Our Safari Jeep
Frena Adventures
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Member Of:
- UTB & KCCA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $120 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Dee | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Do not hesitate to book with Frena
I had a wonderful 3 day experience with Frena. My initial communication was with Fred who was very quick to answer any inquiries. I had a seamless pickup from my hotel in Kigali and then went to both Bwindi and Volcano National Park to see the gorillas and golden monkeys. Accommodation and food was great. My guide and driver Ronald, was very friendly and knowledgeable and made me feel safe during the 3 day trip. He helped me take photos during the trip and also graciously made a couple of extra stops to try jackfruit and buy coffee beans. Highly recommend booking with Frena for a great travel experience!
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Email Steve L | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Frena was very responsive and replied to each of my requests immediately.
Frena Adventures provided great service. Ronald, my driver, was friendly and helpful, and a safe driver. He was very ready to talk about any subject, which is helpful for passing the time in the car.
I went to Nyungwe NP in Rwanda and had a very good trip. Frena took care of everything. I only had to pay for drinks. I saw great wildlife.
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Email Jemina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic tour
We managed to book a last minute tour to Murchison Falls National Park for two days and it was perfect.
Our guide picked us up from the hotel and drove us to the park. There we got to do a boat tour and see hippos and elefants.
Then we went to a game ride and saw buffalos, oribis, giraffes, lions and elefants.
On the next morning we saw more animals and visited the Rhino sanctuary.
I couldn't be happier, our tour was perfect! Thank you!
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Email Sai | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good experience
We did 4 day gorilla trekking in Uganda tour and it was great! Our guide Ronald was friendly. There was a minor problem with the hotel in Uganda but they went overboard and made sure we had a great experience in Rwanda. The whole trip was really memorable to us
DE
Email Kai | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing animals in an amazing environment
This tour was an amazing experience form the start till the end. Starting in Akagera we had a great time in Akagera NP with lions, elephants, zebras, impalas, giraffes and one leopard. At lake Ihema we observed lots of birds, crocodiles and hippos.
In the mountains of Bwindi NP we had a "once in a lifetime" encounter with a gorilla family, already shortly after we entered the rainforest. It was just breathtaking to visit these powerful creatures in their natural environment. The preparations with hiking boots as well as the rain protection clothes really paid-off.
The organization of Frena Adventures was perfect, our guide Ronald a considerate partner in all situations. The lodges were simply wow and the service always on top.
If you do this tour it is recommended to apply for an East Africa visa in advance since this will shorten your time at the border between Ruanda and Uganda.
All in all we are very happy that we did this tour with the team of Frena Adventures!
Heike, Felix and Kai
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Email Elias | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great and efficient gorilla trekking
This tour was exactly what we were looking for!
We wanted an efficient and smooth trip to see the gorillas up close, so we flew into Kigali (Rwanda) enabling us to see this amazing (and safe) country. However, Gorilla trekking in Uganda is both cheaper (~50% of permits in Rwanda) and offer multiple different opportunities to be sure you see them, but that does not mean you need to fly in and out of Uganda. Highly recommend flying to Kigali and driving the 2-3 hours across the border.
Frena Adventures delivered on all metrics; airport pickup/drop off. Nice driving in a decent car, nice lodges with good food (catering for gluten intolerant meals).
Our guide, Roland, made the many hours in the car feel safe and enjoyable. Thank you for everything - highly recommended for other tourists interested in Gorilla trekking!
CH
Email Nicoletta | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Truly an unforgettable experience
This has been my best trip ever, and that’s also thanks to my lovely guide Ronald. Form the pickup day, everything ran super smoothly, the trip organisation was perfect and Ronald did everything he could to make my journey comfortable, fun and enjoyable. I can recommend this to anyone and I myself hope I can go on more trips with Ronald and Frena Adventures again. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience!
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Email Lukas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great guide and gorilla tour
Great budget accommodations, better than I was expecting. I can recommend this provider
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Email Melanie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Frena Adventures have excellent communication, are reliable and safe, provided us a memorable trip!
Our recent trip to Uganda and Rwanda was nothing short of magical, and our experience was greatly enhanced by our reliable and friendly driver, Apollo, and our trip contact Fred - both from Frena Adventures.
We found it very difficult to choose a tour company when located overseas. All have similar reviews but the selling point for us was that the reviews said Fred was excellent and very communicative. We wanted a different trip that the standard, and our first email with Fred proved that Frena could organise exactly what we wanted.
We landed into Kigali, Rwanda and we met Apollo the next morning at our accommodation as agreed via WhatsApp.
Our trip included Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for Gorillas (1 night) & Lake Mutanda to canoe (2 nights) in Uganda, then Mt Bisoke to hike, Volcanoes National Park (1 night) in Rwanda. With pick up and drop off in Kigali.
We booked the standard rooms rather than budget as the price was not too much higher. As we booked our trip very late, one of the accommodations was unavailable but Fred found a solution and we ended up with a very luxurious room instead. Based on feedback from previous tour guests Fred changed one of our accomodations during the trip, but again this was positive as we stayed somewhere much better. While we were with Frena, Fred was always accessible via WhatsApp or email to answer any queries.
Apollo was brilliant, he was reliable, provided local insights, the land cruiser was comfortable, he made sure we had plenty of water every day and he helped us with both border crossings. When we arrived at each accommodation Apollo made sure everything was good, before giving us space each evening.
Apollo's cautious driving and adherence to road rules ensured our safety throughout the trip which we really appreciated. For us the biggest thing is we did not have forced or awkward conversation, we could relax and enjoy the views.
Overall our trip was a blend of natural beauty, cultural immersion, and genuine connections. Apollo and Fred exemplified the spirit of Ugandan & Rwandan hospitality. Thankyou for making our trip so memorable!
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Email MARTA | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unquestionably one of the best experiences ever.
Unquestionably one of the best experiences ever. Everything was perfect: from the planning, the profuse prior information about the programme (adapted to my preferences and constraints), to the timing, lodgings, food; as well as the opportunity to join other travellers and groups for the gorilla, chimpanzee and golden monkey trekking. My guide/driver Apollo was always present, anticipating any incident (minimum) or adapting the programme to the unexpected. I can enthusiastically recommend both Frena Adventures and this extraordinary tour.