Crafting Lifelong Memories
Guided by passion, rooted in conservation, and dedicated to authentic African safaris.
Three Decades of Eco-Tourism in Western Uganda
Kabarole Tours and Safari Ltd. is a highly commendable and unique eco-tourism organisation founded by the former primary school teacher Richard Tooro in 1992. Since then the organisation has become a driving force in nature conservation and in community development projects around Fort Portal and the Rwenzori region.
Kabarole Tours caters to the needs of travelers and offers a variety of tours that will give clients the experience of a lifetime and unforgettable memories through interactions with local people, activities and nature tours.
Fort Portal is not only a starting point for most of our tours, but it is also our beloved home. We do our best to protect the flora and fauna here for its biodiversity and ecological stability.
“From my early childhood, I've always wanted to show other people new things. That's probably why I joined the teaching profession in the 80's. Later, when I'd started taking tourists around nearby villages, I realised that locals needed to be taught why conservation was so important. Some of them actually had no idea that they were destroying their environment. So through Kabarole Tours, we eventually started an ecotourism Institute which is in charge of the reclamation and conservation of Kihingami Wetland till date. With these two, I hope to bring even more positive change in my people's lives and we continue to do the best we can.”
Our Guiding Principles
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Conservation First
Through our ecotourism institute we lead the reclamation and conservation of Kihingami Wetland.
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Local Guides
Our staff are natives of Western Uganda who know the local languages, the people and the culture.
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Tailored Itineraries
All of our tours can and will be individually modified to your wishes.
Meet Our Lead Guides
Highly qualified, wildlife-certified trackers who bring the savanna to life.
Samuel Kigozi
Lead Gorilla TrackerSam has spent 15 years tracking mountain gorillas in Bwindi. He knows each gorilla family by name and face.
Dr. Evelyn Auma
Ornithologist & Birding GuideEvelyn holds a PhD in Zoology. She is a master of bird calls and has spotted over 800 species across East Africa.
Jackson Nkosi
Big Game Tracking SpecialistJackson grew up tracking savanna predators. His sharp eyes can spot leopards hiding in distant acacia canopies.