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
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Email Yasmin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Elisa was warm and charming, Murchison falls was spectacular
We finished a 2 night /3 day Safari to Murchison falls. My friend who we were visiting booked so I can't comment on communication but it was very good value for money - 2 adults and 4 kids. Pakuba lodge was comfortable with excellent food, our vehicle was comfortable and clean and included were game drives and boat rides. Elisa our driver was wonderful and dedicated to making sure we saw plenty of game. He was punctual, friendly and great with the kids. The only thing was the long drive from Kampala to MF with several stops - I would suggest fewer stops and taking a packed lunch if traveling with kids. Our lodge was 1.5 hours after reaching the gate which made for a long day. Would definitely recommend the company and Elisa!!
Email Nikki | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience, very well taken care of!
From the moment I contacted Jolie, I felt very well looked after. She answered all of my questions quickly and professionally and with great understanding and patience. Wonderful communication! The trip itself was once in a lifetime and our guide Eddie was calm and knowledgeable, fun and made us feel safe and welcome. The Haven Lodge in Buhoma is set in breathtaking scenery and was so peaceful. The staff there were so friendly and the food was delicious and well needed after the trek! Hot water, great WiFi (I mean, who needs it out there???) We visited a local community and it actually felt like they wanted to show us their story, not like some places where its a gimmick. We were welcomed and it was so much fun. My only down point is that I didnt have the time to stay longer. The travel is far, so if you can, stay for a few days and really explore the area. The gorillas are an obvious highlight but when I return, I know there is more magic to be uncovered!!! Highly recommend Achieve Global Safaris!
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Email Pia U.-K. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply Amazing
As monkeys are my favorite animal, we wanted to do the Chimpazee and Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and found Achieve Global Safari Tours online. From the first moment on I have to say, that I felt completely secure with the way how everything is managed and organised. We have been in constant contact with Jolie from the office 2 to 3 months prior our trip. She was always helpfull with any questions, requirements and/or changes around the tour. Also (in times like these) super helpfull with all questions regarding Covid-19 updates! ;) Her reply was usually within 24h and very professional.
Finally arriving in Uganda, we were picked up from our Hotel very punctual in the morning from-no joke- one of the best drivers I have ever met in my life. If you have been to Uganda/Africa before, you know what I mean by the term "african roads". Especially at raining season/end of rain season. We had some different drivers around our Africa trip, but this guy, let me tell you: If you want to feel safe, on "african roads" and even have a lovely open guy with Eagle eyes, to give you the best guid, ask for Abdallah!! :-D Great conversations about God, life and the world, a lot of fun in the car and during the long drives with music, info and laughter! He has Eagle eyes, which made us just relax during our Safari Game drive, because if there would be anything in the bushes, he would spot it, haha. He always got us safely from A to B and made sure that we are taken care of properly.
They managed to get us an PCR Test for our next flight, and have been punctual all threw the program.
All in all we had one of the best experiences and miss Uganda and Abdallah already! And hope we have the chance to come back soon! ❤️
Some info for the tour:
- If you have a music box, take it with you for the car drive, as they can get very long (depending on how many days of Safari you do. We had a 6 day programme which was full from day to night, but we wanted it like that...) ;-)
- The WiFi doesn't work a lot of times, doesn't matter in what Lodge you are staying, it is just bad signal in the mountains, so be aware of that. We had a small portable WiFi, which was working better, but still not perfect. If you plan a longer stay, I would even recommend to get a Uganda simcard for your stay.
- We traveled end of April/start of May. We have been very lucky with the weather, while it is still rain season, but the roads are sometimes very damaged and the rains can catch you any time.(But with Abdallah no problem!
Email Rakhesh Martyn | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Slick, high-quality, and efficient service at a very reasonable price
We first started looking at Uganda because we wanted to see the mountain gorillas, and found Achieve through a Google search. Our enquiries were responded to quickly and thoroughly by Doreen, and she showed a lot of flexibility in moving things around. We eventually decided to spend a few extra days in Uganda and go to Murchison Falls too, and Doreen added these on for us with no issues. We could not believe how reasonable their prices were in comparison to the competition. The service itself was phenomenal when we got there too. We were looked after well by Herbert in Bwindi, he was kind and friendly and made sure we saw the biggest family of gorillas! Eddie did a phenomenal job of being our driver and guide as we looked around Murchison Falls National Park, making sure we saw all four of the available big 5 in the park and then taking us to the rhino sanctuary to close it out. He was knowledgeable and clinical in the way he managed our expectations and consistently over-delivered. We stayed at Haven Lodge in Buhoma which was simply magnificent, and Paraa Safari Lodge in Murchison Falls which was good but did not feel as well-run as Haven.
We will definitely be going back to Uganda, and will not choose anyone other than Achieve to plan our next trip. They were fantastic.
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Email Sandrine L | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent, creative, friendly : a real PARTNER
To see gorillas but also a "not-spoiled country" was our dream for a long time. Jolie was really helpful to set up the itinerary with us... She also kept in touch during the trip to take news :)
Our guide Haruna was fantastic! Good balance quality-price, most of the lodges were excellent (average category).
We were 5 adults, 2 ladies, 1 men & 2 young guys (18-24).
Please however note that the trip is TIRING (very long & daily drives), short nights. Don't be too ambitious with your program!
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Email Erica | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime
This was the trip of a lifetime.
We had a crazy mission. 12 days. 3 countries. Barely any notice. And as much wildlife as we can pack in! And the team did not disappoint.
Jolie organised the trip. She really understood what we wanted and built us a tailored itinerary that we just couldn't say no to. The price was reasonable for what we packed in. Jolie was always available and quick to reply on email or what's app to any question in the run up to the trip and she checked in a few times during to make sure everything was going smoothly.
So to the trip itself... We were met at the airport in Nairobi by David. David is infinitely patient and he brought us to see all the animals Kenya had to offer. When only the leopard was left on our list he went above and beyond to find one for us! We saw so many animals - antelope, hippos, buffalo, elephants, lions, giraffe, zebra and wildebeest and even some cheetahs.
A hot air balloon ride over the Mara was an optional extra and one I promise you should not miss. David had called ahead to secure us a good price and guarantee us a spot and it was one of the most breathtaking days of my life. Floating above a herd of wildebeest at sunrise and then having a champagne breakfast on the reserve AND a close encounter with three lions on the way to breakfast! David never rushed us no matter how long we wanted to stare at the baby rhino!
From Kenya we flew to Uganda, a country you cannot miss. We loved it and our next guide Harune. He made us feel welcome and comfortable straight away, answering all my questions from plant species to the history and politics of Uganda. He is an incredibly safe driver too. We had to do a lot of long drives over 'massage roads' and he was so careful the whole way through Uganda and Rwanda. As a nervous passenger, I really appreciated that.
We visited the gorillas and chimps in Uganda, another crazy experience we will never forgot. We did a lot of heritage walks and village walks here which I loved as we got to meet some locals and learn about how they used to live in the forests and how their lives have changed with the gorilla tourism. I will say that while our gorilla trek was not too long, the forest really is impenetrable and so good walking boots and long sleeves to keep out the biting ants is essential! You can pay for a porter to carry your bags and honestly this service wasn't expensive and they were really helpful to anyone needing a bit more support.
After Uganda Harune drove us to Rwanda where we went golden face monkey trekking. Another great day and a bit more of a trek which we love. The forest here is much less dense here than Bwindi. We also went to the Ellen DeGeneres Dian Fossey Trust which is the fanciest interactive museum I've been to in a while, all sponsored by Hollywood money. It's a bit grotesque but there was some really good interactive info about Dian Fossey and the work she did to protect the gorillas. Then on to Kigali where we went to the vibrant market and the genocide memorial. This was really moving and
an incredibly well put together exhibition.
For accommodation we opted for mid range. For the most part we were really impressed with the places we stayed and the food we ate with only one or two exceptions where it was fine rather than great. The cars were comfortable with lots of space.
Overall our guides made everything seemless and we could just sit back and relax and not worry about a thing.
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Email Alexis | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank you for everything !!
We booked the tour some weeks in advance and, as i did not want to pay cash upon arrival, we sent a transfer of full payment 3 weeks before.
Everything was perfect :
Eddy arrived well in the place where we were, all the lodges were wonderful (we booked middle range) and Eddy is the best guide I ever had. Full of wisdom, very pleasant to exchange with and soooo nice !!
Before booking the tour, Jolie was available and gave some tips for places to visit that will better fit our timing and budget while other tours i questioned only gave me what i asked. Very much appreciated from Achieve Global.
I recommend !
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Email Jason | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic
Had Abudala for a driver/guide. He was great. Arrived on time, van was clean. Showed me all kinds of wildlife, very attentive to my needs. It was a real pleasure going on this tour. Definitely recommend.
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Email Alejandra | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari with Rauben
We had a great experience. The itinerary was fulfilled without any inconvenient. Luckily we were able to see he animals we wanted, and the lodges had good services. Our guide Rauben was really nice and always tried to find the way to make our experience better. We were confident since the day we booked months ago since we always had fast and fluent communications with the safari responsible.
The maintenance of the car can be improved, for example, the AC was not working.
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Email Vern | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful people, wonderful experience
If you are looking for a safari experience in Uganda, I highly recommend Achieve Global Safaris. We had an absolutely wonderful experience. Jolie worked with me to put together an excellent 6 day tour that included an off-road safari in Queen Elizabeth park, chimpanzee trekking, gorilla trekking, and a river cruise. Every aspect of the trip exceeded expectations.
Jolie was fantastic in her communication. We ended up postponing a planned 2022 safari until 2023, and she worked with us throughout. And our guide, Zedius, was wonderful. Zed was extraordinarily cheerful throughout our week together, and was quite helpful and knowledgeable. If he didn't know something, he found out and gave us answers to questions that we'd forgotten we'd asked.
We were especially impressed with the accommodations that were arranged. The lodges were a great experience in themselves, and our only regret is that we were so focused on safari activities that we didn't have enough time to fully take advantage of them.
I recommend Achieve without hesitation. Wonderful people, wonderful experience.