Inter-tropical Tours & Travel
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2009)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $1,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Susan Manuel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
This company enabled me to see the rich diversity of Uganda in warm, well-informed and active tours.
I did several tours with Paul Nangai, company owner and each was well-planned, well-paced and informative. He knows what various clients want and has a sense of how to deliver a well-crafted experience that fits the desires of the client. I learned a lot about Uganda from him and his colleagues. Trips included Murchison Falls with its unforgettable river cruise up the Nile past charging crocodiles and hippos and grazing elephants; Bwindi National Park where local guides take small groups into the forest to visit gorilla groups, to Mburo Lake park where I had sought somewhere to ride horseback and to walk amongst game, a great experience which included falling off the horse due to a warthog siting, by the horse. Mostly I treasured the interactions with Paul and his colleagues on many aspects of Ugandan life--animal and human--and over the time I lived in and visited Uganda saw him cater effectively to clients of various backgrounds, budgets and desires, devising unique itineraries that served first-time visitors to Uganda as well as African experts. Similarly, he arranges accommodations that respond to the style, budget and wishes of the client: Ugandan game lodging varies from wildly expensive to basic and sometimes there is not a great choice. I would recommend the simpler places. Food for tourists and well-off Ugandans is richly diverse with tilapia and Nile perch, Indian-influenced cuisine and Ugandan matoka and other local dishes available in many places. You can insist upon Italian, but why bother, although some places make very good pizza. The guides are the best--warm, informative, well-versed and open. I liked the fact this is a Ugandan-owned business and intend to continue to recommend and use it. I feel a special connection with Uganda as a result of the trips I took with this company.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable and extremely nice
I have been travelling many times with this company: each time has been a great and unforgetable experience! Paul and his team are very professional, reliable and nice. I have been discovering a wonderful country: Uganda! thanks to them!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Why use another tour operator when you can experience the best - Paul and Inter-tropical Tours!
When I wanted to tour Uganda with my young son, a trusted friend suggested I call Paul Nangai at Inter-tropical Tours and Travel. We spent 2 weeks with Paul, touring his beautiful country, and it was one trip that my son and I will never forget. Through phone calls and emails, Paul spent a great deal of time planning for the perfect trip in the months leading up to our arrival in Kampala. Once in Uganda, Paul met us at the airport and personally took care of every detail of our stay. We toured the Nile River, hiked to Murchison Falls, went on a chimpanzee safari and a couple of big game safaris. We saw so many animals, from very large crocodiles, hippos and elephants to very small, colorful birds and absolutely everything in between. It was all so perfect! Ugandans are the most gracious people and we felt at home there. The lodges where we stayed ranged from simple and eco-friendly to extremely high end and we loved each one - all were unique. The food was amazing; Paul would often stop and buy different foods for us to try. I loved the grilled Nile perch. One of my son's favorite mornings included a ferry trip. He had never experienced a river crossing by ferry and loved the fact that Paul drove the van right onto the boat. Paul and I would spend evenings talking about his country, it's people and the animals that are a part of every day life for Ugandans. During those 2 weeks, we grew to love Uganda. It will always be special to both my son and me. Thank you, Paul, for teaching us about your country and the beautiful people who call it home. When my son is old enough, I will be returning to Uganda to take him on a mountain gorilla safari and I wouldn't dream of asking anyone other that you to plan the safari for me and to accompany us.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 day gorilla tracking
Had a great experience with a great guide. Paul speaks great English and is very knowledgeable about the country, wildlife the tours, etc... He made sure I was comfortable and well fed the whole way. The tracking was everything I was looking to see and experience.
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Email Brendan Clugston | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Great Tour of Beautiful Uganda
I booked travel to the Source of the Nile and ATV Safari with a stop at Ssezibwa Falls. It was an exceptional day and more than what I expected. A guide at every stop that was very informative and very welcoming. Eric my driver also took his time to point out interesting landmarks and educate me on Uganda. Eric was awesome company, very personable and I felt very safe the whole day. Great experience and highly recommend this trip if you just have one day.
The Perfect Safari Adventure for our Group
Eric and Mark were excellent guides and accommodated all of our requests with a smile for our group of ten, such as having coolers with ice onboard our vehicles. They were prompt, professional, and we saw several lions and even a leopard tucked far off of the road on a tree limb in Queen Elizabeth NP -- we definitely would not have seen it without Mark's trained eye. Their demeanors were welcoming and we appreciated the fun they allowed us to have. If I'm in the area, I'll be requesting these two guys again.
Thanks for a great experience had by all of us.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari
This safari absolutely exceeded our expectations. Mark and Eric were both exceptionally knowledgeable regarding the local flora and fauna. Their knowledge, and exceptional eyesight, helped us to locate both a tree bound leopard and lion. The accommodations and service were also excellent. I highly recommend this tour and will personally be returning.
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Email Lotta | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari with a great guide
When I arrived to Entebbe Paul came to the hotel and collected the last part of the payment and informed me about next day. The trip the day after started in Entebbe (I was picked up 07.00 hrs at my hotel) and the first stop was at the Equator. This was fun. They showed a experiment with water, I bought a certificate and then we headed on for Bwindi. The ride down was loooong and tiring but the last part was like a safari light (saw a elephant, topis, uganda cop, waterbock, baboons, buffalos etc).
I stayed the night at Buhoma Community Rest Camp...this was NOT my cup of tea so to say. All acommodations are expensive in Bwindi, to expensive compared to what is offered. The food was good and the personnel was great though. The day after it was time to go for the Gorilla Safari/Trekking. It was well organized and professional. We were told that they haven´t returned back without seeing any gorillas in 11 years, felt nice to hear. We walked for maybe 30 minutes then we saw them, so impressive. To be this close to the gorillas is just a big WOW.
When we return to the starting point I found out that 8 americans were not allowed to enter the park. Their guide had forgotten to arrange permits for them... Paul, my guide had done that, thank you :-) Everything worked out brilliant. Paul showed me where to be/go and everything was well organized by him. After the safari we took off and drove to Mabarara where we stayed for night. Here we stayed at Acasia Hotel a nice hotel.
The last day we made a new stop at the equator. When we drove, Paul told me a lot of interesting stuff. He knows a lot about many things, cool :-) An other thing about Paul...he is so friendly and kind.
The vehicles was comfortable with good space for my long legs (usually a issue for us tall scandinavians). Water was provided and lunch and dinner were included for two days.
When we came back to Entebbe I was dropped at the airport since I was heading for the Seychelles after the safari. Paul was flexibel and helpful all the time. I also appreciated his safe driving, no risks where taken.
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Email Deb | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We waited 6 years to track mountain gorillas and the experience was worth the wait...
My son and I traveled with Paul and Inter-Tropical Tours in the past and our previous trip was so well-planned and enjoyable that we promised to return to Uganda to track mountain gorillas when my son turned 15. It was worth every second of the 6 year wait! Five members of our family traveled to Uganda on what we considered to be a trip of a lifetime and Paul, Inter-Tropical Tours and the mountain gorillas didn't disappoint. We visited Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks as well as Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. We saw every animal that we wanted to see, including a beautiful leopard on the morning of my husband's birthday! What a birthday gift! The lodges were all luxurious and the food was beautifully plated and delicious. The happy, smiling locals were friendly and kind and catered to our every need and want. Paul is a safe driver and we always felt cared-for in his capable hands. There is absolutely nothing that I would have changed on our trip. Uganda has a special place in our hearts and I will be forever grateful to Paul and the lovely Ugandan people for an experience that my family will never forget!
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Email Sarah Christian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely lovely & memorable time in Uganda
It is hard to express how wonderful Paul is, but I will do my best. He is such an incredible guide, and made each day of our trip unique and special.
We started our trip in Entebbe, and from there traveled to Lake Mburo National Park, filled with zebras, giraffes, warthogs, impala, monkeys, cape buffalo, waterbucks and one lonely lion (among many more). From Lake Mburo, we traveled to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - the highlight of our trip. We trekked for two different days and met two different families of mountain gorillas. Though the trekking was physically intense, to be in such close proximity with the wild gorillas was such a humbling and magnificent experience. We also spent time in the village with the wonderful people of Bwindi, which was equally humbling and wonderful. The Ugandan people that we interacted with were kind, happy and gracious.
From Bwindi, we traveled to Murchison Falls National Park, which was another highlight. Paul took us on several safaris, where he pointed out leopards, lions, hyenas, giraffes, elephants, many different kinds of birds and many other kinds of animals. Paul has a depth of knowledge to point out the hundreds of different varieties of wildlife we saw, and also has an eagle-eye to spot them.
Our time in Uganda was truly special, and we cannot thank Paul enough for sharing his country with us. His kindness, generosity, excellent driving skills, friendly laugh and welcoming nature made our trip one that we will never forget. We cannot wait to return!