Iconic Africa Safaris
Where the horizon remembers your name
Eighteen seasons of guiding travellers through Africa's wildest, quietest, most alive places — on foot, by vehicle, and always by heart.
Who We Are
Born from a love of dust, distance, and dawn
Iconic Africa Safaris is a fully registered and licensed Ugandan tour operator and DMC, with Registration Number 80034588694863 and Uganda Tourism Board License Number UTB/RTT/TT/2025/101605. We create private, tailor-made journeys across East Africa, combining gorilla trekking, wildlife, culture and adventure with carefully selected experiences.
Our experienced consultants and field guides take care of every detail, from permits and trusted lodges to flights and private transport. We travel in small numbers and tailor every itinerary to your interests, pace and comfort, giving you personal service, expert local knowledge and a truly memorable African safari.
Traveller Reviews
Stories told after the journeys with us
A handful of the notes travellers have sent us after coming home — muddy boots, full memory cards, and all.
We had an amazing Uganda and Kenya adventure with Iconic Africa Safaris. Our journey started in Uganda with pickup from 2 Friends Hotel in Entebbe which was recommended by Joan. The trip was well organized from the beginning. Gorilla trekking in Uganda was one of our biggest highlights. Seeing the gorillas in their natural forest home was an incredible experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and made us feel safe throughout the trek.
Yu Lay K
Uganda Gorillas, Kenya Wildlife and Watamu Beach Holiday
My friends and I spent 8 days in Rwanda and Burundi. It was a very beautiful trip from start to finish. Our guide Patrick was very good. He knew both countries very well and explained the animals, the places, and the culture to us in a simple way. We felt safe and well taken care of throughout the entire trip. Ruth also organized the trip very well. The highlights of the trip were the gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, the animals in Akagera National Park, and the traditional drumming in Gisohora Drum Sanctuary.
Christian T
8 days in Rwanda and Burundi
Just got back from the trip of a lifetime! 18 days across Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda with Iconic Africa Safaris, and wow, what an adventure. Charles put together our whole itinerary and honestly it was perfect, no stress, just good planning from day one. Ben was our guide in Kenya and he was so much fun, always spotting animals before we even saw them. Then Clinton took over in Tanzania and showed us the Serengeti, which was breathtaking. But the best part? Rwanda with Moses, trekking through the forest to see the gorillas up close.
neve m
18 days across Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda
Our Wonderful Team
The people who read the land
Naturalists, trackers, and planners who've spent decades between the bush and the atlas.
Co-Founder & Director
Eric Galiwango
Eric provides strategic leadership, drives high standards, shapes the vision, and builds lasting community partnerships across Uganda, Rwanda, and East Africa.
Head of Itineraries
Ruth Washaba
Ruth listens carefully to your priorities, balancing travel times, lodge stays, parks, and borders so every day feels rewarding, comfortable, and unrushed.
Senior Field Guide
Ogwang Jimmy
With 7+ years of experience, Jimmy expertly manages every journey, from airport pickup to your final lodge farewell, ensuring everything flows smoothly.
Uganda-Rwanda Guide
Moses Kiwanuka
Moses brings five-plus years of guiding experience, with strong wildlife knowledge, gorilla expertise, communication skills, patience, safety awareness, and local insight.
dusk, next departure
Your seat by the fire is waiting
Tell us how much time you have and what you're hoping to feel out there. We'll do the rest — camps, guides, routes, and the quiet moments in between.