About Us
About Prime Uganda Safaris & Tours Ltd.
PRIME SAFARIS & TOURS LTD is an indigenous East African tour agency fully registered and licensed in Kampala Uganda. It was founded as an avenue to support the Christ Our Vision International Ministries Orphans Support (CVIMOS), disadvantaged children, widows and the elderly. We drive travelers’ interests providing them with their desired ultimate safari experiences in Uganda and all around East Africa. Our committed staff has offered excellent services to several group clients and individual travelers over the years, as well as promoting Uganda-the pearl of Africa as the world`s best tourist destination. Part of the profits generated from this agency boost the sponsorship of the orphans and all beneficiaries of the (CVIMOS) programs.
Prime Safaris & Tours Ltd offers Gorilla tracking safaris and Chimpanzee Trekking, prime wild game tours, Mountain Climbing adventures, city tours, white water rafting, boat cruise trips, fishing trips, horseback riding, bird watching, Car hire and hotel booking. We run safaris in all the major Uganda National Game Parks and Reserves such as Murchison falls, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park(East Africa`s Mountain Gorilla safari Destination), mountain Elgon, Kidepo, Mgahinga and the Virunga mountain range etc as well as all other prime safari destination in East Africa based on your interests.
We enjoy a good working relationship with all hotels and lodges in all tourist destinations all over East Africa, therefore we can assist you with hotel reservation, Air ticketing plus all other travel related needs within our reach.
We have a proven record of effectively and efficiently organizing safaris for individual and groups travelers, leisure travel, business and family trips. Our dedicated and experienced team will serve you with all of your travel requirements within and shall go an extra mile to ensure your adventure satisfaction. Effective service to your travel needs is our priority yet your budget and personal needs matter when choosing accommodation for your trip.
We can make it to any destination of your choice being well equipped with reliable 4WD Toyota Land Cruisers, Supper custom, minibuses and other SUV and Sedan tour cars which are customized and comfortable for our clients.
Departure time to any safari is not fixed so we can start safaris any time on vote of our clients depending on the destination of choice. We use very experienced guides who are knowledgeable about travel and wildlife but please note that many times safaris start early morning due to the long distances driven from Kampala to get to these prime tour destinations and its the best time to find the prime game-wild creature.
Our Vision
To attract Local and International tourist have Uganda `the Pearl of Africa’ as their first desired tourist destination of choice by ensuring that we maintain the highest standards of service and value for money as we serve our esteemed clients by offering them the ultimate Africa safari memory.
Our Mission
To offer effective, efficient and excellent memorable yet affordable tour services to our esteemed clients all over the world.
Objectives
- To make touring Uganda and east Africa at large as a tourist destination enjoyable and affordable to all clients the world over.
- Embed / in print an impeccable lasting impression and a life time memory in the mind of who ever adventures Uganda and east Africa at large through Prime Uganda Safaris & Tours.
- To ensure we raise funds through rendering quality tourism services to our clients to support the Christ Our Vision International Ministries Orphans Support (CVIMOS) of helping Orphans and needy children, Widows and Vulnerable children in Uganda`s villages.
Why Travel With us
Once you plan and book a safari with us, we ensure that the following areas are taken care of for your well being.
Safari Safety
Prime Safaris & Tours Ltd has established a long standing business relationship with other service providers involved in the Uganda travel industry. We not only book an accommodation that suits your taste and preference but one most safe for your entire stay. We always ascertain you will love dining at the hotels / restaurants that meet our requirements and your budget before recommending you to use their service. Carefully we choose hotels based on their general quality and location- right from Inns, Ordinary lodges to economy class and five star accommodations.
We have a national wide network of multilingual guides that are knowledgeable with immense experienced in the tourism sector and have specific understanding of the prime tour destinations but most important those that have special guiding skills and ensuring visitor`s safety or prevention of any potential harm if any. We assure you that our packages are very attractive and we look forward to meeting your travel expectations. Please contact us for more info on our 24/7 line +256773912891
Quality Services
With our proven record of being among the best Ugandan / East African tour operators, We offers ultimate tour services to meet your holistic safari expectations that being our business pillar. At every stage safaris are customized to meet your taste when you choice to pick interest in what we offer. What we term as your taste and preference are your places of interest, transport choice, accommodation type and the food you desire to eat. Our experienced tour consultants provide an itinerary according to your likes and dislikes. For whatever travel plan you have, we are creative to offer you the best service with quality combinations of experience to make your travel plans successful and give you a life time memory out of your Africa adventure.
Customer Care
Our Company offers scheduled, customized safari packages and purchasing can be done online. In our tours, success is attained through our profound mental values: supplier relationships, customer service and our safari guarantee. Our commitment begins with your first attempt to contact us- be assured to receive a prompt response within 30 minutes to 12 hours depending on the solutions we have available to attend to your needs. Our company offers free consultations with itinerary adjustments throughout the reservation exercise. You’re free to customize your dining, transportation (water, Air and road) and hotel accommodations where applicable. We oblige to see you feel a typical Ugandan adventurous experience and an East African love as you get exposed to the cultures and traditions in different regions as you travel.
Charity Background
Prime Safaris & Tours Ltd was formed majorly as a means to earnest funds to support Christ Our Vision International Ministries Orphans Support (CVIMOS) in its divine charity obligations to support the orphaned and vulnerable children, helpless widows and the elderly who had no help at all yet deserve all their Human Rights. Part of the proceeds/ profits realized from this agency are directly channeled to the many obligations of (CVIMOS) hence by adventuring Africa`s secrets, beauty as well as Uganda`s unique nature you are directly helping the beneficiaries of (CVIMOS) and providing them with opportunities to live a better life at least one that enjoys some of the basic human rights such the right to life, education, clothing, food and clean water plus medication which are all a mere wish to all these people.
We are committed to low impact tourism and the protection of Uganda’s natural resources.
We ensure that at any time we take on small groups of tourists just enough to ensure maximum flexibility and enjoyment to all clients.
We specialize in personalized care and attention to all our esteemed clients.
We offer you individualized tours matching your interests and budget.
We ensure that you only have the best safari guides in Uganda, all through your safari.
Prime Safaris & Tours supports sustainable and responsible tourism that helps the country retain her attractions for ever.
Our Team.
Prime Safaris & Tours Ltd prides itself of a multi-talented team of seasoned professionals that are well qualified and dedicated to the task of providing unrivaled travel services with all their logistical requirements in the fields of safaris and car rental services.
We engage and retain only the most qualified, committed and talented individuals within their different professionalism while observing our objectives which are integrity, commitment, responsibility and self-driven nature as well immense passion of serving our esteemed clients the world over and maximum customer care.
Our success lies in the outstanding quality of our safaris, fleet and the commitment of our staff towards all our operations backed by our immeasurable passion of serving our esteemed clients the world over and ultimate customer care.
The Team;-Founder & Managing Director | Prime Safaris & Tours Ltd
SAMUEL MAKANGA - Managing Director
Samuel Makanga is an accomplished tourism entrepreneur and strategic business leader with extensive experience in safari planning, destination management, and sustainable tourism development in East Africa. As the Founder and Managing Director of Prime Safaris & Tours Ltd, he has successfully built a reputable travel company known for delivering exceptional gorilla trekking, wildlife safaris, birding expeditions, cultural tours, and tailor-made travel experiences across Uganda and East Africa.
With strong expertise in tourism product development, customer experience management, and strategic business growth, Samuel has positioned the company as a trusted safari brand serving international and regional travelers. His leadership combines professionalism, innovation, and deep destination knowledge to create memorable travel experiences while promoting conservation and community development.
Beyond business, Samuel is passionate about social transformation and community empowerment, supporting vulnerable children, widows, and elderly women through community-focused initiatives like https://covccintl.org/
Key Strengths:
• Strategic Leadership
• Tourism Development
• Sustainable Travel
• Business Growth
• Customer Relations
• Community Impact
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer | Prime Safaris & Tours Ltd
Cate Kamya is a dynamic business leader, tourism executive, and strategic operations specialist with strong experience in travel management, customer relations, and tourism business development. As the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Prime Safaris & Tours Ltd, she plays a pivotal role in driving the company’s operational excellence, strategic growth, and customer-centered service delivery.With extensive knowledge of East Africa’s tourism sector, Cate has contributed significantly to the growth of Prime Safaris & Tours Ltd as a trusted safari company offering gorilla trekking, wildlife safaris, birding tours, cultural experiences, and tailor-made travel packages across Uganda and East Africa.
Her expertise in organizational leadership, tourism operations, customer experience management, and business strategy has strengthened the company’s reputation for professionalism, reliability, and quality service. Cate is particularly passionate about creating seamless travel experiences and building lasting relationships with clients and partners.
Beyond tourism, Cate is committed to community empowerment and social responsibility, supporting initiatives that improve the lives of vulnerable children, widows, and elderly women through sustainable community programs like https://covccintl.org/
Key Strengths:
• Executive Leadership
• Tourism Operations Management
• Customer Experience Excellence
• Strategic Business Development
• Team Leadership
• Community Impact
We welcome you to Uganda!
Meet the rest of our team ready to steer your memorable Africa safari experience;-
SIMON– Manager Operations / Tour & Travel Consultant
He holds credible experience in his field & derives satisfaction in satisfying clients’ safari needs and interests.
MARTIN– Accountant & Finance Manager
Given his experience in his field, Martin Manages our accounting related issues.
SAMUEL - IT Department
SANDRA - Reservations Dept.
ROBERT – Transport Officer & Fleet Manager
OUR GUIDES TEAM;-