari and you will get the best ever!!

  Uganda; the place who has been on my bucketlist for a decade to see the endangered mountain gorilla's. Never did I know that the trip to the gorilla's was one... read more of the many highlights and not THE highlight. I fell in love with the most friendly and sincere people, the beautiful unspoilt nature, the different primates and all the little things that made Uganda, Uganda.

My travel company met Warren at 'de vakantiebeurs' earlier this year. They were completely blowing away bij Warrens' enthousiasm and said that they will book the trip to Uganda with Kikooko. That evening my friend texted me if i want to join their family to Uganda. I haven't had to think about it for a second. Of course!

So we booked the 16 days trip to Rwanda and Uganda with for us in advance the following highlights: the Gorilla's, the Chimpansees and the Golden Monkeys.

Alex picked us up at the airport with our beautiful vihicle for the next two weeks. Alex was our guide through our trip and he was fantastic; his accessible personality, his excellent driving skills, his great surprises and his great knowledge about Uganda makes him the best driver you can get. He has shown us the pure and raw Uganda as he experiences it and has brought us to places where the locals have never seen tourists before. We have been to a local church, to his birth community and had some drinks at the local bar. Alex gave us different options every day and was very flexible if we wanted to see or do something special.
We got to see all the primates we came for; the gorilla, the golden monkey, the chimpansee, saw tree climbing lions in Ishasha and had the privilege of seeing as many as 6 animal couples making love.
We also saw many other animals such as elephants, giraffes, birds, hippos, pumba's, a lot of monkeys and rhinos in the rhino sanctuary.

What a great countries and what a excellent organization is kikooko. Rwanda was great but Uganda should be on everyone's bucket list.
Thank you Alex, thank you Warren and thank you to the rest of the team. I will spread the word and hope many people will see what your beautiful country has to offer and how great you guys are.
Keep on doing the beautiful things you do and I know I will be back

  Uganda is the Pearl of Africa - Kikooko is the Diamond of the tour companys of Africa - It will be difficult to do the 15 day tour we had with Kikooko justice with words, as to fully understand our amazing experience you'd have to see our grinning... read more faces and sparkling eyes!

Kikooko is going the extra mile in planning the most perfect itinerary for you by listening carefully, adjusting it to your personal preferences and working out the best options to provide the most value. From the time one is picked up at the airport to being dropped off again, everyone from management to guide is looking after you and making sure you have the time of your life, going the extra mile with every interaction they have with you. A very brief summary of our experience:

- Planning and booking: I have rarely experienced such detailed and personal preparation. Also, you will get the best value, Kikooko can alter to your budget and still offer high-end experience.
- Staying at the Topaz Guest House in Entebbe: Run by Lydia who does not only do the best juices ever, but also gives you the best first insight of true Ugandan hospitality. Make sure you haven't eaten for a week before Lydia spoils you with her food!
- Tours/Guide: Our guide was Ivan who has years of experience and could answer any question, he is like the walking lexicon of Uganda! On top of being most knowledgeable and professional, he makes one feel like a VIP and friend at the same time. Plus, and this is major: When we didn't get to see the chimps in the trekking, all the other operators packed their tourists back in their car and told them they can go back tomorrow but would have to pay the license fee again. Whereabouts our Kikooko guide spoke to the Rangers and had us joining an afternoon trip to enable us to get to see the chimps! Ivan is also a very skillful driver, he handles the 4W car like an easy toy, we always felt super safe and comfortable. Plus, even though the itinerary will make you looking forward to the trip for weeks, you will find out that even in between there is small surprises every day.
Accommodation: Kikooko booked us into great places and often a much higher standard than we would have expected.
Food: Kikooko makes sure that any dietary requirements can be met (which is not easy everywhere in Uganda). We are on a vegan diet and never had a problem, thanks to Rena and Ivan who both kept on checking and explaining it to the hotels and restaurants. So if you are a vegan and want a trouble-free experience, book with Kikooko.
Activities: Ours were mostly animal and nature based and all the encounters and sightings we had exceeded our expectations so far. We have been on safaris before in other African countries, but what Kikooko puts together is the best you will find.

So, we can't wait to explore the rest of Uganda with Kikooko another time - two weeks was way too short and we are still reminiscing about our adventures! Thank you Warren, Rena and Ivan, you understand how to make dreams come through!

  Unique wildlife and cultural experience in beautiful Uganda with Kikooko Africa Safaris - We first met Rena from Kikooko at the annual Zurich travel fair where we wanted to learn more about primate tracking and our interest was immediately sparked by the fact... read more that Kikooko is a small tour operator specializing in very personalized and taylor-made tours. Rena from Switzerland, her managing partner Warren from Uganda and our local guide Alex turned out to be the dream team who exceeded our expectations. Needless to mention that our 12-day tour for the 3 of us was very well organized with many unforgettable highlights such as gorilla habitation, chimpanzee and golden monkey tracking and a community visit where we were welcome like friends and very touched by the spontaneous hospitality. It seemed like almost the whole village came to see these visitors from Switzerland and they sang and danced for us and with us.
We had our planned itinerary, but our wonderful and knowledgeable guide Alex managed to surprise us almost daily with „extras“. He knew so many people on our way and we stopped to greet them and learn about their lives and struggles and sometimes also share our stories.
I think it was this combination of being emerged into Ugandan culture, learning so much about the extraordinary wildlife, driving through fast changing beautiful scenery (in an extremely comfortable vehicle) and trying yummy local food which made this trip a unique and unforgettable experience.
Thank you again to the Kikooko team who truly made us feel like friends and family.

  Safari trip through South-West Uganda by Kikooko - Together with Kikooko we planned for a trip trough Uganda. We indicated what we wanted to see, and they came with a great proposal. That is the way they work:... read more make a tour based on the input you provide. They are flexible and passioned to make your trip unforgettable. Even during the trip there are possibilities to make some changes.
We made a great tour through the South-western part of this beautiful country. Our experienced tour guide told about the animals, the birds, the country, the landscape and the history of Uganda. We made a tour of 8 days and visited Kibale forest to see the chimpanzees, Queen Elizabeth national park to see a lot of wild life during game drives and a boat safari. In Ishasha we spotted the tree climbing lions; amazing! After the beautiful mountains in the deep south-west, the deepest lake of Uganda; Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo National park back to Entebbe. We have seen a lot of wild life, beautiful birds and met a lot of friendly and interesting people during this trip. We have had several interesting discussions.
The whole trip through the Pearl of Africa was very well organized, with an excellent driver who drove careful and safe. Thanks to the Kikooko company, they make our trip unforgettable.
If we will come back to Uganda, we will book the trip again at Kikooko and will spent some time in their local guest house with good facilities, excellent food and interesting people for a good conversation.

  I hired a touristic 7 seater land cruiser pop up roof from Kikoko safari to take my clients around Tanzania and Kenya - Alex the guide is very intelligent in what he does my clients loved the Jeep and indeed they had an incredible adventure in Tanzania and Kenya thanks Alex and Waren... read more for organizing where I don’t go I will hire your Jeeps again! And Alex .

  Incredible unique and personalized tour through Uganda made possible by Kikooko! - For me it was my first time in Uganda, even in the whole continent of Africa. And what an adventure it was. But the first thing that comes to mind... read more when I look back on my amazing trip in Uganda with the tour company Kikooko, is our great guide Alex. His kind, welcoming and caring personality for sure gave me and the group of friends I travelled with a peace of mind so we could enjoy this beautiful country to the fullest. Also, through our always interesting and sometimes very deep conversations I felt more in touch with the country and its people than with any other country I have ever travelled to before.

And even though this was my first time in Africa, I think I can safely say that Uganda truly has it all, we saw gorgeous waterfalls, lakes, hills, mountains and the source of the Nile. Also, many, many elephants, giraffes, hippos, zebras, birds and other wildlife like rhinos and chimpanzees! And of course, the tree climbing lions and even a leopard! We were very lucky!

As we not only went to safari parks but met the Ugandan people as well, I feel like we saw the whole of Uganda. Riding through this country and meeting people in the cities and on the land, seeing plays and dances was very special. We even danced with them on some occasions, whether that be in a club in Kampala or in a very remote village in the mountains!

If anything, I think this relatively small company has some amazing advantages you will for sure enjoy. Not only is your trip highly adaptive to your needs as it can be flexible in the schedule or planning if you want it to be, the guides are truly there for you, and in my case has become a lifelong friend. For a personalized and unique trip in Uganda I highly recommend Kikooko!

As a 22-year-old guy from The Netherlands, I can only say I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity I’ve had to come visit this beautiful country with Kikooko. From its people to its nature, this trip was filled with new experiences, laughter, learning and adventure. What a fascinating country and how I now cherish these unforgettable memories of a truly life-changing trip!
Thanks Kikooko, this was amazing.

  Must visit  - Absolutely epic! Everything exceeded expectations! Came for the Gorillas and they very much delivered. Coordinated by Warren and guided/driven by Alex, they went above to deliver a trip of a... read more lifetime

  Beautiful Uganda  - An exceptional company that goes above and beyond to guarantee you have an excellent time in Uganda. Highly recommend!

  What an amazing group of people at this company. They are very proud of their beautiful country and realy want you to feel welcome. They go the extra mile to... read more let you get in touch with the local customs and communities.

  The only team to book for your Uganda trip - Incredible experience from the moment we were picked up from the airport by Alex and Godfried. The team were always professional, reassuring and kind. They are a business that truly... read more cares for its customers and they are right in what they say, arrive as strangers, leave as friends. Highly recommended!

  From arrival to departure, this trip was outstanding. The attention to detail with every single thing was simply wonderful. Alex was our tour guide and he truly was amazing -... read more going above and beyond for every possible thing. The gorilla experience was definitely a highlight but we also saw leopards (which are very rare to come across on safari), hippos and families of elephants... as well as rare 3 horned chameleons AND a shoebill. Alex kept us well fed on Ugandan Rolexes and savannah cider. Each accomodation location was clean to a very high standard and incredibly comfortable. I would recommend this trip with Kikooko to everyone!!

  The best tour company in Uganda! - If you want to visit Uganda I cannot recommend Kikooko and the team enough!

The itinerary was perfect and the organisation was all first class from before the trip... read more all the way through to covid testing and getting dropped back to the airport.

Alex our guide couldn’t do enough for us and made the trip so special. Gorilla trekking in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a once in a lifetime experience and the whole experience was just incredible. Chimpanzee talking and swimming in Lake Bunyoni as well as game safaris for elephants, lions and leopards, Uganda seriously has it all and so much more!

There is a reason they call this the Switzerland of Africa! Beautiful.

  Tour Uganda - we have just returned from a fantastic safari through Uganda, accompanied by Rogers from Kikooko and Jan van Woerden from Orange Africa. What a beautiful country and what a great... read more guidance. It was not our first safari but Rogers is the best guide we have seen so far. An excellent driver who can change program very quickly if you want to adjust the journey on the way. The accommodations are not comparable to some in Tanzania, but Kikooko generally manages to pick the right ones. All in all a successful trip that we will remember for a long time to come. Thanks Kikooko!

  One of the best ideas I ever had! - Choosing Uganda as this year's travel destination was an excellent idea, picking Kikooko as the organizer and operator of the tour definitively was the cherry on the cake! I felt... read more at home from the first minute and after four weeks, I left quite a number of very good friends.
I know, it's hard to believe, but to me there's nothing I can think of Rena and Warren could have done better. Starting from the organization, the careful selection of the lodges, the excellent guide and driver, Ivan, down to the daily little somethings. Simply perfect!

  FAN-TAS-TIC - Kikooko is making the impossible, possible with a smile on our face!

The kindest person I've ever met, was Warren at the vacation fair in The Netherlands. He was... read more enthusiastic and told us that he will give us the experience that we will never forget! And so he did

We booked by Kikooko and everything was perfect! Alex our driver and guide was a lovely guy, knows a lot about nature, the people (villages), the local food and the best spots for the pictures. Alex you are the best driver!

It was a fantastic vacation and enjoyed it every second! It was also nice to work as a photographer with Kikooko and for Kikooko.

Thanks again for the unforgettable vacation!

  Wonderfull holliday!! - Kikooko makes your vacation so very special! When you book here you will have the most wonderfull time in Uganda!
The agency in Uganda Will do everything to make... read more your holiday the best ever!
They show the locals, the gorilla’s, the chimpansees and so much more.

When you think about visiting Uganda... contact Kikooko Africa Safari and you will get the best ever!!

  Uganda; the place who has been on my bucketlist for a decade to see the endangered mountain gorilla's. Never did I know that the trip to the gorilla's was one... read more of the many highlights and not THE highlight. I fell in love with the most friendly and sincere people, the beautiful unspoilt nature, the different primates and all the little things that made Uganda, Uganda.

My travel company met Warren at 'de vakantiebeurs' earlier this year. They were completely blowing away bij Warrens' enthousiasm and said that they will book the trip to Uganda with Kikooko. That evening my friend texted me if i want to join their family to Uganda. I haven't had to think about it for a second. Of course!

So we booked the 16 days trip to Rwanda and Uganda with for us in advance the following highlights: the Gorilla's, the Chimpansees and the Golden Monkeys.

Alex picked us up at the airport with our beautiful vihicle for the next two weeks. Alex was our guide through our trip and he was fantastic; his accessible personality, his excellent driving skills, his great surprises and his great knowledge about Uganda makes him the best driver you can get. He has shown us the pure and raw Uganda as he experiences it and has brought us to places where the locals have never seen tourists before. We have been to a local church, to his birth community and had some drinks at the local bar. Alex gave us different options every day and was very flexible if we wanted to see or do something special.
We got to see all the primates we came for; the gorilla, the golden monkey, the chimpansee, saw tree climbing lions in Ishasha and had the privilege of seeing as many as 6 animal couples making love.
We also saw many other animals such as elephants, giraffes, birds, hippos, pumba's, a lot of monkeys and rhinos in the rhino sanctuary.

What a great countries and what a excellent organization is kikooko. Rwanda was great but Uganda should be on everyone's bucket list.
Thank you Alex, thank you Warren and thank you to the rest of the team. I will spread the word and hope many people will see what your beautiful country has to offer and how great you guys are.
Keep on doing the beautiful things you do and I know I will be back

  Uganda is the Pearl of Africa - Kikooko is the Diamond of the tour companys of Africa - It will be difficult to do the 15 day tour we had with Kikooko justice with words, as to fully understand our amazing experience you'd have to see our grinning... read more faces and sparkling eyes!

Kikooko is going the extra mile in planning the most perfect itinerary for you by listening carefully, adjusting it to your personal preferences and working out the best options to provide the most value. From the time one is picked up at the airport to being dropped off again, everyone from management to guide is looking after you and making sure you have the time of your life, going the extra mile with every interaction they have with you. A very brief summary of our experience:

- Planning and booking: I have rarely experienced such detailed and personal preparation. Also, you will get the best value, Kikooko can alter to your budget and still offer high-end experience.
- Staying at the Topaz Guest House in Entebbe: Run by Lydia who does not only do the best juices ever, but also gives you the best first insight of true Ugandan hospitality. Make sure you haven't eaten for a week before Lydia spoils you with her food!
- Tours/Guide: Our guide was Ivan who has years of experience and could answer any question, he is like the walking lexicon of Uganda! On top of being most knowledgeable and professional, he makes one feel like a VIP and friend at the same time. Plus, and this is major: When we didn't get to see the chimps in the trekking, all the other operators packed their tourists back in their car and told them they can go back tomorrow but would have to pay the license fee again. Whereabouts our Kikooko guide spoke to the Rangers and had us joining an afternoon trip to enable us to get to see the chimps! Ivan is also a very skillful driver, he handles the 4W car like an easy toy, we always felt super safe and comfortable. Plus, even though the itinerary will make you looking forward to the trip for weeks, you will find out that even in between there is small surprises every day.
Accommodation: Kikooko booked us into great places and often a much higher standard than we would have expected.
Food: Kikooko makes sure that any dietary requirements can be met (which is not easy everywhere in Uganda). We are on a vegan diet and never had a problem, thanks to Rena and Ivan who both kept on checking and explaining it to the hotels and restaurants. So if you are a vegan and want a trouble-free experience, book with Kikooko.
Activities: Ours were mostly animal and nature based and all the encounters and sightings we had exceeded our expectations so far. We have been on safaris before in other African countries, but what Kikooko puts together is the best you will find.

So, we can't wait to explore the rest of Uganda with Kikooko another time - two weeks was way too short and we are still reminiscing about our adventures! Thank you Warren, Rena and Ivan, you understand how to make dreams come through!