Galactic Safaris

What Galactic Safaris does

Galactic Safaris is a privately held, fully registered and licensed tour operator headquartered in Kabale, Uganda, with additional contact presence in the United Kingdom and the United States. The company organizes Africa safari holidays across East Africa, covering Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, DR Congo, Burundi, and South Sudan. Its core product is curated, multi-day safari packages centered on mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda), Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda), and Virunga National Park (DR Congo), complemented by big five wildlife safaris, birding tours, hiking expeditions (including Mount Nyiragongo), cultural and community experiences, and educational tours. The portfolio spans 1-day express trips to 18-day multi-country itineraries, and is segmented into budget, luxury, and group tour tiers.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer model with no public pricing, relying on a quote-based booking flow through a website deployed in over 20 languages and international phone numbers in the USA, UK, and Uganda/Kenya. Revenue is generated through the sale of safari packages, with key dependencies on permit-allocation partnerships with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and operating licensing through the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), plus guide services through USAGA and distribution partnerships with SafariBookings and Easy Travel in China. The customer base is fragmented international tourists seeking East African safari experiences. The company has no disclosed funding history, no institutional investors, no management team disclosures, and no revenue figures, and operates with 1-10 employees per the firmographic record.

Name

Galactic Safaris

Legal name

Galactic Safaris LTD

Website

https://galacticafricasafaris.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Galactic Safaris is a licensed Uganda-based tour operator selling multi-country East African safari packages, with a core focus on mountain gorilla trekking, wildlife tours, and hiking, served directly to international tourists via a multi-language website.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Safari and Wildlife Tourism Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land (48711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife & Safari Tour Operators (THAKADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife Safaris & Game Drives (THAJAIAB), Safari & Wildlife Travel Agencies (THAKAFAG), Safari & Overland Wildlife Adventures (4x4/Jeep) (THAJABAD)

Keywords

• Gorilla trekking safaris
• Wildlife safari tours
• East africa tourism
• Cultural experience tours
• Hiking adventure tours

Headquarters

HQ city

Kabale

HQ country

Uganda

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Safari Tour Packages: The company generates revenue through selling organized safari tour packages to tourists, including gorilla trekking experiences, wildlife tours, birding safaris, hiking adventures, cultural experiences, and educational tours across East Africa.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Galactic Safaris is a fully registered and licensed Ugandan tour operator that organizes and sells Africa safari holiday packages, with a primary focus on mountain gorilla trekking across Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo. The company also sells big five wildlife safaris, birding tours, hiking adventures (including Mount Nyiragongo), cultural and community experiences, and educational tours spanning Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, DR Congo, Burundi, and South Sudan. Tour itineraries range from 1-day express options to 18-day multi-country comprehensive packages, sold direct-to-consumer via a multi-language website and international phone support.

Product overview

Galactic Safaris is a licensed Ugandan tour operator offering curated Africa safari holidays across East Africa. The company operates a portfolio of tour packages organized into destination categories (Uganda, Rwanda, DR Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, and multi-country East Africa experiences) and experience tiers (Budget, Luxury, Group). Core offerings center on mountain gorilla trekking safaris in Bwindi (Uganda), Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda), and Virunga (DR Congo), complemented by big five wildlife safaris, birding tours, hiking adventures (including Mount Nyiragongo), cultural experiences, and educational tours. Tours range from 1-day express options to 18-day comprehensive multi-country itineraries. The company also provides experience-specific packages including Golden Monkey Trekking, budget travel options, and luxury gorilla experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 8 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari with Gorillas & Murchison Falls Multi-day guided safari combining gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with wildlife viewing at Murchison Falls, offering encounters with mountain gorillas and big five animals for international tourists visiting Uganda.
• 15 Days Epic Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari Adventure Extended 15-day comprehensive Uganda safari covering multiple national parks including Bwindi for gorilla trekking and various wildlife reserves for big five viewing.
• 14-Day Kenya Uganda Safari – Masai Mara, Amboseli & Gorilla Trekking Multi-country 14-day safari combining Kenya's Masai Mara and Amboseli with Uganda gorilla trekking, featuring big five wildlife and wildebeest migration viewing.
• 1 Day Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes National Park Rwanda Single-day gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park for travelers with limited time seeking mountain gorilla encounters.
• 2-Day Gorilla Trekking Safari Rwanda Two-day gorilla trekking tour in Rwanda covering one of the habituated gorilla families in Volcanoes National Park.
• 6 Days Gorilla Trekking In Rwanda And Uganda Six-day dual-country safari offering gorilla trekking experiences in both Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park and Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
• 4 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Golden Monkey Trekking

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partnership with Uganda Wildlife Authority for organizing wildlife experiences and gorilla trekking permits in Uganda's national parks.
• Uganda Tourism Board (UTB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensed tour operator partnership with Uganda Tourism Board for promoting and conducting tourism operations in Uganda.
• USAGAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with USAGA (Uganda Safari Guides Association) for professional guide services and safari operations.
• SafariBookingsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed on SafariBookings platform for international visibility and customer acquisition.
• Explore UgandaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Explore Uganda for promotional activities and market reach.
• Amakoro SongaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for accommodation and hospitality services in Uganda.
• Easy Travel in ChinaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership targeting Chinese market tourists for East African safari travel.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• &Beyond: Established luxury safari and travel operator with extensive East and Southern Africa lodge network; overlaps with Galactic Safaris on multi-country high-end itineraries including gorilla trekking extensions in Rwanda/Uganda.
• Singita: Ultra-luxury African safari brand with conservation-focused lodges and curated itineraries across multiple African countries; competes at the premium end of the same international customer base.
• Wilderness Safaris: Large pan-African safari operator with camps and itineraries across East and Southern Africa; competes for the same high-spend international guest seeking combined wildlife and primate experiences.
• Great Plains Conservation: Conservation-driven luxury safari brand with properties across Kenya, Tanzania, and Botswana; overlaps with Galactic Safaris on high-end East Africa itineraries and conservation messaging.

Direct peers

• African Travel, Inc. US-based inbound tour operator specializing in upscale African safaris, including gorilla trekking add-ons; targets a similar international (particularly North American) customer segment.
• Micato Safaris: Award-winning luxury African safari operator with multi-country East Africa itineraries and gorilla trekking packages; comparable in product offering and target affluent traveler profile.
• Asilia Africa: East Africa-focused safari operator with owned camps in Tanzania, Kenya, and Rwanda/Uganda offering gorilla trekking extensions; direct competitor for multi-country East African itineraries.
• Expert Africa: UK-based specialist tour operator focused on Southern and East African safaris, including Rwanda/Uganda gorilla trekking; highly comparable in product mix, customer base, and direct-to-consumer booking model.
• Volcanoes Safaris: Uganda/Rwanda-based luxury gorilla trekking and safari operator with owned lodges near Bwindi and Volcanoes National Park; the closest direct competitor to Galactic Safaris on gorilla trekking-focused itineraries in the same geographies.

Others

• SafariBookings: Online marketplace aggregating African safari operators including Galactic Safaris itself; not a competitor but an indirect distribution/enablement partner used for lead generation and visibility.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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