UBON Team on Safari in Ruaha National Park
Ubon Safari
- Located In:
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United Kingdom
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2006)
- Member Of:
- ATTA & TATO
- Tour Types:
- Custom luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $125 to $1,254 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Karl | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Experience, knowledge, courtesy, and professionalism mixed with attention to detail
My wife, son, and I visited Ruaha National Park in Tanzania in October of 2017 on a three-day safari organized by UBON. In all regards, UBON did an outstanding job in helping us have a memorable experience. Because we were in a remote region of the country before the safari began, UBON arranged transport for us by ground to reach the national park where we stayed at the Ruaha River Lodge for three nights. We found the accommodations outstanding because they consist of individual cottages that reside along the Ruaha River in a spectacularly beautiful setting which affords one to the chance to simply sit on a porch before an enclosed bedroom to watch animals of all kinds visit the river, a mini-safari in itself! We drew tremendous serenity in sitting there quietly to watch elephants, giraffes, and antelopes parade by each morning and evening as storks and birds of all kinds joined the gatherings. As for the daily outings by open vehicle, we found them to be filled with varied sightings of wildlife, serene overlooks of gorgeous savannas, and enormously instructional because of the highly experienced guide and driver who accompanied us. Between outings, we enjoyed delicious meals at the lodge served by very pleasant staff who went out of their way to care for us as guests. When our stay was completed, we boarded an airplane from the airstrip at Ruaha to fly to Mafia Island, a flight arranged by UBON. Most touching to us was that UBON checked on us prior to our arrival at Ruaha and after we departed the park to ensure our journey carried on safely. That attention to detail and care for customers is something I will never forget.
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Email Chris | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
we enjoyed and followed a carefully and wise and with a lot of knowledge planned itinerary
UBON Safari knows a lot about Tanzania, the people, the rhythm and stunning places to visit. And they seem also to know a lot about european families and their wishes, rhythms and ways of travelling.
The communication was always well timed, very friendly and leading us through all sorts of questions we had and expected. After the first e-mail exchange I already trusted UBON / Gazelle Safaris and could focus on looking forward to our trip. The different locations, camps, lodges, the guides who showed us the parks or drove us from one place to the next were all perfectly chosen and fitted exactly our dreams and met more then our expectations.
Email Kiran | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best travel companies we have ever used, totally outstanding in customer service
Truly remarkable experience and the tour operator were amazing. From the start always there to assist in any requests.Never did we feel that we were not looked after,very professional and the whole trip went seemingly. Truly outstanding company and an experience that we we truly remember for the rest of our lives. At every point the company would confirm that everything was running to schedule.UB on safari are by far the best travel company we have ever used. Congfatulations on being one of the very best in your field.
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Email Rohan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great first trip to Tanzania.
This was our first trip to Tanzania for Safari, but having visited other parks the Mandate to Umang was to create an experience away from the crowds and focusing more on quality over quantity in game viewing destinations.
Umang and Beena were very patient and responsive to any queries we had as we went through about 6 potential iterinaries which they explained in great detail.
Finally we zeroed in on Beho Beho in Selous (3 nights) and Kwihala in Ruaha (4nts). While both camps offer a a different experience, the Mandate was very well met in both destinations. Even the pick up and drop was very well coordinated from Dar with some very well appreciated special surprises thrown in during our stay ( I don't want to divulge for the sake of future travelers). All in all a great experience and clear and concise communication before our trip. We look forward to planning our next trip with Umang and Beena.
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Email Joy & Chris Rich | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with excellent service and personal attention.
UBON made us feel like we had a friend on the inside track. All communications leading up to our trip and during our trip were clear, precise, and extremely helpful. Once we landed in Tanzania, we were greeted by friendly faces making us feel comfortable in this new land. Transportation came off without a hitch and all our accommodations were above and beyond all of our expectations. Our safari at , Ruaha River Lodge, was an experience of a lifetime. A beautiful, luxe-rustic resort with abundant on site wildlife and the friendliest staff and owners we could ask for. Our safari guides were extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic. They brought us up close and personal with the more wildlife than we could have imagined. We will definitely plan another adventure with Beenaa and UBON! 5 stars!!
Email Naveed Osman | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
...as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti...
Our journey started with a simple email enquiry which resulted in an immediate response from yourself. This resulted in a lengthy telephone conversation, which convinced me that you were the one to organise our family trip for us in Tanzania. I had spoken to other operators previously but it was a chance conversation with a mutual friend that led me to you.
The safari is now over, but what a wonderful experience. This trip was the culmination of several exchanges between you and us, fine tuning the trip until it was perfected. Our dealings with you could not have been any smoother nor any more transparent. I am grateful to you for overseeing every aspect of this journey, even before we left. I was very surprised to have you call us when we landed in Arusha, ensuring our safe arrival and pick up with your local operators. I was even more grateful for you to have kept in touch with us throughout our seven days on Safari. We have travelled far and wide and have never had anybody check to see how our trips have been progressing en route!
You were aware that I was a keen photographer and you more than fulfilled your promise that you would provide your preferred travelling companion for us. It is thanks to Moses, your chosen guide and tracker, ( and also a very safe and considerate driver ) that I managed to capture so many amazing photographs of the game in all the parks, especially Serengeti, that we visited. He knew exactly where to go and his anticipation was incredible. We seemed to be more often in the right place at the right time than not, often on our own and then, of course, all the other operators’ jeeps would arrive. Highlights included a lioness preparing for and the executing a hunt on a herd of gazelles, albeit unsuccessfully, the crocodile devouring a baby zebra that had strayed into its water and the leopard feasting on its kill in the tree! You would have seen this from some of the photos and video I have sent you. Many more to follow.
Your choice of lodges was also spot on based on our requirements. The Serena Lodges take a lot of beating for overall service and value. And thank you for organising the surprise cake and celebrations at the Ngorogoro Serena Lodge for my wife’s 50th and my son’s 21st birthdays while we were on safari. This was completely unexpected!
I would like to thank you and Beena for organising this incredible trip. There was not any aspect that could have been organised any better. I will be in touch for our next trip to this amazing continent. In the meantime, keep well.
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Email Nadia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Superb! Amazing! Exceptional! Fabulous!
UBON Safari's Umang and Beena organized a breath taking and mind-blowing African Safari and Taznania tour for us. From the moment I contacted Umang to the time we got home, they provided us with impeccable and " platinum" level care, attention, and customer service. They truly are masters of safaris and planning! We are in awe of their attention to detail and customer service. UBON Safari company is a gem and will be using them again most definitely. Umang and Beena, YOU GUYS ROCK!!
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Email Renate | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
This was a trip of a life-time.
This was an adventure that exceeded my expectations. Umang was in constant contact with our guide to ensure we were enjoying the trip and had all our needs met. I have already recommended this tour to relatives and friends.
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Email Richard | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The service was perfect, oversight tremendous, and people were thoughtful and knowledgeable.
Never have traveled with a company that managed every detail with such detail. I always felt safe, supervised, and cared for by all the staff; guides, transporters and, supervisors.
Top notch
This was the second time I have used ubon safaris for a Tanzanian expedition. From the start Umang made everything very easy for us. Always accessible, flexible to changes we made after our bookings and got us the best possible services. Umang even went out of his way to keep our families posted through out our tour from places where cell phone signals were not reachable. He made communication very easy and took care of all unforeseeable ground issues as well. We would like to thank him for organizing one of the best tours for us. Exceeded all expectations!!