Our story
A bird book, a country, and a different kind of safari company.
Turakoli exists because one Ugandan wanted visitors to see his country the way he sees it.
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A fascination with nature
Hakim Miggade grew up surrounded by Uganda's birdlife. A book about birds, received as a child, turned everyday curiosity into something closer to study — names, calls, habits, seasons.
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A journey into tourism
He went on to study tourism, learning the professional side of a country he already knew instinctively: its parks, its ecosystems, its distances and its seasons.
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The idea behind Turakoli
The idea was simple and stubborn: show visitors the Uganda he knew — not a destination to be consumed, but a living ecosystem shared by people and wildlife.
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Turakoli founded in 2020
Turakoli Wild Safaris was created as a local company, with the ambition that tourism could create unforgettable experiences while respecting wildlife and the communities that make them possible.
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WorldProject's early support
WorldProject supported the early development of the initiative through mentoring, financial support and practical assessment, helping turn an idea into a working local business.
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Building a responsible model
Early safari experiences were tested and refined with volunteers and visitors, so that itineraries were safe, meaningful and respectful before they were offered.
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Where Turakoli is today
Turakoli welcomes travellers to discover Uganda through wildlife, local knowledge and responsible tourism — with one third of profits committed to community initiatives.
Hakim & the team