Africa Trip Leader

Francis Kyaligonza

Guide Since: 2007

Francis was born and raised in Entebbe, Uganda, and still resides there with his family near the shores of picturesque Lake Victoria. After completing secondary school, he pursued a career in tourism and earned a diploma in Tourism, Tours & Travel. Since 2007, he has honed his skills as a driver-guide throughout Uganda, and attended training courses in hotel management, tourism, and general guiding. Francis' favorite animal is the elephant as “they carefully associate with other animals, peacefully, unless it acts in self-defense.” Francis enjoys interacting with people, Ugandans and visitors alike, and has a great sense of humor. He's rarely seen without a smile on his face and is eager to share his passion for Uganda with his guests.

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Client Testimonials

"We couldn’t have been luckier than to have Francis lead this tour. He was always engaging, professional, timely, and kept safety and comfort as top priorities."

Donovan W.

Las Vegas, NV

"I loved having Francis as our tour guide. He was so cheerful and such a wonderful ambassador for his country. That has to be a tough job — trying to accommodate everyone's desires. He did it all willingly and managed to always surprise us with little extras — whether it was a leopard we didn't expect to see or finding us Coke Zero along the way! We even got to see baby gorillas — something many in our group were dying to see! "

Ellen T.

Healdsburg, CA

"Francis went out of his way to surprise and delight us. He went the extra mile and was a joy to travel with. Very knowledgeable and respectful of all. A wise man."

Jodi B.

Ellijay, GA

"Francis is an amazing guide. He is extremely knowledgable of all of the wildlife and birds, the history and social character of the country, and speaks articulately and passionately on any topic. He added a great amount of enrichment to the trip, and we had many animated discussions."

Nick P.

Fort Collins, CO

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