Hooves of Africa Safaris - If Not Now, When?
Hooves of Africa - Photo Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2022)
- Member Of:
- USAGA, UTB & UWA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $700 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Mark Brown | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful itinerary and experiences
Found Hooves of Africa via safaribookings.com and immediately had a fast response from Dickson - he always responded very promptly to any questions we had.
Our guide for the 3 day gorillas adventure was Stuart - he did a great job of listening to our requests and tailoring the tour for us.
The accommodation and transport was all great and so of course was the highlight - the trek into Bwindi to see the gorillas.
Highly recommend Hooves of Africa to offer a customised itinerary at a very reasonable price in a very small group (just the two of us).
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Email Fabrizio | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nature, animals, culture, extraordinary encounters and endless emotions
Nature, animals, culture, extraordinary encounters and endless emotions:
do not hesitate, choose Hooves of Africa! If you want to immerse yourself in nature, experience great emotions and fill your heart with indelible memories, Hooves of Africa will satisfy all your expectations. Dickson is the owner, since the planning of our Safari between Uganda and Rwanda he supported us and advised us in the best way. Serious, reliable, always available and timely in his responses, extremely flexible and courteous, thanks to him we defined our travel itinerary with the utmost ease. When we arrived in Entebbe we were welcomed with a big smile by Dickson and our guide Nolmam, who we can define in all respects as the best travel companion we could have had. He won us over, he became a friend! Professional, very prepared, friendly, sensitive and attentive, his information and his stories made the knowledge of these wonderful places even more interesting and profound.
He was also able to lighten and make special the transfers we faced, there were no shortage of stops and small snacks to refresh ourselves and immerse ourselves in the local reality. Our stops were the Queen Elizabeth NP, the cruise on the Kazinga channel and some trekking; with the chimpanzees (Kibale NP), with the gorillas (Bwindi, Ruija), with the Golden Monkyes and to the tomb of Dian Fossey (Virunga NP). The last stops were the visit to the Dian Fossey Center and the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Every single occasion gave us emotions and memories impossible to describe, they must be experienced. We stayed in different lodges during the journey, all excellent facilities, welcoming, immersed in nature, complete with all the services and comforts, we were spoiled and we enjoyed excellent food. Hooves of Africa was able to exceed our expectations and Nolman made all of this happen: we will never forget the happy days spent together. We leave with hearts full of joy and with the desire to return ...
We hope that this review of ours can make the difference in choosing the tour operator for your next trip: trust Hooves of Africa, we would like their commitment and professionalism to be rewarded. Write to us for any further information, we will be happy to provide you with all the details.
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Email Erkki | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good choice
We had half day in Mawamba Swamp. Very good communication, precise. Dixon is also very nice and cool person.
Will sure recommend.
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Email Marcel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent time on a 9-day-Rwanda-Uganda-Safari with Hooves of Africa
We (my wife and I) did a 9-day Safari in Rwanda and Uganda and we had an unforgettable time and would absolutly suggest Hooves of Africa - they did a great job!
We adapted a standard tour and started in Kigali and visited the golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park (NP). We then saw the gorillas in Bwindi NP and had a stop at beautiful Lake Bunyonyi before heading to Queen Elisabeth NP to do a Safari. Afterwards we saw chimps in Kibale Forest and ended the trip in Entebbe. We are very satisfied and spent an awesome time, thanks to the organisation of Hoves!
-Dickson was responsible for the administrative staff: He always answered very quickly and was very flexible in adapting our programm. Even tough we just booked rather before the start of the trip, he managed to get permits for golden monkey, gorillas and chimps. He also welcomed us in Kigali and gave us the first instructions about the trip
-Elton was the guide of our tour: He was responsible to guide us from Kigali to Entebbe and everything in between. He is an excellent guide and was explaining us nature and animals, background of the countries and much more in a profound and entertaining way. We enjoyed every second with him and definitely found not just a very good guide but also a friend.
Due to the perfect team work we had the pleasure to enjoy great nature, impressive animals (gorillas, chimps, golden monkeys, lions, elephants, buffalos, hippos, wilderbeests, whombats, antilopes,...), nice hotels (we especially liked Embogo lodge, Turaco Tree tops Lodge and Arcadia Lodges Lake Bunyonyi), superb food and realised what great places Rwanda and Uganda can offer and would definetely recommend to do it with Hooves and if possible Elton as a guide!
Thank you very much!
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Email Roberta | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Everything was perfect
Very serious company, our guide Norman always present, friendly, expert. Tour very well organized.
Lodge super
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Email Riccardo Gazzaniga | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Once in lifetime travel with Hooves of Africa
Travellin' with Hooves of Africa has been a wonderful experience and I couldn't ask for a better travel company.
Since the First contact the owner Dickson has been very kind and fast answerin' to every question and doubt and hel me with documents.
He helped us to arrange the best travel to fit our requests (we decided to start from Kigali instead of Entebbe).
Our choosen guide was Norman a young but already very expert guy that was helpful in every aspect of our travel.
Gentle, calm, very good driver, always tryin' to make us feel supported in every thing we could need.
In Queen Elizabeth Park even After a long drivin' session he tried a last chance to see tree climbing Lion and we had suxcess!
We Also saw Leopards among the trees, then Hyppos and a big group of 30 elephants in channelel boat safari
Bwindi and Kibale forest were the highlights seein' primates as close as I dreamed. Two different kinds of experiences equally to remember.
Stayin' at the Lodges they choosed we're all beautiful and different experiences.
Hooves Of Africa can make your dreamed travel to Uganda come true and also has to offer One of the more affordable options you can find around.
Hooves of Africa definitely deserves all your trust!
Email Andreas Lehr | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great guide, very knowledgeable, helped to get to know the local people and surroundings.
It was great doing business with Hooves of Africa. They streamlined and changed the trip itinerary (Gorilla trekking) to exactly what I wanted. I had the flexibility to stay longer at places I liked. Their choice of accommodation was acceptable (budget). All provided great rooms with great bedding, food and space to enjoy time. The guide and driver they provided was excellent. He knew his way around and always found the best spots. Communication with the company was good, very responsive also via phone.
The payment could have been a bit easier via credit card without extra fees.
Overall, they are very reliable, and you get what you want not what they try to sell you. Definitely would book with them again.
Email Ben and Mathias | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Hooves for the win!
We recently booked an intense 3-day trip to Bwindi Uganda to trek with gorillas. It’s something l’ll never forget. The highlight, of course, was coming face-to-face with a family of mountain gorillas in their natural habitat but Hooves of Africa balanced that intense trek with stunning and relaxing accommodation in the Ugandan mountain forest and a calm lake, which were really nice. One required a boat to access.
Meals were well-prepared, and the staff were warm and attentive to our separate dietary requirements which were met without fuss.
Our guide was knowledgeable and clearly passionate about his country and local city, sharing fascinating insights about the their culture and the nature around the area. He was very friendly, welcoming and keen to look after us. Also a very talented photographer!
The gorilla trek itself was challenging, with uneven terrain and dense vegetation, but the experience was well worth the effort. Proper footwear (hiking boots) is essential. I appreciated that the group sizes were small, which made it less disruptive to the wildlife. Unfortunately, the 7m distance restriction was not respected by all tourists in the group. I believe the guards could be more strict about it but ultimately that’s not the responsibility of Hooves of Africa, rather the national park rangers.
Overall, this safari struck a perfect balance between adventure, relaxation and ecotourism. Highly recommend it for nature lovers and those seeking a deeper connection with wildlife.
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Email Serena | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
DREAM TRIP WITH HOOVES OF AFRICA
We contacted Hooves of Africa to organize our dream trip through Rwanda and Uganda; what can I say... Dickson, the owner, was immediately available with fantastic ideas and suggestions to discover these two beautiful countries. This agency was also very helpful with the procedures to obtain entry visas for the different countries and organizing the various flights, as it was a long trip with many flights and wonderful experiences along the way."
The highly knowledgeable guide who accompanied us, assisted us, and delighted us with information about the history, economy, and politics of these wonderful countries is named Norman – extremely patient and well-prepared."
I highly recommend contacting Hooves of Africa for organizing an unforgettable trip to these countries! Top agency in Africa!
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Email Kati Schlosser | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional tour operator
Review for a 9-Day Safari in Uganda with "Hooves of Africa" (Instagram: @hoovesofafrica_photosafaris) in December 2024
I had the immense pleasure of experiencing a 9-day safari in Uganda with the tour operator "Hooves of Africa" in December 2024, and I can confidently say it was one of the best trips of my and my husbands life.
From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized. The team at Hooves of Africa, led by the incredibly dedicated and warm-hearted owner Dickson, took exceptional care of us. Dickson made sure we felt comfortable and well-supported at all times. His passion for the nature and wildlife of Uganda was palpable and only enriched our experience.
Our safari guide, Veronica Naka (Instagram: @veronica_naka), was an extraordinary personality. Her extensive knowledge of Uganda's flora and fauna, her enthusiasm, and her friendliness made each day an unforgettable experience. With her guidance, we enjoyed breathtaking encounters with chimpanzees, gorillas, and the rare golden monkeys as well as the big five and an incredible amount of wonderful birds. The chimpanzee tracking was magical, and the gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park was an absolute highlight—it was a dream to be so close to these majestic creatures.
Visits to the Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls were also unforgettable. The Murchison Falls are a true natural spectacle, and the wildlife viewing in the adjacent national park was simply spectacular. The Queen Elizabeth National Park also offered us impressive wildlife in an astonishing setting.
The entire trip was not just a safari in the traditional sense but a deep dive into the natural beauty and cultural diversity of Uganda. The accommodations were excellently chosen, and the meals were consistently delicious.
I can wholeheartedly recommend "Hooves of Africa" and the team, especially Dickson and Veronica. They made our safari experience truly special, and I am already looking forward to returning one day to explore the wonderful nature of Uganda again. If you are planning an unforgettable safari in Uganda, then you are in the right hands with "Hooves of Africa"!