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Discover Uganda with Shakes Travel

Expertly crafted eco-conscious adventures in the Pearl of Africa

10+ National Parks
Gorilla • Safari • Adventure
Year-round Adventures
4.8/5 Rating

Primate Encounters - Discover Uganda's Rich Wildlife

About Shakes Travel

Shakes Travel is a travel agency in Uganda that inspires and crafts expertly planned adventure experiences. We showcase the region's breathtaking natural beauty, vibrant culture, and diverse landscapes, offering travelers the chance to explore Uganda in a meaningful and memorable way.

At the core of our work is the Planting Green Paths Initiative—a dedicated environmental conservation program that promotes tree planting to sustainably restore Uganda's ecosystems and reduce tourism's impact on the environment.

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Uganda wildlife

Featured Experiences

Discover unforgettable adventures crafted with deep local insight

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Experience

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Experience

3 Days

📍 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Experience the magic of encountering mountain gorillas in their natural habitat within Bwindi Impenetrable National Park...

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park Experience

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park Experience

3 Days

📍 Kibale National Park

Venture into the lush expanse of Kibale National Park, Uganda's premier destination for primate encounters and one of Ea...

Kidepo Valley National Park Safari Experience

Kidepo Valley National Park Safari Experience

3 Days

📍 Kidepo Valley National Park

Discover Uganda's most spectacular wilderness area in the remote northeastern corner, where vast golden plains meet dram...

Murchison Falls National Park Safari Experience

Murchison Falls National Park Safari Experience

3 Days

📍 Murchison Falls National Park

Discover Uganda's premier wildlife destination where the Victoria Nile meets pristine wilderness. Murchison Falls Nation...

Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari Experience

Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari Experience

3 Days

📍 Queen Elizabeth National Park

Discover Uganda's most visited and diverse wildlife destination, where savannah grasslands meet tropical forests and vol...

White Water Rafting Jinja

White Water Rafting Jinja

Full Day

📍 Source of the Nile, Jinja

Experience world-class white water rafting at the source of the mighty Nile River. Tackle Grade 5 rapids in one of the w...

Lake Bunyonyi Island Hopping and Canoeing Experience

Lake Bunyonyi Island Hopping and Canoeing Experience

Full Day

📍 Lake Bunyonyi

Discover Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda's enchanting "Switzerland of Africa," where terraced hills plunge dramatically into cryst...

Rwenzori Mountains Trek to Margherita Peak

Rwenzori Mountains Trek to Margherita Peak

7-9 Days

📍 Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Embark on an extraordinary journey to conquer Margherita Peak in the legendary Rwenzori Mountains, Africa's equatorial s...

Lake Mburo National Park Safari Experience

Lake Mburo National Park Safari Experience

3 Days

📍 Lake Mburo National Park

Discover Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda's smallest savannah reserve where accessible wilderness meets extraordinary bi...

Sipi Falls Hiking

Sipi Falls Hiking

Half Day

📍 Sipi Falls, Mount Elgon

Trek through stunning waterfalls and learn about coffee cultivation on the slopes of Mount Elgon. Sipi Falls offers brea...

Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking

Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking

Full Day

📍 Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Track gorillas and golden monkeys in the shadow of the Virunga volcanic mountains. Mgahinga offers a unique gorilla trek...

Semuliki Valley National Park Day Experience

Semuliki Valley National Park Day Experience

Full Day

📍 Semuliki National Park

Discover Semuliki Valley National Park in a carefully curated day experience that showcases East Africa's extraordinary ...

Sipi Falls Nature Walk and Hike Experience

Sipi Falls Nature Walk and Hike Experience

3 Days

📍 Sipi Falls, Mount Elgon

Discover Sipi Falls on the foothills of Mount Elgon, where three spectacular waterfalls cascade through the lush landsca...

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Experience

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Experience

3 Days

📍 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Experience the magic of encountering mountain gorillas in their natural habitat within Bwindi Impenetrable National Park...

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park Experience

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park Experience

3 Days

📍 Kibale National Park

Venture into the lush expanse of Kibale National Park, Uganda's premier destination for primate encounters and one of Ea...

Kidepo Valley National Park Safari Experience

Kidepo Valley National Park Safari Experience

3 Days

📍 Kidepo Valley National Park

Discover Uganda's most spectacular wilderness area in the remote northeastern corner, where vast golden plains meet dram...

Murchison Falls National Park Safari Experience

Murchison Falls National Park Safari Experience

3 Days

📍 Murchison Falls National Park

Discover Uganda's premier wildlife destination where the Victoria Nile meets pristine wilderness. Murchison Falls Nation...

Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari Experience

Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari Experience

3 Days

📍 Queen Elizabeth National Park

Discover Uganda's most visited and diverse wildlife destination, where savannah grasslands meet tropical forests and vol...

White Water Rafting Jinja

White Water Rafting Jinja

Full Day

📍 Source of the Nile, Jinja

Experience world-class white water rafting at the source of the mighty Nile River. Tackle Grade 5 rapids in one of the w...

Lake Bunyonyi Island Hopping and Canoeing Experience

Lake Bunyonyi Island Hopping and Canoeing Experience

Full Day

📍 Lake Bunyonyi

Discover Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda's enchanting "Switzerland of Africa," where terraced hills plunge dramatically into cryst...

Rwenzori Mountains Trek to Margherita Peak

Rwenzori Mountains Trek to Margherita Peak

7-9 Days

📍 Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Embark on an extraordinary journey to conquer Margherita Peak in the legendary Rwenzori Mountains, Africa's equatorial s...

Lake Mburo National Park Safari Experience

Lake Mburo National Park Safari Experience

3 Days

📍 Lake Mburo National Park

Discover Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda's smallest savannah reserve where accessible wilderness meets extraordinary bi...

Sipi Falls Hiking

Sipi Falls Hiking

Half Day

📍 Sipi Falls, Mount Elgon

Trek through stunning waterfalls and learn about coffee cultivation on the slopes of Mount Elgon. Sipi Falls offers brea...

Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking

Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking

Full Day

📍 Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Track gorillas and golden monkeys in the shadow of the Virunga volcanic mountains. Mgahinga offers a unique gorilla trek...

Semuliki Valley National Park Day Experience

Semuliki Valley National Park Day Experience

Full Day

📍 Semuliki National Park

Discover Semuliki Valley National Park in a carefully curated day experience that showcases East Africa's extraordinary ...

Sipi Falls Nature Walk and Hike Experience

Sipi Falls Nature Walk and Hike Experience

3 Days

📍 Sipi Falls, Mount Elgon

Discover Sipi Falls on the foothills of Mount Elgon, where three spectacular waterfalls cascade through the lush landsca...

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Experience

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Experience

3 Days

📍 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Experience the magic of encountering mountain gorillas in their natural habitat within Bwindi Impenetrable National Park...

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park Experience

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park Experience

3 Days

📍 Kibale National Park

Venture into the lush expanse of Kibale National Park, Uganda's premier destination for primate encounters and one of Ea...

Kidepo Valley National Park Safari Experience

Kidepo Valley National Park Safari Experience

3 Days

📍 Kidepo Valley National Park

Discover Uganda's most spectacular wilderness area in the remote northeastern corner, where vast golden plains meet dram...

Murchison Falls National Park Safari Experience

Murchison Falls National Park Safari Experience

3 Days

📍 Murchison Falls National Park

Discover Uganda's premier wildlife destination where the Victoria Nile meets pristine wilderness. Murchison Falls Nation...

Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari Experience

Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari Experience

3 Days

📍 Queen Elizabeth National Park

Discover Uganda's most visited and diverse wildlife destination, where savannah grasslands meet tropical forests and vol...

White Water Rafting Jinja

White Water Rafting Jinja

Full Day

📍 Source of the Nile, Jinja

Experience world-class white water rafting at the source of the mighty Nile River. Tackle Grade 5 rapids in one of the w...

Lake Bunyonyi Island Hopping and Canoeing Experience

Lake Bunyonyi Island Hopping and Canoeing Experience

Full Day

📍 Lake Bunyonyi

Discover Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda's enchanting "Switzerland of Africa," where terraced hills plunge dramatically into cryst...

Rwenzori Mountains Trek to Margherita Peak

Rwenzori Mountains Trek to Margherita Peak

7-9 Days

📍 Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Embark on an extraordinary journey to conquer Margherita Peak in the legendary Rwenzori Mountains, Africa's equatorial s...

Lake Mburo National Park Safari Experience

Lake Mburo National Park Safari Experience

3 Days

📍 Lake Mburo National Park

Discover Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda's smallest savannah reserve where accessible wilderness meets extraordinary bi...

Sipi Falls Hiking

Sipi Falls Hiking

Half Day

📍 Sipi Falls, Mount Elgon

Trek through stunning waterfalls and learn about coffee cultivation on the slopes of Mount Elgon. Sipi Falls offers brea...

Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking

Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking

Full Day

📍 Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Track gorillas and golden monkeys in the shadow of the Virunga volcanic mountains. Mgahinga offers a unique gorilla trek...

Semuliki Valley National Park Day Experience

Semuliki Valley National Park Day Experience

Full Day

📍 Semuliki National Park

Discover Semuliki Valley National Park in a carefully curated day experience that showcases East Africa's extraordinary ...

Sipi Falls Nature Walk and Hike Experience

Sipi Falls Nature Walk and Hike Experience

3 Days

📍 Sipi Falls, Mount Elgon

Discover Sipi Falls on the foothills of Mount Elgon, where three spectacular waterfalls cascade through the lush landsca...

Featured Stays

Eco-friendly accommodations in Uganda's most stunning locations

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

📍 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

9.5
Exceptional(156)
$520
$450
per night
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Wildwaters Lodge

Wildwaters Lodge

📍 Source of the Nile, Jinja

9.2
Wonderful(234)
$550
per night
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Mihingo Lodge

Mihingo Lodge

📍 Lake Mburo National Park

8.9
Excellent(112)
$380
per night
View Details
Serena Hotel Kampala

Serena Hotel Kampala

📍 Kampala City Center

8.5
Very Good(203)
$180
per night
View Details
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

📍 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

9.5
Exceptional(156)
$520
$450
per night
View Details
Wildwaters Lodge

Wildwaters Lodge

📍 Source of the Nile, Jinja

9.2
Wonderful(234)
$550
per night
View Details
Mihingo Lodge

Mihingo Lodge

📍 Lake Mburo National Park

8.9
Excellent(112)
$380
per night
View Details
Serena Hotel Kampala

Serena Hotel Kampala

📍 Kampala City Center

8.5
Very Good(203)
$180
per night
View Details
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

📍 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

9.5
Exceptional(156)
$520
$450
per night
View Details
Wildwaters Lodge

Wildwaters Lodge

📍 Source of the Nile, Jinja

9.2
Wonderful(234)
$550
per night
View Details
Mihingo Lodge

Mihingo Lodge

📍 Lake Mburo National Park

8.9
Excellent(112)
$380
per night
View Details
Serena Hotel Kampala

Serena Hotel Kampala

📍 Kampala City Center

8.5
Very Good(203)
$180
per night
View Details
Tree planting initiative

Planting Green Paths

Every journey with Shakes Travel contributes to environmental conservation. Through our Planting Green Paths Initiative, a portion of your booking helps plant trees to restore Uganda's ecosystems and combat deforestation.

We work with local conservation partners to rehabilitate degraded landscapes and ensure the natural beauty you experience is preserved for generations to come.

Every booking plants tree seedlings that help restore Uganda's forests

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Travel Insights

Essential tips and guides for your Ugandan adventure

Best time to visit Uganda

Best Time to Visit Uganda

Discover Uganda's two dry seasons (June-August & December-February) for optimal wildlife viewing and gorilla trekking experiences.

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Sustainable travel tips

Sustainable Travel Tips

Learn how to minimize your environmental impact while maximizing your positive contribution to local communities.

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What to pack for Uganda

What to Pack for Uganda

Essential packing list for gorilla trekking, safaris, and various climate zones across Uganda's diverse landscapes.

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