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TrueVine Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- Uganda Tourism Board
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
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TrueVine Safaris is your perfect choice travel company offering tailor-made safaris and group tours in Uganda, Rwanda,Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi and The Democratic Republic of Congo. We have experienced and passionate guides who take you through the great itineraries profoundly designed based on the Client's needs and interests.
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Amazing experience!
The gorilla tour with TrueVine was better than we could have imagined. The experiences were fun, accommodations luxurious and communicating with Bernard effortless.
We were also extremely lucky to have Sophia (a guide currently in training) with us. She was easy to talk to and also introduced us to authentic Ugandan culture. Her being there was a perfect example how Bernard only chooses the best peole to lead the tours.
Thank you again for an amazing experience and hope to see you again one day!
One of the best tours I've ever been on
It really surprises me how few reviews there are of TrueVine. I was sceptical at first because of this however after reaching out, Bernard had numerous video calls to discuss the ins and outs of the tour planning which was really helpful.
During the planning Bernard was so helpful. He costed multiple different itineraries and walked me through the pros and cons of each. If, like me, you think the tours in East Africa were rather expensive, its pretty much entirely the national park permits and fees (that go to wildlife conservation) so ask for a breakdown of you're unsure.
The trip itself was spectacular. We booked for ~5 nights and thought Bernard was so excellent that doubled out trip duration at the end of it. This now obviously meant that Bernard organised the rest of the trip on effectively zero notice and still delivered a tour that exceeded expectations.
Bernard truly went above and beyond like no other guide I've ever had. We rented some equipment in Kigali and Bernard even helped us liaise with the shop by calling them on our behalf to organise pick up and drop off. He is genuinely such a caring and attentive guide, not to mention we were crying with laughter at how great his stories were during the long driving days.
I don't usually book tours and prefer to travel at my own pace. In this instance I cannot imagine not having Bernard and his decades of experience in the region.
10/10
IT
Reliable, thoughtful, very professional tour operator - amazing experience!
We did an 11-day tour in Rwanda (with gorilla tracking in Uganda) with Bernard Mugisha and True Vine Safaris. Bernard was the best guide: pleasant, reliable, knowledgeable, ready to accommodate plans whenever possible according to our needs. Communication through WhatsApp was very easy and clear from the beginning; we asked him many times to change the itinerary as we could not decide what to focus on, and he was very quick in answering with suggestions of what best met our wishes. He showed high reliability and also provided good companionship during our trip, being present and discrete at the same time. The experiences we had in Rwanda were among the best of our lives. I 100% recommend booking with them!
Wonderful tailor made safari across Rwanda and Uganda
We booked our trip with TrueVine as it was suggested by a friend who did a trip with them.
Everything met or exceeded our expectations.
Very good communication when organizing the trip - Mugisha was available to accommodate all the requests to make the trip tailor made to our requests. Super reliable and very passionate about his job.
Mugisha is also a great guide, very knowledgeable about the culture and the animals.
Value for money is great.
The tour was organized in all the details and we also had the flexibility to add activities on the same day to our requests.
Knowledgeable and warm - 100% recommended!
Bernard was kind and respectful from the moment he picked us up at the hotel. He also recommended amazing places to visit and fantastic local restaurants. His adventure stories are both hilarious and entertaining. I would 100% recommend Bernard for any trip you’re planning in Rwanda or Uganda—he knows the roads, procedures, and requirements to ensure you have a wonderful experience. Bernard truly goes out of his way to assist with anything you need and to make sure you have a pleasant journey.
