Speke Uganda Holidays
- Located In:
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Germany
United States
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2008)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, APTA, AUTO & We Are Africa
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $250 to $1,830 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Ulrike & Andrea | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful trip and more than we expected
We just arrived back at home after great two weeks in Uganda and want to thank Speke Uganda Holidays (partner of our German agency Diamir Erlebnisreisen) for a great vacation. We experienced so much more than we expected, that we really can't name only one highlight of the trip. As we booked the tour, we thought Uganda ist special because of the Gorillatracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Nationalpark and Mgahinga Nationalpark and because of the Chimpanzeetracking in Kibale Nationalpark. But Uganda showed us so much more: for example the Murchison Falls Nationalpark with its impressive waterfall and wildlife we saw on a game drive and by boat. Just as special the crater landscape of the Queen-Elizabeth Nationalpark besides a interesting meeting with some hippos next to the road enjoying their mud bath. We also loved our stay at Lake Mutanda and Lake Mburo, where we faced some giraffes on a walking safari three meters away.
But our vacation wouldn't have been so special if our guide Robert hadn't taught us so much about his country. Because of that, we have to thank him a lot. He showed us pineapple-, banana- and teaplantations, explained us much about the agriculture, people and wildlife in Uganda and teached us some words in Swahili and Luganda. But we will certainly need more help with that. :-)
Asante sana Robert and Speke Uganda Holidays!
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Email Maggie Gatza | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Speke Uganda Holidays was wonderful in making my trip to stunning Uganda just perfect!
If anyone has thought about visiting Uganda, I say, Go, the first chance you have! It is a truly breathtaking Country, with unrivalled topographical beauty, lovely and warm culture and peoples, and magnificent wildlife and nature preserves and sustainable initiatives.
I took a 3-week trip to Africa last November and December, and Uganda was a last minute addition as the final leg of my larger trip. As such, I was only in the country for three days. My Trip was booked through an American travel company Timbuktu Travel, who employed Partner Tour Companies in each Country that I visited. Speke Uganda was my partner there. I cannot say enough about their excellent care of me.
My Primary guide, Africano, was really friendly, knowledgeable and took great care in making plans for me, based on my input of the things in which I'd expressed interest. He was really great for the entirety of my visit.
I did a life-changing Gorilla trek tracking the Rushegura Gorillas at the Blind Impenetrable National Park. The trackers, trek guides and trekking porter were all top! Excellent and really fun and helpful in capturing pictures and videos and sharing useful information. It was breathtaking.
I then did a cultural tour of the area, going around with another excellent guide, who showed me many of the specific groups working to educate travellers to Ugandan cultural and life, and work for the betterment of women and children, and all Ugandans. Again, spectacular.
My hotel was lovely and the staff there was great, and Africano checked in with me regularly across my trip to ensure I was happy and ok.
Tony called me personally one day to help me navigate some currency confusion I was having, and the team at Speke rectified everything for me graciously so that I could finish my trip with no stress. I'm really grateful for that part particularly as it really was a stressful moment, made better by their care.
On my final day, I had a very long Layover in Entebbe, and so, Speke made me a day reservation at yet another beautiful hotel, so that I could relax in peace and see a bit more of Uganda before leaving.
All in all, the only thing I can say is that I wish that I had had at least another week in the Country to explore all of the other things that I hadn't had time to see. Africano gave me a host of recommendations of different regions of Uganda so that I can plan for my next trip. I am already back, in my mind, and will absolutely contact Speke Uganda to help me with my plans! Thank you ever so much for your kind care of me!
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Email Ruth | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
SIMPLY THE BEST, BETTER THAN ALL THE REST !!!
My holiday in Uganda far exceeded all my expectations and I'm very happy to post this review to say thank you to all at Speke Uganda holidays for making it happen. I spent a long time researching all the operators and trip reviews to find a company with an itinerary and ethos that best suited my wishes. Speke came out tops with the 14-Day Gorilla Adventure Tour. Isabella in the office was ever patient with me in through the booking and enquiry stage. There were issues with international transfers from France but I believe this to be a Uganda 'problem' not Speke's. Julius was our guide and he was amazing! His knowledge and obvious passion and pride in his work and for his country made every day an adventure and a new learning opportunity. Part of the joy of booking group travel is just this, having the local knowledge to hand. Julius was a excellent guide, good company to us 4 Brits (one couple and 2 singles). He was ever attentive to our needs, stopping for endless photos en route and making sure we were well briefed each evening for the following days activities. He kept the truck clean with large bottles of water in the cooler for us to fill our own metal Speke Uganda refillable bottles. These were gifted from Tony (Speke MD) along with some Ugandan coffee and a Uganda Rwanda road/NP map in a beautiful recycled paper Speke folder. Tony called me personally whilst I was on the trip to check everything was ok and to get some 'on the road' feedback. A nice touch and shows the responsibility to client satisfaction that I felt throughout. We also had a surprise sundowner drinks set up on our evening drive in Ishasha Park which was very special. I celebrated my birthday the day of the Gorilla trek in Bwindi and this magical day was made even more memorable by being greeted with song and a cake from the team at the wonderful BirdNest Resort. The highlights of the trip were undoubtedly the chimp and gorilla treks where we had amazing experiences but also the unexpected majesty and force of the Murchison River Falls and the multitude of wildlife and sheer delight of the boat trip through the Kazinga Channel. So much more to Uganda than I ever expected - the ever changing landscapes, the green, it's so green! The wildlife, the primates, the birds! The people; warm, friendly and always smiling. The fact that you never felt you were on a conveyor belt of tourism (as you can do in other safari destinations). And not forgetting the food especially the range and availability of delicious vegetables (again something missing from other African destinations). Without question I will return to see more and I'll definitely choose to travel again with Speke.
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Email Christiane | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Effizient and uncomplicated
We had a wonderful time with our guide and speke safari made this possible. Our guide was very patient with as and went along with all our special requests, cleared them with Speke and made them possible. He went to the best spots with us and gave us helpful tips how to get most of our tours. He was never short of an explanation and never tired of our questions. We can highly recommend Speke safari .
Everything perfeto.
It was a very amazing Safari and we will never forget this time. Great!
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Email Sven | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A great stay in Uganda
It was a great tour in Uganda. We are very enthused from all and this is a result of the complete trip. From the first contact with our guide and driver to last say goodby. They had make the tour for us to very beautiful holidays. The guide was all times friendly, had a very good expertise of all history, living, people, natures flora and fauna of the country Uganda. The driver was all times in time and we had enjoyed our tour. The staying in all lodges was so nice and your team had bring the African style near to us and we was so happy all the time and will say thanks a lot for all.
Email Jacquie and Mark | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent tour operator. Very enjoyable holiday.
From being picked up at the airport to being dropped off for our return flight we had a fantastic well organised trip. Thank you Speke Uganda for that and a special thank you to Sam and Jimmy for their excellent care though out our holiday. We loved Uganda, we loved the people and we loved all the many animals that Sam and Jimmy helped us find. Thank you.
Email Frank | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
They were slick, smart, sharp and precise at every stage of our trip
The Speke team were absolutely brilliant at every step of the trip we felt really safe and extremely we’ll looked after from the second we landed in Uganda.
Our driver guide Gulielm was extremely professional, knowledgeable and very accommodating going beyond expectation to support our adventure in every way possible.
We had a fantastic time at every stage of the trip with the most amazing encounters with the chimpanzees and gorillas.
Everything is well organised.
Uganda is an awesome country and the people are warm and friendly with a great sense of humour!
Email Richard | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Friendly and professional
We were picked up from our regional flight to attend chimp and gorilla treks. Our driver/companion was Innocenz Mugoofu who spoke excellent English and all round knowledge of history and nature was top draw. Aside from treks we drove to the major national parks staying at some wonderful lodges overnight. Our safari company ( Cheli and Peacock) selected Speke for us and I would totally recommend them for all Uganda tours. Innocenz kept us on schedule and his knowledge enabled us to see the lions. Speke made our whole Uganda visit something we will remember for ever.
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Email Ximena C | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Great Tour Operator that made my trip amazing in every way.
We had a great experience on our trip.
Everything went out perfect since they picked us from the airport to the last day.
We had an excellet tour guide, the jeep was in excellent conditons, beautiful hoteles.
And also enjoyed very much the way they structured the safaris & tours.
Uganda Is a wonderful country.
