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Discover the Wild Heart of Africa

Bespoke, tailor-made safaris across Uganda, Rwanda and beyond — crafted around you.

About Detlef Safaris

Your trusted partner for unforgettable African adventures

Creating Memories Since 2010

Detlef Safaris is a premier luxury safari operator specializing in bespoke travel experiences across East Africa. With over 14 years of expertise, we craft personalized journeys that combine wildlife encounters, cultural immersion, and unparalleled comfort.

Our team of seasoned safari experts and local guides possess intimate knowledge of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda, ensuring every detail of your adventure is perfectly orchestrated.

Our Vision

To be East Africa’s most trusted luxury safari operator, creating transformative travel experiences that inspire conservation and support local communities.

Our Mission

To deliver exceptional, sustainable safari experiences that exceed expectations while protecting wildlife habitats and empowering local communities.

Mountain gorillas in the forest

Upcoming Departures

Real itineraries you can book today — open any card for the full day-by-day plan

Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda
10 Days

10 Days Uganda Primate & Wildlife Safari

A complete primate and wildlife circuit blending gorillas, chimps and game drives.
Akagera National Park, Rwanda
5 Days

5 Day Gorilla Tracking & Akagera Safari

Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes NP followed by a Big Five game drive in Akagera.
Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
7 Days

7-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari

Gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking and classic game drives across several parks.

Meet Our Safari Experts

Team profiles coming soon

Team profiles coming soon.

Activities & Experiences

From thrilling adventures to serene cultural encounters

Wildlife Safaris

Game drives and Big Five encounters

Gorilla Trekking

Intimate primate encounters in Uganda & Rwanda

Chimpanzee Tracking

Kibale Forest & Nyungwe expeditions

Photography Safaris

Capture Africa’s beauty with expert guidance

Boat Cruises

Nile launch trips and lake excursions

Mountain & Volcano Hikes

Rwenzori and Virunga trails

Cultural Visits

Batwa and local community experiences

Honeymoon Safaris

Romantic, tailor-made couples’ trips

Luxury Accommodations

Hand-picked lodges and camps — details coming soon

Accommodation details coming soon.

Popular Safari Packages

Curated itineraries for every traveler

Our Comprehensive Services

Everything you need for a seamless African adventure

Core Travel Services

Tourism & Experiences

Administrative Support

Transport & Logistics

What Our Travelers Say

Through Social Media

Travel Blog & Insights

Tips, guides and stories from East Africa

Uganda & Kenya Safari: Which Country Is Better?
Both countries deliver extraordinary wildlife and landscapes, but they suit very different travellers. A side-by-side look at parks, cost and what each does best.
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
The Virunga chain that gave the world Gorillas in the Mist. Rwanda’s flagship park for mountain gorilla trekking, golden monkeys and volcano climbs.
Gishwati Forest, Rwanda
Rwanda’s newest and smallest national park, created in 2015 to protect the chimpanzees of two threatened forests on the Congo-Nile divide.
Mount Rwenzori, Uganda
One of the most challenging mountain ranges to trek anywhere in the world, rising along Uganda’s border with the DRC beside the Great Virunga.
Kidepo Valley National Park
Uganda’s most remote park, in the far north-east. Rugged semi-arid savannah, big herds, and one of the last great wildernesses of East Africa.
Semuliki National Park landscape, Uganda
Uganda’s first protected area and one of the most biodiverse parks in Africa – a lowland Congo-basin forest of hot springs and exceptional birdlife.

Follow Our Adventures

Watch our reels & videos from the wild — content coming soon

Trusted Partners & Affiliations

Association of Uganda Tour Operators logo
Arabian Travel Market logo
Uganda Tourism Board logo
DIA & ISIK HOLDINGS LTD