The Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO) is a trade association representing the interests of the country's leading and experienced professional tour operators. Members offer a range of services, which can be broadly divided into the following categories: -

Special interest safaris

Air safaris

Incentive travel group safaris

Custom safaris for individual travellers

Camping safaris (luxury & budget)

AUTO Mission Statement

Uphold the good reputation of Uganda as a tourist destination by ensuring that the Uganda Tour Operators maintain the highest standards of service and value;

Give agents and individual clients alike the confidence of knowing that Uganda has mechanism designed to consider the possible redress of any wrongs which a client may have suffered;

Recommend certain standards which the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife might consider in determining whether or not to grant or renew the licence of an operator;

Provide a means for the Association's members to seek protection or redress in any dispute either with another member or a non-member of the Association;

Endeavour to instil a spirit of unity and loyalty to each other amongst members of the Association.