jimmy and the team after a successful trekking
Azas Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- UTB, UWA & YUTO
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Tom | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Enjoyable trip to Uganda
Did a week trip with my partner to Uganda.
Visited Bwindi (Gorilla's) - stayed at Mahogany Springs Safari Lodge. The lodge was 10/10, food, service, view. Would love to go back.
During time in Bwindi we did the Batwa Culture Experience, really didn't know what do expect but was one of the highlights of the trip. The history is kind of sad but the people were amazing.
Gorilla trek - 10/10 no real need to explain.
Visited Kibale National Park. Started at Turaco Treetops, ideally would have stayed there longer, only one night which meant we missed out on spending more time with the birds and view. Food also excellent!
Finished at Murchison Falls National Park. Game drives was awesome, felt a lot more natural than in South Africa. River Cruise was spectacular, loads of birds and hippos, elephants etc. Stayed at Pakuba Safari Lodge, the lodge itself was the least modern of the three (although only one with air con), but the service was awesome. Food was mostly buffet but the standard of food was still very good. One thing I really enjoyed about Pakuba is all the guides eat dinner with the people they are hosting, there is something really nice about that.
Our guide was Muhumuza Christopher 'Chris'. His knowledge of Uganda history was excellent, his animal knowledge was also almost flawless (we did manage to spot one bird that neither he or we could identify and he spend 30 minutes looking through books, checking with fellow guides etc to make sure he gave us the right information), but probably his best skill was spotting animals. He spotted a lion in a tree that many other guides drove straight past and he could see small birds in trees miles away. If you are looking for someone who is an expert in guiding he is your guy.
Chris is also super passionate about Uganda which I really loved. There is nothing more special than someone that takes such pride in what their country has to offer.
Only a couple minor issues with the tour, they misbooked our return flight which meant we had to drive it. Not the biggest issue but a minor annoyance.
Secondly I think we could have done with a bit more guidance on the tour, we probably ended up travelling a bit more than we first thought, but also could have done with a bit more advice on where to go and the route to take. That being said I enjoyed every minute of it but some people might not want to sit in a car for so long.
DE
Email Allan C | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing 3 days with my wife. Thanks Simon!
Amazing 3 days in Tanzania, me and my wife had a dream to visit Tanzania and have a hot balloon flying around serengeti national park, Azas safaris made it possible . We contacted Prisca through a friend who did the same trip before and Prisca did the best for us, we were picked from Kilimanjaro airport, Cyrus our guide first took us to sight mountain Kilimanjaro and later headed to our lodge in Arusha , the following morning we headed to Serengeti national park, and had an evening game drive and we saw wonders, what a plenty of animals, many wild beasts, a lot of zebras, lions, Buffors, indeed Serengeti is a game park of wonders, the following morning which was our last day, we had a hot balloon safari, it's amazing , it's a recommendable activity to everyone dreaming of visiting Serengeti national park, thanks to our guide Cruys, he's so good in describing animals and their behaviors, he helped us too feel at home, and taught us some Kiswahili, habari :) meaning how are you.
We can't wait to visit Tanzania again, and also Uganda because Simon the owner of Azas described Uganda and we desired to visit it one day, I recommend Azas safaris Uganda.
CH
Email Cornelia Katumba | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
Definitely recommendable. Aza's agency made our trip an unforgettable stay in Uganda.
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Email Gabrielle A | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An Amazing Experience with Eastern Africa’s Best Operator
Azas Safaris Uganda are incredibly good at what they do ! They looked after my full
Itinerary from Uganda, Rwanda to Tanzania including Chimpanzee and Gorilla Treks , Game Drives , local tours, hotels , internal flights , guides and driver and meals.
I did lots of price comparisons and Azas was by far the best value . All the hotels were excellent and the tours, Treks and experiences they booked for me were very well planned and excellent choices .
Christopher my guide and driver for my 3 week trip was fantastic!!… he was very knowledgeable about the local area and culture , friendly and very professional. He went way above and beyond my expectations. I can’t thank Azas Safaris Uganda and Christopher enough for creating me an experience of a lifetime I’ll never forget ,
I would highly recommend Azas Safaris Uganda
Email Jane | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent safari company
After a work meeting in Kampala I had a week to take in the sights of Uganda. Searching the internet from London, I was overwhelmed by a dazzling array of safari companies all offering the 'best service'. It was difficult to figure out which companies were local verses international and which were reliable. A friend in London, who is originally Ugandan, recommended Azas Safaris to me as a new local company that was hiring young local staff. From the moment I contacted them I could not have been happier - their service was excellent, they were responsive, provided great advice, and were willing to work within my budget and time frame. They organised a trip for me around Bwindi national park to trek with the gorillas, Queen Elizabeth national park where I fell asleep to the sound of the hippos, and Kibale national park to trek with the chimpanzees and see many other primate species. The vehicle was in good condition, the driver was brilliant - safe, reliable, on time, helpful, really knowledgable, always available without being intrusive, really excellent. The trip was well planned and they responded to any changes I requested along the way. The accommodation they booked was always beyond my expectations. From the planning to the end of the trip I honestly could not more highly recommend the great team as Azas! I will definitely be planning a return trip and will have no hesitation in booking with them again - in fact I wouldn't dream of booking with anyone else for any trip (short or long) in Uganda. In addition the trip was really good value for money and worked out a lot cheaper than other options I had looked at before contacting them - even for similar itineraries and accommodation. Azas Safaris made my trip truly wonderful and I am very grateful! Thank you team.
Email Otiono Zhong | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very professional and excellent operator and I wanna do family safari with him again I cannot wait.
All the aspects have been well considered and arranged. He created a very good atmosphere and comfortable experience for my family along the safari. He as well has good knowledge of the wild and can always give us a professional view of what we ask.
Email Peter Sharp | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good value and service
Booked this budget trip last minute and was very happy with my trip around the west and south west of Uganda. Considering the money I paid for the trip, I was pleasantly surprised by the good standard of accommodation and food and the guides were courteous and professional. I would definitely consider using Azas Safaris again and would not hesitate to recommend them.
LV
Email Simon.C | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Comfortable tour
We went for a 4days cultural tour as a family and I'm sure they all got satisfied.
They had comfortable vehicles and their guide Henry was hospitable and had updated information.
Email Divine | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible
My payment for the domestic tour I took with Azas Safaris was worthy.
I had an amazing experience with the guide and above all he was good at communicating.
SE
Email GGM | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Simon is a dedicated tour person that suits his job.
Travel with your company is therapy indeed. I will gladly do it with you over and over again.