Kennedy Safari Tours
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2016)
- Member Of:
- Association of Uganda Tour Operators
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Dayna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An adventure full of life, for life
kennedy safari tours ticks every box, the safari was catered to everyone individually and the interests of the guest were very much so taken into account! The journeys from each national park to another were just as amazing as being within the main destinations, this trip gave me a raw insight into what uganda has to offer and it couldn't have been made more authentic, thanks to colm and Peter.
It soared way above my expectations making everyday a highlight, the tribal and community visits were eyeopening and the adventures of hiking and swimming was something spectacular!
I will be returning to Uganda with Kennedy tours in the near future for sure
Food, transport, accommodation 100✅✅✅
Perfect blend of adventure and relaxation
This trip had so many iconic East African experiences, and was just so much fun. If you want to go on safari and also want to experience real Uganda, go with these guys.
I loved the mystery of going on a trip I hadn't planned myself. We received an itinerary but I purposely didn't look up anything as I wanted to the excitement of seeing genuine new things, a hard thing to achieve these days. I put my trust in Colm & Peter and they didn't disappoint. The beauty of the country and the warmth of the people surpassed all expectations. There is so much to see and do in Uganda I came home with a list of things I'll have to go back and do.
What I liked about Kennedy Safari Tours was that they were fluid and easy going. They really listened to what the group wanted in this really discreet way, and then just made it happen, they didn't miss a thing. They knew I was into birdwatching and managed to fit that in for me even though it wasn't planned. In fact if you're into birds in any way, you need to go to Uganda. Every hike or game drive we went on we encountered incredible birds, and the local guides were more than happy to identify them.
They use guides who have decades of experience and who are passionate about their parks and the animals. They're responsible, especially when bush camping and leave no trace. Much of the accommodation we used were community projects run by locals, so in this sense they are really supporting small local business, and in turn their wider communities.
What I also liked was that the guys were as excited by the wildlife and the things that we encountered as we were, so it felt like we were all enjoying the experience together. Small subtleties like that make for a more authentic experience.
The trip was so affordable. They have obviously put in the time and effort to seek out an itinerary that is affordable without having to leave anything out, whether you're a volunteer, a student or just someone who wants a rich experience that you don't have to spend a lot on. I feel like I could go again next year and it not be a big deal, with flights from Ireland being so reasonable.
It's hard to pick a highlight as I genuinely loved every day. I loved the wild and remote places like Kidepo National Park, river swimming and standing under waterfalls in Sipi Falls, also the coffee tour in Sipi Falls. Safari from a boat on the Nile in Murchison Falls NP when we saw a herd of elephants drinking along the shoreline. The stunning trek to the Ik Tribe and the whole experience of meeting the tribe was very special. Evening game drives, early morning game drives! Tracking chimpanzees in Kibale Forest and getting to spend the whole day in the rainforest. The food! ( Thank you Peter! ) All things I'll never forget.
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Email Marc | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An experience of a lifetime
This holiday from beggining to end surpassed all expectations and could not reccomend Kennedy Safaris enough! When i arrived immediately picked up from the airport and brought to the accomodation. The whole trip was immense from start to finish, appreciating the beautiful scenery on our journeys from park to park and also getting to see the real side of Uganda by visiting local tribes and talking with rural Ugandans. The games drives were second to none, getting to see chimps in their natural habitat within arms of them, lionesses out on the hunt, watching a herd of elephants knocking over trees to forraging the leaves, hyenas out on the an early morning hunt, the dozens of hippos on the bank of the nile whilst on a boat trip there is so much more but people need to see it for themselves.
I cannot recomend Kennedy safaris enough as you get to see the real side of uganda and the tour guides Colm & Peter are second to non with their local/wildlife knowledge and also the local meals cooked everyday giving you the real taste of Uganda.
IF you decide you to go to Uganda - make sure its with Kennedy Safaris for an authentic Ugandan experience!
10/10
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Email Brian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Most authentic African tour!
Kennedy safaris provided an above and beyond service and organisation of our two and a half week tour around Uganda, Supplying our tour with one of the most authentic African tours we could of imagined from hikes to the ik tribe and to the wonderful experience of the chimp habituation in Kibale forest. Colm made the tour very comfortable and enjoyable experience for us all and would highly recommend His Tours!.
Amazing Experience, Knowledgeable Tour Guide, 5 Stars!!!
Where do I Start?
Colm at Kennedy Safaris made our entire journey a very memorable experience. He organised our full tour, visiting the most beautiful sites Uganda has to offer.
This trip had everything, from visiting the gentle giants in Bwindi, getting within 10 feet of a lion pride in Queen Elizabeth Park or exploring the Volcanic lakes on foot with breath taking views.
Transportation Vehicle = 5 Stars
Food & Accomadation = 5 stars
Tour Guide = 5 Stars (Thank you so much Charles)
Overall the trip of a lifetime, and myself and partner were so happy we chose Kennedy Safaris as our tour operator.
Email Stephen Andrews | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Time :)
Myself and the wife travelled with Budget in late June & July 2015. Great company, would have no hesitation recommending them to friends and family. Everything was perfect from start to finish.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful time!
We had a great time in Uganda. Budget Safaris were very nice guys and looked after us very well throughout the trip. Would definitely recommend them to anyone considering a trip to Uganda. Great service and price!
Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari!
We travelled from Dubai to Uganda to celebrate the New Year! We were a group of 4 International teachers,we had a fantastic time on Safari with Budget. Budgets service was quick and accurate and very accommodating; we worked with Peter who was exceptional and provided us numerous options. I had reached out to other tour operators but we found Budget Safaris to be the most flexible operator and the price was really good too! Our guide knew exactly where to go to find the animals and we were always one of the first to arrive and had a great viewing spot which gave us lots of great photo opportunities. I would definitely recommend Budget Safaris!
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Email Gerd Rietveld | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Friendly and experienced tour operator specialized in Uganda
My trip to Uganda was great! Budget's head guide showed us all the highlights of Uganda and explained a lot about the country. Overall we had a very well organised trip to Uganda, with the best guide you can have, we didn't have to do anything except relax and enjoy. Great wildlife and nature. A great African experience!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Experience - Highly Recommend!
Myself and two friends took a 7 day safari with Budget Safaris, we went with this tour company after receiving a recommendation from a friend who travelled with them last year.
Our first stop was Murchison Falls National Park, it was a beautiful park and one of the best I have been to in East Africa. Our driver Peter provided us with excellent opportunities to take lots of great photos, he was patient and made us feel very comfortable throughout the tour, we never felt like we were being rushed anywhere, it was great.
After Murchison Falls we went to Chimpanzee trekking in Queen Elizabeth National Park, it was a great experience made even better by the easy to follow tracks.The following day we went on a boat cruise and saw lots of hippos and crocodiles both in the water and on the shore. That evening while the sun was setting we set out on an evening game drive and saw lots of wildlife, the sun setting in the background was a bonus. It was beautiful.
Bwindi was our next stop, our permits allowed us entry into the south entrance of the park. All the park guides were very helpful during the treks. After some time trekking we were with the Gorillas, it was amazing to see how the interact with one another, we were amazed at how close we were to these beautiful creatures. They don't call it one of the greatest animal encounters on the planet for nothing!
We selected budget accommodation for the duration of our tour and all accommodations were more than adequate, clean rooms with hot showers and most lodges had Wi-Fi :) The trip passed without one incident. Budget Safaris vehicle was in excellent condition to handle the tracks in the parks. I highly recommend Budget Safaris for the outstanding service they provided at a VERY reasonable price.