Meet the Tour Operators Driving Responsible Tourism in Africa
This page presents the inbound tour operators from Uganda and Ethiopia who are part of the Africa Travel Collective Roadshow. Each operator is committed to building sustainable, community-based, and culturally rich experiences that go beyond the predictable safari circuit.
Through their local knowledge, partnerships, and passion for responsible travel, these companies are helping international outbound operators design journeys that benefit both travellers and host communities. Many are engaged in the Travelife certification programme, demonstrating a strong commitment to people, planet, and authentic cultural exchange.
Africa Runners Company (Uganda)
ARC is a trusted, Ugandan-owned DMC with over 20 years of experience delivering premium, tailor-made travel across East Africa.
Alpha Adventure Safaris (Uganda)
Founded in 2014, Alpha Adventure Safaris is a trusted, Ugandan-owned adventure travel specialist delivering safe, tailor-made, and ethically grounded journeys across Uganda and East Africa.
Chigo Tours (Uganda)
Established in 2014, Chigo Tours is a trusted Destination Management Company (DMC) based in Uganda, specializing in luxury, tailor-made travel across Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania.
Churchill Safaris & Travel (Uganda)
Churchill Safaris & Travel Ltd is Uganda's home-grown, high-impact safari specialist - boldly redefining African travel since 2000.
Crystal Lodges & Safaris (Uganda)
Crystal Lodges & Safaris, founded in 1999, is a highly trusted DMC delivering tailor-made luxury and mid-range safari experiences across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, DR Congo and Zanzibar.
Destination Jungle (Uganda)
Destination Jungle (established 2008) is a Uganda-based tour operator and destination management company specializing in tailor-made safaris with a strong focus on safety, reliability and sustainability.
Etuko Safaris (Uganda)
Etuko Safaris- named after the zebra, symbolizing individuality and unity - is a young, agile company founded in 2025 in Uganda by three passionate travellers.
Globetrotters Travel and Tours (Uganda)
Globetrotters Travel and Tours is a leading Uganda-based tour operator and destination management company founded in 1998.
Kara-Tunga (Uganda)
Kara-Tunga is an award-winning Ugandan tour operator rooted in the remote Karamoja region, specialising in immersive cultural and adventure experiences that empower local communities.
Moments Beyond Borders (Lambano Moments) (Uganda)
Moments Beyond Borders (Lambano Moments Ltd) is a leading Ugandan Destination Management Company offering expertly crafted birding, wildlife, and cultural safaris across Uganda and East Africa.
Loremi Tours (Uganda)
Loremi Tours (est. 2018) is a trusted Uganda-based DMC specializing in immersive, community-driven travel with a strong focus on Northern Uganda and Acholi land.
Manya Africa Tours (Uganda)
Manya Africa Tours (MAT) is a reliable and experienced Uganda-based DMC with a clear focus on the German-speaking travel market.
Sita Adventures (Uganda)
SITA Adventures is a Social Impact Travel Adventure company based in Uganda, officially founded in 2022 - but built on the strong legacy of DH Safaris (2006), a renowned DMC with global clientele, and a reputation for excellence in customer satisfaction.
Sites Travel (Uganda)
Sites Travel Ltd (est. 2007) is a woman-led, Uganda-based DMC with a strong reputation for tailor-made travel solutions and over 17 years of industry expertise.
Sun Africa Expeditions (Uganda)
Sun Africa Expeditions, founded in 2010, creates unforgettable, tailor-made journeys through Africa's most stunning and untouched landscapes.
Terrace Uganda Safaris (Uganda)
Terrace Uganda Safaris - Your Trusted Ground Partner for Authentic, High-Quality Travel Experiences in Uganda and Beyond
Uganda Experiences (Swanair Travel & Safaris) (Uganda)
Uganda Experiences, powered by Swanair Travel & Safaris, is a trusted Ugandan tour operator (established 1993) offering well-organized, high-quality travel experiences across Uganda and East Africa. With over 30 years of expertise through their parent company, and as an official partner of Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) since 2002, they deliver dependable service with international standards and local depth.
Anbessa Travel (Ethiopia)
Anbessa Travel is Ethiopia’s first Travelife Certified Destination Management Company (DMC), founded in 2012 with a mission to create authentic, responsible, and community-based travel experiences that benefit both visitors and local communities.
Dynasty Ethiopia Tours (Ethiopia)
Dynasty Ethiopia Tours (established in 2012) is a fully licensed, Addis Ababa-based tour operator renowned for its operational reliability, personal integrity, and deep-rooted expertise in designing and delivering meaningful travel experiences across Ethiopia and the broader East African region.
SimienEcoTours (Ethiopia)
SimienEcoTours is an award-winning Ethiopian operator specializing in sustainable adventure travel - from mountain treks and bird-watching safaris to cultural festivals, mountain biking, and immersive community-based experiences.
Yared Tour and Travel (Ethiopia)
Yared Tour and Travel is an Ethiopian-owned operator that has been designing immersive, sustainable journeys across Ethiopia since 2004.
Tesfa Tours (Ethiopia)
Tesfa Tours is a passionate Ethiopian tour operator specializing in community-based, off-the-beaten-path travel. Founded by Mark Chapman in 2010, the company creates tailor-made itineraries that reveal Ethiopia’s vibrant cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and welcoming people. With experience in Ethiopian tourism since 1999, Mark began by developing trekking routes and community-run guesthouses, laying the foundation for Tesfa’s responsible travel model.
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