20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A perfect tour
We are so pleased we booked with Mukisa. At the time of booking we did not know anyone who had been to Uganda and so we had no recommendations to rely on. However, from reading the wonderful reviews (which do not exaggerate) and after some emails with Richard, who is extremely responsive and helpful, we knew we could trust this company and that they were the right option to book with.
Mukisa was happy to tailor our plans so that it was completely bespoke to what we wanted out of our holiday. In general, this was to see as much wildlife as possible! We were lucky to see all the big 5, along with cheetahs, hippos, giraffes, chimpanzees and many more (including lots of birds). Cultural experiences were also very interesting and we enjoyed the food, which was tasty everywhere we visited.
Our guide and driver were brilliant and made sure that we had an informative and comfortable time. Our driver made us feel 100% safe on the roads and we enjoyed seeing so much of the country by road over the course of a 15 day trip.
The visit to the mountain gorillas exceeded even our high expectations - this is something that everybody should do in their lifetime!
Accommodation was lovely throughout the trip, much of it in safari lodges where you are close to nature and can enjoy the sounds of the animals in the vicinity. There are many different options for different budgets which Richard is happy to discuss in detail.
In terms of COVID, Mukisa made it easy for us to understand the entry requirements and we did not feel while we were travelling that COVID got in the way of our experience. It felt very safe - with lots of face masks and sanitiser available.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I was traveling alone and Mukisa Safaris took good care of me.
I was impressed that Mukisa Safaris hires female guides (I didn't see any others). She was very knowledgeable -- especially about the birds. I also had a separate driver which was nice so he could concentrate on the roads and not worry about reservations, where to eat lunch, etc. The vehicle was well maintained and had a pop-up top allowing me to stand during game drives. There was great variety in the lodges - each had something to recommend it -- a stunning view of the plains, a nice lakeside setting, or my favorite, The Bush Lodge, which required an escort to go out after dark because of roaming elephants and hippos.
Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very welcoming
Jimmy is very warming, good driver, always early to pick, excellent knowledge of Uganda, knows the roads, safe ,well spoken in English and very fair on rates
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable luxury safari, highly recommend!
My husband and I enjoyed the most memorable wonderful holiday in Tansania. Raymond organized all our accommodations, domestic flights and transfers perfectly and he contacted us regularly to hear if all was fine. Our Safari Guide, guided us 10 days long from Arusha, to Tarangire, to Lake Maniyara, NgoroNgiro, Ndutu and Serengeti. He speaks fluently French and English and his knowledge about all animals. Country, People was remarkable. We spent 10 days on Safari with him and he was with us from early morning until the end of the day. Jimmy has a great personality and we enjoyed his company every minute. He is a very good driver and the best Animal finder!! After Safari we spent 6 days in Zanzibar to relax which was also perfect.
Thank you so much for our perfect holidays!
Best regards Peter
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Top Notch Itinerary and Staff!
We cannot recommend Seven By Far enough! We just return from a 2+ week trip to Kenya where we booked both 9 days of safari and a long weekend trip to the coast with this great company. Sylvester was incredibly professional, helpful, and knowledgeable when it came to crafting an itinerary and logistical plans that matched our interests and wishes. We can also happily echo all the great praise listed on this site already for Hassan - he is truly the most fantastic guide and driver you could ask for. He's beyond knowledgeable, thoughtful, kind, and a true joy to spend time with, talk to, and learn from. All of our expectations in terms of communications (speed, accuracy, professionalism), lodges, vehicles, personal attention and assistance were not only met but exceeded by the Seven By Far team. We even encountered a complex personal issue during our stay that Sylvester helped us navigate seamlessly on a short timeline. The service and attention we received were simply top notch and we hope to book with this great company again in the future.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
5 stars are not enough for this unforgettable Safari
After ten years my best friend and I did again, a Safari with Meleck John from Parakuyo Tours & Safaris. The complete trip was famous, great, outstanding and unforgettable. Meleck made our journey to a perfect safari. We enjoyed every minute.
The complete tour was tailored for us and our individual wishes concerning the locations and photographing.
Arusha national parc, Tarangire np, Lake Manyara np, Serengeti ecosystem, Olduvai gorge, shifting sand, Lake Natron and Oldonyo Lengai, West Kilimandscharo: All locations are great and special, although the lodges or accommodations there.
Meleck himself is not only an experienced driver, also he spotted so many animals during driving, has got a never ending knowledge about the animals and their behavior.His patience seems to be endless, waiting until we get all our pictures. He let experience us the wonder of the great migration. This was so an unbelievably amazing and heart-touching feeling to stand there with the car surrounded by an endless number of wildebeest.
I was very happy, that Meleck climbed together with us to the top of Oldonyo Lengai, a really hard tour, but also an unbelievable experience and adventure we reached together.
But also he is knows everything about the country and its culture. He is vice versa very interested concerning the clients origin and culture.
So every breakfast and diner was filled with so many interesting and great conversations.
Meleck is a honest, humorous, gentle and pleasant person. It's great to know him and travel together with him. He made us feel safe all the time. Meleck was all the time also very attentive concerning our needs or wishes, sometimes only mentioned during a conservation.
All lodges were top the tents, the food, the service.
Thanks again Meleck for this unforgettable amazing and best experiences of my life.
Looking forward to the see you again and going on safari with you!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unexpected Success
One of the most beautiful sights I've laid eyes on. Thanks, Great Image Expedition Ltd, for the sunrise summit.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Holiday Ever
Tanzania was by far the BEST experience ever!! We did a safari, visited the Maasai and Hadzabe tribes, and visited Mafia Island.
This was our second safari, the first was in South Africa. In Tanzania, we saw more wildlife, our guides were great, and the accommodations were all nice. Our guides Muddy and Godlisten were very nice, knowledgeable, and they took great care of us. We saw way more than we could imagine. Seeing a lion eating a wildebeest in person would always be a favorite.
Seeing and learning about the Maasai tribe was very interesting. We visiting a small village and toured their huts. Wonderful experience.
Our favorite part of the was visiting the Hadzabe tribe (https://youtu.be/J_ZuZ2-sxn8). This was INCREDIBLE. We actually went on a hunt, had 2 catches, made a fire, cooked the catches, and ate with them. By far the coolest thing we’ve ever done. To laugh, hunt, eat, and have fun with this indigenous tribe is something we will never forget.
Mafia island is a small quite island known for whale sharks. We went on 2 trips and got the chance to swim with these magical creatures. INCREDIBLE.
The customer service from Great Image was the best from beginning to end. They were quick to respond to anything I needed. The entire staff was awesome. There are pictures on my Instagram: TribueTravels
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable and unique memories and pictures with a perfectly organized Safari tour
10 years ago we had the privilege to get to know Meleck John, who was in 2012 our tour guide for the first trip to Tanzania. In March 2022 we went back to visit the incredible tanzanian wildlife and nature to the end of the rain season. We had chosen by purpose the company of Meleck John. We had pre-discussed the main focus points of our visit and then Meleck prepared the itinerary in detail and sent it back to us. Our trip was perfectly organized from picking us up at the airport through all the National Parks and Conservation Game drive areas, different lodges and tented camps, climbing Ol Doinyo Lengai, learning more about Massai culture, having pleasant discussions during the days until getting back to the airport after 16 days.
We are grateful for the experience we gained and all the beautiful pictures we took. We saw much more wildlife than we expected. We followed the migration on the southern Serengeti plains for a few days. The amount of Wildebeest, Zebras and different Antilopes are just amazing. Not only the big mamals like Elephants, Giraffes, Lions, Leopards, Hippos, Cheetahs, Hyaena, ... are beautiful to observe also all the smaller ones, like all the colorful birds, butterflys, lizards, mongoose, jackals, monkeys, flowers, trees ... just incredibly fitting together. The peaceful mood during the game drives and observations were very relaxing for us.
We will keep our trip in best memory and it was worth all the money we paid. We have experienced Parakuyo tours as reliable and professional tour provider and can recommend it without any restrictions. Meleck was our excellent tour guide for this trip and we truly enjoyed our journey.
We wish Parakuyo tours all the best for the future.
Susen
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very professional and knowledgeable.
All I can say is I got value for my money. May family met with Khule Ndlovu and the connection and bond that we created was as I'd we had known each other for several years. Khule displayed his professionalism and knowledge in his line of work. He demonstrated patience and pride in the delivery of his services. I told him with this type of customer service I will definitely recommend his services to other folks I know or other Canadians seeking a five star Safari Tour.
