Hooves of Africa Safaris is an eco-tourism and photography-based safari company dedicated to providing unforgettable, sustainable safari experiences that allow our guests to truly immerse themselves in the beauty and culture of Africa with a strong commitment to sustainability.
We pride ourself in provision of life changing eco tours, birding tours, photo tours, cultural tours, adventure tours through our private and personalized packages that are created with your help.
Embark on an unforgettable 9-day Uganda Luxury Safari: Gorillas, Chimps, and Wildlife a journey that perfectly blends adventure, indulgence, and meaningful travel.
Embark on an unforgettable safari adventure, where you’ll experience the wonders of Uganda and Rwanda. Encounter the playful golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park, observe the majestic mountain gorillas
Embark on an unforgettable luxury gorilla safari, where adventure meets elegance. This exclusive journey offers a seamless blend of extraordinary wildlife encounters, thrilling hikes through lush tropical rainforests, and…
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure through Uganda’s lush landscapes, where your journey is filled with unforgettable wildlife encounters, breathtaking hikes…
Embark on a budget safari that perfectly combines thrilling primate trekking with classic safari encounters, all designed to offer an exceptional and immersive experience….
Our Best of Rwanda 10-Day Tour is the perfect way to experience the rich diversity and breathtaking beauty of this stunning country. From the lush jungles of Volcanoes National…
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure across two incredible countries – Rwanda, the Land of a Thousand Hills, and Uganda, the Pearl of Africa – for an unforgettable mountain..
Maxim V2025-03-16Verified Explore Uganda with Hooves of Africa It was amazing tour arranged by professionals. We had 8 days tour in 3 national parks. The company provided us with a very comfortable off road jeep.It was good for three people as we had been spending mast of the days in game driving. The driver Amos was super good! He knows all the roads, experienced and always try to show us as much as possible. He likes wildlife and Uganda.We had been staying in nice lodges in all the areas. The best experience among other , it’s gorillas.This is very unique species! I highly recommend everyone to watch it .We were walking for one family of 12 gorillas during one hour and enjoying a natural life in the jungles.I would like also to thank Hooves of Africa. They arrange our tour with a very short time of 10 days. We appreciate your work!See you in Uganda next time ! Fabrizio e Laura2025-03-08Verified Nature, animals, culture, extraordinary encounters and endless emotions Nature, animals, culture, extraordinary encounters and endless emotions: Don't hesitate, choose Hooves Of Africa. If you want to immerse yourself in nature, experience great emotions and fill your heart with indelible memories Hooves Of Africa will meet your every expectation. Dickson is the owner, since the programming of our Safari between Uganda and Rwanda he has supported and advised us in the best way. Serious, reliable, always available and timely in responses, extremely flexible and courteous, thanks to him we have defined with the utmost ease our travel itinerary. Once in Entebbe we were greeted with a big smile by Dickson and our guide Nolmam, who we can define in all respects the best travel companion that could happen to us. He won us over, he became a friend! Professional, very prepared, nice, sensitive and attentive, his information and stories have made the knowledge of these wonderful places even more interesting and profound. He was also able to lighten and make special the transfers we faced, there were stops and small snacks to refresh ourselves and immerse ourselves in the local reality. Our stops were the Queen Elizabeth NP, the Kazinga Canal Cruise and some trekking; with chimpanzees (Kibale NP), with gorillas (Bwindi, Ruija), with Golden Monkyes and to the grave of Dian Fossey (Virunga NP). We concluded the trip with a visit to the Dian Fossey Center and the Kigali Genocide Memory. Every single occasion has given us emotions and memories impossible to describe, they must be lived. We stayed in several lodges along the way, all great facilities, cozy, surrounded by nature, complete with all services and amenities, we were spoiled and enjoyed great food. Hooves Of Africa has exceeded our expectations, Nolman has achieved all this: we will never forget the happy days spent together. We leave with a heart full of joy and the desire to return... We hope this review of ours will make a difference in choosing the tour operator for your next trip: trust Hooves Of Africa, we would like their commitment and professionalism to be rewarded. Write us for any further information, we will be happy to provide you with all the details.Laura and Fabrizio Ollie P2025-03-04Verified Highly Recommended Excellent tour, highly recommend it. Stuart was a fantastic guide and Dickson made all the booking stuff very easy, even with less than 2 weeks notice for the short trip. Hilary B2025-02-26Verified Fantastic company, excellent product Pretour communication was excellent - Dickson was very quick to respond to questionsStefan our guide was brilliant - very competent and extremely knowledgableThought recommend Marcel H2025-02-21Verified Excellent time on a 9-day- Rwanda-Uganda-Safari with Hooves of Africa We (my wife and I) did a 9-day Safari in Rwanda and Uganda and we had an unforgettable time and would absolutly suggest Hooves of Africa - they did a great job!We adapted a standard tour and started in Kigali and visited the golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park (NP). We then saw the gorillas in Bwindi NP and had a stop at beautiful Lake Bunyonyi before heading to Queen Elisabeth NP to do a Safari. Afterwards we saw chimps in Kibale Forest and ended the trip in Entebbe. We are very satisfied and spent an awesome time, thanks to the organisation of Hoves!-Dickson was responsible for the administrative staff: He always answered very quickly and was very flexible in adapting our programm. Even tough we just booked rather before the start of the trip, he managed to get permits for golden monkey, gorillas and chimps. He also welcomed us in Kigali and gave us the first instructions about the trip-Elton was the guide of our tour: He was responsible to guide us from Kigali to Entebbe and everything in between. He is an excellent guide and was explaining us nature and animals, background of the countries and much more in a profound and entertaining way. We enjoyed every second with him and definitely found not just a very good guide but also a friend.Due to the perfect team work we had the pleasure to enjoy great nature, impressive animals (gorillas, chimps, golden monkeys, lions, elephants, buffalos, hippos, wilderbeests, whombats, antilopes,...), nice hotels (we especially liked Embogo lodge, Turaco Tree tops Lodge and Arcadia Lodges Lake Bunyonyi), superb food and realised what great places Rwanda and Uganda can offer and would definetely recommend to do it with Hooves and if possible Elton as a guide!Thank you very much! roberta s2025-01-22Verified Safari and gorillaTrekking Amazing, everything perfectBeautiful experience and guide with great preparation and competenceVery good locations and very interesting safari with a Lot of animalsExperience with gorillas and chimps was unforgettable Riccardo G2025-01-22Verified Once in a lifetime experience with Hooves of Africa Travellin' with Hooves of Africa has been a wonderful experience and I couldn't ask for a better travel company.Since the First contact the owner Dickson has been very kind and fast answerin' to every question and doubt and hel me with documents.He helped us to arrange the best travel to fit our requests (we decided to start from Kigali instead of Entebbe).Our choosen guide was Norman a young but already very expert guy that was helpful in every aspect of our travel. Gentle, calm, very good driver, always tryin' to make us feel supported in every thing we could need.In Queen Elizabeth Park even After a long drivin' session he tried a last chance to see tree climbing Lion and we had suxcess!We Also saw Leopards among the trees, then Hyppos and a big group of 30 elephants in channel boat safariBwindi and Kibale forest were the highlights seein' primates as close as I dreamed. Two different kinds of experiences equally to remember.Stayin' at the Lodges they choosed we're all beautiful and different experiences.Hooves Of Africa can make your dreamed travel to Uganda come true in the easier way and also has to offer One of the more affordable options you can find around.Hooves of Africa definitely deserves all your trust! Expedition7215832025-01-05Verified DREAM TRIP WITH HOOVES OF AFRICA "We contacted Hooves of Africa to organize our dream trip through Rwanda and Uganda; what can I say... Dickson, the owner, was immediately available with fantastic ideas and suggestions to discover these two beautiful countries. This agency was also very helpful with the procedures to obtain entry visas for the different countries and organizing the various flights, as it was a long trip with many flights and wonderful experiences along the way."The highly knowledgeable guide who accompanied us, assisted us, and delighted us with information about the history, economy, and politics of these wonderful countries is named Norman – extremely patient and well-prepared."I highly recommend Hooves of Africa for their professionalism and knowledge of the best activities to do in these countries." S.Coe2024-12-26Verified Incredible Country and Safari Operator We had a fantastic time with Hooves of Africa. In the lead up to our trip, Dickson was very helpful and flexible in designing an itinerary to suit us. On her way over to Uganda, my wife's luggage was lost by the airline and both Dickson and our guide (Moses) were so helpful in our bid to locate and retrieve it. Moses was also very helpful in finding hiking gear for my wife to use in the mean time as we had a tight schedule and couldn't wait for the luggage to arrive.The whole trip ran very smoothly and our guide was very knowledgable and eager to show off what Uganda has to offer. We weren't disappointed with any of it and particularly enjoyed the forests of Mgahinga, Bwindi, and Kibale. Each of the lodges that we stayed at exceeded our expectations, each one having been organised by Hooves, prior to our trip. The entire experience was seamless and we were never left needing or wanting. Highly recommend. Kati S2024-12-20Verified If you want more than a safari, choose Hooves of Africa Review for a 9-Day Safari in Uganda with "Hooves of Africa" (Instagram: @hoovesofafrica_photosafaris) in December 2024I had the immense pleasure of experiencing a 9-day safari in Uganda with the tour operator "Hooves of Africa" in December 2024, and I can confidently say it was one of the best trips of my and my husbands life.From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized. The team at Hooves of Africa, led by the incredibly dedicated and warm-hearted owner Dickson, took exceptional care of us. Dickson made sure we felt comfortable and well-supported at all times. His passion for the nature and wildlife of Uganda was palpable and only enriched our experience.Our safari guide, Veronica Naka (Instagram: @veronica_naka), was an extraordinary personality. Her extensive knowledge of Uganda's flora and fauna, her enthusiasm, and her friendliness made each day an unforgettable experience. With her guidance, we enjoyed breathtaking encounters with chimpanzees, gorillas, and the rare golden monkeys as well as the big 5 and an incredible amount of adorable birds. The chimpanzee tracking was magical, and the gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park was an absolute highlight—it was a dream to be so close to these majestic creatures.Visits to the Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls were also unforgettable. The Murchison Falls are a true natural spectacle, and the wildlife viewing in the adjacent national park was simply spectacular. The Queen Elizabeth National Park also offered us impressive wildlife in an astonishing setting.The entire trip was not just a safari in the traditional sense but a deep dive into the natural beauty and cultural diversity of Uganda. The accommodations were excellently chosen, and the meals were consistently delicious.I can wholeheartedly recommend "Hooves of Africa" and the team, especially Dickson and Veronica. They made our safari experience truly special, and I am already looking forward to returning one day to explore the wonderful nature of Uganda again. If you are planning an unforgettable safari in Uganda, then you are in the right hands with "Hooves of Africa"!