About Home to Africa

East Africa, Through the Eyes of Those Who Call It Home

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A safari is more than a holiday

It is the thrill of watching elephants emerge from the morning mist. The electricity of meeting a mountain gorilla in its natural habitat. The sheer joy of sharing stories around a campfire beneath an African sky.

And At Home to Africa, we believe epic journeys like these deserve more than a standard itinerary.

Based in Kampala, Uganda, we create tailor-made safaris and private tours across East Africa, helping travellers discover the extraordinary landscapes, wildlife, cultures, and people that make this region unlike anywhere else on earth.

Whether you are dreaming about gorilla trekking in Uganda, witnessing the Great Migration in Kenya, exploring the magical Serengeti in Tanzania, or combining several countries into one seamless adventure, our team designs every journey around you.

Core Values

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Dedicated

Our high-quality service comes from our years of dedicated industry service and passion we feel for it.

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Passionate

Our pride in the beauty of Africa, means we will always go an extra mile on your trip.

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Flexible

Customize your trip with the help of our travel specialist to your desired experience.

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Responsive

We are aware you need to hear from someone and you can be sure that we shall be right at your service.

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Professionalism

We don’t just serve you! We observe best practice in every effort meant to serve you.

We Don't Package and Sell Africa to Visitors. We Live It. And We’re Honoured to Share It.

The difference between a good safari and an unforgettable one often comes down to local knowledge.

Home to Africa was founded and is operated in East Africa by people who know these destinations first-hand. We travel the roads, visit the lodges, work directly with local communities, and continually explore the region ourselves.

That local presence allows us to offer insights, recommendations, and support that simply cannot be replicated from an office thousands of miles away.

When you travel with us, you are not relying on a distant booking platform. You are travelling with people who call East Africa home!

Every Home to Africa Journey is Tailor-Made

No two travellers are alike.

Some are photographers searching for the perfect wildlife shot. Some dream of tracking gorillas through mist-covered landscapes. Others want to combine safari experiences with culture, beaches, history, hiking, or family adventures.

That is why every single itinerary we create is built around your interests, travel style, budget, and pace. From luxury escapes and honeymoon safaris to family holidays and multi-country adventures, we take the time to understand what you want from your journey before designing an experience that feels uniquely yours.

Explore our East Africa safari packages or contact us to begin creating your own custom itinerary.

The Best of East Africa

East Africa offers some of the most remarkable travel experiences in the world.

Through carefully planned private tours, we help travellers discover:

  • Gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda
  • Big Five safaris in Kenya and Tanzania
  • Chimpanzee tracking experiences
  • Cultural encounters and community visits
  • Wildlife-rich national parks and reserves
  • Beach escapes on Zanzibar Island
  • Scenic landscapes, mountains, lakes, and forests

Our itineraries combine iconic highlights with lesser-known experiences that reveal a deeper side of the region.

Travel with Confidence, From Arrival to Departure

For many visitors, East Africa is a destination they have dreamed about for years.

We understand how important that journey is.

From your first enquiry to the moment you return home, our team is available to guide you through every stage of planning and travel. We provide honest advice, responsive communication, carefully selected accommodations, experienced guides, and trusted local support throughout your trip.

Our goal is simple: to ensure you can focus on the experience while we take care of the details.

Tourism in East Africa That Gives Back

Travel has the power to create positive change.

Through our Home to Africa Gives Back initiative, we donate a portion of our bookings to support charitable and community-focused projects.

We believe tourism should benefit not only travellers, but also the people and communities who help make these experiences possible.

Learn more about Home to Africa Gives Back.

Why Travellers Choose Home to Africa

  • Locally owned and operated in Uganda
  • Specialists in tailor-made East African safaris
  • Private journeys designed around your interests
  • Gorilla trekking and wildlife experts
  • Personal support before and during travel
  • Multi-country itineraries across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania
  • Commitment to responsible and community-focused tourism

Your Adventure Starts Now...

East Africa is a place of extraordinary wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable encounters.

Whether you already know exactly where you want to go or are looking for inspiration, our team is ready to help create a journey that is truly your own.

Explore our safari tours, discover our East African destinations, or get in touch to start planning your adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why book with a local East African tour operator?

Working with a local tour operator means benefiting from first-hand destination knowledge, direct relationships with lodges and guides, and on-the-ground support throughout your journey. As a Uganda-based company, Home to Africa provides local expertise and personalised service that helps create a smoother, more authentic travel experience.

What destinations does Home to Africa operate in?

Home to Africa creates tailor-made journeys throughout East Africa, including Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Whether you are interested in a single-country safari or a multi-country adventure, our team can design an itinerary that matches your interests and travel goals.

Can Home to Africa create a custom safari itinerary?

Yes. Every trip we arrange can be tailored to your preferences, budget, travel dates, and interests. From gorilla trekking and wildlife safaris to cultural experiences, family holidays, honeymoons, and beach extensions, we build each itinerary around the traveller rather than offering one-size-fits-all packages.

Is gorilla trekking included in your tours?

Gorilla trekking is one of our most popular experiences and can be included in many of our Uganda and Rwanda itineraries. Our team can help arrange permits, accommodation, transportation, and guiding services to ensure a seamless and unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure.

Meet the Team Behind the Scenes

Aryanyijuka Elias

Aryanyijuka Elias

Founder & Managing Director

Aryanyijuka is The Winner of (2018) Gian Marco Moratti Award, Milan, Italy as an Entrepreneur with the Best Business Model. In 2019 Awarded as an Entrepreneur with a business of great Social Impact by E4IMPACT Foundation. He has created this dynamic travel company to reflect the love he feels for his Native “Uganda”

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Teopista Agwang. A.

Co-Founder

Adventurous, enterprising, ambitious, Teopista strives to make Home To Africa better in every endeavour. She carries the best interest of the company at heart. With vast experience in Business Management, Teopista’s eye for strategic planning and Resource management is simply admirable. Home To Africa is truly lucky to have her among the brains behind it’s direction.

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Teddy Kitali

Office Assistant/Administrator

Teddy! That first face you encounter as you walk in at Home To Africa. Welcoming, joyous, dedicated and mindful, Teddy is truly a special personality. Super helpful and what drives her is the desire to provide the utmost customer service.

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Hedmond Emuna

Tour & Resource Manager

You will know that voice on the phone is Hedmond’s by his high energy and friendly nature. Just let him know your safari needs (or shortcomings) and he will attend to it diligently. “Such a dependable guy!” is the right description.

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Mackline Komujuni

Reservation Associate

Outgoing, quick-witted and service-oriented, Mackline is simply outstanding at what she does. A team person, Mackline is always looking out on making the team better. With Mackline at your service, you have an easy-going personality readily available to have your needs sorted (with ease).

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Julian

Reservation Associate

Calm, focused, Julian is a personality to admire. Well-rounded, her ability to bring fresh perspectives to enrich travel experiences is impressive. Currently deployed as a Reservation Associate, the docket is truly in safe hands – ensuring exceptional, personalized service. Her welcoming, and professional demeanor is “A thing of beauty” that makes every encounter with Julian special.

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Juliana

Tour Consultant

Diligent should have been her other name but there’s more to Juliana. Knowledgeable, attentive, and adaptive, she truly pushes boundaries when it comes to personal touch. Every correspondence with her opens a window to a caring, hands-on approach that eludes many. Her attention to detail seamlessly breathes life into abstract ideas, translating them into memorable experiences. An email or a call away and you will be right in the hands of this courteous lady. She’s always delighted to serve.

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Alice Kiwumulo

Tour Consultant

Calm, meticulous, and focused, Alice is truly the go-to person you feel blessed to have. Her dedication to crafting seamless, stress-free journeys is simply precious. Known for precise itinerary planning, attention to every detail, and staying unflappable when plans shift, Alice spots the fine print others miss, ensuring clients travel with confidence. In a nutshell, Alice brings calm, attention to detail, and a personal touch to every journey she prepares. Enjoy working with this special soul who will take the stress out of travel planning, handling every detail with care and precision, so you can focus on making memories.

Meet our Guides on the Trip

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Derrick

Safari Driver-Guide (English)

Multiple times described as an enthusiastic wildlife expert, Derrick is super helpful, knowledgeable about the wildlife but also get set for a good laugh! A client once wrote: “Everywhere we went, we met people who knew and liked him – hotel staff, rangers and other guides and in each case his contacts added something new to our trip.”

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Benon

Safari Driver-Guide

Called Mr. Fantastic by a number of clients he served, Benon is just the kind of companion you need on your trip. Experienced, attentive, knowledgeable, professional, courteous, Benon will just light up your trip all the way. A client once wrote, “He proved invaluable, considerate and opinionated throughout the trip and made it even more tasty by his good humor and kindness.”

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Karim

Safari Driver-Guide

“The guy is a fountain of knowladge”, a client once wrote. Karim is thoughtful, personable, knowledgeable, connected and respected amongst the tourism community on the ground. An ex-history teacher and animal enthusiast, travelling with Karim is like having a living encyclopedia traveling along with you which you can ask whenever you have a question or wonder about certain things.

Balam Safari Driver

Balam

Safari Driver-Guide (English)

“A gem of a person” was the description by one of the clients he served. In Balam, you have a skillful, knowledgeable, good-humoured, open-minded, polite and considerate local companion on your trip. Call him “the Buffalo soldier” and be sure to connect with him just instantly. His dedication is impeccable. Another of his clients said, “everything functioned perfectly, though the biggest plus and the greatest of resources was the guide, Balam.”

Vianney Safari Driver

Vianney

Safari Driver-Guide (French/English)

Vianney! A fluent speaker of both French and English, he’s simply special. His vast knowledge and skills crowned with his (easy to notice) benevolent nature, make him just the perfect kind to hit the road with. A guest recounted: “His caring nature and his availability were perfect. He’s fully experienced, knows perfectly nature, animals, culture and we could benefit from his knowledge every minute of our trip!” He’s truly exceptional.

Brian Safari Driver

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Safari Driver-Guide (English)

Always beaming with a wide smile or having a good laugh, Brian is just fun to travel with. With an incredible ability to maintain his good mood, Brian is just the kind who lights up moments. His incredible knowledge of wildlife and nature just brings him out of the crowd. Here is Some recount: “Our guide Brian was incredibly knowledgeable and fun. He absolutely made our trip!” Brian is simply a likeable guy.

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William

Safari Driver-Guide

Borrowing a military term, it is just correct to say you have a General at your service. Seasoned and always in a pleasant mood, William is the companion who will bring the human side of your tour to life. His vast knowledge not only as a professional tourist guide but as a true local is admirable. With William, it is not only about displaying his vast knowledge but his human side is amazing too. One of his many clients said, “I’m incredibly grateful to my guide William who eagerly shared his vast knowledge about the country with me, took such good care of my safety and created a lovely and comfortable atmosphere.” With him at your service, you have someone who knows what it means to go the extra mile to make a trip memorable.

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Scodious

Safari Driver-Guide

Always wearing her signature smile, here comes the lady who has defied the odds of male dominance. Born and raised in Uganda, Scodious comes to you with a wealth of knowledge, not only as a certified tourist guide but as a true local who has led tours/safaris since 2017. She is so passionate about nature and conservation and loves sharing this passion with new people. In Scodious, you truly have a great personality at your service. One of her many clients said:

“John handed us off directly to our Uganda-based guide, Scodious. Scodious was equally amazing & made us feel so welcome in Uganda. She did everything in her power to ensure we had a great experience & was extremely organized.”

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