35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The perfect trip
From first communications with Nature Connect Francis was excellent. Sorting the tour for us and organizing our pick up. He gave us all the detailed information we needed for our trip to see the Gorillas.
Francis was very friendly knowledgeable and always on time. He made the journey from Entebbe to Bwindi very interesting with his local knowledge. The lodges used on the tour were fantastic and the information Francis gave us about the Gorillas before our trek fascinating and informative. The recommendation for a porter to help us on our trip was priceless. We would not think twice about recommending Nature Connect and have recommended them to all of our friends. We feel very lucky we found Francis. We feel we have made a friend and memories for life.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Crazy experience
I joined a 3 days safari in Lake Manyara, Ngoro Crater and Tarangire national park with other travellers. It was a very good experience. Solomon is by far the best driver ever. Even if we didn't see the big 5, we saw a lot of animals. The landscapes were so beautiful.
SA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We definitely recommend this tour with Umarella Voyage Safaris
Stanley our guide was amazing, knowledgeable, reliable and polite.We learned so much in our 3days Kidepo national park and Sipi falls.Unfortunately it rained on our first day and it rained the whole day but Stanley made a few changes to the intinerary to make sure we enjoyed the entire experience.We will definitely repeat this tour when we will be back with our kids.We strongly recommend this company for Uganda trips.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding professionalism
We were referred to unscripted safaris by our friend who used them last year
Their professionalism was top notch and services were well rendered. Our guide jeremy was quite friendly and knew every small route in the parks we went to. We enjoyed our time. Thank you
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nhlalala 3 Day Kruger Safari with Norman
Norman was an extremely considerate and knowledgeable guide. He was on hand at every stage of our tour, even sending us off with the Kruger guide and waiting for our return, making sure we didn’t need rescue due to flooding! The third day through the Panorama route was excellent. Highly recommend Norman and Nhlalala Tours. ⭐️
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kind, knowledgeable, fun
Michael is the best guide I have ever traveled with EVER. Bugoli Adventures as a whole has made my experience magical and hassle free. I have spent two weeks in Uganda prior to my “budget” safari. I say budget in quotation marks because I have stayed at the nicest places in Africa on this safari. After not exchanging enough currency I ran out of Ugandan shillings and Michael said I’ll pay for everything and you can reimburse me later. Because he values relaxation and enjoying my experience! Since the start of my safari I have seen six species of primates. Chimpanzees and gorillas up close and personal! I have also seen hundreds of different birds (especially since Michael and most of his staff LOVE birding), zebras, hippos, elephants and more! He even let me borrow his fancy binoculars to see the wildlife even better! The wildlife is unmatched where we drove to and the experiences were totally hassle free thanks to Michael arranging it all. It helps that he speaks multiple of the Ugandan languages so he can easily communicate with anyone anywhere in this country. My flight got delayed 14 hours with barely any notice before we embarked on our safari and he managed to squeeze in a couple more activities for me. Not to mention his passion for nature and his charity where you can see his passion for helping people is immense. Overall if I ever come back to Uganda I will ALWAYS go with Bugoli Adventures and tell my friends and family to do the same.
SI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value for our money
Our driver and guide was Ezekiel. He made our trip very enjoyable. He was a very good driver. We learned a few words in svahili, everything about masai kulture. And almost all of the african great 5 animals. We were only able to took time for two day trip but it was awsome. And the place we stayed for the night- great food and people and nice botanical garden wish we could have stayed longer.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing, going beyond expectations
Beyond expectations. We went for a nine day safari with African Starpal Safaris and it was a great experience. We went to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli and Tsavo east and west.
When we first got in contact with them Paul the manager answered always very fast on my questions and that made me to book with African Starpal Safaris.
After booking we kept good contact till we arrived at the airport in Nairobi. Unfortunately one of my bags did not arrive, but Paul went beyond his efforts to look a few times at the airport if the bag might have arrived.
On the safari everything went well our guide Boniface showed us all the nice places in the parks and we saw loads of animals. Not once I had the feeling being unsafe in the minivan.
We booked a medium accommodation package and all the hotels were of surprising good quality.
Also the food in the restaurants was nice. A few it was a la carte dining, but mostly it was a buffet.
I can highly recommend African Starpal Safaris and the great guide Boniface to anyone who likes to come to Kenya. They gave me and my dad a holiday to remember for a long time
Kind regards,
Gerben and Gerhard Post, the Netherlands
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Kenya & Tanzania safari with reliable tour operator
I had an amazing experience with Silver Spark Africa Safaris on a two-week Kenya & Tanzania safari, the entire trip was extremely seamless and without any major issues - Abongo made all of the park and hotel arrangements and my tour guides David and Waziri were extremely knowledgeable about the local wildlife and made my entire trip quite enjoyable.
My two week tour hit the major destinations of Maasai Mara, Amboseli and Serengeti while also hitting some of the other surprisingly amazing smaller destinations like Ngorongoro and Lake Nakuru. Trip ended with a three night stay in Zanzibar to unwind after a busy yet fruitful safari. I didn’t know where to begin when I started out so I’m glad I had Abongo to plan and arrange everything for me - do not expect five stars from your hotels but they were all in the least secure, sufficiently comfortable and with a good selection and quality of food.
If you don’t have two weeks I think you could still get a complete safari experience by focusing in on any of the big three destinations mentioned, but my personal recommendation would be to go with either Maasai Mara or Serengeti for the richest experience.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A knowledgeable operator providing memorable experiences with a sense of humor and fabulous service.
We have gone with Penduka three times and have just booked our fourth safari with them. From the outset their service has been exemplary. Their leader has an invaluable sense of humor. The food they serve is delicious and filling. Plus, on occasion, a member of our party requested an alternative and they made it appear as if it were No problem.
They definitely know the area and take you to where the animals are.
Our first trip was my husband and I. We joined a group. The second was my husband, son, his fiance, and myself. The last time I put together a group of 17, friends & family. In July there will be a group of 22 friends and family who will go with them.
It is nice to know that this is an outfit I can trust to provide everyone a wonderful experience.