With over 300 Uganda tour operators, it can be a hassle to find one that will deliver the kind of safari you want. There are many factors to consider that you may not be aware of. We might have saved you the journey of going through various hierarchies of proceedings to spot out a tours and travel operator you can use by listing a few above but you also ought to know the criteria that will help you spot out a trustworthy one.

Experience

Experience comes with lots of knowledge and expertise. Companies that have a lot of experience have done a substantial number of safaris before and are much more knowledgeable. They can easily tailor for you a good package. Companies that lack experience are unlikely to offer you the kind of services you want. This is, however, challenging to tell but not so hard to judge. A new company with no reviews might seem to lack experience to you but in most scenarios, the proprietors of such businesses could have worked for so long in the tourism industry. In such cases, the company indirectly has experience and can be trusted. The best way to tell is to carry out your research prior and try to compare the information with some of the facts you read online.

Package and Pricing

Every tourist wants a good package with the best pricing. A package is considered good if it includes short driving hours and offers more activities. It is a beneficial one. If it fits within your budget, please feel free to proceed with the purchase. If it is too low, caution it and carry out further research, as cheap stuff usually comes with fewer consequences.

Reviews

The best way to judge a company is to check on how well they’ve done in the past. You should befriend TripAdvisor and SafariBookings. If you see a lot of negative reviews, stay away from that company and choose one that has favourable reviews. If there are fewer reviews but the package is good, trust your instincts. Small companies have consistently outperformed their larger counterparts.

Affiliations and Memberships

Organisations like AUTO’s (Association of Uganda Tour Operators) have managed to maintain a genuine list of good safari companies. We immediately blacklist any company involved in fraud or any other dubious acts. Check through their membership page for reputable safari companies.

Customer touch

A company’s treatment of you during your first inquiry will be consistent with how they treat you at the end of the process. If the treatment is bad or communication is poor, skip that operator and go to the next. Before you proceed with remitting funds for a deposit, please ensure that a certain level of trust has already been established. Also, give a heads-up to the most responsive operator.

Bonus Tip: Do not enquire with only one operator. Send out your enquiries to several of them and make comparisons. Your selection criteria should be based on factors like pricing, reviews and more.