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Explore the Wild Heart of Northern Uganda

From the roaring cascades of Murchison Falls to ancient fort ruins and the shea nut forests of Pader — experience the Pearl of Africa with expert local guides.

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Northern Uganda's Premier Tour Operator

Tour De North Safaris is a fully registered destination management company specialising in immersive, culturally-rich safari experiences across Northern Uganda and beyond. Based in Gulu, we operate from Kampala to the remotest corners of the North.

Passion & Pride

Passionate about Uganda, our customers, and the communities we work with.

Care

Committed to wildlife conservation and the wellbeing of local communities.

Professionalism

Integrity, transparency, and absolute commitment to guest safety.

Fully Guided

Expert multilingual guides — English, French, German, Spanish, and more.

Registered by Uganda Tourism Board

Adventure to Uganda's Most Breathtaking Places

From powerful waterfalls to ancient colonial history — every corner of Northern Uganda has a story.

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Murchison Falls
National Park · 9 Tours

Murchison Falls

The world's most powerful waterfall — where the Nile forces through a 7-metre gorge.

From $300
Aruu Falls
Waterfall · 8 Tours

Aruu Falls

A hidden gem in Pader, cascading through pristine forest.

Fort Patiko
History · 8 Tours

Fort Patiko

Explorer Baker's 19th-century garrison — a powerful testament to history.

Yaa Forest
Nature · 8 Tours

Yaa Forest

Ancient shea nut forest in Pader — home to the sacred Yaa Village.

From $350

Specialist Journeys, Crafted for You

Fully guided tours with air-conditioned vehicles, expert multilingual guides, and hand-picked accommodation.

Murchison Falls Tour
3 Days Guided Wildlife

Murchison Falls Wildlife Safari

Game drives, boat cruises to the base of the falls, and chimp trekking in Budongo Forest.

Yaa Village Tour
2 Days Cultural Pader

Yaa Village Cultural Immersion

Spend nights in Pader's shea nut forest, learn Acholi traditions and the story of the sacred Yaa tree.

Heritage Tour
1 Day History Gulu

Acholi Heritage & Fort Patiko

Guided tour of Fort Patiko ruins, Acholi cultural sites, and Gulu township's vibrant urban life.

Traveller Stories

"We had a wonderful time in Uganda and really appreciate all the work that was done by you to make that trip so memorable."

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Yaa — the Shea Nut, sacred to the Acholi

Nestled in the ancient shea nut forests of Pader, Northern Uganda, Yaa Village Home brings you 100% natural, ethically harvested shea nut products — direct from Acholi women's hands to yours. Yaa is the Acholi word for the shea nut, a tree that has sustained generations of people across Northern Uganda for centuries.

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The Sacred Shea Nut of Northern Uganda

For centuries, the shea nut tree — Yaa in Acholi — has been the backbone of Northern Ugandan life. Women harvest, process, and trade shea butter from generation to generation, passing down knowledge as precious as the oil itself.

"Yaa is not just a tree. It is medicine, food, livelihood, and memory — it is our heritage."

Yaa Village Home works directly with Acholi women's groups in Pader to bring you unrefined, cold-pressed shea products — free of additives, full of ancestral goodness. Every purchase supports rural livelihoods and sustainable forest conservation.

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Ancient Forests

Harvested from wild shea trees in Pader's protected forests, some over 200 years old.

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Women-Led

100% produced and managed by Acholi women's cooperatives in Northern Uganda.

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Pure & Natural

Cold-pressed, unrefined, no additives. Rich in Vitamins A, E and essential fatty acids.

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Sustainable

Ethical harvesting practices that protect the shea forest ecosystem for future generations.

Unrefined Shea Butter
Bestseller

Unrefined Shea Butter

Raw, cold-pressed Yaa butter with its natural ivory colour and distinctive nutty scent. For skin, hair, and body. Direct from Pader forest cooperatives.

Shea Oil

Pure Shea Oil (Liquid)

Cold-extracted liquid shea oil — lighter texture, perfect for daily skin care, massage, and hair treatments. Rich and deeply nourishing.

Shea Nut Gift Bundle
Gift Set

Acholi Yaa Gift Bundle

A beautifully curated gift set — unrefined butter, liquid oil, and roasted shea nuts. Packaged in handwoven Acholi craft basket. Perfect for travel gifts.

Order Yaa Products Directly

We deliver across Uganda. Bulk orders, wholesale, and export available for verified buyers.

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Ready to Explore Northern Uganda?

Get in touch for a personalised itinerary. We handle everything — logistics, guides, accommodation, and activities.

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Emailinfo@tourdenorthsafaris.com