Patrick is a Bigodi local and a member of the Batooro tribe. Patrick graduated from Bigodi Tourism and Hotel Training Institute and is a registered tour guide with the Ugandan Tourism Board (License #UTB/TG/2024/11407). Patrick has been involved in international tourism and guiding for over 6 years. Prior to founding Uganda African Safari Company, he worked for the The Ngogo Chimpanzee Project where he participated in primate monitoring and bird tracking. Then, he joined The Kibale Conservation Project and taught tribal communities throughout Uganda about conservation in order to unite the tribal efforts with national conservation efforts. After that, he collaborated with researchers from the University of California - Santa Barbara and the Ngogo Chimpanzee Project to start primate monitoring research within Kibale National Park. Simultaneously, he has led and guided tourist safaris for various Ugandan safari companies. 

 

Patrick loves being in nature and enjoying the various landscapes of Uganda where he can observe animals, primates and birds. He is often reading and an avid learner who is always trying to learn more about the world around him. We call him the “Ugandan Animal Encyclopedia” because he knows the Latin, English and Rutooro names for most creatures found in Uganda. Patrick has a special passion for inspiring and teaching more Ugandans to participate in the local and national conservation efforts. His kind and open personality helps put people at ease.