Our staff was part of a Fam trip to Ngamba Island
Achieve Global Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2011)
- Member Of:
- APTA, AUTO & USAGA
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $30 to $900 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Danny | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It blew all of our expectations out of the water - absolutely a trip of a lifetime!
I convinced my best friends that we should do a big special trip to celebrate us all turning 30, and luckily they agreed with me and we chose an adventure based on seeing gorillas. It can be quite a daunting task figuring out where to start with a trip like this, as there are so many options and competitors out there!
I feel very lucky to have come across Achieve Global Safaris after speaking with a few other companies. My main point of contact with Achieve Global Safaris was Jolie, who was phenomenal to work with. She was extremely speedy to respond to any questions I asked, was kindly accommodating with any needs of our group, super knowledgeable about the type of trip we were searching for and was willing to go the extra mile in case we needed to customise the tour at all. She made me have complete faith and trust that we chose the right operator for us.
When we arrived in Uganda, we were met at the airport by our lovely guide, Issa. Over the course of the next 8 days, Issa did his absolute utmost to ensure we had the best possible time travelling through Uganda and you could see how much he cared that we enjoyed our time there - which we definitely did. He was very knowledgeable about the country, the different towns we visited, the activities we were doing and the animals we were seeing! He was fantastic at spotting animals roaming through the national parks and we were extremely lucky to see everything that we did.
The highlight of the trip was certainly our visit to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to see the gorillas. That felt like an unbelievably special day and it went way beyond our expectations of how close we were able to get to the gorillas and how long we were able to spend time with them. It was an absolutely magical experience to see a group of gorillas so close up in their own environment where they are dictating the rules and go where they want to go. It was mesmerising seeing them interact with each other and we were very fortunate to find a group that had 3 young baby gorillas in them and we were able to watch the bond they had with their mothers. It really was exceptional!
We were very pleasantly surprised by all of the different accommodations we stayed in - they were fantastic; comfortable, clean, stunning views and brilliant service.
I would definitely recommend this tour and Achieve Global Safaris - it was an adventure of a lifetime and one that I'll cherish the memories for the rest of my life.
NO
Email Gunnar | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An unforgettable private tour with Achieve Global Safaris
Home after a fantastic holiday (two weeks) in Uganda and Rwanda. We owe a big thank you to those in "Achieve Global Safari" who made this trip an unforgettable experience. We will never forget Eddie Aristides Gitau, who took us on a six hours insanely fun Boda-tour of Kampala, Kaķimba Haruna who has driven us safely on bad roads in chaotic traffic conditions, and last but not least, Jolie Adeke who organized it all. Everyone did their outmost to satisfy our wishes and requirements. We would happily recommend "Achieve Global Safari" to those considering traveling to these countries. Thank you once again, Eddie, Haruna and Jolie!
ES
Email Juan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing!!!
It has been a fantastic experience. Good flexibility to adapt the tour to our proposal.
Excellent guides and local team in every country (Rwanda and DRCongo) which help us to be very comfortable dueing all our holidays
DE
Email Dariah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience in Bwindi National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park
It has been an amazing trip. We have started our trip at Bwindi National Park. Since we booked the budget tour we were positively suprised about the accomondations. It was just great - a stunning views from the terrace and a very spacious rooms with a big bed and a nice bathroom. We didn't expect that.
The Gorilla Tracking was a breathtaking experience. After a great hike through the jungle, we spent one hour with the Gorillas. Standing there just two meter away from the great Silverback and his family including three Babies.
Our stay in Queen Elizabeth National Park was also unforgettable. Besides the normal Safari we did the Lion Tracking and a boat curise on Kazinga channel where we got the chance to see a elephant family refreshing themselfes in the water.
Our driver and guide Eddie made this trip even better. He drove us very safely from A to B and could always answere our questions. In addition to that he helped us to arrange a bus from Kabale back to Kigali, which wasn't in his actuall duty.
To put it in a nutshell, it was totally worth it and a must do when you are in Uganda
Email Caroline | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dreams do come true....a truely wonderful adventure.
This was a very special trip for my husband and I.
It was a leap of faith, but Achieve Global Safaris were meticulous with their responses and organisation .Jolie inspired us with confidence to book.The detailed website and reviews helped us make informed decisions.Our holiday was the 10 day option, however we added 3 days to extend stays at specific lodges.
It was a relief to meet Abudala at Entebbe Airport and to know we were in safe hands.He was an amazing driver who loves his job.He shared so much knowledge and had incredible eyesight when on safari.Abdul worked tirelesssly booking activities,but was also flexibleif opportunities arose.
The scenery was stunning.The lodges unique and beautiful.Ugandans are very welcoming.We experienced several community activities which were enlightening.It's also encouraging to see Achieve link with locals as guides etc.The locations,variety of safari and proximity to the animals was amazing.It was a privilege and has created so many memories.
Look at Uganda.Look at Achieve Global Safaris for that personal,safe and unique safari adventure.You won't be disappointed.We're still reminiscing!
Thank you !!
RS
Email Danko T. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
*PERFECT TRIP* during Covid-19
We traveled with this company for 15 days in November 2020. Let me start by saying that we are from Europe and flew to Uganda just for this trip, in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. Naturally, we were concerned about traveling at such a time, but decided to go and we could not have made a better choice. First, other than needing Covid-19 test to enter the country, we did not have any inconveniences during our flights, airport transfers, Uganda immigration... Everything was perfect and we arrived in Entebbe airport (Kampala) fresh, happy, and ready for adventure. Our driver, Haruna, met us there and would stay with us for the entire duration of our trip. We traveled with our little kids -- 8 years and 2 years old. Haruna and our 2 year old became like best friends. It was really amazing to see. After this wonderful trip, we all think of Haruna as a close friend, like family. He was friendly, polite, professional, and incredibly attentive to all our needs. We traveled in a clockwise direction around all of Uganda, visiting national parks, wildlife reserves, cultural and historical sites, and villages with traditional lifestyle. We saw all the key animals really close and well: hippos, rhinos, lions, buffalos, crocodiles, zebras, giraffes, elephants, impalas, Uganda cob, duikers, oribis, etc. We are not bird watchers, but also had a chance to see many amazing birds and learn about them: African fishing eagles, other birds of prey, three different kingfishers including the giant kingfisher, the secretary bird, different species of hornbills, marabu storks, etc. The vehicle was very comfortable, the accommodation fantastic, food delicious. Really, it was as if someone whisked us away from the current European Covid-reality and replaced it all with the perfect combination of adventure and comfort, excitement and relaxation. I should also add that we were impressed by how careful Uganda is about Covid -- we had access to hand sanitiser everywhere and the park rangers and hotel staff always check our temperature (by a quick no-contact sensor) on arrival. We felt much, much safer than back in Europe. Overall, Uganda is the perfect place to travel right now, very safe and full of new experiences, and this company is for sure the right one to share the country with you.
DE
Email Juli | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfectly organized and memorable 8-day wildlife safari
Tired of Covid-boredom we booked our safari-trip with Achieve Global Safaris quite spontaneuosly in April 2021. We were mainly drawn to it since it seemed to be the operator with the by far best value-for-money. This turned out very true and we had 8 perfect, adventurous days during which we always felt safe and well informed. :))
Communication with Jolie was excellent from this first Moment until after the safari. She arranged everything quick, friendly and 100% tailored to my needs and wishes. We got all information one could need and even more. :) The money transfer with pesapal also went smooth and yes, you can trust it. :)
The safari itself was perfectly organised and well planned. Our driver Haruna is maybe the the most experienced and knowledgeable one you could ever get. He also told us a lot about Uganda and the cheallenges the country faces. He made sure we saw ALL the animals, especiallys the predators like lions and leopards. You spent a lot of time with your driver and he was always easy going and an asset to have around. :)
The lodges (we had a mixture of budget and mid range accomodation) were very well picked and food there ranged from quite good to excellent.
Our itinary was composed perfectly and activities could even be adjusted a bit if e.g. a drive would take shorter than expected. The gorillas and chimps were so close to it - we will never forget that and it has been so totally worth its money. And last but not least: I am still stunned by the what feels like millions of elephants we encountered. :D
We had an awesome time and would recommend the company and especially Haruna to everyone.
CA
Email Brian S | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Experience!
We had a magnificent 12 day safari with Elisa as our knowledgeable, caring, and very capable guide. The booking process was easy with Jolie helping to guide us through the options and put together a package that was sure to please.
Once the safari started Elisa was our constant companion for the next week and a half as we travelled around Uganda and the various national parks seeing so much wildlife and beautiful scenery.
We effortlessly managed to see the Big Five in the first two days alone and that was before we got to the chimpanzee and gorilla tracking experiences.
Such a memorable experience, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Achieve Global Safaris to anyone thinking about a Ugandan safari!
PL
Email Jarek Skowron | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Making your dreams on safari come true.
That were a perfect holidays for all the group. We just came back home happy and full of positive emotions. Big thanks - Achieve Global staff - for ideal planning and executions, for fantastic lodges and great meals, for breathtaking views and tones of interesting information. Guys from Achieve Global seem to have a long-term partnership contract with animals - meeting the Big Five took us only 2 days in Murchison Falls (and Ziwa), chimps in Kibale were so polite to show us the way back to the ranger's station, gorillas met us just in the outskirts of the Bwindi Forrest to show the respect for our highly advanced age.
Thanks Achieve. See you very soon.
BE
Email Brian | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Plagued by admin issues.
My experience with Achieve global safaris wasn't great. After some back and forths with the team an itinerary was agreed on and 50% was paid in advance, it was mentioned that the remaining 50% would be paid on arrival with my Amex.
Here's a summary of the issues I faced:
I was told my Amex would work, it didn't, I had to dig around for another card
During the Rwanda part, of the trip, the driver saw and commented on my headphones, upon returning from the chimp safari he told me he used them and they were great. Not cool. He'd also eaten my lunch so I ended up with his choices. Again not cool.
For the Congo part, I needed my yellow card to show my vaccines, I wasn't informed about this but took it anyway. Feedback from admin was 'oh we thought you knew'.
For the flight from Rwanda to Uganda, I was not informed beforehand that I needed a visa. I escalated that to the admin contact and again she said 'it's not our fault, we thought you knew'. A shocking response, they informed me about the Congo visa but not the Uganda one? Madness
The Uganda itinerary wasn't accurate, there was confusion between admin and the driver, luckily I hadn't booked the hotel myself or else i'd have lost money.
The Uganda seemed to be more concerned with working on his preference of timing. I missed an activity because he didn't want to eat at a certain time, which meant us waiting around for 2 hours in the roasting heat doing nothing.
The Uganda driver asked if it was OK to pick up his wife on the way back from Queen Elizabeth park to Kampala. I said OK but this actually added 2 hours to the trip that he didn't tell me about.
Overall it was pretty disappointing. I also voiced my concern that there were no internal flight options proposed, the admin contact came back saying 'I didn't know your budget'. Another odd response considering 3 hotel budget options were proposed.
Avoid, the whole experience was pretty disappointing.