Hooves of Africa Safaris - If Not Now, When?
Hooves of Africa - Photo Safaris
- Office 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)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
Email Pam | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Dixon is very knowledgeable, friendly, polite and goes the extra mile to satisfy his guests
Dixon is an absolute amazing photographer and guide, who makes any trip with him exceed any expectations.
His communication before and after the trip is A1 and he always looks after his clients very well.
He is punctual, friendly and adventurous - making trips with him become a once in a lifetime experience.
Go to Mabamba Wetlands with Dixon, he knows the area and surroundings so well which makes birding an extraordinary experience.
His photographs are excellent for those who wish to buy something special to take home.
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Email Wendi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Dixon is a great photographer and very good company.
I spent an afternoon with Dixon at the Entebbe Botanical Gardens. I'm a birder, not a photographer, but I wanted to see how a good bird photographer works. It was interesting to talk to him about his process, and he shared a selection of his photos with me at the end of the day (including some of me birding which I really appreciated). Our communication (before, during, after) was good, he's reliable, and and he's enjoyable to talk to.
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Email Manja | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
All very well planned and reliable! Highly recommended!
My colleague and I were on a business trip to Uganda and had our last day off. We wanted to see something unique in Uganda and were looking for something close to Entebbe. This shoebill tour seemed like the perfect solution. On this platform I found Dixon who organised our tour at very short notice. He gave us the perfect last day in Uganda and made us want to come back to see more of this amazing country. Thank you very much!
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Email Erik | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best tour of our lives!
We absolutely loved our tour through Uganda and Rwanda with Hooves of Africa. Dixon communicated with us throughout the process and made the entire experience easy and organized. We loved the lodges and all the activities he recommended. The small things he did like getting us Uganda jerseys or leaving notes in the lodges really left a personal connection. We couldn’t have been happier with our tour. Stephen, our guide, was incredible. His many years of experience as a guide and ranger really helped us get the most out of this tour. He was extremely knowledgeable about all the areas we travelled and all our activities. We can confidently say he was the best guide we’ve ever had. He was such a pleasure to spend time with. We actually hope to meet up with him again in Uganda in the future. What a trip. Don’t wait, just book your Uganda adventure with this operator.
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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.
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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!
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 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!
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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.
CA
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.