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
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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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!
AT
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
IE
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!
ES
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.
DK
Email Abi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience
The gorilla trekking trip went very smooth. Our tour guide Ronald came on time for pick up and the accommodation were very good. We enjoyed our tour with Frena adventures and would highly recommend them.
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Email Anna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable trip to Uganda for gorilla tracking with the best guide!
We booked a three day tour with Frena Adventures to go gorilla tracking and to visit lake Bunyonyi in Uganda from Kigali. Our Guide Gerald picked us up and he was a gem! He did everything to make our trip memorable and special, changed plans for us so we could get the most out of it. In the car he explained so many different things about Uganda, the culture, the people, etc - so we learnt so many new and interesting facts as well. If you have a chance also do the community walk, which was a real eye opener...!
We would book our next adventure with Frena anytime - 2 nights and 3 days was way too short. Also the communication with Fred and Gerald was great. Thank you so so much Gerald you made our trip better than we could have imagined! We will see you soon!
NL
Email Liselotte | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely amazing experience
My boyfriend and I did the 4 Days Volcano Golden Monkey and Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Tour, which also included Chimpansee trekking, two boat rides and a game drive. The communication with Fred was great, he always responded quickly and helped us with making the deposit.
The tour was very well organized, we chose the budget option but the accommodations were amazing, with each having a great view, great food, nice and clean rooms and very kind people. On the tour, we were able to see all the animals we hoped to see and more. In addition, the drives took us through the beautiful landscapes of Rwanda and Uganda.
Our guide for the tour, Farouk, was absolutely great. He taught us a lot about Uganda and the Ugandan way of living and went out of his way to make the trip unforgettable.
All in all it was an experience to never forget!
US
Email Rahul N | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, knew his stuff, very well arranged and excellent communications, will recommend to anyone
We just wrapped up four days in Rwanda and Uganda and had one of most amazing experiences doing the gorilla trekking etc. I had a great experience with Fred(owner) helping me plan the four days and then Ronald who was an amazing guide/driver for the entire trip. People need to visit Rwanda and Uganda. The hotels were great and Frena’s price are very good. It was so smooth managing everything from dallas,tx. Strongly recommend to anyone who wants to see Rwanda and Uganda. Gorilla trekking in bwindi forest is one in a lifetime adventure
