Dusk 2 Dawn Explorers Co. Limited is a registered Ugandan company based in Kampala and licensed by the Uganda Tourism Board. We secure gorilla and chimp permits before anything else, give you a private 4x4 safari vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide, plan honest daily distances, and keep one planner with you from your first message to your flight home.
Key takeaways
- Registered Ugandan company, licensed by the Uganda Tourism Board.
- Gorilla and chimp permits secured before lodges and transport.
- Private 4x4 vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide.
- One planner from first message to the airport, reachable on WhatsApp.
- Clear pricing: every itinerary lists what is and is not included.
Choosing who to travel with matters as much as choosing where to go. A safari in East Africa involves limited permits, long drives, remote lodges and park rules that change from year to year. We plan from Uganda, with first-hand knowledge of the roads, the parks and the people, so that your trip works on the ground and not just on paper.
Licensed and local
We are a registered Ugandan company, Dusk 2 Dawn Explorers Co. Limited, based in Kampala and licensed by the Uganda Tourism Board. Being local means we know which Bwindi sector suits your fitness, how long the drive from Kibale to Bwindi really takes, which lodge is worth the upgrade, and when the rains usually arrive. It also means your money supports Ugandan guides, drivers and communities.
Permits first
Gorilla and chimpanzee permits are limited and sell out, especially from June to September and around Christmas. We check availability for your dates and sectors and secure the permits before confirming lodges, flights or transport, so that the rest of your trip is built around a confirmed trek. Read book gorilla permits first and our gorilla permit guide.
Your own vehicle and guide
Every safari includes a private 4×4 safari vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide. You do not share with strangers, you stop when you want to stop, and your guide adapts the day to sightings and weather.
Honest pacing
We give you realistic drive times, avoid impossible days and build in rest where the route needs it, such as a lake day after gorilla trekking. Read build in a slower day to see why it matters.
One point of contact
The same planner looks after you from your first enquiry to the day you fly home, reachable by email and WhatsApp. If plans change because of weather, roads or park decisions, you speak to someone who already knows your trip.
Clear pricing
Every itinerary lists exactly what is and is not included, from permits and park fees to meals and drinks. Prices are quoted in US dollars. Our booking terms explain deposits, payments and cancellations in plain language, and our safari cost guide explains where the money goes.
Travel that gives back
We include community-run experiences such as the Bigodi Wetland walk and Batwa cultural visits, where fees go directly to the community, and community stays such as Ride 4 A Woman in Buhoma. We follow strict wildlife etiquette around primates and other animals. Read about our approach to responsible tourism.
How planning works
- Tell us your ideas: dates, budget, travel style and must-sees. Use our safari planner or contact us.
- Receive a proposal: a day-by-day itinerary with lodges and a clear price.
- Refine it together: we adjust lodges, pace and activities until it fits.
- Confirm and secure permits: a deposit confirms the booking, and we secure permits straight away.
- Travel: your driver-guide meets you at the airport, and your planner stays in touch throughout.
Read how to book your safari for the full process.
Frequently asked questions
Are you a licensed company?
Yes. Dusk 2 Dawn Explorers Co. Limited is a registered Ugandan company licensed by the Uganda Tourism Board.
Do I share the vehicle with other travellers?
No. Every safari includes a private 4x4 vehicle and driver-guide for your group.
Can you book trips outside Uganda?
Yes. We plan trips across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania, including Zanzibar.
How do I start planning?
Send us your dates and ideas through the planner or contact page, and we reply with a tailored proposal.
Written by our Kampala-based planners and guides, who arrange these trips every season. Prices and rules are checked before every quote.
