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 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!
Email nadia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
You can stop searching for your Uganda tour guide - choose Inter-tropical and ask for Paul.
After conducting extensive research and a leap of faith, my family booked our first holiday to Africa as a trip to Uganda in 2015. It was a two-week guided tour with Paul and it was such a fulfilling adventure that we booked a second two-week trip in 2018!
Paul was easy to communicate with in the run-up to both trips - responsive & friendly. Over the course of our stay (both trips) we felt safe and secure, we learned about the country, the national parks, the wildlife, and the communities because he was very knowledgeable and honest in his replies to our endless list of questions. He has an easy going, flexible nature that still leaves room for the philosophy of "safety first".
His recommended accommodations were excellent (cleanliness, safety, hotel staff/ service, food, amenities, and their blending with the natural environment) and the meals deserve an extra mention as they were better than expected - the lodge cooks are amazing and Paul knows which hotels to recommend in this regard.
The national parks and wildlife are awe-inspiring. We chose Uganda because of its USPs: mountain gorillas, the rhino sanctuary, and the Nile River; but we also got great lakes, amazing varieties of bird life, varied habitats, and more excursions than we could cram into two weeks.
Paul's networking with contemporaries in the industry (hoteliers, rangers, locals, restaurants, other guides, etc.) served us very well across both of our trips.
Paul was instrumental in helping us to craft our itineraries, excursions, and in choosing our lodges. Everything was well organised upon arrival and he kept us easily on schedule. Even when we experienced unforeseeable hiccups, he was cool, calm, and efficient in his problem solving. I recommend him by name and number anytime someone I know is considering an African holiday. I am sure we will go back a third time, perhaps for night drives, the cheetahs, and to explore the many waterfalls of Uganda.
Email Giri | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Uganda’s an amazing experience – made even better by Paul and Inter-tropical!
I didn’t really have a good idea of what to expect from Uganda. The agenda was largely driven by my wife :) (mountain gorillas), and I managed to negotiate my way into a safari rather than just a gorilla trek. I was blown away by the diversity and multitude of wild life on offer, the friendliness of the people, the raw beauty of the country and just the sheer sense of welcome we received everywhere we went. Much of that experience was shaped by Paul – supremely knowledgeable, resourceful, easy-going and always ready with an opinion. His itinerary was immaculately put together – the lodges were fantastic, the food amazing, the game drives and boat rides supreme. And he is grace under fire – a carefully cultivated network means you’re just never in a jam. If you decide to go to Uganda (this is no brainer for me), choose Paul and Inter-tropical – you won’t regret it.
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Email Joanne. (Canada) | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent! Highly professional and experienced. Trip of a lifetime came true!
Direct contact with a local company that tailored our safari to meet our wishes is the best approach. We had an excellent, capable driver and guide, Donna Katesi, who kept us to our schedule but made sure we saw it ALL! Her enthusiasm, knowledge and energy was amazing. As 3 women travelling with her, we always felt safe throughout this great adventure.
We caught up with Paul Nangai during our safari and we were very impressed with the attention given to the clients. Accommodation at Pakuba Lodge in Murchison was excellent and a great location for getting into the park early.
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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.