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 Gerardh | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
3 day safari to Kidepo
From the planning by email with Jolie to the safari tour itself by Issa, we found the whole experience with Achieve Global Safaris to be first class. Well done Jolie and Issa!
Email Retamal | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fabulous!
Two friends and I chose this company for the great experience ever!!
They are very fast on reply and super efficient!
We suggested our own itinerary (based on some itineraries they have) and our dream came true.
The drivers/guides/rangers were excellent. The treatment from office 5*****. The places we stayed (and chose) were also cool, well located, peaceful areas, good and well served food.
And the attraction we visited won the gold medal: Nyngwe Park, Gisakura tee plantations, museums along Rwanda, Kivu Lake, chimpanzees, gorillas and Nyiragongo Volcano!!! We felt safe at every second. Very well treated and always comfortable.
For sure I will choose them again on my next trip to the area.
Congrats!!
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.
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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!
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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
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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 !!
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Email Barbara&Kathleen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent, look no further than Achieve!
We were so pleased working with Jolie to plan our 10-day trip to Uganda. She was thorough, knowledgeable and very accommodating with all of our requests. She was most patient and courteous, always responding quickly to each email (with a 10-hour time zone difference.) Our trip included 2-days in Bwindi seeing the Mountain Gorillas, (A-mazing!) 1 day Golden Monkey trek, 1 day Chimpanzee trek, half day safari and half day boat safari, among other sights. All were exceptional and exceeded our expectations. We visited 4 national parks and in each location were thrilled with the mid-range lodges Jolie had booked for us. The accommodations were just lovely: large bright rooms, comfortable beds, welcoming staff, fresh meals. The rates were all reasonable since we booked through Achieve also. There are too many highlights to list, but our in-country Ugandan guide Arafat was key to such an amazing trip. Arafat made our time in Uganda as fantastic as it was, with his training & education about the region, the wildlife, the conservation efforts and the culture. He was the best guide we could ask for—extremely knowledgeable, kind, flexible, and pleasant to spend time with. He knew every one of the mountain roads by heart (which can be difficult to travel!) and was an excellent, safe driver. Because he knew all the routes and contacts of each area, he provided the best experience possible. He knows the park staff guides as well, so he made sure we'd have great treks -- all very well-run and organized. In most cases we saw more than we otherwise might have! His calm, warm and upbeat attitude made each day fun. We were grateful he was our guide and we feel lucky to have found Jolie and Achieve. We highly recommend this company!
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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.
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Email Dorena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
it could not have been better
First of all, and most important: Thank you! Thank you Haruna (our guide) for making this trip such an unbelievable experience. During our 10-day roundtrip through the various national parks of Uganda, you made us feel safe & comfortable allowing us to enjoy the “ride” thoroughly. While being a reliable driver, you provided countless information regarding the country as well as its wildlife in perfect English language. However, what we liked even more were the interesting and deep discussions about our different cultural backgrounds leading to an exchange and sometimes even an adoption of rituals, practices or habits.
We arrived at Entebbe International Airport in the middle of the night, with transport to our accommodation already arranged. Everything went as planned and, after a first delicious breakfast consisting of assorted fruits, pancakes and coffee the next morning, Haruna picked us up in his comfortable tourist van where you could raise the roof while on safari. We then started our journey to the different national parks of Lake Mburo, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale and Murchison Falls before heading back to Kampala to do a Covid-19 test and then Entebbe to fly back to Germany. Throughout the various national parks, we were able to see elephants, hippos, giraffes, lions, leopards, zebras, buffalos, chimpanzees, baboons, various other species of monkeys, mountain gorillas, multiple beautiful birds as well as many other animals. When we weren’t able to see the wild animals that we were supposed to see in a specific national park during our first game drive (safari) there, Haruna was relentless in pulling all strings possible and even offering a second unplanned game drive in that national park when time would allow it. While every single game drive was enjoyable and delivered an animal species that we hadn’t seen before, the penetration of the “impenetrable forest” in Bwindi to see the mountain gorillas was another big highlight. After an exhausting (but easily doable for people of average fitness) 2-hour hike up the mountain, we essentially became part of a gorilla family for one hour. The gorillas didn’t mind the human presence at all, allowing you to observe our tremendously smart and impressive relatives from a very close distance. Certainly a must-do for frenetic wildlife fans who can afford it!
On the road from one national park to the other, Haruna quickly recognized what was most important for us: He made sure that we had a constant supply of drinking water, asked regularly if we had to use the washrooms and let us enjoy the scenery and culture. We stopped for typical Ugandan food, fruit markets along the highway and different viewpoints where we wanted to take photo. Basically, whenever we asked for something or had a small problem, Haruna was able to help and solve it very fast.
This setting as well as the surprisingly beautiful weather during the wet season allowed us to have an all-around amazing stay in Uganda. Highly recommended to travelers around the world!
Once again, thank you. Haruna hakuna matata!
