Orika Africa

East Africa, Tailored for you

Private by Nature. Immersive by Design. Wild by Every Measure.
Our Journeys

Private East African Journeys, Curated Around You

We plan private safaris around what you want to see and how you like to travel. You might want more time in one place, a particular lodge, a quieter route through a park, or simply a slower pace. We work those choices into the itinerary rather than asking you to fit into a fixed programme.

From Uganda's ancient forests to Rwanda's rolling hills and Kenya's open plains, we know the places, the people and the practical details that make a safari work. We bring them together to create a journey that suits you, from the first conversation to the day you head home.

Your time. Your pace. Your journey through East Africa.

Orika Africa guests with a branded Orika safari vehicle on arrival at Entebbe International Airport, Uganda
In Africa's forests, on the plains, in the village. Explore. Connect. Belong.
William Obia, Director of Orika Africa Tours William Obia
What Awaits You

The experiences that define East Africa.

From gorilla trekking and chimpanzee encounters to Big Five game drives and quiet days in the wilderness, East Africa offers many ways to experience the wild. We help you find the places and experiences that fit the kind of safari you want.

Signature Journeys

African Safari Tours & Bespoke Travel Experiences

No two safaris need to look the same. You might come for gorillas, chimpanzees or the Big Five, or simply want time in the wild without rushing from one place to another. We build the journey around what matters to you, choosing where to stay, how to move between places and how much time to spend along the way.

From Uganda and Rwanda to Kenya and Tanzania, our journeys bring together wildlife, landscapes, people and places worth taking your time with. Whether you have a clear idea of what you want or are starting with a blank page, we can help you shape the trip.

An elephant herd gathered at a waterhole in Uganda on the 10 Days Kenya & Uganda Luxury Safari
10 Days 9 Nights

10 Days Kenya & Uganda Luxury Safari

Amboseli's elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, the Masai Mara's Big Five, and two mountain gorilla treks in Bwindi, linked by seamless flights.

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Murchison Falls at sunset on the 10 Days Uganda Primate Safari
10 Days 9 Nights

10 Days Uganda Primate Safari

Ten days through the very best of Uganda: rescued chimpanzees on Ngamba Island, the shoebill of Mabamba, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, Big Five game drives and the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth, the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, and mountain gorillas in Bwindi.

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Infinity pool overlooking the lake with a marabou stork at a Uganda safari lodge
11 Days 10 Nights

11 Days Classic Uganda Wildlife Safari

The classic eleven-day loop through Uganda's icons: rhinos at Ziwa, the thunder of Murchison Falls, chimpanzees in Kibale, Big Five in Queen Elizabeth, and mountain gorillas in Bwindi, with Ankole culture and a shoebill finale.

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Wildlife on the savanna and turquoise Indian Ocean waters on the 10 Days Kenya Luxury Safari & Indian Ocean Escape
10 Days 9 Nights

10 Days Kenya Luxury Safari & Indian Ocean Escape

Great Rift Valley lakes, the legendary Masai Mara, and a relaxing finale on Diani Beach.

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Wildebeest herd crossing a river during the Great Migration on the 12 Days Gorilla and Great Migration Safari
12 Days 11 Nights

12 Days Gorilla & Great Migration Safari

Three countries, three icons: the Ngorongoro Crater's Big Five, the Great Migration and Rwanda's gorillas.

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A herd of elephants crossing the golden savanna on the 14 Days Classic East African Safari
14 Days 13 Nights

14 Days Classic East African Safari

Savannah to sea across Kenya and Tanzania: Amboseli, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, the Serengeti and Fanjove Island.

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Elephants on the savanna beneath distant hills on the 10 Days Discover Tanzania Safari
10 Days 9 Nights

10 Days Discover Tanzania Safari

A deeper ten-day northern circuit: Arusha National Park, the elephants of Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the remote, uncrowded Eastern Serengeti, with walking safaris and sundowners.

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Zebra and wildebeest gathered at a Serengeti waterhole during the Great Migration on the 10 Days Great Migration Safari
10 Days 9 Nights

10 Days Great Migration Safari

A ten-day luxury safari built around the Great Wildebeest Migration: the Mara River crossings of the Northern Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the elephants of Tarangire.

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Cheetah cubs resting on the southern Serengeti plains during calving season on the 10 Days Serengeti Calving Safari & Luxury Island Escape
10 Days 9 Nights

10 Days Serengeti Calving Safari & Luxury Island Escape

Timed for the legendary Serengeti calving season: southern Serengeti predator action, the Ngorongoro Crater, Hadzabe and Datoga cultural encounters, and a barefoot luxury finale on Mnemba Island.

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Your Safari Journey

Life Changing Journeys.

01

Tell us your dream.

Share your dates, destinations and the experiences that matter to you. No templates, no fixed itineraries, just your idea of the journey you want.

02

We shape your journey.

Your Journey Advisor turns your ideas into a tailor-made itinerary, bringing together lodges, permits, pacing, transport and every detail around you.

03

We handle the rest.

From the moment you arrive, everything is taken care of. All that's left is to be there, experience East Africa, and let the journey unfold.

A Safari Crafted for You Alone.

Tell us what moves you. We handle everything else.

Plan My Safari

Your Journey Designer usually replies within 24 hours.

Step 1 of 5

Where in Africa calls to you?

Pick one or more. We'll tailor ideas around your choices.

When are you thinking of going?

Rough dates are fine. We'll plan around your schedule.

And which month?
And how many days do you have?

Who's joining the adventure?

We tailor lodges and vehicle size to your group.

What's your rough budget per person?

In USD. Helps us match the right lodges.

Accommodation style

Almost there. How do we reach you?

Your personal Journey Designer usually replies within 24 hours.

DMC? International Agents can request partner rates through our DMC Desk.

Real Experiences, Real Travellers

Our Guests' Reviews

★★★★★ We saw everything we expected to see and more In the very beginning, Orika Africa listened to what we wanted to do, how much time we had and what our budget was. Read more → Jon Stevenson · June 2026 Google
★★★★★ First exceptional trip to the motherland: Courtesy of Orika We just wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire Orika Family for their outstanding service. Read more → Irene D · December 2025 TripAdvisor
★★★★★ I won't hesitate to book with them again I booked with them from Australia after they were recommended to me by Compassion, and they assisted me with my journey from Entebbe to Kitgum. Read more → Taylah-Jade Fitzgerald · December 2025 Google
★★★★★ Wonderous wildlife with proffesional planning Orika Africa helped us plan a once-in-a-lifetime safari adventure that suited our family's desire to see incredible animals in their natural habitat, on dates… Read more → Jon S · June 2026 TripAdvisor
★★★★★ Our trip with Orika Africa was truly exceptional From the moment we arrived in Uganda until our departure, we were incredibly well looked after. Read more → Hellens K · July 2025 Google
★★★★★ Unforgettable Travel experience in Uganda: Best Tour Guides Ever!! We had an absolutely fantastic three day tour in Uganda with this highly professional, and incredibly friendly team, especially our exceptional guides Cosmas… Read more → Derrick A · December 2025 TripAdvisor
★★★★★ Unbelievable experience To say Pascal and Orika Safaris went above and beyond is an understatement. Read more → Angus H · August 2025 TripAdvisor
Our Safari Destinations

Wild Places, Four Countries, One Continent.

Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda, each with a character entirely its own. Where will your journey begin?

Who We Are

East Africa, From the Inside.

Orika Africa is a boutique destination management company and tour operator in Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, creating tailor-made safaris across East Africa.

We are locally owned and run, with more than ten years of experience building journeys across the region. Our relationships with lodges, communities, guides and conservation partners come from years of working in these places, not from a catalogue or a third-party network.

We keep the operation close to us. Our vehicles are our own, and our guides are part of our team. We know the people handling your journey, the roads between destinations, the parks and their different sectors, and the lodges we recommend. From your first conversation to your final transfer, we stay involved.

Every safari starts with you. We build each itinerary around your interests, your pace and the time you have, rather than fitting you into a fixed package. You tell us what you want from the journey, and we take care of the details that bring it together.

William Obia, Director of Orika Africa, with a giraffe on the savannah in Uganda
Your Adventure Begins Here

Step Into East Africa.

Your dream safari starts with a conversation. Tell us where you want to go, what you want to feel, and leave the rest to us.

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