Our Tourist Safari Guides
Maraka Tours & Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Member Of:
- Association of Uganda Tour Operator, Uganda Safari Guides Association, Uganda Tourism Board & Uganda Tourism Association
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $90 to $3,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email PS | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
15 day best Birding & Classic windlife safari in Uganda was fine but very exhausting trip.
The trip was extremely packed of action. I would say, too packed. The lodges/hotels were very good, but they often situated too far from the birding or safari areas. For that reason, we had to wake up (2 weeks) almost every morning about six a´clock and often it was impossible to get to sleep before 23 or even midnight.
However everything was arranged properly and the fasilities were in every place exellent.
Before the trip I was quite confused about what things really included in the price of the safari, and the real surprise was, that we had to pay 390$ more when we arrived to Uganda. Explanation was: the prices had rised so much! That is not good bisnes policy. We should have known it before the trip.
In nature I got unbelieveble experiances.
FI
Email Hannele | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organized and managed tour, we liked a lot.
We had 15 Day Best Birding and Classic Wildlife Safari in Uganda. It was very nice experience though not a very easy one. The gorilla ( especially this) and chimpanzee trekkings were quite challenging in physical sense. A porter was a must in gorilla trekking. We had a very professional and nice guide with us all the time and also the other guides in National Parks were very professional. They found us many birds and recognized them well.
We had nice mid-prize accommodation in the country yard in every place, not one in any town which was very good. The service and the stuff everywhere was very friendly and helpful. The food was good in most places. Only one member of our group was vegan and her food was not so good in every place.
Quite expensive but worth every euro. Thank you Maraka Safaris!
FI
Email Raija | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An average operator who needs more experiences to organize tours
In our safari there were too much sitting in the car and the car was not very comfortable. We even had to take some luggages inside the car and the space there was very limited.
For vegetarian the food was very similar almost the whole trip (beans, peas, carrots, potatoes, rice and eggs for protein source) and usually same way prepared.
DE
Email Ayalnesh | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Superb, efficient and amazing
I contacted maraka tours sometime last year to organize a safari to relax and unwind after a crazy COVID period. They were very fast in their responses, gave me a clear list on places that would interest me and a clear quotation. I loved their quick and articulate responses as compared to other travel agencies who were quite slow in their responses. I made deposits as required and came for my trip early this year. For lack of better words it was AMAZING. Every experience was worth every coin spent. I enjoyed my safari and I highly recommend Maraka for all your tour needs.
Email Andrew | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A week-long. Superb tour - Uganda
Beautifully crafted and taking us through the long history of the stalactites and stalactites, hot springs was a superb experience. I can not forget the walks through the natural forests, boat cruising, camp fire, sumptuous meals, extraordinary accommodation. The rides on the roads were marvelous. It was the best holiday I have ever experienced. Thanks to Marana Safaris for the meticulous care to my comfort.
Andrew, Canberra Australia
Exploring Uganda
Email George Gibson Family | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Impressed with every detail provided on each request. The trip was a very memorable adventure.
Recently, we returned from Uganda where we had a fascinating family tour. Everything was exceptional, well organised. We saw so many incredible sites, hot spots and have unforgettable memories of animals, birds, crater lakes among others. Your help and efforts in organising this trip is appreciated. We will not hesitate to recommend your company to our friends. We hope that we stay in touch in order to organise other tours for the future. Thank you very much!
PL
Email Antony | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Maraka have a very responsive mode of communication. They responded to our queries very promptly.
We (myself and my family)needed to travel to Uganda & Kenya and so we wrote to various tour operators with questions to understand the best sites to visit. Maraka was the first to respond with a comprehensive list of sites to visit with the rates. We then proceeded to select the sites. They gave us a detailed route plan on where to visit across the 2 weeks. While we communicated all this time, the other operators had still not responded. They then helped us on our travel documentations which made our life quite easy.
We then proceeded to pay deposits and arrived in Uganda in time for our visits. This was the most enjoyable travels.
Email Kuku | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The tour operator was knowledgeable, experienced and was fun
My friends and i took girls trip to Mombasa in Kenya, Maraka Tours & Safaris being our 1st choice tour company we entrusted them with all our travel arrangements from Kampala through Nairobi and finally to Mombasa that was our destination point at Diani Paradise Hotel. Maraka tours staff was amazing. We booked a package that was pocket friendly with them and they handled all the bookings and we didn’t have to hustle with anything, the cars used in transportation are clean, well maintained and in good Mechanical condition. The staff are courteous and keen. Their guide was very knowledgeable about tourist destinations and was fluent in English.
Email Sarah | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Maraka Tours is a superb operator with quite hospitable and friendly staff and affordable
My family of 4 booked a a two day trip to Murchison National park. The operator was quite helpful and all the arrangements were superb. Communication was timely with all the details we needed. We enjoyed the game drive as we were able to see a variety of animals including the lion which we had never seen physically. Our trip to the falls was such a fulfilling experience hence giving us value for money. We highly recommend this company.
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Email Patricia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience and enjoyable adventure!
My boyfriend and I have always wanted to tour Africa and after a long search we decided to go to Uganda. I am so glad we entrusted Maraka Tours and Safaris with our vacation! The staff was amazing and the company handled all bookings to all the places we went to. We were received at the airport by kind staff, the car was very clean and comfortable with bottled water! We had the 15 day package to tour western Uganda and out tour guide was knowledgeable. We explored Murchison falls national park, had a boat cruise and were entertained with different African dances and foods. We saw how the Batwa live in the forests, beautiful scenery, fresh air and so many delicious fresh fruits. Our favorite times were the early morning game drives to see the animals. All accomodation, meals for the day and bottled water were included at pocket friendly prices considering other companies we searched under. I cannot appreciate Maraka Tours and Safaris enough for making our first ever trip to Africa memorable!