--- title: "About Us" url: "https://bigpredatorstours.com/about-us/" type: "page" published: "2026-05-23T11:42:38+00:00" modified: "2026-09-20T12:12:02+00:00" author: "admin" --- ###### OUR STORY # Born in Uganda. Built on Experience. Dedicated to Creating Life-Changing Safaris. For over two decades, tourism has been more than a profession for Apollo Musinguzi, it has been his life’s journey. ** ### 50+ Verified Reviews Trusted by international travelers. ### Licensed & Fully Certified No: UTB/RTT/TO/2023/100819 ### 24/7 On-Ground Support We stay with you every step. ** ### 20+ Years Guiding Kenya Guide-led knowledge you can trust. ### Travel That Gives Back Supports wildlife and communities. ###### Meet Our Founder ### Apollo Musinguzi ###### Founder & Lead Safari Guide > "Uganda has been my classroom, my office, and my home." At just eight years old, Apollo would quietly follow safari groups exploring the forests and mountains around Fort Portal. Fascinated by visitors from around the world, he listened carefully to experienced guides, learned local stories from elders, and developed a deep curiosity about the wildlife and landscapes surrounding his home. Tourists often smiled as the young Apollo shared traditional songs and stories passed down through generations. Those early encounters sparked a dream that would shape the rest of his life. Today, that same passion continues to inspire every safari we operate. ### Apollo Musinguzi ![](https://bigpredatorstours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Apollo-Director-Big-Predators-Safaris-and-clients.jpeg) ### 100% Locally Owned ### 24/7 On-Ground Support ** ### Sustainable and ethical Tourism ** ### Tailor-Made Experiences ### From Curious Child to Professional Safari Guide Age 8 ##### Age 8 Following guides through the Rwenzori Mountains while learning about East Africa's wildlife and culture. Age 8 Student Years ##### Student Years Began officially guiding visitors around Fort Portal while completing his education. Student Years Professional Training ##### Professional Training Graduated in Tour Guiding and Driving from Kihingami Vocational Eco-Tourism Training Institute. Professional Training 12 Years of Professional Guiding ##### 12 Years of Professional Guiding Worked with numerous safari operators throughout East Africa, gaining extensive experience across national parks, accommodations, and wildlife destinations. 12 Years of Professional Guiding 2023 ##### 2023 Founded Big Predators Tours to create the kind of safari experience Apollo always believed travelers deserved. 2023 ###### Plan with confidence #### WHY BIG PREDATORS TOURS Instead of simply following an itinerary, we create safaris shaped by decades of first-hand experience. When you travel with us, you’re travelling with someone who has: ✓ Guided visitors across East Africa for over two decades ✓ Worked with hundreds of international travellers ✓ Built relationships with lodges, communities, and conservation partners ✓ Personally explored East Africa.’s leading national parks ✓ Designed itineraries based on real guiding experience—not internet research Every recommendation we make comes from places we’ve visited, routes we’ve driven, and experiences we’ve lived ourselves. ###### Plan with confidence #### Our Story is Uganda's and East Africa's Story Growing up in Fort Portal meant growing up surrounded by stories. Apollo remembers hearing local legends explaining how the region’s crater lakes were formed by the footsteps of giant ancestors. Years later, education revealed their volcanic origins—but both the science and the folklore remain part of the rich cultural heritage visitors discover today. At Big Predators Tours, we believe the best safaris combine wildlife with the stories, people, and traditions that bring every destination to life. Because understanding a place goes far beyond simply seeing it. ##### WHAT WE STAND FOR ## Built on Experience. Backed by Professional Standards. Big Predators Tours operates with professionalism, transparency, and a commitment to responsible tourism. ** ### Fully Registered Company ** ### Operating across Uganda and Rwanda ** ### Licensed by Uganda Tourism Board ### Based in Fort Portal, Uganda ### Licence No. UTB/ BTT/TO/2023/100819