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 Andrew Knight | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding experience with Ben and Ngoni Safaris
Sedrick was the one organized the tour… he was very clear about pricing, what was included, itinerary, etc. Ben Ndugwa was our tour guide for the entire 7-day adventure, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide, companion, and new friend. A speaker of English, Luganda, and Swahili, he is a proud Ugandan who knows a lot about the country, the national parks, safaris, animals, and trekking. Unfortunately, he was not able to accompany us on the actual gorilla trek, due to the high cost of permits, but he has previously experienced it so we were able to share the experience. At all stops, he was able to tell us exactly what we needed to wear or bring, and what to expect to make the most of the experience. (We met other tour groups on the way and found that they weren’t always as informed or prepared as we were.) While Uganda is a generally safe country, Ben made us feel especially safe and comfortable along the way. We plan to return to Uganda and will definitely ask Ben to be our guide. Highly recommended experience with him and Ngoni Safaris.
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Email Stefano | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Top Experiences and Great Emotions
Wonderful Trip... more than I was expecting... really lot of Wildlife... Murchison Falls are Incredibile...
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Email William | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best
The best safari and the best guide. I had a great time in Uganda. The lodges and the food were great. I would 100% recommend this safari company. And ask for Stanley to be your guide. He is the best
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Email Mike | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Above and Beyond
Sedrick went above and beyond to accomodate our need for a Covid 19 vaccine and our early departure from Uganda. He was flexbile enough to change up our itinerary to work with our flight schedule. Ben was a great tour guide as well!
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Email Christian & Christin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable trip to Uganda thanks to NGONI Safaris!
We wouldn't change a thing in our memorable 18-days safari trip!
We booked with Ngoni Safaris and we are so grateful, we did. Our personal contact Sedrick, answered all our question we had regarding our trip pretty prompt. A very special "THANK YOU" goes to our lovely guide and trained driver Ben. He took always great care of us and helped with his knowledge in every situation. Ngoni safaris managed everything to include accomodations, transportation, meals and booking activities. And they really made it a personalized and memorable experience. We spent every two nights in a different lodge and always got the best room or safari tent. We were blown away by the amazing cuisine, weather, culture, welcoming people and activities (e.g. rafting on the white nile was so much fun!). We didn't want to leave one place after the other, but what was awaiting always exceeded our expectations. The highlight of our tour was the gorilla AND the chimpanzee tracking. An unforgetable experience meeting those giants und little "humans" (baby gorillas) in a lush green rainforest! We always had amazing guides, saw wildlife up close and personal, went on bush walks and enjoyed great food as well. The destinations alone would have made this an incredible trip, but Ben really went above and beyond for us. After seeing pictures from our trip, I always wish to go back to enjoy more of this beautiful country! We will absolutely, without a doubt, be recommending Ngoni Safaris. Thanks so much!
Email Getrude | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing Wilderness Week thanks alot sedrick
As a single female traveller over 60 years of age I really enjoyed this holiday. Accommodation was quite basic, but this was too be expected and food showed much creativity but the company was enjoyable and activities varied and very interesting...I strongly recommend this company.
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Email Scovia | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Just what we needed..
As we started to plan our 70th birthday trip to Uganda, we quickly found that the options available were enormous. We really had no idea where to start. I emailed Ngoni safaris, and Sedrick responded immediately. He was a lifesaver! Not only was he able to give us several options of trips, he had experienced uganda firsthand and was able to give us guidance as far as what to expect, when to go, and helped us define our expectations. He did not pressure us, instead helped us understand what each tour offered. It was ultimately up to us which option we chose. We are so excited about our impending trip, and it was due entirely to Sedricks help. I would highly recommend Ngoni safaris and specspecifically Sedrick. Thank you!!
Email Genevieve | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We have used Ngoni safaris three different
We have used Ngoni safaris three different times, for three very different trips in Uganda. Each time we have been thrilled with the groups they have paired us with and had amazing and memorable experiences!
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Email Nicholas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Highly recommended
Highly recommended!!
I contacted Ngoni safaris-only 2 weeks before my arrival in Uganda-requesting a customized 3 day safari in Murchison while staying in specific lodges in both Destinations. Sedrick's communication was excellent all the way. He helped me create my dream holiday in this beautiful country and was quick to answer all of my questions in a professional and friendly way.
Sedrick was also my guide and I have to say that he is the best guide I could ever have asked for. Highly knowledgeable, kind, professional, friendly and with a clear love and respect for nature/animals and his job. He truly turned this trip into a once in a lifetime adventure.
I will definitely book with them again, the next time I will get the opportunity to visit Uganda.
Thank you for everything !
Email David | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
If I could do it again I wouldn't hesitate
If you could gurantee the same team, group and even half the wildlife encounters I'd book it up tomorrow. We were very lucky with both the wildlife and to have such an enthusiastic and fun group of guides and guests - which made the trip all the better. The locations are stunning - in two days in the Murchison falls national park we saw the big 5 and had an epic balloon ride at sunrise.
Then we were off to Ziwa for Rhinos and the rhinos, with the smiles getting wider as the wildlife encounters got better. At Jinja even novice rafters got to experience the thrill of white water and again the provided photos and videos had us all laughing and reliving the day. The Adrift campsite was also brand new and had great facilities. So the experiences built, Murchison has impressive waterfalls and the boat trip was a good way to get out of the heat of the day. Gorilla tracking in Bwindi again had us being lucky, being in the middle of chimps hunting, a once in a lifetime opportunity and not something to be expected, but if you get to experience time with the enigmatic chimps you cannot be disappointed. Queen Elizabeth has less diversity of wildlife but still provided lots of Elephants and on the river you see birds and elephants everywhere. Lastly the gorillas - I did two treks and they were both different but magical experiences.
The first involved a long trek but we were surrounded by a group and followed them, experiencing interactions with several different family members. This would be a tough trek if you are not physically fit and used to walking up hills. The second trek involved spending an unforgettable hour with Xmas, the largest silverback in Bwindi and his 1 and 2 year old babies. We could not see other members of the family and the trek was shorter and easier, but a very close and magical encounter - when a baby gorilla looks at you from less than 7m you get a sense of how special and privileged your time with them is. You are also given certificates to help remember your time with these beautiful animals. The trip to the genocide museum was a very poignant reminder of what Rwanda has been through as well. Some facts - the trip involves a lot of early starts and quite a bit of travelling.
Your reward is the trip of a lifetime. The truck is large and spacious but keep things in the lockers or that room fills up quickly. If I could do the same or similar trip with the group and crew I would book it tomorrow, if you promised me half the wildlife too I'd still jump at the chance. Thanks Ngoni Safaris for another epic adventure.