FI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a very nice expedition
We went on a 4 day safari in late January 2026. It was a very nice expedition. First of all, every staff and manager at Abner Safaris treated us very well. They organized the best trip within our budget which was quite limited. We were able to visit the best parks in the country (Amboseli, Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha) and had quality accommodation in each place. We also had a wonderful, professional and knowledgeable guide which was a big advantage. He was great both humanly and professionally. We are very grateful to him. He helped us find the animals and knows perfectly the best places to hunt and encounter all the species. Thanks again to him for really contributing to making our safari unforgettable!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very well organised. Great Tour
Having to look at a ferry/train 3 day Safari tour from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park meeted all expectations with whole trip door to door from Hotel to park and back.
Was incredibly well organised and was someone to meet and help you on each stage of journey. Pilly was amazing at organising the trip and making sure had everything that was needed.
Getting into the park early and leaving late meant was a bonus as had more time without the hordes of day trippers, more animals were out when less people around, particularly towards the end of the day. Danford the private tour guide was very knowledgeable and tried his hardest to find the rarer animals, and was in no rush to leave the park.
Overall a great experience and would totally recommend Kihindo Tours.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent vacations in beautiful and diverse Uganda - fully recommended
- as an intro: this was our first safari and to be honest, at first we were a bit reluctant to book our vacation in Uganda directly through a travel agency based there, because we couldn't meet and discuss in person beforehand. It is a somewhat strange feeling to transfer a (for us) big amount of money to a person/company we have not met in person. So we did our due diligence (checked reviews, website, checked registration with UWA, trusted our gut feeling after initial communication,...) and decided to take the "risk" - and we were rewarded heavily :-)
- the trip: Based on a travel guidebook about Uganda and input from different sources (including Wild Uganda's website), we planned our individual 20 day itinerary through Uganda and sent this to Wild Uganda. Ernest (from Wild Uganda) gave his input on the itinerary, suggested additional things to do, searched for suitable lodges and accommodation on our way and made us an offer. So the whole trip was tailored to our wishes and it was just the two of us with our driver/guide (no group travel). Note to myself for future safaris: don't forget to add a leisure day here and there, which is also nice.
- the communication: very easy in english, mostly through whatsapp. Ernest reacted very fast and answered all our questions (even more exotic ones, for example about yellow fever vaccination exemptions because one of us was for medical reasons not allowed to be vaccinated). he first sent us a sample 10 day programm with price ranges so we could get a feeling for the prices. Only after this we made our itinerary and sent it to him. He understood fast and precisely, which kind of lodges we would like regarding comfort and pricerange and proposed suitable ones (some even better than we could hope for). He asked back about unclear points in our itinerary (much appreciated) and made sure we were on the same page with everything. He sent us our guide/driver's contact details a couple of days in advance and we set up a whatsapp group (us and the guide). Also with him, the communication was easy in english and his response time was very fast. Communication was a great plus and gave us confidence.
- the service: impeccable. Our guide/driver Kasim (insta: on_safari_with_kasim) was phantastic. He picked us up at the airport (we were delayed for two hours) and from then on accompanied us till we flew away again 20 days later. He is a warm, welcoming and easygoing person who knows a lot about the animals, people, country etc. and shares his knowledge. At the same time he has a fine feeling of when you'd prefer to sit in silence and just enjoy the landscape passing by. He is great at spotting animals and also knows about photography and taking great pictues. You can feel his own interest in the animals and also his excitement about them. I especially appreciated that he is a very safe, cautious driver (I am picky in that regard and had no problem to relax). At one point, one of us had a bacterial infection and we had to rush for medical help - those are the moments you really realize if you're in good hands or not, and we obviously were. Kasim reacted fast and decisive. After half a day in the local hospital, we had to stay longer at the lodge we where at this moment to get healthy again. He arranged for everything. We went together through the options on how to continue our travel which was straightforward, no nonsense. Luckily, health got better and we could continue (skipping two days in the initial program and passing on a couple of game drives). Even Ernest reached out to us during this time and wished good recuperation! So, flexibility was great.
- value for money: We didn't compare to many other local agencies, so we can't judge there. But compared to agencies in Europe, it was much, much cheaper and made it affordable for us. Considering all the service and the level of the lodges we had (some mid range, some more lux), we would say it was a very good deal and definitely worth the money.
- overall: we can recommend Wild Uganda and Kasim (driver/guide) without any reservation. If we go back to Uganda/Rwanda/Kenya one day, we would definitely book with them again!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magic Mikumi safari with expert guide Saloniki
Our 3-night safari to Mikumi National Park with Kihindo Safari Group was an absolute dream from start to finish. Every detail was handled perfectly so we could truly relax and soak in the experience.
The journey began with the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam, a Kihindo employee walked us between the ferry terminal and the train station to make sure we caught the correct train. Having that guided transition in a busy city made the start of the trip completely stress-free. The train from Dar to Morogoro was another highlight, smooth, comfortable, and a fantastic way to watch the Tanzanian landscape roll by.
Once we reached the park, our experience was elevated by our expert Maasai guide, Saloniki. He was truly amazing. His deep knowledge of wildlife and sharp eyes led us to incredible, close-up encounters with both a leopard and lions, moments we will never forget. Saloniki is a really fun character and we even helped in a rescue mission to get other (less experienced!) safari guides free from the mud.
Between the game drives, we stayed at Camp Lilac, which was wonderful. The atmosphere was perfect, the service was excellent, and it provided the ideal home base in the heart of the wild.
Everything went incredibly smoothly, though if we had one small piece of feedback, it would be regarding the Maasai village visit. After such a long day of travel, we would have preferred to skip the tour and simply relax at the beautiful camp instead.
Overall, Kihindo Safari Group provided a professional, seamless, and thrilling adventure. We can’t recommend them, and especially Saloniki, highly enough!
Thank you Kihindo.
Thank you Saloniki.
Asante Sana!
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wholesome travel experience!
Choosing from all the agencies for Uganda safaris can be a wild ride for itself, but Pretty from Wagatil made everything as easy as it could be: very trustful and immediate communication throughout the process and all according to my requests. Every step was clear at any point. I had the privilege to be guided by George, who was not only knowing und showing me everything about Uganda, its people, its nature and wildlife, its food, etc. but also driving me safely on roads we usually don't see in our countries. He had made every person he talked to smile with a few words only, which gave me as a customer the certainty he would handle any possible disruption in the programme hassle-free - and so he did. Everyone I met during the week showed the utmost interest and effort to maximize and enrich my adventure. Sure the apes and game rides were the obvious once-in-a-lifetime highlights, but just driving around in a secure environment through this beautiful country and meeting the local people was what made this experience complete. The suggested accomodations didn't fell short of that. I am utterly thankful and will keep the memories for a long time.
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Cool guy👌
Exaudi has a «proactive» personality, he gets things sorted! For example on tve bicycle trip I saw an ebony statue which I wanted to buy. The statue was not fully finished, but I made an agreement to pay there, and then they would bring it the day before my flight, in another city almost 8h away. They kept their honourable promise, but either way I was happy to have Exaudi as a contact. Also Exaudi is really funny and has a lot of knowledge. Had a lot of fun!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A very beautiful safari, very well organized, and Rudzani was excellent company during the trip.
A very beautiful safari, very well organized, and Rudzani was excellent company during the trip. I highly recommend it.
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FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great stay
A fantastic team! An unforgettable stay!
Special mention to Rudzani who was absolutely wonderful and offered excellent advice.
Thanks again and see you soon!
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CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent company,
The driver was at Time. He is excellent to see animals. I recommand the Africain big cats.
Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Safari experience
Just back from an unforgettable 2-night, 3-day safari in Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park, booked with JT Safaris – and I honestly can’t recommend them highly enough.
From the very first time I contacted Julius last year, he was fantastic – informative, responsive and incredibly helpful in advising us on where to go and where to stay. We travelled as a group of three adults and our 10-year-old, with a private 4x4 jeep, which made the whole experience comfortable and personal.
The day before departure, Julius messaged to confirm our 6:30am pick-up time and introduced us to our driver, Peter. Despite the early start, Peter was ready and waiting at our hotel. The drive to Tsavo West took around five hours, and Peter’s knowledge of the areas we travelled through made the journey fly by. He shared fascinating insights about the local communities and landscapes along the way.
Once inside Tsavo, Peter’s ability to spot wildlife was nothing short of incredible. He didn’t just find the “big five” – he had an amazing eye for the smaller details too. His passion for birds was particularly impressive; he happily explained each species we encountered, adding so much depth to the experience.
We stayed at Kilanguni Safari Lodge, which was breathtaking. Watching zebras, lions and even hyenas near the lodge during dinner and breakfast was surreal.
Day two continued to exceed expectations. We were lucky enough to witness the true “circle of life” as a lion caught its prey, and we saw a dramatic stampede of buffalo. Later, we stayed at Voi Wildlife Lodge near Tsavo East and headed out for a late afternoon game drive. There, we encountered a family of lions with their cubs – at one point just five feet from our vehicle. It was truly awe-inspiring.
One thing that really stood out was Peter’s respect for the wildlife. We noticed several vehicles from other companies getting too close or not giving animals enough space. Peter, however, was always mindful that we were in their home. He ensured we had incredible viewing opportunities while still respecting the animals and the terrain. That balance made us feel both safe and proud to be part of a responsible safari experience.
This trip created memories that will last a lifetime for our whole family. I would 100% recommend JT Safaris – and Peter specifically as a driver – if you’re considering booking a safari in Kenya. Absolutely outstanding from start to finish.