CH
Good organized 13-day private safari
We enjoyed our stay in Uganda - thank you very much for the part you contributed to the experience.
With Albert Henry we had a very friendly and reliable driver and guide. Especially impressive his knowledge about birds.
The Gorilla Trekking was an absolute highlight but also the other places impressed with the variety of landscapes and wildlife.
The lodges and hotels you suggested / provided were mostly a good choice:
Especially to mention Mihingo and Kyaninga Lodge which were among the nicest places we have been in Africa.
The only a little disappointing place was Paraa Lodge where we missed privacy and atmosphere (to big with negative side effects - especially in high season).
GI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A wonderful and unforgettable trip.
On this Safari, I visited Uganda between 01- August -2014 and 5-August-2014 and I traveled with 1 other person.
The trip was superb.
We are very happy with Travel Explore Africa; the whole planning of the safari was at the highest standard.
Travel Explore Africa
Salute
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Best Birthday Ever! Safari With Travel Explore Africa
For my 40th birthday, I decided to fulfill a life's dream and travel to Uganda to see chimpanzees and gorillas! I traveled with my best friend Faith, and we had the most fabulous time on our 10 day safari: we saw lions (including TREE CLIMBING LIONS!) and LEOPARDS and chimpanzees and GORILLAS! Everything I wanted to see, and more: vervet monkeys, black and white colobus, zebras, elephants, water buffalos, Ugandan kobs, water bucks! Wow! I was ecstatic each and every day! Our guide James was wonderful: he made everything run smoothly, with his wonderful driving, kindness, generosity, humour, knowledge of animals and local culture...Just amazing. I would recommend this company to anyone! Travel Explore Africa communicated well with us throughout, kept to our (somewhat limited) budget, suggested interesting extra things to do, and catered to our every need! I will be recommending this company - and Uganda - to all my friends! Maybe a trip back for my 50th?
PARKS VISITED: Kibale, QEP, Ishasha, Bwindi, Lake Mburo
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely Wonderful!!
This was my first trip to Tanzania and definitely won't be my last. The experience was one in a lifetime and everyone I encountered made that experience more pleasurable. The drivers James, Philemon and Bryce were the best ever. It was never a dull moment with them and they made every experience more enjoyable. The stay at the coffee farm with Blaise De Souza was amazing. The staff made me feel just like I was at home. The views and tours were breathtaking and the food was delicious. Everyone should definitely make this apart of their experience when traveling to Tanzania!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Traveled with then 6 times now, each time brilliant as they designed the safari around me
Trust and delivery are what it is about. I've used Imagine Africa 6 times now and they have always delivered what they offered. No safari company can promise the perfect animal viewings but they can point you in the right direction. So, having requested bespoke experiences we have been delighted by the quality of service, right from the initial discussion and planning to the on the ground transfers and the actual lodges. We've traveled to Namibia, Zambia and Tanzania with them and see the most amazing things in some of the best locations. Each time we have agreed the criteria and they have given us options, the advice has been realistic and practical. So if you want a "designed for you" itinerary that is safe for a sole female or a couple this is a company that delivers every time.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful time
I stayed here for 3 days in August, and did a safari into Ruaha and a visit of the nearby Maasai village, all organised through Chogela camp. The safari was great, and the cultural tour, a wonderful way to learn about the livelihoods of this particular tribe. The camp is staffed by students of cultural tourism who are undergoing their course at Chogela camp. Get to know them, because they are fantastic!
The food and accommodation are excellent ( I borrowed a tent, which was large enough for 4 with two beds!), and you can even get a hot shower. I highly recommend Chogela camp to solo travellers like myself, as I was well looked after, and sitting around the bonfire at night is a great way to meet other guests, guides, camp staff and students, and swap stories. I had a great time and would love to come back if I visit Tanzania again.
If you like, you can also donate to Chogela Foundation-a fund for improving the livelihoods of the local Maasai who have been displaced. It's a great way to support the local community. I made this my 'tip' :)
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome Safari Trip to Masai Mara Kenya
Aardvark was a great group to book a safari with! Our trip to Kenya was fantastic and exciting. We saw tons of big cats (cheetahs jumping on our truck)! There were elephants and giraffe galore! If you are planning an African safari I highly recommend Aardvark Safaris.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely fantastic, Ingrid our Agent, what an amazing job she did putting our itinerary together.
This trip lived up to and beyond our expectations, it so perfectly organised, and the Safari were amazing, could not speak more highly of our dealings with this company.
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
High quality budget safari!
This safari starts with the contact to the owner of the company, Michael. Michael is a very nice guy who will do anything to make sure his customers will get the best possible experience. Everything from answering your mails the same day, making sure your arrival and stay in Arusha is as good as it can be and even to make sure you will get safely back to the airport by helping arrange transportation. When he found out some customers were annoyed with the early prayers at a mosque close to the accommodation he used, he moved it to another location without any question.
The actual safari was beautiful! The guide (Deco) was great at spotting the animals and we saw them all! He was never in a hurry, he let us have all the time we needed and he also seemed to enjoy finding the animals. He was there because he liked the wildlife as well, not because of us. The cook made great food as well and there was plenty of it!
The car we drove was an old worrier, who luckily survived yet another adventure. We saw many cars broken down at the side of the road, especially at the end of our 5 day journey, but we didn't have any major problems.
The campsites have what you need and some of them more, so you can rest and get ready for the next day.
I was positively surprised by the quality Northen Circuit Adventure could provide in any way, since this is a budget safari.
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Maturaf and his team are great guys , and they were very efficient and motivated
Excellent safari in Manyara, Ngorongoro & Serengeti and the the stay in Zanzibar too. Will definitely recommend Regional to others. I wish them all the best in the business