The Grassrootz Adventures Dream Team 2023
Grassrootz Adventures
- Located In:
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Netherlands
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- UTB, UCF & UCOTA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $75 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Rob | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Pearl of AFRICA
Uganda 2020,
What a wonderful 22 days 21 nights trip true the pearl of Africa organized by Zander from Grasrootz Adventure Uganda! Normally we would prefer to organize our trips by our self but for our first time to Africa we decided to get in contact with Grassrootz and after a short phone call we quickly decided that this would be the perfect agency to work with!
Sander and Moses our guide did a wonderful job. Before our departure to Uganda we had lots of contact with zander about our trip to personalize it as good as possible. (good to know we booked the Budget trip to Uganda) After receiving a few different schedules we confirmed our trip and we were good to go.
We started the first day in Entebbe in our guesthouse and started from there our trip to the breath-taking mountain gorillas.(what’s totally worth the permit price!) which was followed by a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park to see our first elephants and lions, a 3 day trek true one of the most beautiful mountains of the world ‘the Rwenzori mountains’ witch was one of the highlights of our trip.
After a long drive we arrived in Murchison falls where we saw lots of animals and especially many birds flying around. And as a cherry on a pie we had a boat trip over the Nile and hiked to the top of the falls to see the million litres of water running true the rocks as once thought to be the source of the Nile! And after this national park we travelled 12 hours to the north-east to Kidepo valley national park. This is all what U expect from Africa. It was for us the most beautiful national park. The wide stretched savanna’s with the biggest herds of buffalo’s in Uganda and lots of critical endangered vultures to see gave us Goosebumps and makes U feel part of nature again.
We ended our trip by driving to the south-east with a few stop overs at local tribes to see their habits and way of living it was quite interesting to see the difference with our western life! After 2 days of traveling with a night in Moroto we arrived in the Sipi to visit the famous falls and do the interesting coffee tour provided by the son of a coffee farmer. Its quite an experience to see how dedicated these people are to grow one of the best coffee’s in the world.
After this area we spend 2 days in Jinja to relax close to the Nile to recover from our busy but wonderful trip with Grassrootz. And although we booked a budget tour it felt like a trip in heaven with perfect chosen lodges with felt FAR from budged with extraordinary meals and amazing people.
Sander u did an amazing job, thank u very much for this experience!
NL
Email Bianca Vet | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent organized.We enjoyed the beautiful different green landscapes and way of live.
We have seen a lot of the nature and the way of live in Oeganda. Our driver Bruce, was very helpfull and kind. He listend to ouw wishesand came back to it. He found a solution for everything and told many facts about costums and nature, which gave the trip an extra dimension.
We saw so many animals during the game drives. We stood face to face withbuffalo, leopards en klimbing lions. We could almost touch the giraffes during the walking safari. Standing in the 4 x4 , with pen roof, we had a wide vieuw, of the landscape and could spot the animals well, with a nice breeze on our face.
The people of Oeganda are very friendly and open. Teh accommodation was great and the food was good.
We heartily recommend a trip with Grasshootz.
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Email Tom | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect trip, perfectly organised by Sander and great driver, guide David
Thanks to Sander and thanks to our excellent guide, driver David, we had a wonderful trip.
We travel a lot and Uganda was a hit.
Laughed a lot with David.
Seen a lot in a beautiful and relaxed country
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Email John | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Uganda Safari
Zander put together an excellent safari (7 days 6 nights) to add on to a visit with our daughter who is teaching in Jinja.
Moses our driver met us at the school and drove us to 3 different lodges. We went to Murchinson Falls National Park and loved the Murchison River Lodge directly on the Nile. Having hippos wander the grounds at night is quite amazing. Do take the extra hike to the top of the falls. It is strenuous but worth the prize.
Then a long drive to Kidepo Valley National Park. Zander recommended a 3 night stay which was the correct call after the long drive. Kipedo is stunning and was not crowded at all. Worth the long drive to see a different type of park and more of the Ugandan countryside and villages. Spent 3 hours sitting on the porch at Kidepo Savannah Lodge using binoculars to watch elephants cross into the park from South Sudan in the distance. Not something everyone can say they have done!! We enjoyed the game drives particularly the afternoon drive which had us out for sunset. The walking safari with a Kidepo park ranger was a highlight. Incredible to be walking through the grass with antelopes, giraffe, zebra, buffalo and warthogs all around.
Finally a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Amuka Lodge. Hard to describe what it is like to be only 20 yards from a rhino in the wild with only some brush separating us from 3 rhinos.
Our driver Moses did a great job, always explained our day, reminded us when to get packed lunches from the lodges and answered questions as they came up. He dropped us off at Entebbe Airport with plenty of time to catch our flight.
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Email Hans | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Uganda adventure with the family!
We were looking for a professional, reliable and affordable party who could help us to organize a family private tour of Uganda. After some research on the internet I came in contact with Sander van Zanten from Grassrootz. He turned out to be the perfect partner and Uganda expert for us! We could easily make our wishes and demands known and in no time Sander proposed a wonderful 8-day Uganda adventure. Exactly what we were looking for and in line with our budget. It was arranged quickly and top.
From July 27 to August 3, 2019, we discovered Uganda as a family. And all this under the guidance of the fantastic driver and guide Bob. How nice it was for us to have such an experienced, calm and professional guide. From the start we felt like five of us at home with Bob in the 4WD Toyota Van and he definitely contributed a lot to our travel pleasure. So always ask for Bob when you book a Uganda trip through Grassrootz!
We especially wanted to gain the 'jungle experience' in Uganda, knowing that we would then go to the savannas of Tanzania. The adventure tour therefore went from Kibale Forest, to Southern Queen Elizabeth Park, via Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to Lake Mburo National Park. Unbelievable, the richness of flora and fauna that we have seen, indescribable actually. We wanted to stay in comfortable budget lodges, surrounded by nature. This was also a big hit, with Dave the Cave Ecolodge (Queen Elizabeth) and Broadbill Forest Camp (Bwindi) as top accommodations.
What I found particularly cool about Uganda is that the country has almost everything in terms of flora and fauna, a lot is still untouched and the people are so open, pure and optimistic. Tanzania may be (more) famous for, among other things, the Serengeti and the large amount of wildlife, but because of the growing tourism you will notice that you are seen more as a 'walking wallet' and in Uganda this is definitely not the case. Also in Uganda we have seen a lot of wildlife up close, without a crowd of jeeps around you. We also did a Chimp trek in peace, sailed through the swamp and spotted birds in the jungle and you rarely saw other tourists around you. Unique experiences! Due to the young age of the children we did not do a Gorilla trekking but I can tell from experience that Uganda (and Grassrootz) has much more to offer than this famous attraction.
All in all, thanks to Sander and Bob, Grassrootz has given us, as a family, an unforgettable Uganda adventure. I would like to recommend Sander and Grassrootz to tailor your Uganda trip and ask for Bob as a guide/driver. Success guaranteed!
And ..... if you have any doubts between the well-known Tanzania / Kenya or the relatively unknown Uganda ?: GO UGANDA! The Green Pearl of Africa!
SG
Email Mimi Nguyen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very professional and friendly staff for a wonderful experience in Uganda
Sander did a great job organising our tour, it was a bit last minute and we asked for a lot of changes; he's always been very responsive and available to answer any question.
During the trip, our local driver and guide Bob Magezi was also great, we felt safe at any time, he is easy going and never late. Bob is knowledgeable about his country (history, geography, culture, etc) and about wildlife (habits & habitat, spotting animals, etc).
Wildlife is amazing, we went to most of the natural reserves and were never disappointed. Mountain gorillas trekking is definitely an experience to live! We were so happy to spot a leopard and climbing lions in a tree, thanks to hawkeye-Bob.
Accommodations were good (we chose contained tents or rooms), food was good. Our fav was Mihingo Lodge, such a lovely place with a lovely staff!
We absolutely loved our time in Uganda and recommend Grassrootz for their professionalism.
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Email Travis | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything went very smoothly. Sander was very responsive and helpful during out trip.
The tour was great. Even when there were issues with the experience Sander was always available to help. Overall everything went very well! The driver was fantastic and always helpful, the accommodations were exactly what we had asked for, and the animals were out and having fun!
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Email Ramona en Remy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very good tour operator and a great guide John.
Very good.
All thanks to Sander and our guide John
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Email Elisabeth and Edward | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect suggestions from the tour operator, a perfect driver, a beautiful game-drive. Thank Hoi!!
We got very good suggestions from the tour operator, his driver was Perfect, the game-drive was VERY special, the guesthouses and hotel were very good so our visits in the north of Uganda are very special memories now. Thank you Grassrootz!! We will meet again!
DE
Email Laura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect round Trip through Uganda!!!
We have travelled 11 days with Grassrootz in Uganda und enjoyed the low budget tour so much!
Sander, the founder, answered every question and request for changes very fast and patiently. So he planned the perfect route for us und booked the accomodation as we wished (low budget).
Our driver Moses was really experienced as a tourguide and so he drove really safely. He knowed every road - even in the Nationalparks and gave us lots of information about the wildlife.
He was always on time and e.g. knowed when to leave the accomodation to be just in time for the ferry.
What I really enjoyed was that he tried to ecxel our expactations and provided some highlights (e.g. a lunchtime with overview over the nil and bathing elephants).
In the van we had lots of space for us four and could enjoy the view through the open roof when beeing on game drive. During the tour we had only one puncture - the van seemed to be in a really good condition.
So there is nothing what could have been better!