US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jartan Lazier guided us on a trip of a lifetime through Kenya and Tanznia!
From the very beginning of our trip to the very end everyday was filled with new discoveries, new information, and extremely enjoyable experiences. Even what could have been mundane travel from location to location became adventures as Jartan imparted his knowledge and answered our questions with informative factual explanations. No day lacked entertainment, either. Jartan’s fun loving personality and willingness to joke made all of his “guests” careful to not be too serious all the time. It was a fun filled tour!
All lodging was superb. Accommodations selected by Jartan exceeded our expectations. Staff at all lodges was very polite, helpful, and very attentive. They anticipated our needs. Although we stayed only a few days at most at a location, staff knew our names and our food preferences shortly after our arrival. Rooms and public areas included all amenities possible and were spotlessly clean. Food choices at all meals were endless, widely varied, very well prepared, and plentiful.
Animal... Read more viewing was spectacular! New and exciting views and encounters each and every minute when on Game Drives. This was a great time of year to travel in Africa; many large herds of zebra, wildebeest, warthogs, elephants, giraffes, and so many babies!
We must all remember that the Hyena is the most beautiful animal in the wilds of Africa! Too bad it was not selected as one of the “Big Five”.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very attentive and kind. Great explanations and always keen to provide comfort.
At the time I traveled with Viajes MATATU, I was a student, so I greatly valued their flexibility in adapting both the budget and the experiences. I was looking to engage with Ugandan culture and avoid highly touristy sites, and they accommodated that perfectly.
Everything went smoothly, and I was very satisfied with my trip.
I loved that one of the owners is European, as she understood my culture, while the other is African, with native knowledge of the region. I personally think this combination adds great value to the company, bridging cultures to create the perfect experience for travelers.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari experience
Bucket list item checked and huge thanks to Axis Africa for a truly wonderful experience!
Lennox and Cynthia were prompt and clear with their responses to my questions months before the trip. Communication was great both on emails and WhatsApp. 6am Airport pickup was on time, had a nice breakfast before meeting the rest of the group and before the longggggg drive.
We saw the Big 5 and more at Masai Mara, Crescent Island, Nakuru and Naivasha. Big shout out to our driver/guide Johnny Jac who was terrific: he made sure to give us the perfect photo angles, bathroom breaks and made us feel safe the entire time on safari. He’s a great animal spotter and seemed well-liked by other drivers and park rangers.
Some tips I want to share:
Make sure you book a Land Cruiser instead of Van. Our Land Cruiser had WiFi and charging ports. We moved a lot faster than those in a van. There’s HOURS of rough roads to see these wild animals and Land Cruiser is the way to go (or... Read more fly to Masai Mara).
Bring wipes, slippers, protein bars, snacks, sunblock, hat and mosquito repellant. Our doctor prescribed malaria pills. Axis provided bottled waters, box lunches and meals in the camp and hotel.
Bring small bills/cash to TIP the driver, park guides & hotel staff, and to buy souvenirs. There’s no ATM or Venmo in the wild and at Masai Village.
Again: Asante Sana (thank you) Johnny! We had a fantastic 1st safari experience with you and recommend you highly!
I’m on IG @i_therefore_conclude for vids, pics & if you have questions.
JP
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very friendly
Very comfortable and very good breakfast + good coffee. Room was so nice and relax.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour operator which made our tour through Uganda an unforgettable experience!
We booked a 10 day tour through Uganda to do Safaris and see monkeys and apes. The amount of animals we have seen by far exceeded our expectations — just on day 1 we have seen the Big 5! And it was amazing how close we got to all the animals, esp. to the chimps and the mountain gorillas. Further, we had an amazing guide, Lorand, who was incredibly knowledgeable and educated about the animal world and every aspect of Uganda. Plus the lodges/hotels were always very nice, w/ beautiful views and all served delicious food. V. good value for money considering all park entries, special activities w/ rangers, all meals AND gorilla permit are included. Unforgettable, beautiful experience!
NO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
WOW. Just WOW!
What a spectacular holiday! And Kla Adventures with our friendly, service minded, skilled and fast driver Gasper made that happen. We visited Tarangire national park with its Baobab trees for a day, where we came close to our first elephants and giraffes, amongst other animals and birds. Then we drove further and stayed overnight at beautiful Kirurumu tented Lodge on our way to Serengeti. The next day the trip went through the jungle on Ngorongoro crater rim, then in open landscape with masai villages and got to see the migration of wildebeasts and zebras in thousands, and further to Serengeti for three nights in beautiful Signature Sergengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp. Gasper knew where to drive to let us see the elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, gepard, hippos, hyenas, buffalos, different antelopes, serval, black-backed jackal and warthogs. What a treat! On our way back to Arusha, we also got to visit a Masai village and a two plantations where they grew bananas and coffee. Thank you Kla Adventures and Gasper for making this an experience of our lifetime.
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Namibian desert experts
Even if the excellent company Getaway Africa booked the trip, it was African Extravaganza who run the tour. Naukluft lodge was very good. It was only my daughter and I there during our stay so we had the pool and facilities for ourselves. We had an excellent guide with a good eye for wildlife and plants who could explain most for us. The Sossusvlei tour met all expectations. We also saw more animals than expected.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
12 days Uganda experience with Lulu Safaris, it was a great adventure
We did a 12-day tour which was completely taken care of by Lulu Safaris. Together with our guide and driver Samuel, we have been to all the interesting places in Uganda from Kampala. What a wonderful experience that was. Samuel completely unburdened us and expertly drove past rhinos, giraffes, elephants, chimpanzees, gorillas and what not. With a lot of expertise he showed us what beautiful birds there are. During the rides in nice conversations he told a lot about his country, life in Uganda and many other interesting things. 11 days together in a car could lead to discussion or unpleasant silences. That was not the case with us, we talked about anything and everything and got along just fine. We made the trip with the two of us and the nice thing about this setup is that you also make the game drives with your own vehicle so that you can stop where you want and take as long as you think necessary. The planning with all lodges and organizations was perfectly arranged, we were expected... Read more everywhere and were on time for all appointments, which deserves a compliment. The car in which we made the tour was an original Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series with a roof that could be opened, perfect for the game drives and completely in style for an optimal experience. We really enjoyed our trip through Uganda and thank everyone who contributed to this.
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect service
I booked a combined Africa trip starting from Joburg, transfer to Madikwe game reserve, then back to Joburg for a flight to Windhoek and a 3 day Sossusvlei tour. Annelie Vermeulen provided excellent service and also booked our flight to Seychelles. It was very easy to communicate and I got exactly what I asked for. Highly recommended.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
tailor made to taste
second time we booked with Grassrootz. I know Uganda pretty well so we clearly indicated what we were looking for and we got - with some very accommodating tweaking and tuning - exactly that: basic but decent accommodations, a great driver/guide who knew a lot and was super helpful and the right balance between the tourist experience and the local experience. Sander did some good recoomendations that perfectly matched what we were looking for.