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
Simply fantastic
We booked a 5 days customized trip in Queen Elisabeth NP for 2 people. Everything went perfectly well. The places we went too were just amazing. We always got quick and helpful answers from Richard at Karumuna Safaris. The professionalism and knowledge of our guide Kassim was simply fantastic.
We would definitely recommend to travel with them.
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Email Jennifer | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Experience with Karumuna Safaris
I highly recommend Karumuna Safaris. The service they provide is impeccable - whether it's communication leading up to the tour, guiding during the tour itself and beyond, this company is top-notch! Our guide went above and beyond to make sure we saw as many animals as possible on the tour as well as had a comfortable journey. Plus, and importantly, the financial cost is affordable. If ever I'm able to travel to Uganda again, I will look no further than Richard and his team at Karumuna to arrange another excellent experience!
Great queen elizabeth np trip
Great private tour. Very well organized. Friendly guide, good accomodation and high focus on costumer satisfaction.
NL
Email Rick | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Uganda safari? Don't doubt, go with Karumuna. You will not be sorry.
Experience of a lifetime. Karumuna Safaris (Richard Kisembo) arranged everything perfectly and our guide Ashadu was great. He knew litterally all the roads in Uganda including the paths in the Nat.Parks, he knows all the wildlife and birds, he has a good network with the guides from other touroperators, including the more expensive international touropertators (which are mainly more expensive because of the international middleman) whom stay in touch to keep each other informed what can be seen where. Our guide, Ashadu, was also very flexible, very friendly and trustworthy (very important).
To be honest we were a bit reluctant at first to book directly with a touroperator from Uganda, cutting out the expensive middleman, because of 'the big unknown' for us. But Karumuna Safaris, Richard Kisembo and our guide Ashadu came through and delivered in a big way.
So if you are planning to go on safari in Uganda I can definitely recommend Karumuna Safaris. If you want to see the real Africa, meet friendly people, see the Big 5 and have the privilege to see chimpanzees and gorillas, go! Go to Uganda! Go with Karumuna Safaris. They are also cheaper than the (more) international touroperators and the money stays where it should, in Uganda instead of the pockets of middlemen.
Karumuna Safaris, Richard and Ashadu we (me and Jeannette) would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything. We will never forget and we hope you get all the business you deserve.
Wat een ervaringen en wat een fantastische gids was Ashaduh. Hij kende echt alle wegen, alle dieren en vogels, had een grote netwerk (ook onder de gidsen van de internationale touroperators die elkaar ook bellen op safaris als er ergens iets spectaculairs te zien is), was heel flexibel en nog belangrijker heel vriendelijk en betrouwbaar.
Wij moeten eerlijk zeggen, we waren vooraf wel een beetje sceptisch met het inhuren van een lokale Oegandees touroperator (buiten de grote Nld touroperators om) i.v.m. het grote onbekende. Maar Karumuna Safaris en Richard Kisembo had het fantastisch geregeld. Wij kunnen iedereen alleen maar aanraden naar Oeganda te gaan om de echte Afrika te zien, zeer vriendelijke mensen te ontmoeten, en niet alleen de Big 5 etc zien maar ook Chimpansees en Berggorillas. Wat een bevoorrechte levenservaring was zowel de Chimpansee- als de Berggorillatracking.
En als je naar Oeganda gaat neem contact op met Karumuna Safaris ipv Foxreizen o.i.d. Stuk goedkoper, perfect geregeld en het geld gaat naar Oeganda waar het thuishoort ipv naar de Nld tussenpersoon.
Bedankt Richard Kisembo en Ssekandi Ashaduh.
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Email Stefan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An excellent tour company
We used Safari Bookings when we searched for tour operators with office in Uganda and who had budget tours. We contacted 40-50 of them and Karumuna Safaris gave us the best offer. The company had some good reviews and a good web page but you never knew how reliable the companies are on Safari Bookings.
We were however very lucky and got a fantastic 7-days safari with a good guide/driver, Ashadu, who spoke perfect English.
We also got to know Richard Kisembo, the owner of Karumuna Safaris, who is really nice. Richard did many extra things for us which we appreciated very much. They were not included in our itinerary. He, and his family, invited us to a dance show before the safari. He transferred us between two hotels in Kampala free of charge. He came to our hotel after the safari and wondered how it had been and then he also gave us two t-shirts. He drove us from Kampala to a hotel in Entebbe. We only had to pay for the petrol. It was good to know that he care for his customers not only during the safaris. I am sure that he would have helped us if something would have happened to us in Kampala.
We really recommend Karumuna Safaris. They have three safari cars beside at least an ordinary car used for transferring customers between hotels and to/from the airport. They have around 10 guides. Almost all guides in Uganda are so called ”free lancers”. They prefer to get paid when they are contracted since they don’t get much if they get paid monthly. Richard informed us that Karumuna Safaris will most likely be a member of Association of Uganda Tour Operators ( AUTO ) during 2016. It cost 100.000 Ush and it has a yearly fee of 300 USD if I remember correct.
We would of course use Karumuna Safaris again if we return. I better say when we return since Uganda is a very lovely country.
DE
Email Anja | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very nice and joyful holidays
My friend and me decided last minute to do a Safari to Kidepo valley NP starting from Kampala. The Karumuna team did a great job in managing all the bookings and organisation though it was high season and we started two days later. The hotels were quite nice, though we booked budget-they were classier than expected. Richard and Isaac gave us a wonderful time, they are so friendly and funny and very experienced- they managed to show us so many different aspects of this stunning nature. They really want to show their guests all the beauty of Uganda!
Totally recommended!
Thank you for that trip.
NL
Email Wout | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Flexible, caring and proffesional company
If you want a custom tour that fits all your needs, look no further! I did an extended version of the 7-day trip and it was awesome! I saw Chimps in Kalinzu, Gorilla's in Bwindi, Shoebills in Mabamba and a LOT of other animals. The communication before my depature to Uganda with Richard was very good. I was able to ask all my questions. The service during the trip was excellent. Richard and his staff really do everything to make their client feel comfortable and happy. Nothing is too much for them. Thanks Richard, Ashadu and Tony!
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Email Silvia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Visit Uganda! Do it with Karumuna!
I mean it, both of it! Great country, amazing people!
The park was an amazing experience. The service provided by Karumuna Safaris is excellent. The owner goes above and beyond to meet the clients needs and expectations and is very concerned with the clients well-being. No wonder that our expectations were more than met. Karumuna will take you to any park in Uganda and I can highly recommend them. Thank you Richard and Moses for a wonderful time.
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Email Kyle Harrison | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once In A Lifetime opportunity
Everything about the safari was absolutely amazing. It was so well organized and the activities were absolutely wonderful. Paul and Richard, our guides, are fantastic people and were so very helpful and friendly.
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Email Agnes | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect trip! Wonderful experience! Thank you Richard and Moses!
To travel with Karumuna turned from traveling with a tour operator to traveling with friends. We had a wonderful trip. Professionally organised, earlyer than punctual, reliable, friendly, ready to customise to the clients wishes or help in any problem that occurs during the trip... one of the budget friendliest operators i could find. Attentive to the beauty of nature and animals even during transfers, not only on the specific game drives. Very safe driving. Good choice of lodge. Perfect trip! Wonderful experience! Thank you Richard and Moses!