Authentic African safari experiences
Tavira Africa Safaris team beside a safari vehicle
Private journeys · East Africa

Africa, deeply felt.

Mountain gorillas, extraordinary wildlife and journeys shaped around the way you want to travel.

Tavira · Uganda
Local planningPrivate travelPersonal paceLicensed in Uganda
The Tavira Africa Safaris team beside a branded safari vehicle
Journeys with a local heart
The people behind the journey

Come closer to the places that stay with you.

Tavira Africa Safaris is a Uganda-based team creating private journeys across Uganda, Rwanda and the wider East African region. We bring together gorilla encounters, open savannah, vibrant communities and time to enjoy the road between them.

Tell us what matters most to you. We will shape the route, accommodation and experiences around your travel style.

The most memorable journey feels like it was made for the person taking it.
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Signature journeys

The long way into wonder.

Start with a journey you love. Every itinerary can be adapted to your dates, interests and pace.

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Sustainable travel

Wild places deserve thoughtful journeys.

A safari should create lasting memories while respecting the wildlife, landscapes and communities that make each journey possible. We plan with local knowledge, responsible park practices and a lighter footprint in mind.

Conservation-led encounters

We follow park guidance, protect viewing distances and keep wildlife welfare ahead of the photograph.

Local value

Local guides, community experiences and carefully selected stays help safari spending remain closer to the places visited.

Lighter footprints

Thoughtful routing, refillable drinking water where practical and longer, better-paced stays reduce unnecessary impact.

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Responsible travel across Uganda natural landscapes
Travel gently.Leave with more than photographs.
A moment to remember

Begin with what moves you.

From ancient rainforest to wildlife-rich plains, let one remarkable place lead you into the next.

When to travel

Every season has a story.

Your best time to visit depends on the places and experiences you have in mind. We can help you plan around both.

Dec — Feb

Clearer trails

A popular window for primates and wildlife.

Mar — May

Green landscapes

Lush scenery with more rain on forest paths.

Jun — Sep

Classic safari

High demand for gorilla permits and safari stays.

Oct — Nov

A quieter view

Greener country and often a gentler pace.

Explore our journeys

Find your kind of safari.

Six featured journeys in each destination keep the first look simple. Open more when you are ready to explore.

11 private journeys

Uganda safaris

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9 private journeys

Rwanda safaris

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TripAdvisor reviews

Stories told by our travellers.

Independent feedback from guests who trusted Tavira to plan their African journey.

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  • star rating  Professional, Reliable & Highly Recommended! - We had a wonderful 6-day safari exploring Rwanda with Tavira Africa Safaris. Everything was well organized from the beginning, and the entire trip was smooth and enjoyable.

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    September 21, 2026

    star rating  Amazing Uganda Experience – Wildlife, Nature & Adventure - The tour was well organized from start to finish. The guides were friendly, communicative, knowledgeable, and we felt safe all along. From pickup at the airport, to the national parks... read more

    avatar thumb Henri H
    September 8, 2026

    star rating  Overall the whole experience with Tavira Africa was lovely. - I recently completed the 4 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking and Lake Bunyonyi Trip with Tavira Africa Safaris, and it was an amazing experience. The entire trip was well organized, from... read more

    avatar thumb Sarah N
    June 7, 2026
  • star rating  Highly Recommended Safari Company!! - We had an amazing safari experience with Tavira Africa Safaris, visiting Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Bunyonyi and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

    Everything was well organized from start to... read more

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    September 19, 2026
Stories from the road

The Tavira journal.

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Plan your safari.

Tell us where you would like to go, when you hope to travel and the level of comfort you prefer. Our Uganda-based team will respond with personal advice and a carefully prepared quotation.

+256 794 558 202
info@taviraafricasafaris.com

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