Into the wild
Moroka Expeditions
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $70 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Josh Murphy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect safari, exceptional service.
Fellow travelers,
I recently returned from a 14 day birdwatching tour covering wide swaths of Uganda. Having been to several East African nations in the past, I was attracted to Uganda because birdwatching wise the country borders both the Eastern countries of Kenya and Tanzania as well as Central African nations such as the Congo and Rwanda. The result provides the opportunity to build an amazing list of special bird species.
I found Moroka Expeditions online and was immediately impressed by the glowing reviews from past clients.
I sent my proposed tour dates and goals to Moroka director Abraham Kyagulanyi and he quickly responded with a detailed itinerary covering a rather large portion of his nation. Abraham listened well to my request for modest accommodations and long birding days. I also let him know that I was still recovering from a rather gruesome leg injury and would be limited in my mobility. And in fact I was compelled to push back on my start date due to my prolonged recovery: all of which Abraham handled with grace and kindness.
With great good fortune Abraham assigned William Kyeswa to be my guide and driver.
A finer guide, driver, companion you will never meet!
Both gentlemen greeted me at Entebbe Airport upon arrival from Chicago by way of Addis Ababa and escorted me to my nearby accommodations on the shores of Lake Victoria.
A note about the lodges, hotels throughout my stay; all were completely reasonable cost wise and were uniformly immaculately clean, quiet and comfortable. So very well done gentlemen! Another thing I appreciated about my Ugandan lodging was all served simple and delicious fare. Ugandan meals are all prepared to order using local ingredients, simple, hearty and filling. The locally sourced coffee and teas were both welcome components of each meal.
While I won't be able to recant my complete itinerary in this space, we started with a bang on day one with gobsmacking views of one of the most spectacular birds in the world, the incomparable Shoebill Stork! Truly one of the most amazing birds you will ever see.
As we progressed I soon became aware of one of Williams' special gifts to birders like me. Though my man has seen the vast majority of his nation's bird species as well as knowing their particular songs and micro habitats, William leaves nothing to chance: he has cultivated a wide network of local guides and rangers, many of whom he has personally trained, who by virtue of living on site seem to know in which exact tree or shrub to find some of these very tricky species. And to me that's like a birding superpower! I reckon that if I were to walk those forest paths alone I would not have recorded half the impressive trip list I did with team William.
Of course I certainly didn't turn my nose up at the many incredible wildlife viewing experiences we had in some of the awesome National Parks like Murchison Falls NP, Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP, and even the smallest, Lake Mburo NP.
With rather too much optimism I did pre-book Chimpanzee and Gorilla trekking given my infirmities and I was able to marvel at a mighty troop of Pan tryglotes at rather closer proximity than felt comfortable I unfortunately had to dip out on the Mountain gorilla trek. However with William's deep knowledge and the added resources of men who literally were born and raised in the park we were able to see some of the mountain's most coveted species of birds.
I can't finish this review without praising Abraham's incredible organizational skills. Not only was he able to move the whole tour two weeks while I recovered he was willing and able to switch things around when for example we were planning on one night at the amazing Eagle's Nest Lodge but I just fell in love with the place and asked if we could add a night while cutting the same at our next stop. And he was willing and able to accommodate my wishes. And believe me folks, that's a level of excellent service I have never seen in all my years of travel.
I will unconditionally recommend Moroka Expeditions to any birder, photographer, nature lover.
Lastly I am left with incredible appreciation of my impression that the people of Uganda are the most kind, gracious and charming of any I have ever met in my life. The joy is infectious! I always felt welcome and safe. No matter anyone's personal circumstances, Uganda is truly a joyous nation.
Go see for yourself and give William and Abraham my kindest regards.
Joshua Murphy
Chicago USA
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Email Iryna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Gorilla trekking in Uganda
We had an amazing experience on our gorilla trekking trip in Africa, thanks to our fantastic guide and driver! Everything ran smoothly from start to finish. All of the lodges were booked by the agency and were of great quality (we chose the mid-range option). The car was always clean and comfortable, and any requests we had during the trip were promptly addressed. Our guide was knowledgeable, professional, and made the entire journey stress-free. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
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Email Abi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Accommodating -Wonderful
I chose a 4 day tour of Rwanda, Moroka expeditions was very flexible. I came as a solo woman traveler and I felt very safe and taken care of. My guide was with me for the entirety of the trip. I did a chimpanzee trek, congo-nile hike and visited Museums. My lodging and meals were taken care and everything was quite affordable and flexible. I will be booking with them again in the future.
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Email Rhiannon | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great intro to safari for a family
Moroka Expeditions gave me the best value quote of the five or six safari companies I contacted for a two day trip to Akagera National Park for a family of five. It was very easy to organise and Abraham and Gerard were great guides. They collected us from the house we were staying at in Kigali and organised everything from meals to accommodation during the two days. On the safari itself we were able to see zebra, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, elephants, baboons, antelope, and many birds. There was a miscommunication at the safari lodge (Akagera Lodge) on the first day which meant we waited over an hour for lunch and my husband and two of our children had to miss the scheduled boat trip as a result. However, Abraham negotiated with the boat captain and arranged an additional morning trip the following day. I highly recommend the boat trip on Lake Kivu as this was the best way to see the elephants. There was also an issue with my husband being charged for a meal at the lodge when it should have been included in our package price but Abraham resolved this later. Overall we had a great experience. The guides were knowledgable and very patient with our three noisy young children!
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Email Jenny | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our guide, Gerald, was well-informed, fun and made sure we had the most amazing trip possible.
Arkunda Gerald was our tour guide for over five days. He made sure everything went smoothly and answered all of our question about the sites and culture wherever we went. During the drives from one location to the next, Gerald would describe the areas through which we were driving, the people who lived in each area and the different resources each place contributed to the rest of the country. We learned so much about every place we went, which made the experience that much more meaningful. Gerald would also take the time to stop at scenic points so we could get incredible photos of the views. Gerald also made sure we were where we needed to be so we could get the most out of each excursion we went on during the five days. We greatly appreciate how well we were taken care of during our entire trip and would highly recommend this company to others. Thank you!
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Email Stephanie | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Responsive, dependable, careful
Our 7-Day Chimpanzee Trekking expedition was wonderful. From start to finish Moroka met all expectations. Abraham was our point of contact in schedule & payment & he was super attentive & informative.
Our guide & driver, Gerald Ankunda, was always prompt, courteous, informative, & made sure we were always prepared for each activity & for departures as we moved from site to site. He shared so much about Rwandan culture & wildlife. We really appreciated how safe a driver he was.
The drive through Rwanda is stunning!
Our mid-level accomodations were comfortable & the service in each was excellent.
We loved the activities! The activity guides were excellent.
Highly recommended!
Email Brendan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great trip, good communications and expert guides
I spent 5 days with Abraham and Moses from Moroka expeditions. They were very knowledgeable and we saw so much in a short period of time.
From Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Elephants, Hippos, Buffalo. We also had some great cultural experiences.
Would definitely recommend and will be back again!
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Email Bernardo Armijo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
If you are looking for an unforgettable experience in Uganda, look no further than the tours offered by Moroka Tours. With the expert guidance of Ronald Mazinga, every moment of the trip becomes a unique and enriching adventure. From the stunning wildlife to the lush landscapes, Ronald makes sure that every detail is perfectly organized, allowing you to enjoy everything Uganda has to offer to the fullest.
My experience with Moroka Tours in Uganda, guided by Ronald Mazinga, was simply exceptional. Ronald is not only an incredibly knowledgeable guide, but also a passionate and dedicated person to provide the best experience possible. His ability to share fascinating stories and his deep knowledge of the local fauna and flora made every day exciting and educational. I highly recommend these tours to anyone looking to explore Uganda in an authentic and memorable way.
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Email Gabrielle | under20 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well-informed, engaged and totally worth it
My tour of Rwanda with Moroka expeditions was truly exceptional. Our guide was able to answer all of our questions in a detailed manner, pointed out unique sights like monkeys on the sides of the road or different agricultural plantations. On top of being very well informed about the Rwandan culture and environment, he was also very communicative, punctual and enthusiastic, which added immense value to our trip. He was a good driver, paying attention at all times and ensuring our comfort.
Through Moroka expeditions, we were able to enjoy the canopy walk in Nyungwe forest, go on a boat cruise in Lake Kivu, trek for golden monkeys at Volcanoes National park and so much more. Thanks to our guide, we experienced unforgettable, once in a lifetime moments.
In conclusion, this safari greatly exceeded my expectations and I would definitely reccomend booking with Moroka Expeditions.
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Email María | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
everything perfect
Moroka tours was very profesional, Abraham immediately answered my inquiries and every went as planned.
Ronald excellent driver and knows a lot about everything, he was there for me always.
The tour was very well planed .