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Who we are
My name is Ritah Amanyire and I am the founder of 56Africa Tours. I was born and raised in Fort Portal in western Uganda, a town that recently achieved city status. My love for travel began from the desire to tell stories through video and an interest in showing people the beauty that surrounds me in my home country Uganda. I would like to think that growing up in Fort Portal, a tourism town contributed greatly to my love for nature, wildlife and the outdoors. I grew up surrounded by the Rwenzori Mountains, the beautiful crater lakes that I visited with my family at a very young age and driving through Kibale Forest with my dad as we headed to the village for Christmas holidays. I always looked forward to seeing the Olive baboons in the forest and as a child that excited me very much. It’s from this love for nature and interest in documenting travel stories that I decided to start a tour company dedicated to bringing people into the world around me so that they also can experience it and leave with memories that they will keep for a life time.
My East Africa destination knowledge grew extensively when I worked for one of the tour companies in Uganda after completing my Undergraduate Degree. I have expert knowledge on Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania so I recommend and plan the best because I know the best! I work with our team to put together itineraries that meet the travel needs of our clients and organize tours that meet our sustainable travel policy.
Fauzia Murungi – Tour Guide
Fauzia is our lead tour guide at 56Africa Tours. Fauzia has a passion for travel and is excellent when it comes to taking you around on safari. She is professional, friendly and a lover of all things wildlife.
Why book with us?
- We have detailed itineraries that have all the information and breakdown of activities while on safari. Our itineraries tell you exactly what you will be engaged in day by day on safari.
- We are licensed to operate by the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB).
- We have a team of travel experts who are great communicators and very prompt with their responses.
- We believe in responsible travel and therefore ensure that our safari activities benefit the environment and support the local people in the communities that you travel to. We also support and believe in the conservation of natural attractions in Africa.
- We have professional tour guides that are well trained and have experience in tour guiding. You are therefore assured of a professional guide while on your safari that is well conversant with the destinations.
- We use safari vehicles that are the best for your tours and these include safari vans and 4WD Land Cruisers with popup roofs for game viewing.
- We partner with reputable listing platforms and are represented on SafariBookings.com.
- We select the best accommodation options for your safari. The lodges and camps that we use have been visited by us and carefully selected so that you have great accommodation while on safari.
- We are flexible and very okay with switching up itineraries based on your specific interests, needs and budget.