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Bespoke East Africa Safaris

Your safari journey, curated by us.

Luxury African Safari Experiences.

A mountain gorilla emerges through morning mist. A leopard drapes itself across an acacia at dusk. The Nile speaks before the world wakes up. No highlight reel prepares you for any of it.

We know exactly where these moments live, and when to take you there. Every journey is built around you: your dates, your rhythm, your idea of the wild. Not a template. Not a brochure. Just you and Africa as it really is.

Whether you travel solo, as a couple, with family or a group, we craft life-changing, immersive journeys around the people taking them.

Explore Our Safaris
Mount Kilimanjaro summit rising above the clouds, Tanzania
★★★★★
"Unforgettable. Every single detail was perfect."
Angus H.
Obia William, Founder & CEO of Orika Africa
In Africa's forests, on the plains, in the village.
Explore. Connect. Belong.
WILLIAM OBIA  ·  DIRECTOR
Untamed Luxury

The experiences that
define East Africa.

From mountain gorillas at arm's length to lions at golden hour. These are the moments that stay with you for a lifetime. Gorilla trekking permits start from $800 per person in Uganda.

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A Safari Crafted for You Alone.

Your Travel Advisor will curate an immersive, life-changing safari specifically for you.

Plan My Safari

Your Journey Designer replies within 24 hours.

Step 1 of 5

Where in Africa calls to you?

Pick one or more. We'll tailor ideas around your choices.

When are you thinking of going?

Rough dates are fine. We'll plan around your schedule.

And which month?

Who's joining the adventure?

We tailor lodges and vehicle size to your group.

What's your rough budget per person?

In USD. Helps us match the right lodges.

Almost there. How do we reach you?

Your personal Journey Designer replies within 24 hours.

The Orika Way

Our Why

Any company can book you a lodge. We curate a journey that is truly yours, something you'll talk about for the rest of your life.

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We Are From Here

Our guides and naturalists grew up in these forests and plains. They know which gorilla family is most relaxed that morning, where the leopard walks at dusk, and which lodge cook will make your last evening unforgettable.

02

Your Journey, Designed by Us

No group departures, no fixed itineraries. We start with your interests, travel pace, and dates — then build something that genuinely couldn't exist for anyone else.

03

Access That Takes Years to Build

Exclusive gorilla family permits, private concession slots, and lodge partnerships that sell out a year in advance. We've spent a decade building the relationships that make rare access feel routine.

04

The Wild Funds Itself Through You

A share of every booking flows directly to conservation funds and communities bordering the parks you visit. The wildlife you come to see benefits from your being there.

Uganda · Family SafariUganda · Wildlife SafariUganda · Primate SafariRwanda · Gorilla TrekUganda · Northern Circuit
Uganda · Family Safari
Uganda · Wildlife Safari
Uganda · Primate Safari
Rwanda · Gorilla Trek
Uganda · Northern Circuit
Real Experiences, Real Travellers

What our guests
say about us

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★★★★★

From the first message to the final day, everything was handled with professionalism and genuine warmth. Cosmas and Claire made the whole Murchison Falls experience something our family will never forget.

Irene D & Family
December 2025 TripAdvisor
★★★★★

Orika Africa tailored our safari exactly to what we wanted. The surprises along the way made it feel truly special. These are not just guides they are the kind of people you stay in touch with.

Angus H.
August 2025 Google
★★★★★

One of the most professional and warm teams I have ever travelled with. By the end, parting ways felt genuinely difficult. They even surprised us with gifts on the last day.

Derrick A.
December 2025 TripAdvisor
★★★★★

Trekking to see the endangered mountain gorillas was an absolute highlight a real reminder of why conservation work matters so deeply. We could not recommend Orika more highly.

Hellens K.
August 2025 Google
★★★★★

I booked from Australia and could not have been more impressed. William and Brian went well beyond what I expected at every point. I will absolutely book with them again.

Taylah-Jade
December 2025 Google
From the Field

Field Notes, Seasonal Tips
and Safari Know-How

Written by the guides and planners who lead these journeys. Honest field notes, seasonal advice, and the details no brochure will tell you.

Who We Are

Safari That Gives Back

Orika Africa is a locally-owned luxury safari company rooted in East Africa. Every journey we build is designed around three things: an experience that stays with you for life, the wildlife that must still be here for the next generation, and the communities who share this land with it. When you travel with us, you are not just seeing Africa at its finest. You are actively helping protect it.

Our Story
Mountain gorilla, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
Every Journey Starts with You

One Message Away from a Life-Changing Adventure

One conversation is all it takes. Tell us when you want to travel and what excites you. We will curate a safari just for you.