Nsavi Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2021)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, AUTO, UTB, UWA & UCF
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $120 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Alastair | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic gorilla and chimps safari in Uganda
This was a great safari from Kampala to see the gorillas in Rushaga at Bwindi Impenetrable NP and then on to Kibale NP to see the chimps. The primates are very well habituated and therefore it is a real experience and they are very relaxed and playful.
Sarah is probably the most efficient lady in the whole of Africa! She is very responsive and was also able to to sort out some visa issues that I experienced.
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Email Ole-Johan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect gorilla safari
We had a great time using Nsavi Safaris! Relatively short time before our travel, we reached out to multiple safari companies, but only Nsavi was able to provide the gorilla safari. We are very thankful for all the excellent support from Victoria during planning of the trip, and also from our guide Francis during the actual trip. They were easy to communicate with, well connected and provided an experience of a lifetime. I can highly recommend Nsavi Safaris!! :)
fantastically efficient and friendly service
Considering I was booking directly with a Ugandan company from England there was a certain element of faith that everything would go swimmingly. What would happen if there was no one to meet us at the airport? How would we get our money back? The efficient and prompt manner in which Nsavi personnel responded to my emails was a true indication of their professionalism and everything went according to plan. The drivers/guides were fantastic and the whole trip surpassed our expectations. I hope more travellers choose to book directly with companies in the country to which they are travelling and spend their money with the actual experts of their own country, rather than throw thousands at UK companies like Audley who just use these companies anyway and throw thousands more on to their own bill.
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Email Jesse and Brandy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime!
I dealt with a few different tour operators on our trip to Africa, but Nsavi was by far the best! We booked a gorilla trekking safari with them and it was absolutely incredible! Their communication was excellent, Sarah always responded promptly to my questions and emails which made booking and coordinating our trip much easier. She came and met us at our hotel before we headed to Bwindi and was great at ensuring everything with our trip went smoothly. Our guide Lambert was great! Very friendly and knowledgeable about the region. Seeing the gorillas was a magical once in a lifetime experience that we'll never forget! On our return to Entebbe, the flight arrived earlier then expected due to weather and the plane schedules, which was no problem. To our delight, Sarah arranged for us to go to a hotel for the day (until our flight later in the evening) where we were able to rest by the pool and have lunch, and even arranged a driver to return us to the airport. This perfectly illustrates how Sarah and Nsavi went above and beyond to make sure we had an incredible experience on our trip! I'm really happy and feel very fortunate we were able to have such a wonderful gorilla trekking experience thanks to Nsavi!
Email Dean | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our Ugandan safari exceeded our expectations and provided us with memories to last a lifetime!
I travelled with Nsavi Safaris for 15 days with my wife, mother and mother in-law. The trip that was planned by Victoria and executed by Jasper, was one of the most incredible experiences of our lives.
From my first contact with Victoria she responded quickly and thoroughly to any questions or adjustments that I wished to make to the trip. This exceptional communication gave me confidence in the professionalism and knowledge of Nsavi.
Victoria customised our safari to allow us to see everything we wanted to see, at a budget and comfort level that suited us.
Uganda is a remarkably diverse, beautiful and interesting place that our guide, Jasper, and Victoria are so passionate about sharing with the world. Whilst it may not be as well known as some of the other safari destinations in Africa, Uganda has absolutely everything that one could hope for in a Safari with the added bonus of an absolutely remarkable culture, stunning and varied landscape and (currently) less tourists than some of its neighbours.
The quality of the accomodations that we stayed in during our trip were excellent and the service provided at each location was absolutely outstanding.
The vehicle that Nsavi provided for us was one of the best that we saw whilst on safari, with larger windows and in better condition than most others.
Jasper was an amazing guide, he was professional and dedicated as well as passionate and a lot of fun. He took on any hints of what we may want and worked tirelessly to bring these desires to life. We managed to fit in more experiences during our trip than any of us thought possible, and Jasper was the key to making these happen.
The wildlife viewing that we were treated to was phenomenal with so many highlights that we could not pick between them. We saw all of the animals that we had hoped for, up close and personal and quite often without another car or person in sight. Having recently completed a safari in Tanzania, the contrast between the 2 with regards to the volume of tourists is stark and would lead me to choose Uganda as my safari destination of choice.
Thank you so much Victoria and Jasper.
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Email Karin, Zdenka, Spela | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great safari experience
We started our 10 days safari in Entebbe. It covered all major west south national parks. First we visited Murchison falls NP which was great; specially the rhinos. We also leked the walk to the falls, but 3hours boat trip was to long. In this NP we haven’t seen as much wild life as we expected. On the other hand we loved Kibale NP, the chimpanzees tracking was great. We would absolutely recommend to do the lion experiental tour in Elizabeth NP where we saw a lot of lions and leopards from very close range. At last we went to Bwindi impenetrable NP where we had great time with mountain gorillas family in the rain forest. We were lucky with the weather and the time to find them.
Our first lodge Pakuba safari has seen better days and we don’t recommend it. The Turaco Tree Tops lodge was amazing, as well as the Haven lodge Buhoma in Bwindy.
Our tour guide Jacob was fantastic and very knowledgeable, gave us profound picture of this part of Uganda, including local habits, the way of life…
Journey of a Lifetime: Nsavi Safaris Delivers Excellence in our 8-Day Uganda Safari Experience
We had an incredible 8 day trip through Uganda with Nsavi Safaris and it was truly amazing. The communication with Victoria prior to the trip was professional, friendly and on point at all times. Victoria organized every detail to our requests and provided us with detailed information about our upcoming adventure.
Our driver and guide Bob was crucial in making our experience in Uganda outstanding. His attentiveness and dedication ensured that every request was met and his extensive knowledge of the country added depth to our trip. Throughout the trip we always felt safe and comfortable thanks to Bob's knowledge and care.
The time we spent exploring Uganda was simply wonderful, with unforgettable stays in lodges, encounters with nature and the creation of lasting memories. The stunning landscapes and incredible wildlife of Uganda made it a very special destination.
We sincerely thank Nsavi Safaris for organizing these unforgettable moments. Without a doubt, we would travel with Nsavi Safaris again and we highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a remarkable and well-organized safari experience. Thank you so much for making our trip through Uganda truly an unforgettable one!
Email Joe | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded expectations, couldn't have asked for more from NSAVI or Uganda
My partner and I did an 8 day safari with Nsavi on a custom planned loop from Kampala - Kibale - Queen Elizabeth NP - Bwindi - Lake Mburo - Kampala.
We chose Nsavi because Victoria was the most responsive of the companies we contacted, with professionally put together itineraries and communication. We exchanged many emails exploring different itinerary options, customisations and timings until settling on a final custom plan.
Our guide and driver Francis was excellent - professional, relaxed, friendly and insightful. It was a pleasure to spend our week with him on the road. We saw everything we hoped to and more, everything explained clearly and easy to understand. The vehicle was also excellent, we saw many that didn't look as good - better a proper Landcruiser safari vehicle than a converted minivan that some operators use. Francis was an excellent driver even on challenging slippery mountain roads.
I think we made the perfect choice choosing Nsavi and Uganda for our safari holiday. Uganda seems much less touristy than neighbouring countries and offers a wider variety of experiences - from the hot dry savanna to primates in the high mountains. Many times we were the only vehicle in sight, even on special activities like lion and leopard tracking.
If I had to make a small complaint it would be about some aspects of the acommodation, small things like the showers not working well where we stayed in Kibale and Bwindi, and the food choices were all very western orientated - not much in the way of more local options. The food at the lodges was always good, but it would have been nice to be able to try more local dishes.
My only regret is not adding a few more days as our itinerary was quite packed. Particularly adding another night in Lake Mburo to do more of the walking safari, and perhaps a few days more to visit the parks in the north, but that could be another trip.
We hope to visit Uganda again in the future and would not hesitate in booking with Nsavi and asking for Francis. A fantastic trip from beginning to end. Highly recommended.
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Email Margherita | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic 10 day trip in Uganda with Nsavi Safaris
I decided to travel to Uganda only for the Gorilla trekking, but decided, since in the country, I would visit other places it had to offer. Thank God I did so. This country is amazing. Above all expectations. So diverse. While driving through the country with my fantastic driver Jacob, I could not take my eyes off the scenery and views. Breathtaking. Although some trips were quite long, they were not tiresome. Jacob would go out of his way to make me feel comfortable, have enough “bathroom” breaks , and fresh fruit, bought from the local sellers. Always with a smile on his face and so proud of his country.
I travelled alone and decided to book everything through a local tour operator. I opted for Nsava Safaris because from the first email I wrote to them, Victoria proved to be the professional and passionate person she is. She was so patient and caring during the whole booking process and always there for me when I had problems and answered all my questions. I also received a welcome gift from them, an African themed cosmetic bag and Ugandan coffee, which by the way is my favorite. I would only drink that.
The lodges were perfect, the staff very kind and helpful, and food excellent. Jacob also made me taste local Ugandan food. Very good indeed, especially the grasshoppers!!! Thank you Jacob
If you want to visit Africa, you must go to Uganda. If you need a tour operator, you must choose Nsavi Safaris. Not only for the hard work they put in making sure everything is perfect for the traveler, but also because it is a young company, with young employees, nonetheless with so much experience and knowledge. And the manager director is Victoria, a young courageous lady who has decided to open her own company.
Thank you so much for this great holiday. Hope to see you soon. Webale!!
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Email claudia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
exceeded expectations!
we had an amazing experience with nsavi safaris. from the moment we saw the sign with our names on it to hugging our driver goodbye, it just was the best. egide was our driver and we enjoyed his company immensely. he shared so much history and information with us. his spirit was consistently cheerful and as a professional he made sure to always get us what we needed. egide was on time, always consistent and took great care of us. we were truly sad to say goodbye to him. when i come back to rwanda i will definitely be reaching out to hire him again. he was the best!