Freka African Holidays
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2018)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $550 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Victor E. Anchondo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Gorilla tracking with Freka!
We had booked our gorilla tracking a few months in advance, so to secure the tracking permits as they have limited person entry at a time. We used to go with a good company Freka African Holidays. The company was professional from the beginning to end, as emailing us all the necessary information, while payment and lot of moments.
As we reach at meeting point, a driver came to pick us up from their side and it took about 2 hours to get to Bwindi. There was a traditional African dance performance and then we were briefed on what to expect. Before we go trekking, we split off into different small groups, each having a guide and 2 rangers. They came in handy as there are lots of thorny plants and stinging nettles.
At the beginning of the trek you can hire porters because they were a huge help not only with carrying your bag, but helping you to not fall in the jungle as well.
We began the trek with a steep incline before heading into the jungle. The trackers set out early in the morning so that you don't have to trek too long to find the gorillas. We spotted our first gorilla within an hour, sometimes it can take up to 6 hours or even 11 our guide told us... And sometimes you don't even get to see them and then to fulfil the desire, some of people use to arrange to get helicoptered which cost around 300usd.
It was such an amazing experience to see the gorillas up close! They are so adorable, as gorilla got quite so close to me twice and I was frightened but then our guide told me not to be afraid of them. All in all, it was a fantastic experience.
Afterwards we had a good lunch at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, and having a perfect accommodation. I highly recommend this tour company !!!
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Email Charlie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Beautiful,,, simply beautiful
I was just Absolutely blown away by this place and want to thank Freka African Holidays for this amazing opportunity.
I heard from someone many years ago, that when it was under British reign the king fell in love with the beauty of this area so much, and he bought it from the Rwandans and it became part of Uganda- if this is true, now I can bitterly understand why he did.
It’s Just breathtaking !!! Truly Uganda is “The pearl of Africa”
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Email Darryl G. Mullins | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sensational destination at Uganda-Lake Bunyonyi
In South Western Uganda, Lake Bunyonyi is one of the best few serene attractions as far as tranquillity and peacefulness goes. We found that they had some very nice affordable accommodation just at a short distance from the lodge, provided by our tour company Freka. We all especially loved the boat trip and would love to do it again and again. I daresay it is quite a long ride from Kampala though and it takes some couple of hours. I could not complain about anything. It’s all loved every thing there.
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Email Mary wil | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfectly planned and organized tour.
That’s an absolutely wonderful experience with Freka company and thumbs up to their accommodation. Uganda is a fantastic country with a wide diversity of nature, where you can have great opportunity to see different environment, landscape and amazing wildlife. The driver/guide from their side was professional to his work and also very friendly in nature with informative. The safari tour that we have been unbelievable and well organized. If you are vegetarian, then Food can be sometimes a little boring but in general its good.Marry
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Email James | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A great way to see and connect with Uganda.
We chose Freka African Holidays because we wanted to use a local Ugandan company. Our safari was everything we had hoped for in terms of the extraordinary parks, the wildlife and the lodges. But what made the trip for us was our guide Ronald who was a genuine and enthusiastic local host. Everywhere we went, we met people who knew and liked him - hotel staff, rangers and other guides - and in each case his contacts added something new to our trip. Josephine in the office was clear and helpful as we planned our trip, communication was good and everything went precisely to plan. We will sure travel with Freka African Holidays again.
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Email Linda Pardee | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Experience like no other.
What can I say about this? While trekking, you trudge through mud, climb up or down very challenging terrain, you sweat, you slip, you fall and then finally you come upon your destination point. Your first silverback and it's all is forgotten as you sit down and observe these magnificent creatures up close, with no barriers between you.
This is not for everybody, but if you are in reasonable shape and health and love nature, this is experiences you like no other and I highly recommend it. Also recommand this tour company and my guide Tomson.
Email Roy Brown | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A very pleasant and memorable trip... Made us feel at home and welcome.
An excellent company to book your tour with. From the minute we were picked up from the airport till the end of our tour. The whole company could not do enough for our memorable trip. We came to Uganda after a long time and a lot has changed. Everyone made us welcome .The guide /driver "Tomson" is an excellent ambassador for the company. Josephine and his team in the office were very professional. I can not fault anything organised by them.
A highly recommended company to book your tour with.
Well done and a big thanksto you all. Hoping to come back soon.
Email John Griffith | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A very pleasant and memorable trip... Made us feel at home and welcome.
An excellent company to book your tour with. From the minute we were picked up from the airport till the end of our tour. The whole company could not do enough for our memorable trip. We came to Uganda after a long time and a lot has changed. Everyone made us welcome .The guide /driver "Tomson" is an excellent ambassador for the company. Josephine and his team in the office were very professional. I can not fault anything organised by them.
A highly recommended company to book your tour with.
Well done and a big thanksto you all. Hoping to come back soon.
Email Matthew Maris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Akagera with Freka African Holidays and Ronald !!
We recently had a trip to Akagera NP in January 2020, I was fortunate to be in with the company of very experienced guide. I was with a group of 8 perple traveling in comfortable vehicles with oened tops. My guide is a cheerful and informative gentleman named Ronald. Also had a driver of our vehicle and he is a guy with all wonderful manner. During the 2 hour journey from Kigali to our destination, Ronal kept us informed on how the day would going to be, patiently answering all of our questions. During the six hour drive through the park, he proved to be an enthusiastic and excellent wildlife spotter, as we encountered baboons, impalas, velvet monkeys, waterbuck, several types of birds, and best of all—a stand of elephants. Ronald is having a rich source of information on the animals,diversity and history of the park. There wasn’t a single question he couldn’t answer and thus I recommend him for any safari tour. I believe Akagera is a must when you visit Rwanda.
Email Maurice Bray | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Had amazing Mountain Gorilla trip with Freka African Holidays.
Freka African Holidays through Josephine, Booked my Trip December last Year and everything from Lodging to transportation, my safari Dreams were achieved and his Personality made me enjoy every spot of my Safari.
The time which we had with watching the Gorillas is the best thing that has ever happened to my life. Now, Uganda has increased Gorilla Permit Fees and thus I recommend you to book your gorillas tour with Josephine of Freka African Holidays, they always had a good offered price for tour. Search for it and you shall never regret your decision. As per my experience, Bwindi is the best place for hiking and encounter with gorillas.