Our Company Team.
NGONI Safaris Uganda
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- AUTO, UTB & UWA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $130 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Nate | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Ngoni is organized and provides excellent service.
We loved our guides Elias and Stanley. They are both knowledgeable and personable. The trip was well organized and Ngoni was flexible when we wanted to make small changes to the daily itinerary. We had fantastic bird and primate photography throughout the trip.
Email Aaron | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Incredible 8 day Safari with Ngoni Safaris Uganda!
Absolutely incredible safari with Ngoni Safaris Uganda! Sedrick and Jamal went out of their way to ensure we had the most unforgettable experience during our time in Uganda. I highly recommend visiting Uganda with Ngoni Safaris!
A lush country with a rich history, diverse wildlife and variety of interesting cultures. Uganda is a pearl within the heart of Africa.
Uganda has so much to offer with its far less crowded National Parks, its incredible scenery and the diversity of experiences available.
During our trip we visited the Western and South-Western Regions of the Country which we squeezed into 8 days. I will definitely be returning to explore the Eastern and Northern Regions of the country and without a doubt will be booking this with Ngoni safaris again.
From the planning phase to the very last day the service from Ngoni was 5 star. Communication was always swift and informative, the price was the most competitive, the experience extremely personal and tailored to our requirements and the safari vehicles some of the best we've ever used on safari. An extremely trustworthy and reliable tour agency!
Nothing was too much for our tour guide, Jamal, and both Sedrick and Jamal went above and beyond, showing and teaching us the intricacies of the local culture, local cuisine and history of the country.
If I could give Sedrick and Ngoni safaris 7 stars, I would.
Email Nitu | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exceptional tour operator
We had a exceptional 8 day safari including Gorilla trekking in Uganda with the top tour operator Ngoni Safaris. I have travelled with many safari companies in Kenya and Tanzania but Ngoni Safaris came tops. From the time we first started our communications over email and whatsapp to the time they dropped us to the airport was 5 star. I found Sedrick very reliable, honest, and presented us with a great itinerary for our specific interests at a very compatible price. Also very accommodating whenever we required something extra. Sedrick came with us for the duration of our tour and was great company giving us the history of the country, and its economy and people including the different kingdoms, culture, local customs and local food.
Sedrick was very easy to get on and we always had a good laugh. I told him about my love for Ugandan pineapple and the next thing I know he has stopped the car and bought 6 beautiful big pineapple for our journey. Every time we finished a game drive Jamal our guide and driver would get his sharp knife out and cut the pineapple up to quench our thirst. Sedrick took us to some amazing places to eat local food. I felt they met our every needs to make it a very memorable experience which will be hard to beat. We plan to book Namibia and Botswana with them as soon as can save some money again. Sedrick I give you 10 stars and you are the best. Can't wait for our next trip. Kwaheri yaku honana
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Email Federica | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Don't look any further if you want to tour Uganda!
I have just returned from my Ugandan safari and I already feel nostalgia for what has been a home away from home for 14 indelible days that count as years. And I am not being hyperbolic when I say that my solo escape to Uganda has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience which will remain engrained in my memory forever.
Everything about Uganda spoke to my soul: the sprawling savannah inhabited by hundreds of species of birds and unhabituated animals, the untouched beauty of the landscapes, the huge expanses of wilderness, the unspoilt, rough bush experience, the lushness of the vegetation surrounding the crater lakes in Kabarole district, the sound of the rapids of the Nile river, the warmth and hospitality of the people, the visits to the local communities and the relatively unmediated insights into their lives, the encounter with the chimpanzees in the wild and, last but not least, with the gorillas in their forest habitat, the most memorable, transformative experience of the trip and, quite possibly, of my life.
And all this wouldn’t have been possible without the advice, the support and guidance of Sedrick, who helped me put together the travel itinerary that suited me best, striking the perfect balance between intense days and unwinding days; assisted me in selecting the lodges that resonated with me and the landscape they are immersed in (and that follow and promote good conservation practices and ethics); communicated swiftly with me via email from the start, offered me excellent value for money and made transactions easy.
But my most heartfelt thanks go to James, my driver, my guide, my companion, for his confident driving that made me feel very secure even on the less travelled roads; for his knowledge in terms of local culture, wildlife and nature; for his insider’s perspective into the Ugandan way of life and customs; for his professionality, his reliability, his kindness, his attentiveness, his friendliness. He definitely went above and beyond to address my concerns, meet my demands and fulfill my wishes. I can’t praise him highly enough.
This journey has been a time of exploration, renewal and real bonding.
I hope to return to Uganda one day and, when that happens, I will certainly book my safari with Ngoni Safaris.
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Email Larry G | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tours operators were outstanding.
Elias and Stanley were outstanding tour operator. I enjoyed everyday with them.
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Email Rebecca | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Extremely prompt and professional
Sedrick and James were both extremely professional and prompt with communication. They were highly reliable and I felt extremely safe as a young female solo traveler. Would highly recommend.
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Email Kelly | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly recommend Ngoni Safaris
I highly recommend Ngoni Safari if you're considering going on a safari. We just returned from a 9 day trip in Uganda with Ngoni and everything about it was perfect. Everything was planned for us so we got to enjoy our trip to the fullest and we couldn't have asked for a better guide. Do not hesitate to book with Ngoni! We will definitely use them again in the future.
Email Alison | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Once in a lifetime experience
We had an amazing trip. David, our guide, looked after us so well. Unbelievable the amount of knowledge he has about the places, people and animals of Uganda. Definitely good value for money. All our accommodation was wonderful, including all the meals. Can definitely recommend Ngoni Safaris.
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Email Mohamed | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Stellar
I was looking for a tour operator able to do a custom 3-day cross-border package from Western Uganda into Rwanda. Based on great reviews from Trip Advisor, I found Ngoni Safaris. I contacted them by email and WhatsApp with the itinerary and activities I was looking for and I received a quote within hours. They offered a package tailored to my interests and schedule at great value for the price. In the weeks before my tour, I sorted out logistics and miscellaneous questions with Sedrick, the manager, and he was always courteous, accessible, responsive and professional. On the eve of my tour, I got a message reminding me of the time I needed to be ready for my pickup. I was picked up on time from my hotel in a Ngoni Safaris vehicle driven by Sedrick. He took me to the airport for my flight to Kihihi airstrip. Upon landing, I was picked up by my driver, Jamal. Before starting the drive, he ensured that I was comfortable and he asked me about my interests in terms of activities so he could tailor the drive to the experience I was looking for. I found Jamal to be very courteous, professional, respectful and attentive to my needs. He was knowledgeable and very insightful about the places we drove through. On a personal level, we also enjoyed a great many conversations during the drive. At the border crossing into Rwanda, Jamal was very helpful in making the immigration process as smooth as possible for me and I don't know how I could have done this without him. The lodges that Ngoni Safaris put me in all had excellent service, accomodations and food and my experience was everything I was looking for and even more!
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Email Anwar Shamsi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unforgettable Trip to Uganda
I organized my trip with Ngoni Safaris Uganda Ltd for a 14 day visit and it was the best decision ever. From the moment I contacted Sedrick, he was quick to respond to all my inquiries and helped me plan an itinerary that met all my requirements. Sedrick was very professional, extremely good with responding to my queries and always willing to guide me.
Finally the day came when I reached Uganda and my trip began. David was my guide and he is an encyclopedia of knowledge. David was already waiting for me at the airport and from then on he was with me for all the 14 days. His patience in answering all my questions, his knowledge and his great nature were some of the qualities that my made my trip so memorable.
During my visit, I got to see 4 of the big 5 (leopard was the elusive one) but I saw so many other animals that I have no regrets (a black Mamba, thousands of Egyptian bats in a bat cave, dung beetles, Shoebill stork, Gorillas, chimpanzees). The encounter with the gorillas and the chimpanzees was so close that it was unbelievable. The lodges and food was great and all the local people I met were very friendly.
I have been to Ethiopia, Rwanda, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania before and this trip was certainly one of the best trips that I had. I would very strongly recommend Ngoni Safaris as your team if you are planning on a visit to Uganda. Thanks you Sedrick and David for such a great trip.