DK
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Insufficient information
I will divide my rating into two parts:
1. the agency
2. guide/driver
Communication with Joshua has been reasonable until the safari started - got fairly quick answers to questions even though often only parts of my question were answered so I often had to repeat questions.
Flight and pick-up in Arusha went according to plan - but after this everything went wrong 2 of 4 nights were changed without us being told. One due to price changes - it meant almost 1 hour extra driving. The other night that was changed was only made possible with the help of the guide - nothing was booked at all so the place did not know us upon arrival. We had not received any information about changes even though they were made in December and our trip started 20/1-25.
The guide who was freelance was very helpful and we do not know if we would have got the accommodation for 3 nights if he had not helped us. That is the only reason for the 2 stars.
The guide was OK. although we didn't get much information on the way. The car was ok, the driving was a bit wild but that's probably how it is often. We had a chef with us who was primarily supposed to serve two girls who were camping - at the end he created a bad atmosphere by demanding $10 per person in tips per day - even though he had only made lunch for us twice - we refused this.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A wonderful experience
We found this tour operator by searching online and we couldn't have made a better choice. The guide and his assistant picked us up at our hotel in Arusha and after 4 days of safari they accompanied us to Mwanza, accommodating all our requests. Patrick was an exceptional guide: knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. With him we discovered the wonders of Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti seeing splendid animals and breathtaking views. We appreciated the choice of accommodation and not least the personalized jeep and t-shirts!
We will definitely recommend Asante Bibi!
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CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The BEST
PERFECT, AMAZING, THE BEST !!!!!!!👌
I just can't find any other way to describe the service we received from Destiny Explorers. Starting from Planning, logistics and delivering, everything was smooth and with no single issue at all.
This trip to Tanzania was to celebrate our 30th anniversary, we chose a 5 day private safari with stays in 3 different places.
Issa, the company owner had all the proper information needed to have the best time of our lives, his patience and great customer service experience made our plans so simple and with no problems.
Eliona Tarimo was our Driver and guide, the most calm and easy going person I have ever meet in my life; He picked us up at Arusha airport and for our surprise one of the spare wheels covers had a special dedication for our anniversary celebration which really meant the world for us.
The car provided for this service was in great conditions, spacious and very comfortable.
Daily pick up was on time every day with a clean car and a smiling guide willing to explain every detail of the local culture.
I will DEFINITELY recommend DESTINY EXPLORERS to be your best choice if you are planning on visiting this beautiful country.
Karibu Sana Issa and Eliano, from the bottom of our hearts!!!!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best tours I've ever been on
It really surprises me how few reviews there are of TrueVine. I was sceptical at first because of this however after reaching out, Bernard had numerous video calls to discuss the ins and outs of the tour planning which was really helpful.
During the planning Bernard was so helpful. He costed multiple different itineraries and walked me through the pros and cons of each. If, like me, you think the tours in East Africa were rather expensive, its pretty much entirely the national park permits and fees (that go to wildlife conservation) so ask for a breakdown of you're unsure.
The trip itself was spectacular. We booked for ~5 nights and thought Bernard was so excellent that doubled out trip duration at the end of it. This now obviously meant that Bernard organised the rest of the trip on effectively zero notice and still delivered a tour that exceeded expectations.
Bernard truly went above and beyond like no other guide I've ever had. We rented some equipment in Kigali and Bernard even helped us liaise with the shop by calling them on our behalf to organise pick up and drop off. He is genuinely such a caring and attentive guide, not to mention we were crying with laughter at how great his stories were during the long driving days.
I don't usually book tours and prefer to travel at my own pace. In this instance I cannot imagine not having Bernard and his decades of experience in the region.
10/10
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Vianny is funny, caring and a great guide
It was a great experience traveling with Entugga Adventure Safaris, the guides are great, the planning is perfect and everything during the trip is taken care of. They help you with anything you need and they'll proudly show you how beautiful their country is. I would undoubtedly repeat.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent! Our driver Paul was amazing! He answered all our questions .
Jocky tours is a very well organized company and their 2 drivers , Evans and Paul were excellent. We would give them 5 stars . They went above and beyond all our expectations. Thank you
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
very good.
The journey was great, seeing a lot of animals so close, and the food was good. The guides, in particular, were excellent, patient and always found very good photo positions to see lions, cheetahs, leopards up close. I love our guide ：Johny Jackson.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip is wonderful
I love our guides:Johny Jackson. The guide is very patient and humorous. He will tell us a lot about animals. He loves his job very much. He drives the car very well and finds animals very well. You can always find the recent shooting angle. The food on the journey is also good. The tent has hot water and electricity. The whole trip experience is great. I have seen all the animals I want to see.
BE
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Trustable
We hired a car and they were on time and the service was very good. Also very friendly
NL
24-Day Uganda Trip
Our 24-day trip to Uganda was nothing short of incredible. Every single day was packed with activities and offered something new and exciting. The itinerary was wonderfully varied, ranging from wildlife encounters and breathtaking nature to thrilling safaris and challenging hikes. The program was so well thought out that we truly feel like we’ve experienced the essence of Uganda.
We were absolutely blown away by the beauty of the country—it’s simply stunning. A big highlight of the trip was our guide, who took excellent care of us from day one. He made sure we had everything we needed, kept us well-informed, and ensured we felt safe throughout the journey.
This trip exceeded all our expectations, and we cannot recommend Uganda enough as a destination for adventure and natural beauty.