Uwanda Tours And Safaris In Tanzania
Uwanda Tours and Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2021)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
Email Laura | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service, unforgettable Safari
We had a fantastic experience with Uwanda tours. We signed up for a 1-day safari in Mikumi (leaving from Zanzibar) very last minute; we communicated easily via WhatsApp and had all our questions immediately answered which gave us the confidence to book with Uwanda.
The safari itself was amazing. Everything worked seamlessly, we saw more than we could have hoped for in one day and travelled comfortably in a small group of five. A big thank you to our excellent guide James and skilled driver Felix who were helpful, accommodating and knowledgeable.
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Email Laura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized and accommodating operator with excellent guide/lodge
I did a 5 day safari (mid-range, private) at Selous National Park with my family, which included a short boat trip on the first day, two full days of Jeep safari, a boat safari, and then a bushwalk and Maasai village visit on the final day. We had an absolutely amazing time. Between the flight, lodge, guides, and different activities there are a lot of moving pieces to manage and Uwanda tours was able to organize what we requested and be flexible with last minute changes. When planning, be sure to triple confirm dates, travel times and activities as there are multiple emails/messages back and forth. We did have some last minute mix-ups with dates, but Uwanda was able to resolve everything smoothly.
Our guide Mr. Martin and our driver Mr. Ramadani made our safari experience exceptional. They both have many years of experience working at Selous and it shows. Mr. Martin knows the animals' typical habits and where to best spot them, allowing us to see amazing events like a wildebeest herd's daily migration to drink water, a zebra/giraffe/gnu hangout spot, and baboons howling around a lion to warn other nearby animals of its presence. Mr. Ramadani is an expert at navigating the off-road conditions of Selous, and gets you closer to animals than you would think possible. They will also go above and beyond to give you the memories of a lifetime, for example staying in the park later than typically planned in order to catch a mother lion and her three cubs resting and playing under a tree.
We stayed at Africa Safari Selous lodge which was run by an exceptional manager, Mark, who knew our schedule better than we even did and made sure we were always in the right place at the right time. Again, being flexible is key- there was an issue with room availability for our first night and they only had one hut available instead of the three we had booked. We were offered housing in another lodge for that night. Instead, we chose to sleep in the two tents they had available both for the fun of it and to avoid the hassle of going to another site just for one night. In the end, everything worked out (it seems to work out for everyone) and we had a truly unforgettable experience.
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Email Nina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable experience
This safari trip was truly the highlight of our holidays. We had an amazing driver Michael who put a lot of effort to make the gave drive special and to find and see a lot of animals. We were very lucky to see a lot of elephants and a family of lions. Not to mention a lot of other animals like hippos, giraffes and many more. Really recommend to do your safari trip with Uwanda tours, they are professional and work hard to make your safari special!
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Email Emanuele | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience for a family
It was the first time in a Safari for us, we are a family with 2 children of 4 and 5 yo. We choose the Selous reserve because we expected to be less crowded compared with the northern parks, and no need of long transfers during our stay. I think we did the right choice.
The organization was perfect. Before we got there the agency answered quckly to all our questions; the accomodation was nice and the staff always avilable and professional. The first day we enjoyed the visit of a local village and a boat safari. The second day, with the same guide Alpha, that was very friendly and qualified, we did the drive game in which we sized lots of animals in an beautiful landscape. Even if Selous reserve has less density of animals compared with other parks, we never spent 5 minutes without see some. We got very close to to many giraffes, hippos, lions, elefants, crocodiles, hyenas, and may others, including many kind of birds. No issues yo do the safari with the kids, after lunch they even had their nap in the car.
The last day we did a walking safari with the bushman, Simba. He is an excellent storyteller, the kids really enjoyed the role play of being hunters and to lit a fire in the woods with the sticks. We are really satisfied with Uwanda tours.
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Email Jeani | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
2-day safari game drive nyerere national park Selous
Our safari was absolutely amazing! We were on our own in the car with a guide and a driver (who was a mechanic as well). He tried to find all the animals we wanted to see and did his best to make us happy. They were always punctual and polite. He always stopped the car whenever we wanted to stay a little longer or to take a picture. They had a lot of cold water stored for us so we all stayed hydrated. The guide could answer all of our animal questions and told us everything we needed to know about the different animals too. The communication to the other guides was very good. They always stayed in touch to make sure everyone could see the rare animals. In that way he also got to know in which area the animal we wanted to see has been seen last. We highly recommend Uwanda tours and would always book again!
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Email Gregor | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful and honest - everything went smooth
We had a great day in the Mikumi National Park! The trip was organized perfectly, everting went smoothly. We were pickup up at the hotel in Zanzibar and then we had a short flight to the national park. There, our guide was already waiting. He was very friendly and answered all our questions! We saw a lot of the animals, also lion families. The nature is great! Thanks for everything!
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Email Nora el Jebli | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best tour operator
We had a great time on our safari in Selous.
From the moment we booked, the communication was good. We were escorted smoothly from our hotel and back and felt safe and comfortable the entire journey. It is a long drive to the Selous, but well worth it! We saw a lot of animals and had the best guide, Hassan. Thank you so much!
Email Jo | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organised, and amazing people with stunning safari.
I was anxious when I booked this tour as it was significantly cheaper than all the others I had found. Communication and quote came back instantly. There was not a lot of o formation coming out prior to the trip, which did make me a little anxious, but I needn’t have been. The minute our driver was assigned to pick us up ( who was fabulous) we were nurtured and cared for throughout the trip. We were handed to a guide at the airport who then helped us to arrivals. The safari drive was stunning. We had the most amazing guide who was so determined to give us the best possible experience, which he did. Lions, giraffes, elephants, zebras etc. we were treated to a stunning full cooked lunch in the middle of the day which was a total surprise. The lodge at the end was delightful. Air conditioning, a pool and lovely food. All in all this was a really stunning trip.
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Email Benjamin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Michael is an very experienced guide. Told us nice stories about his moments with the wild animals.
Very safe tour with experienced guide. We saw the big 3. Elephant, African Buffalo and the Lion. They respect that this can be a one life experience and that we come from far away they make the tour feel special.
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Email Arianna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour operator for your safari
The safari was beautiful. We got to see almost every animal and even got really close to some of them. The organization was perfect, everything went smoothly. We ended up doing all the experiences. Our driver Kapande was excellent and made the safari even more special. He managed to spot all the animals and spread his knowledge about them to us. When it stared to rain his driving abilities were impressive, making the ride even more funny and adventurous. Meeting really nice people like him always makes the trip unforgettable!
Thanks to Uwanda Tours and Safaris and Kapande for the wonderful experience 😊
