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 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!
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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 Zoltan Vincze | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Thank you
I have had a great time, thank you for everything!
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Email Dzintris | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Karumunas staff are my friends and I am convinced I will be back in Uganda again
Ouh, yes, that was my third safari in Uganda, pearl of Africa and I allways go with Karumuna becose of excellent hospitality and appriciate high our cooperation. We were a big group from Latvia - 15 persons and I was a bit in stress by start becose of big number of persons. So all was very good and what is very important - good prices and cooperation, excellent guides and mr Richard Kisembo, owner of Karumuna checkd for all our needs during our trip. We travelled Mabamba swamp with shoebill, Bwindi with gorillas, Kalinzu forest, Qeen Elizabeth and Murchison falls national parks and finished with white rhinos in Ziwa sanctuary. By the way it was a good chance to look for the lives of ordinary people of Uganda. It is my pleasure to adwice Karumuna as the best partner in Uganda safaris. My three times with them are the best evidence for that. I am convinced I come back again. Best wishes from Latvia. Sveicieni no Latvijas!
Email Mark | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
PINCH ME! Was I dreaming what a lifetime experience we got from Karumuna Safaris
Just got back from doing a never to forget Safari tour with Karumuna Safaris in Uganda.
First, it was so hard for us to pick a country in Africa to go and see the Big 5 but one day I stumbled across some information about Uganda. Uganda had so much more to offer than the other African countries as they had the lot, the Big 5 and the chimpanzees and the all mighty gorillas. It was then not that hard to make our decision in which destination we were going to take. I did some research and was told by other travellers about this boutique safari company Karumuna Safaris. I contacted this company and spoke to the principal Richard and asked him for a quotation on a 14-day Safari around Uganda to see all Uganda had to offer me. We started asking a million questions and he was so professional in putting together and organising the safari for us to suit all our needs and asks, we must have changed it at least 5 times, he was so good he told us the good things and the bad and made us up an extraordinary 14-day package for us while at the same time liaising with us step by step. When we got the final 14-day safari tour it was so cheap compared to the other countries we first had in mind like Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa with the bonus of seeing Chimps and Gorillas. The big day arrived, and we did not know what to expect but when we started on the first day we walked with Zebras, antelopes and monkeys running all around us, what a start and how can it get better. The next day just got better and the following even better, the 14-day tour was an amazing safari as each day was better than the last. I could go on and on forever but yes, we did see the big 5 and the cheeky chimps and the amazing Gorillas that we will never forget and of all the intimate contacts with the animals. Richard was correct when telling us he would put a Safari together which you will never forget the experience, Yes, he was right. He took us all around in a safe and protective way but brought us up so close to wild animals where your jaw just dropped. His experience was second to none. We stayed in amazing places with fabulous views and the food was what we did not expect it was so up market and so tasty. We did not worry about anything, he looked after us all the way and what he said prior all came true. We had no unexpected experiences or surprises it all ran like clockwork. I can honestly say if you want to go to Africa to experience the best thing in your life you need to go to Uganda and yes, I will and have no hesitation in recommending Richard from Karumuna Safaris as he will make sure you will be as happy and carry the fond memories forever like he did so for us. We are thinking of a definite return and we will of course contact Richard to take us on another memorable experience. Thank you very very much Richard and all your team that put this wonderful Safari together for us we cannot fault it in any way, you are truly good at your job.
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Email Aija Zucika | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly professional with personal approach tour operator
I travel with Karumuna Safari in a large group around Uganda for more than one week in December, 2018. We travelled through all Uganda, starting from jungle with gorillas and finalizing with safari with elephants, lions, tigers. As we travelled long distances during the day, almost every day we stayed in new hotel. The premises were different, some of them were very basic, some - very luxury ones.
Apart from exploring rich Uganda land, it was true pleasure to meet Karumuna Safari team and I would like to stress out the guides’ highly professionalism and personal attach to our group wishes. Every day our journey was add with stories about Uganda’s culture; nature; politicise’ people’s daily life. As for us many of the Uganda’s fruits were exotic and we wanted to know how they are grown, the guide – Onan, take imitative and stop near the pineapple, banana, sweet potatoes fields and explained vegetation process. Another nice experience was that I was interested in African dresses and our guide Richard negotiated with the locals that they sew a dress special for me in few hours.
I would like to say, because of these guides unique personal approach to their guests, the Uganda’s discovery was positively unforgettable.
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Email Gita | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Karumuna Safaris are really great guys who made this trip for me very special.
The communication and service were rgood. Some of hotels were really nice (Gorilla mist!), some were a bit of disapointment (Baboon Lodge), because it was not very comfortable to live in a room and washing room without ceiling together with other people. Safari tour was good and gorilla tracking although physically demanding was absolutely stunning! We were sorry to leave this trip earlier because of personal reasons. This experience made us to fall in love with Uganda and Uganda people!
Email Lavina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing safari
The team were fantastic and very knowledgeable on the local wildlife. The lodges and hotels were well equipped with everything I needed in order to make my life long dream of seeing the gorillas come true. My driver and tour guide was excellent and friendly and able to field many questions that I had. Richard was also on call for any questions I had. The tour was brilliantly executed with an itinerary that suited me perfectly as a solo traveller with plenty of flexibility.
Email Karen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Close proximity to wildlife, beautful scenary and safari lodges paired with an accommodating guide.
The service was fun and friendly. The safari were outstanding as they enabled us to get close to the wildlife without disturbing them - a great eco tourism success. With the exception of one hotel, which the company moved us from, the accommodation was comfortable and homely. The communication could have been improved but overall the guide was very accommodating.
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Email Conor | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing gorilla tracking experience with Karumuna Safaris
My girlfriend and I had a wonderful experience tracking mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable forest with Karumuna Safaris. Richard and Jonah were very professional in their communication with us right from the beginning. The whole experience completely exceeded our expectations, the accommodation at Gorilla mist camp and Lake Bunyonyi was excellent and the food was delicious as well. Our guide Caleb was very friendly and very knowledgeable, providing all sorts of information about the Gorillas and other wildlife on the long journey to and from Kampala. The Gorilla tracking itself was a phenomenal experience and worth every penny. All in all Karumuna Safaris were a great company to do our trip with, from the first communication until they dropped us off at Kampala, they took great care of us. Thanks a lot guys!