At Kubwa Five Safaris Offices
Kubwa Five Safaris
- Located In:
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United States
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Member Of:
- UTB & UWA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Nikos Ninos | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once-in-a-lifetime experience
We recently embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime safari across East Africa, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Our goal was to combine different countries and wildlife experiences, and Kubwa Five offered the perfect variety of combinations.
From the very beginning, the team's commitment to providing excellent service was clear. They were incredibly organized and attentive, giving us all the necessary information well in advance of our trip. In fact, they stayed in touch with us throughout the planning stages and even followed up on our flights and all other details before arrival, which helped to ensure everything went smoothly.
Our adventure began in the breathtaking landscapes of Rwanda and Uganda, where we were fortunate to be guided by Smith.
He was incredibly approachable, always happy to answer our questions and share fascinating insights about the local life connecting with us on both personal and educational levels.
What impressed us most was his dedication to ensuring we experienced everything possible, always striving to help us see all the sights and fully immerse ourselves in every moment, making him a true highlight of our trip.
Our trip continued to Kenya, an extraordinary experience, largely thanks to our incredible guide, Godfrey. His deep knowledge of the landscape and sharp observation skills gave us the best chance to witness rare and breathtaking wildlife encounters.
His ability to read the behavior of the animals made the experience even more memorable. He was always willing to wait for the ideal moment, making sure we didn’t miss any of the incredible wildlife action.
The last part of our safari took us to Tanzania, where we were greeted by our incredible guide, Alfa! From the moment we met him, it was clear that Alfa was a safari expert, and his knowledge of Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater was unparalleled. He knew the areas like the back of his hand and was able to locate wildlife with ease—spotting animals before other safari vehicles, which gave us an incredible advantage.
He could predict their movements and always positioned us perfectly for the best views. His sharp eye allowed us to see the Big 5, encounters that we might have missed otherwise… While luck plays a role in a safari, it’s the expertise of a guide like Alfa that truly makes all the difference.
We’ll always remember his unwavering enthusiasm, even after countless game drives over the years.
His desire to help us understand the animal kingdom, the culture and the places we visited enriched our experience and gave us a deeper connection to everything we saw.
While all the guides we had throughout our trip truly represented the company at its best, we were also impressed by how the company maintained constant communication with our guides ensuring that everything ran flawlessly.
This attention to detail made us feel reassured and well-supported from start to finish. It was clear that our experience was a top priority, and we genuinely felt like we were in good hands throughout the entire adventure.
If you’re looking for a safari experience that’s not only well-organized but also enriched by passionate, knowledgeable guides who truly care about the wildlife and cultures they show you, we cannot recommend Kubwa Five enough.
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Email Michael & Hollin Mason | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience was more than expected
My wife and I had the great opportunity to check a trip off our bucket list. In August, we traveled from western New York to east Africa. Our first stop was in Uganda to be one of the few to experience a gorilla trek. For those who do not know what a gorilla trek is, we hiked through the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in search of a family of mountain gorillas living in their remote natural habitat. After several months of research and scouring reviews, we chose Kubwa Five Safaris to make this experience a reality. We chose a two night, 3 day tour which started at the Entebbe International Airport. The road trip from the airport to the camp in Bwindi was about 8 hours, but the time went by quicker than you would think. I would like to give thanks to our driver and guide, Charles, for keeping us entertained and accommodated every request we had. He was with us for all three days. We always felt safe and knew from the start that we had a very professional and organized safari company. Due to our later airport arrival, we arrived at our accommodations around 10 pm. Kubwa Five Safaris reserved the Agandi Uganda Eco Lodges and we could not be more pleased with their choice. I believe that these accommodations were considered a mid-range price point. Agandi Uganda was absolutely beautiful. The employees were very friendly and went above and beyond to ensure our experience was unforgettable. They kept the restaurant open and all the staff on property until we arrived. The food was amazing and we had to thank the chef personally for the great meals we received. The manager knew we were on our honeymoon and decorated our room with romantic decor and a personalized message in flowers on our bed. The chef also baked us a delicious cake and we reenacted feeding each other as we did at our wedding. On our second night, the owner of Kubwa Five Safaris, Joseph, met us after dinner to discuss our experience thus far. He was very pleased to hear that his company had exceeded our expectations. As we spoke, I learned all about his company and the variety of safaris his company provides. The prices that were discussed were right on the mark, but it's the level of service that, in our opinion, sets Kubwa Five Safaris above the competition. He explained that he not only provides gorilla trekking, but big five safaris in Kenya and Tanzania and much more. My wife and I came to the quick conclusion that we would re-visit. I know, after speaking with Joseph, after the wonderful experience we had with Charles, and the great stay we had at Agandi Uganda, that I can honestly, 100% trust and recommend Kubwa Five Safeties. We cannot thank them enough for our experience.
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Email Jon | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kubwa Five was very open and honest about all aspects of the tour both before and during the trip
My wife and I went on a 7 day safari in Uganda. Our tour guide Steven was excellent. He was both extremely well informed and very friendly. He was helpful in explaining everything to us in great detail and made sure we were both comfortable and safe the entire time.
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Email Saskia | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are the best
Our trip to Africa with Kubwa 5 was more than perfect and exceptional. If you are looking for and efficient, and well organized trip which can adapt to what you need don't look for anybody else, just talk to Kubwa 5.
We went to Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. It included gorilla, chimpanzee and rhino trekking. It included sunrises and sunsets and the best tour guides that will explain to you how the animals behave and what you want to know about them. We found tons of elephants, giraffes, hippos and of course lions and their cubs. The trip was excellent on timing, great food at great hotels and it was mindblowing when finding and connecting with animals. We were able to even see 3 lions eating a wildebeast, cubs and their mother lion protecting them and even to see how they hunt. Also, about 70 elephants drinking from the Nile river with hippos surrounding them, we saw eagles, ibis and all sorts of birds. We were able to walk with zebras, giraffes, antilopes and wildebeasts in safe environments. And at the end, what made our trip the absolute best for our lifetime is that our expectations were exceeded in all senses. About 9000 photos in around 21 days will help us remember emotional moments and full connection between us and the animals
Mustafa, Godffrey, Alpha and Joseph really took great care of us as our tour guides and we will cherish forever in our hearts this amazing trip. Thank you Kubwa 5 safaris for making this dream come true.
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Email Nelya | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
10-day private guided tour
I would like to note an excellent organisation of this tour. In advance Kubwa Five Safaris created whats app groupe for me so I had contacts of people who assisted me during my travel. I was picked up at the airport. My guide was waiting for me. The accommodations chosen for this trip were correct, clean with good service. The choice of restaurants corresponded the rate of this tour. We visited wonderfull places with beautiful landscapes, I enjoyed game drive and visit of Etosha parc.
My driver was a professional guide, so I had explanations on historical events, culture, geology, flore and faune of the sites that we visited.
Kubwa Five Safaris chose reliable partners in Namibia, that made my trip safe and I would like to thank them for that.
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Email Shin Yao | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful journey with excellent guide Joel!
I booked the 3 days tour to Murchision Falls National Park. It was definitely a breathtaking journey. Joel was not only a professional guide but treat me as a friend. I really had a great time in Uganda. The safaris was amazing and top of Murchision falls was breathtaking. Boat cruise was definitely a must in Uganda. I saw a lot of wild animals. Thanks to Kubwa Five Safaris for arranging such an amazing tour!
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Email Lucy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable Safari Tour Company that offers an unforgettable African adventure.
We booked three tours with Kubwa Five Safari for our Africa trip, covering six countries: Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Ethiopia. They designed customized itineraries based on our preferences and time constraints, adjusting them based on our feedback.
The team leader, Joseph, and his team at Kubwa Five Safari consistently answered our questions, addressed our concerns, and ensured the program maintained a comfortable pace for each activity. As experienced tour operators, they considered all logistical details, double-checked our flight information, reassured us about visa requirements, reminded us to bring bug repellent and take required immunizations, and advised us on proper attire for the trip.
When one of our flights was delayed, I informed Joseph. He promptly coordinated with the local team to reschedule our activities, ensuring we didn’t miss the helicopter ride over Victoria Falls in Zambia.
During each tour, their representatives met us at every connection, airport, and border, making us feel safe and well-cared-for throughout our journey. Joseph also followed up with us in each town we visited, ensuring we were satisfied with the program and our guide. Our tour guides, Samuel in Uganda and Fikru in Ethiopia went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience in their home countries. Samuel would rearrange activities or adjust the schedule to ensure we had enough time to enjoy the game drives and visit local villages. Fikru invited us to his home, where his wife prepared a delicious traditional Ethiopian lunch. She also made coffee from raw beans, roasted them over charcoal, ground them, and then brewed the coffee. It was tasty, and we all agreed it was the best coffee ever.
They were very knowledgeable about game drives, local culture, and history. Because of them, we gained invaluable experiences that will stay with us forever.
We had a fantastic month in Africa, and I highly recommend Kubwa Five Safari.
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Email Kathleen | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent planning and communication
Kubwa Five Safaris created a custom plan for our exploration of the national parks in Rwanda and Uganda specifically to include trekking for gorillas (Rwanda) and chimps (Uganda). The pre and post communication was excellent, always responding to questions with helpful details. The selected lodging fit our budget and was comfortable and enjoyable. The company welcomed our suggestions, especially to add some detail regarding expectations for road travel in Uganda, as the roads are very rough in many places. We were happy with Kubwa Five Safaris’ service and highly recommend them to other travelers.
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Email Mindy | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful experience with Kubwa 5
Before and during our tour, Kubwa 5 communicated with us and provided all the necessary information to us. Whenever we needed the help, they immediately gave their best to accommodate us. We had a very wonderful experience in this trip with the help of Kubwa 5. Highly recommend ed!
Email Poni | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A tour operator is a knowledgeable organized and customer focused professional.
Fantastic Experience (No, Really, It Was Actually Fantastic!)
We're not kidding, folks! Everything went off without a hitch, and we're still grinning from ear to ear. John, our trusty guide, showed up on time (miracles do happen!), and was like a walking encyclopedia of awesomeness. He shared his life stories, and we were riveted (who needs Netflix when you have John?!). He was very knowledgeable about animals and birds in all the national parks we visited.
The trip was so smooth, we are pretty sure we heard angels singing in the background. And the best part? No meltdowns, no lost luggage, no "I forgot my passport" moments (okay, maybe just one, but John had a spare... just kidding!).
All joking aside, we can't recommend this experience enough. It was the real deal, and we are already planning our next adventure with Kubwa Five Safaris. If you want a trip that's actually fantastic, look no further!