Hooves of Africa Safaris - If Not Now, When?
Hooves of Africa - Photo Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2022)
- Member Of:
- USAGA, UTB & UWA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $700 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Kati Schlosser | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional tour operator
Review for a 9-Day Safari in Uganda with "Hooves of Africa" (Instagram: @hoovesofafrica_photosafaris) in December 2024
I had the immense pleasure of experiencing a 9-day safari in Uganda with the tour operator "Hooves of Africa" in December 2024, and I can confidently say it was one of the best trips of my and my husbands life.
From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized. The team at Hooves of Africa, led by the incredibly dedicated and warm-hearted owner Dickson, took exceptional care of us. Dickson made sure we felt comfortable and well-supported at all times. His passion for the nature and wildlife of Uganda was palpable and only enriched our experience.
Our safari guide, Veronica Naka (Instagram: @veronica_naka), was an extraordinary personality. Her extensive knowledge of Uganda's flora and fauna, her enthusiasm, and her friendliness made each day an unforgettable experience. With her guidance, we enjoyed breathtaking encounters with chimpanzees, gorillas, and the rare golden monkeys as well as the big five and an incredible amount of wonderful birds. The chimpanzee tracking was magical, and the gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park was an absolute highlight—it was a dream to be so close to these majestic creatures.
Visits to the Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls were also unforgettable. The Murchison Falls are a true natural spectacle, and the wildlife viewing in the adjacent national park was simply spectacular. The Queen Elizabeth National Park also offered us impressive wildlife in an astonishing setting.
The entire trip was not just a safari in the traditional sense but a deep dive into the natural beauty and cultural diversity of Uganda. The accommodations were excellently chosen, and the meals were consistently delicious.
I can wholeheartedly recommend "Hooves of Africa" and the team, especially Dickson and Veronica. They made our safari experience truly special, and I am already looking forward to returning one day to explore the wonderful nature of Uganda again. If you are planning an unforgettable safari in Uganda, then you are in the right hands with "Hooves of Africa"!
Email Vaneshni | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Friendly, organized and very well informed.
We were booked on a double gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda and Uganda. Dickson, the tour operator was helpful every step of the way, including prior to us finalizing our booking. Norman, our private tour guide did an amazing job. We loved our tour and will certainly book again with Hooves of Africa. I highly recommend them. Both Dickson and Norman take customer service very seriously and pride themselves on giving their clients the best experience ever. They definitely made the trip a huge success. They are very reliable and well informed.
Email Lucy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best experience of our lives! Very lucky to have contacted them.
Extremely happy to have hired this safari company, they worked very professionally. They provided constant communication from the beginning of our search, open to answer questions, doubts and above all to give us the best recommendations. The service contracted with respect to the price exceeded our expectations, they organized absolutely everything. The lodges where we stayed were amazing where the friendliness, caring, and service provided by the staff was impressively amazing.
However the "icing on our cake" (best of all) was our guide, a very professional, friendly, intelligent man and above all a great connoisseur of his country and nature. He took care of us and provided an excellent service throughout our trip. We were able to spot many animals thanks to him and even lions hunting, he drove on very difficult roads and was always open to answer all our questions. At the end of the trip we unexpectedly received a souvenir from the company, they were very friendly. Without a doubt we recommend this company, there are not enough words to express everything we truly experienced, we are very grateful for everything they did to make us live an unforgettable experience. Thank you Dixon and Balaam!. I wish you both all the best!
Email James | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible tour, all aspects perfectly organised with the most knowledgable passionate guide around
Extremely professional company to deal with who put on a perfect Safari for us. Their choice of accommodations, range of activities, quality of vehicle (able to access areas others can't) and above all, choice of a guide who always went above and beyond to ensure we had the best trip possible, with a level of knowledge, passion and experience that meant we always seemed to be the 1st vehicle to spot and get close to more challenging to find animals, including multiple leopards, tree lions, and being up close to a Lioness making a kill and Lion escaping a buffalo attack.. Really couldn't ask for more.
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Email Matthew | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Both Hooves and Uganda exceeded our expectations
Quick Summary of our Hooves of Africa Experience;
Communication- Was excellent and prompt, via email and whatsapp (which we appreciated)
Service- Before we had decided on what our tour would ultimately consist of we were provided many options and the pro's and con's thereof. From when we were met at the airport to when we were dropped off at the end the quality of service was top notch. Responsive to our needs at all times. Willingness to pivot and adapt.
Reliability- Every time our guide Amos set the plan for the day that is exactly what happened.
Value for money- having been on Gorilla treks before we found Hooves to be excellent value
Longer version- Dickson was very communicative, more so than other operators we have been in contact with. Amos our guide is very talented at spotting all sorts of animals. He was very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna we encountered and the country in general. Lastly he is an excellent photographer and shared many of his shots with us.
Our trip was very much focused on Chimps and Gorilla's, we did not realize how much of a traditional safari experience (big five) can be had in Uganda.
We would happily travel with Hooves again and have already recommended them to friends.
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Email Keum | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kind and well organized tour operator
Not only Dickson, ceo of Hooves of Africa Safari, but also Stuart, driver of the whole tour, they took care of me from the beginning to the end with professional manner.
My emails were replied right away and all the questions about the trip were answered quickly by Dickson.
Stuart drove the jeep as smooth as he could and guided me all the places with kind introduction.
I was very satisfied with thi trip.
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Email Julen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What an incredible experience
We only had four days in Uganda and Dikson and Abia arranged everything so we could seize as much time as possible. Both of them are really kind and passionate and we could notice how much they love what they do. Our main goal was to see gorillas so they organized everything for us. We went into Bwindi Forest and did a hike to see gorillas in their natural habitat. What an incredible experience!
Email Chris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very accommodating and experienced!
I travelled to Murchison Falls, in late August 2024. I had never been on safari and had not planned the trip far in advance, but on short notice Dickson organised the entire experience, quickly answering any and all questions I had. My guide Lorand was great and very experienced, we saw everything you could hope to see in Murchison. He also accommodated a stop to the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary on the way, which was incredible. The company was great at communication and the experience was excellent.
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Email Colleen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Responsive, organized, thorough and thoughful.
If I could give 10 stars I would!!!. Dickson was super easy to work with via WhatsApp and email. He was responsive, organized and thoughtful in his planning. He arranged a 5 night Double Gorilla Safari in Uganda and Rwanda for us and was absolutely perfect down to every last detail. He has way more experience than the reviews here so don't let the lack of reviews scare you. We traveled to both Uganda and Rwanda without a hitch and we planned super last minute. Dickson provided little details - a gift bag, notes in our hotel rooms, and recommendations on activities that did not go unnoticed. We really felt special and cared for.
Steven our guide for 5 days was also amazing. We enjoyed conversations, the drives and time spent with Steven. He was prompt, thoughtful and very knowledgeable on all things safari! Steven was also a very good driver and we felt safe at all times.
When we travel back to Uganda/Rwanda we will use Hooves of Africa again!! Already dreaming of our return!
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Email Samrat | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime!
Anything I can say about Uganda won't be enough. It is definitely the most underrated of all African destinations and arguably the most beautiful.
Dixon and hooves of Africa were great from the get go, planning everything to the last detail, including the extra days I was in Uganda.
And then the tour itself, nothing short of amazing. My safari guide Champion was truly a champion, smart, intelligent and a lot of fun. He made sure I saw everything including all of the big 5. The accommodations were lovely and the chimpanzee and gorilla tracking was the true highlight of the trip. Definitely something everyone should experience once in their life.
Breathtaking nature, amazing people and overall a very very good experience.
