Professional guide for Uganda and Rwanda and Congo
Safari Vacations & Travel Services
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- USAGA & UTB
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $650 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Kim | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best and reliable experience I could have ask for.
This was a great experience coming from United States. Jason was very easy to communicate with and was very fast at emailing back or on what’s app. He made the process too easy. I had a motorcycle accident two days prior and was not sure if I could go on this mountain gorilla trekking, last second I decide I was able to. He came to pick me up on time at 0300, the vehicle was nice, clean and reliable. His English is very good and easy to understand. He had the best price compared to others.
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Email Damian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream come true!!!
Wanted to drop you a quick note to say thanks for the epic Rwanda trip! Jason’s local knowledge and infectious enthusiasm made every day a blast. From the gorillas to the vibrant markets, you showed us the real deal.
Your personal touch and fun stories really brought the trip to life. It felt like hanging out with a buddy who just happens to know everything about Rwanda. The laughs and good times were the cherry on top. Can’t wait to hit the road again with you soon. Keep up the great work!
Cheers from your Chinese friend Yi and his parents!
Email Adam | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Efficient and worthwhile tour experience
Our tour was a very worthwhile experience, a day trip from Kigali to see the gorillas in Mgahinga National park. The gorillas themselves were amazing, and the tour operator was able to accommodate us on very short notice to make it happen. We had two drivers, Alex who was clearly very experienced and helped with the border crossing, and Benson who was a joy from his genuine enthusiasm and passion of what we were doing
Email Jane | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing day with Mountain Gorillas in Uganda
I booked a 2 day quick trip to Uganda to see the Mountain Gorillas. My travel agent recommended Safari Vacations. It was a wonderful experience. Their guide, Edwin was fabulous. He was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. He was also a very good driver which was great as the traffic was challenging!
The accommodation was very comfortable with good food and expansive views of the forest.
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Email Sal | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything went smoothly!
Alonso did a great job leading the way! I was the only one on this trip which it made it even more personal. Gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking are a once in a lifetime experience. Jason helped organize everything and answered all my questions before I left. While on the trip, Alonso was there to greet me at the airport right away and showed me the best spots in Uganda. Truly unforgettable.
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Email Mark | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well educated, friendly, respected tour guide
Julius took my friend and I on a 3 day trip of Uganda and Rwanda. We visited the genocide museum in Kigali before departing to Uganda where we did the gorilla trekking in Bwindi national park. The whole experience was exceptional. The gorilla trekking was a once in a lifetime and we were overwhelmed with the experience we had. Julius is a way known and respected tour guide and made sure we got to trek the Tinatine gorilla family. They were highly active and the silver back was a unit, we got right next to the whole family. We cannot thank Julius enough for an unforgettable experience. We highly recommend Safari vacations and travel service for tours to east Africa and Julius as your tour guide!
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Email Jodi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional, knowledgeable, and adaptable
While visiting Uganda for business, we had 2 extra days and were hoping to see as much as we possibly could. We wanted to get picked up in Kigali, Rwanda, go to Bwindi to see gorillas, go to Queen Elizabeth National Park, and then end up in Mbarara. I reached out to several tour operators, and most said that was not one of their offerings so they could not help, but Safari Vacations was immediately amenable to customizing our trip exactly as we wanted. They also recommended lodging outside of Queen Elizabeth NP and arranged for a river boat cruise/tour which was delightful.
I worked with Jason via email throughout the booking process. He was prompt and responsive. I had all of the details of our trip ahead of time, so I knew where we were going, how long it would take, etc. The final price we were quoted was very reasonable for the activities we had included, especially given how far we were being transported.
There were 3 particular instances that stood out in my mind which put Safari Vacations at the 5-star level:
1. After leaving Kigali at 3am, our driver, Alex, noticed something amiss with the car. He was on the phone immediately making arrangements to swap cars at the border. When it turns out that the car wasn't going to make it to the border, he arranged a car to pick us up at get us there. Car trouble happens to us all, but I was very impressed at how proactive Alex was about making other arrangements so this was barely a small hiccup and not a major disruption.
2. Safari Vacations arranged for us to track one of the gorilla families that was more accessible from the road given our tight schedule. Some people walk for hours to see gorillas, but we found them within 10 minutes of starting out. This extra effort ensured that we were able to spend our full hour with the gorillas and still make it to our next destination on time.
3. Alex was eager to help with anything we requested, be it a lunch break while driving, finding an ATM, helping me with a challenging border situation with my luggage, or calling our lodging in Mbarara to ensure door-to-door service.
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Email Thuy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
It is a trustworthy and friendly service
Knowing about the Safari Vacations & Travel Services and Jason from a colleague, I reached out in a very short notice (only 2 days in advance!) to ask Jason to set up a gorilla tracking trip. I was a little doubt that he might not be able to make it as I was advised that it may take time to book for the permit. Jason came back with "yes, we do"; "no problem"; "no worries" which made me even more nervous if it can be true, honestly.
It turned out to be a great trip to Uganda with very punctual guide -- Adams who drove safely through a long winding road to get to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in time for the cultural performance and a debriefing before the tracking trip.
It worths your money and leaves the rest to Jason!
Thank you Jason and your team! Good luck with more trips and more clients to Uganda!
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Email Ellie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour with Safari Vacations
Safari Vacations organized a great tour for us. We had a few days in which we needed to get from Kigali, Rwanda to Mbarara, Uganda and wanted to see mountain gorillas and safari animals in the process. Safari Vacations organized everything for us. They picked us up in Kigali, organized gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest, safari drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, a river cruise, and drop off in Mbarara. Our guides were Alex and Benson and they were great. We had some car trouble, but they worked tirelessly to arrange other transport to get us to where we needed to go when we needed to be there. We saw gorillas, elephants, hippos, lions, cape buffalo, bush buck, and many more animals. It was great, easy, and I highly recommend.
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Email Marvin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was knowledgeable, courteous, and practiced safe driving methods.
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip - even though it was long. We felt entirely safe and our driver was a wonderful guide. I would most certainly use their services again.