Field photo setting off for rhino tracking
Karumuna Safaris
- Located In:
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Australia
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- Uganda Tourism Board
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $70 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Ebba and Filippa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great excperience
We hade a great experience with Karumuna safaris. The trip lasted for 7 days, starting in Kampala. Everything was very well organized. We payed everything in advanced and certainly got what we payed for when we arrived. Our guide was very friendly and made us feel safe the whole journey. He drove us everywhere and attended in all of the activities. We can really recommend Karumuna Safaris.
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Email Petra | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A great experience for a good price!
Great experience, especially considering the price. Crew were really helpful and they were very concerned about our well being. Would recommend!
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Email Mike | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Tour through Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi
Richard and his team delivered what they promised. Excellent communication, no problem with permits and dates and hotel suggestions were good. We've done other safaris in Africa and this one was definitely well organized, informative and great fun. Uganda is definitely worth visiting and Richard's team are a great choice for guides, coordination etc.
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Email Uldis Maurins ; Anda Maurina | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Our quide and manager were excellent
The program and the service were very good. Just sleeping in the tent was difficult during the trekking.
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Email sigits | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice time and company to feel Uganda
Karumuna Safaris is young, growing company. Richard and his team are very open and prosessional. I think they have great perspectives, ambitions and future! Lets help them! But we will get great service and nonforgetable moments in the nature and between nice local people.
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Email Maris | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice wildlife adventure in Africa
Last September with Karumuna Safari we have wonderful week in Uganda. This was my first trip to Africa and expectations was fulfilled completely. First, although not traveling together earlier the group was surprisingly very solid and, second, our local guides from Karumuna Safaris (led by Richard Kesembo) who organized this trip were very good. In 9 days, I can say we saw a lot and have no objections that Winston Churchill named Uganda as the Pearl of Africa early last century. Staring from Mabamba swamp on Victoria lake, after crossing equator, visiting Kidepo Valley and Murchison Falls National Parks as well as managing boat tour by Victoria Nile to Murchison Falls and finally - a Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. What more you can expect from so short visit to Uganda? It was a real nature adventure I was dreaming from childhood when was reading books about savanna wildlife. We saw lots of animals, including 4 of the big Five-excluding lions although Karamuna guys even additionally perform a night game trip in Murchison Falls National Park. But probably it was not our day this time. So, something should be left for next time.
What surprised me, was a nice and welcoming people in Uganda. Believe me. I have been in very many remote places and in very many countries (so far only in Northern hemisphere), but here I feel very comfortable and relaxed in contacting people. By the way, in Kidepo was also possibility to see the “untouched” or real Africa where tourists are very seldom. This was something what is difficult to imagine here in Europe and I was amazed that people can live in such harmony with nature without services that are in our everyday life.
During travel in most remote site - Kidepo, extraordinary accident happens. It is hardly to imagine how we could get out from situation, but the guys helped very much to sort it out, make necessary local arrangements, adjust the travel schedule and even assisted it after we already return back at home.
Finally, if you asked me about the travel how it was organized, I would say “very good”. But if you asked me about if something goes wrong during travel (like our group experienced and can happens with you anywhere in the world), when in such situations I should say – “perfect”. This company can manage everything in drastic or critical situation where travelers could be confused, helpless and could not see the way out. I am fully trusting these guys and if I will decide to come back to Uganda next time, only the Karumuna Safaris will be my choice. Thanks a lot for the nice time!
So, if you are planning to go on safari in Uganda, do recommend you Karumuna Safaris as they are excellent nature guides, and can assist you to solve any problem or your wish.
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Email Carola | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a amazing, varied time wirh a very good symatic driver Richard.
We got really spontain organized a perfect tour around the mount elgon. Our guide heard about our wishes what to do and to see and everithing was great with various guides. The locations and the food were very good. And we felt very safe during our travel with the van. Thanks again!
Email Julian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great first safari!
I took the 5 day gorillas and chimps safari.
Communication prior to the trip was very good, and Richard kept on top of things.
While in Uganda, I spent my time predominantly with Richard and his trainee guide Jonah. They were attentive and very pleasant. The same applies to everyone I was introduced to.
The trip was well managed with Richard being punctual and organised. Two of the planned accommodations differed, but their substitutes still gave me a good night's rest.
I was unfortunately not able to see the chimpanzees, but I had many other amazing animal encounters. Great care was taken to ensure I was not disappointed. Additionally, I also had the opportunity to visit the communities with guides.
It was my first time in Africa and I was kept busy while safe and comfortable. I'm very pleased I chose Karumuna Safaris and would recommend them to anyone wanting to visit Uganda.
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Email Aniko | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome
Absolutely awesome, perfect driver, nice accommodation. Love all the gorilla's. Big hug. Anikó
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Email Anikó and Martin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Top organized and safe Uganda safari in Covid-19 times
This is our second time booking this company.
The trip evaluated here took place in Covid-19 times and begins in Germany (Bavaria).
Uganda was not a risk area at the time. There was a general mask requirement. For the entry into Uganda we needed a max. 120h old PCR test on arrival and a yellow fever vaccination and an online visa. For the return journey to Germany (Bavaria) we needed a max. 48h PCR test on arrival and an entry registration. All documents were checked at the departure counters.
Now to the travel report:
We reached Uganda via Entebbe airport. At the exit the director Richard and his head guide Kefar were already waiting for us. After a short briefing we started.
The itinerary was agreed in advance and was also communicated daily in the evening by Kefar for the next day during the tour.
In the following nine days we visited the following national parks as planned:
Murchison Falls
Kibale and his chimpanzees
Queen Elisabeth Kazinga Canal and Ishasha
Bwindi (Buhoma) with his gorillas
Lake Bunyonyi
Richard selected fine and excellent lodges for us throughout the trip.
Our driver and guide Kefar, accompanied by his trainee Isaac, brought us safely and well protected from place to place and showed and explained the wilderness of Uganda.
Kefar was able to competently answer all of our questions about animals, nature, land and people and everything else. Isaac was always involved and eager to learn.
They were always warm, cheerful and incredibly personable.
Overall, the whole tour was well managed and organized, including all admissions and PCR tests. We were always provided with everything.
We thank you for the great trip and gained experience and hope to see us again in the future.
We can warmly recommend Uganda and Karumuna Safaris to everyone.
