About Angara Tours and Travel

Based permanently at the gateway of Murchison Falls, we don't manage safaris from a distant overseas office. We own the vehicles, coordinate directly with the Uganda wildlife authority, and secure your primate tracking permits firsthand. You receive unparalleled local accountability, zero hidden agency markups, and real-time field intelligence from the moment you land.
We don't just sell itineraries—we live them.
Our main operations base is up in Pakwach District, planted right at the historic Northern Gateway to Murchison Falls National Park. As a fully registered local a gency, Angara Tours and Travel was built from the ground up to show you the real, unfiltered rhythm of our homeland. The company was started back in 2017 and is still actively run on the ground by professional safari guide Francis Obedgiu. Because of that, everything we do comes down to a few basic principles: honest pricing, airtight field logistics, and a deep, genuine respect for the wild spaces we cross.
Think about it this way: giant international booking platforms try to coordinate an entire Uganda Safari from thousands of miles away. We don't. Our local team is right here in the dirt, waiting to shake your hand at the airport and guide you personally through the bush. We have deep regional expertise across Northern Uganda and the West Nile region, giving our guests an insider edge.
We love putting together custom budget, midrange, and luxury tour packages that hit the big milestones—like locking down competitive permits for gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking—while making sure you don't miss the quiet community corners. That means your custom trip can seamlessly blend a classic savannah game drive with a peaceful Bigodi wetland walk or an authentic Batwa cultural experience. Traveling with us means you have expert local safari guides by your side, reliable 4x4 converted cruisers under you, and a 24/7 emergency passenger backup network keeping you safe every single mile. From the thunder of the River Nile to the misty depths of the western rainforests, let us introduce you to Africa. Guide to traveler. Person to person.

Chat with Mr. Francis Obedgiu

Francis carrying a basket of art pieces bought by client Beverly in Entebbe, Uganda in November 2017

The Heart Behind Your Journey: Meet Our Founder, Francis

A great safari isn’t about looking at animals through a window. It’s about feeling the heartbeat of the wild alongside someone who has called it home their entire life.
Founded in January 2017 by Mr. Obedgiu Francis, Angara Tours and Travel was born out of a desire to replace rigid, corporate tours with genuine insider access. Raised in Pakwach, at the northern gates of Murchison Falls, Francis spent his childhood tracking elephant herds and reading the rhythms of the Nile.
Today, we are a fully licensed boutique agency (UTB/RTT/TO/2022/100350), but our soul remains intimate. Francis still personally drives our custom 4x4 vehicles, guiding travelers away from crowded tour buses and straight into raw, unvarnished wilderness. Whether navigating hidden savanna trails or securing exclusive Bwindi gorilla permits, our local footprint transforms a standard holiday into a lifelong connection.
With Angara, you aren’t buying a generic itinerary. You are stepping into Francis’s world—and we can’t wait to welcome you home.

From the banks of the Nile to your private safari vehicle:
Mr. Obedgiu Francis

Founder of Angara Tours

Direct Ground Accountability & Fleet Ownership

We do not subcontract your safety or comfort to third-party operators. Angara owns its entire fleet of custom-built 4x4 Safari Land Cruisers and employs its guides full-time. Because we are based permanently at the gateway of Murchison Falls, we maintain total command over your logistics, vehicle readiness, and real-time field operations from the moment you land.

Guaranteed Primate Permit Security

Navigating bureaucratic permit systems from abroad can be incredibly stressful. We handle the entire procurement process directly with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). When you book a Gorilla or Chimpanzee trek with us, your tracking allocations are legally secured, verified, and locked into your itinerary firsthand—with zero hidden agency markups.

Regenerative Tourism & Local Empowerment

A great safari should leave a positive footprint. We are deeply committed to conservation and community equity. Angara ensures fair, premium wages for our local trackers, guides, and park porters. Furthermore, a portion of every booking directly supports community-led conservation and economic initiatives in Pakwach and the villages bordering Bwindi, ensuring your journey directly empowers the guardians of Uganda's wilderness.

Welcome to Angara Tours and Travel: Your Gateway to Untamed East Africa

Our Core Commitments to You

Direct Ground Accountability & Fleet Ownership

Guaranteed Primate Permit Security

Regenerative Tourism & Local Empowerment

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