IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
unforgettable safari Experience
I have no enough words to describe how incredible this safari was. From the moment we contacted Bright African Safaris, we felt welcomed and well taken care of.
Our guide faraj was truly exceptional patient, knowledgeable, and always making sure we enjoyed every moment. Mopoo, who also accompanied us, was so friendly and attentive, making the trip even more enjoyable.
This was an experience of a lifetime, and I am deeply grateful.
I highly recommend this company to anyone visiting Africa they will make your safari unforgettable.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience!
Our family’s 10-day adventure with Otter African Safaris was nothing short of unforgettable. Coming from Dubai, we were looking for a meaningful escape, something exciting, authentic, and truly different from our day-to-day life. Uganda delivered beyond our expectations, but it was Otter African Safaris that made the entire journey extraordinary.
From the moment we landed, everything was smooth, warm, and incredibly well-organised. Our guide felt more like a friend—knowledgeable, patient with the kids, and deeply passionate about wildlife and culture. Every day offered something new and breathtaking: lions lounging in the golden grasslands of Queen Elizabeth National Park, the power and elegance of elephants on the move, and quiet early mornings watching hippos slip beneath the river’s surface.
But nothing compared to the moment we trekked into Bwindi to meet the mountain gorillas. Standing just a few meters away from a silverback and his family is something our children will talk about for the rest of their lives. It was emotional, humbling, and absolutely worth the journey.
The lodges were comfortable, beautifully located, and perfect for families. Every place we stayed felt safe, welcoming, and full of character. The meals were delicious, and the kids loved the evening campfires and stargazing.
What really impressed us was how personal everything felt, Otter African Safaris didn’t just give us a safari; they gave us an experience crafted with care, local expertise, and genuine hospitality. Uganda is stunning, but seeing it through their eyes made all the difference.
If you’re thinking about a family adventure that combines wildlife, culture, comfort, and once-in-a-lifetime moments, we highly recommend Otter African Safaris. This trip has become part of our family’s story, and we can’t wait to come back!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
They held our hand the entire trip!
Lucy and Mr Sumpton himself and the 2 guides we had for our Kenya/Tanzania trip were all great. From the time we first reached out to inquire about a safari with Sumpton Safaris, until we got back home last week, Lucy has been there. She responded to all our email inquiries, she then met us at the airport (with Mr Sumpton) and took us to our first hotel, and gave us a brief overview (again - we had been very well informed prior as well). For the next 2 weeks, Lucy was available thru WhatsApp for any questions we had. There were a couple of changes made and she was very good about keeping us informed along the way.
Our guides Samuel (KE) and Japhet (TZ) were wonderful. They kept us entertained and showed us the most amazing sights! We were able to spot all the Big Five as well as many many more animals and birds. We saw a lot of 'real' Kenya and Tanzania on our drives between Masai Mara and the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Amboseli Park. The entire route was very well laid out.
It might have been better to have flown back to Nairobi from Arusha (we chose to drive) but only because there was such horrible traffic that day (no fault of Sumpton Safaris!) Miles and miles of container trucks lined up due to some problem or other. Our driver did his very best to get us back to Nairobi with plenty of time to spare.
I would highly recommend Sumpton Safaris - the lodging choices were all very good. I'd also recommend going in November! It was quiet and we got spoiled at the lodges. And all the animals were there just for us! It was a wonderful trip.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible safari company and guide
We had an amazing time on safari - our guide Mike was incredibly knowledgeable and nothing was too much trouble. He was always on time and spent time explaining the animals to us, stopping off when we needed to and generally being a great guide.
The tour is jam packed in the 3 days - long drives between the parks but understandable and we had 3 game drives which were fantastic. The value for money was great - we stayed in a tented camp and then a lodge, food was good and the beds were comfy.
We were incredibly lucky to see 2 leopards and nearly all of the other animals we wanted to - Mike made sure we always had a good view and we stayed to look at the animals as long as we wanted - I think we watched the 2nd leopard for half an hour and he kept moving so we could see it.
Kennedy who we dealt with in the office was always quick to reply and kept us fully informed on the lead up to our trip and was professional and friendly.
We have already recommended this tour and company to our friends and are talking about booking again.
AT
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Highly recommended
Our private tour booked by Beverlyn from African Hartebeest Safaris was arranged according to my wishes. Our driver was Stanley, and he did everything he could to show us the Big 5. He was friendly, helpful, punctual, and a careful driver. The car, a Land Cruiser, was in good condition (the windows should be easier to open). We visited Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli National Park. Afterwards, Stanley took us to Emali to catch the train. Everything went smoothly, and I can wholeheartedly recommend this smaller safari company.
If the national park prices weren't so outrageously high, I would travel to Kenya again to experience safaris.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They made all my wishes come true for a very good price!
The communication started on e-mail and Andrew changed it to WhatsApp, that made me at the beginning sceptical and seemed for me first a bit un professional, but it was much easier. And worked very well,with short times to wait for an answer.
Planing the tour Andrew and his team chose amazing places to stay for me, even within a bit a tight budget. All inclusive! And they tried to plan all my asked highlight in, eventhough the distances herefor were quite big... unfortunately this meant not as much time in every activity, as i may could wish, however this was chosen by myself, so they really did their best. Value for money very good, more than i expected and compared with other safari organisations really a fair price!
Fully reliable concerning payment, planing and during the tour.
An amazing tour through murchision national park (1x morning, 1× evening game drive), with river nile boat cruise, visiting the top the falls. In additional chimpansee trekking, sceenig drive from north to south in the eastern part of uganda and gorilla trekking. Driving back to Kampala on the 5th day. Seen: Elephant, Leopard, Antilope, chimpanses, buffalos, giraffs, hippos, krokodiles, warthogs, bamboos and other monkeys, gorillas and a lit of different birds!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Calvin, amazing tour guide,knowledgeable professional and everything was so perfect!
This is an amazing company smooth and professional. Our tour guide Calvin went above and beyond to make sure our stay our trip was memorable, fun, great vehicle perfect for a safari. Safe and reliable and a wonderful company to work with we will Miss everyone in our group we all bonded and most of all we will miss our tour guide. I give this company a perfect 10
Denise
SI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended operator
My husband and I went to Amboseli for a 3 day tour and had a great time! From the beggining the communication went smoothly and everything was just as promised. We had a great time with Carlos; he really knows how to spot animals and I guess we were also lucky to see all there is to see. But I really appreciated that we could talk to him, learn a lot about Kenya and Kenyans and laughed a gret deal. It was a true adventure.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Knowledgeable and Professional
Pilanesberg Safari Nature Reserve park was so beautiful. The wildlife scenery was very beautiful to look at. Seeing most of the big 5 was so exciting. The weather was nice, lunch provided was very tasty and our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the various types of wildlife and their characteristics. It was worth the money. I totally recommend this tour.
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
We had some amazing days in Amboseli national park, much thanks to our amazing guides Eric and Ken! He knew exactly where to take us to see the animals and he had many facts about all the animals and birds. Thank you for the amazing experience!