DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent tour operator - Amazing trip
We booked our trip in Uganda for eight days as a group of friends with Gorilla Tours. I contacted them approximately six months before the planned travel dates. I already had an itinerary in mind. Gorilla Tours organized a driver/guide, booked accommodation on a full board basis in comfortable and luxury lodges and booked activities in the national parks.
We were assigned a driver/guide named Moses. He picked us up in Entebbe and drove us through the country.
Our first stop was a rhino-tracking experience in Ziwa Sanctuary. Then, we continued to Murchison Falls NP, where we spent three nights in Fort Murchison. We had a morning game drive and a boat tour to Murchison Falls on day one. On day two, we had a beautiful early morning river safari with the sighting of the rare shoebill up to the Nile delta on Lake Albert. Then we drove to the Top of the Falls, where we had a short walk with a ranger. The next day, we continued to Kibale Forest NP, where we spent two nights in Kibale Forest Camp. We had a chimp tracking in the rainforest and a community tour afterwards. We finished with Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP and stayed for two nights in Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge on an all-inclusive basis. The drive to the Rushaga Park entrance took 1 hour. From there, we tracked a gorilla group through the rainforest. We opted for a flight from Kisoro airstrip for the journey back to Entebbe. Our accommodation the night after and before the international flight was Airport Guesthouse in Entebbe. Airport pick-up and drop-off were included.
Our driver/guide, Moses, stayed with us during the trip, took care of the paperwork at the entrance gates and shared his knowledge. He was very attentive and took good care of us. We felt very safe with him.
The activities were fabulous. The highlights was, of course, the primate tracking.
The accommodation facilities were unique and had attentive staff. The highlight here was the Nkuringo Lodge in Bwindi.
The booking went smoothly. I contacted the company approximately six months before the planned travel dates. Our tour consultant was Annette. A deposit (price for the gorilla and chimp permits) was needed immediately after booking to confirm the booking. We transferred the sum in USD using an international transfer. We transferred the rest of the payment about a week before the trip. Annette constantly updated us that she received the payment and sent us updated payment confirmations.
We had a fantastic trip and definitely recommend Uganda as a destination and Gorilla Tours as a tour provider. Thanks, Annette, Moses and the team, for the excellent experience.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Mark was such a great tour guide, patient, informative and fun.
I totally enjoyed my trip in Uganda thanks to Mark. He was such a fun, patient, understanding, helpful and informative guide. This was one of my best trips ever!!!
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome
My friend and I traveled with Inspired Feet safaris and we were very happy with their services. Their operation was swift as they got us nice midrange accommodations because we were not sure about camping experience. However we did one day in a camp. At our hotel in Masai Mara There was hot showers and everything was perfect. Our safari consultant was very well informed. We wanted to travel in 2024 but she told us about the park fees increment for 2024 by their government and we decided to travel this 2033 November instead. She was very friendly and gave us helpful information. We did camping in Amboseli and that was also great experience as the camping tents were well kept. I took alot of photos of wild animals. I highly recommend this company. Their price is pocket friendly and they make sure you are well taken care of.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Aquila Venture Tours Best Tour Operators
As an avid traveler and safari enthusiast, I've had the privilege of embarking on numerous wildlife adventures across Africa. Among the many tour operators I've encountered, Aquila Venture Tours Tanzania stands out as an exceptional provider of unforgettable safari experiences. Their passion for wildlife conservation, commitment to responsible tourism, and dedication to personalized service have made them my go-to choice for exploring the wonders of Tanzania.
65+ years of age
I would never use Catz Tours ever again!
I booked a 1/2 day Jewish tour of Johannesburg with Annekie a few weeks ago. Company accommodated by moving tour up one day. After an hour, guide acknowledged he knew virtually nothing about Jewish community in Johannesburg and had never conducted Jewish tour. I then terminated tour but paid in full. Guide graciously said I should not pay if I didn't get what I contracted for. I asked him to talk to Annekie. A few hours later she doubled down, kept the money, and said she never had complaints about the Jewish tour. I no longer believe this was misunderstanding, I believe it was dishonesty. I would never ever use this company. Beware.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Cover Kenia above all others!
Great safari experience ever!!!
We booked an eight day Safari tour by Cover Kenia Safaris. We were so lucky to have Eddy as our guide during the whole trip. I would definitely recommend and choose Eddy again and recommend him to everyone who would come! It’s our biggest luck to have him by our side. We were amazed by his patience and superb driving skills. Thanks to his excellent performance and experience we collected the big 5 so quickly. He can drive the van with greatest skill that no one else can compare. You would not regret choosing him and we were happy and feel safe because he is trustworthy and we can rely on everyday. He had become our friend and we will miss him from now on. Cover Kenia Safaris is the best!
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dancing Simba - just perfect! Best driver ever
Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire NP.
Wonderful safari, everything was well organized. The lodges/camps booked corresponded exactly to the descriptions. The staff at the lodges and camps were very friendly and helpful. Our ideas for the safari were perfectly planned and implemented by Ms. Badrah (Dancing Simba). She was available at any time and answered every WhatsApp with the smallest question before and during the safari in a short time, thank you for that.
The biggest thanks, however, go to our guide Gido, who showed and explained so many exciting things to us over five days from Arusha to the Serengeti. The accommodations were also amazing, especially the Matawi Serengeti Camp was great. The only thing we would change is to spend two nights in the Serengeti to enjoy it a little more intensively.
Thanks for the great experience.
Thank you Gido you are amazing
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Immersive experience in Kenya.
We wanted to express our heartfelt gratitude to our guide (Richard) for an incredible 3-day safari experience in Kenya. His extensive knowledge of wildlife added a fascinating layer to our journey, and his expert navigation through challenging paths showcased his impressive driving skills. His familiarity with the Masai Mara's geography made the adventure even more enriching. Thanks to him, encountering the Big Five is an absolute certainty.
Thank you Richard, you truly made our safari unforgettable.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
It's all about safari booking
We were impressed with the well structured approach from bluerange , they we’re responding on time, thanks for the quick responses
we did a safari 3day Safari naivasha and Nakuru our guide Manu was very knowledgeable and was quick to find all the different animals from the Nakuru park .we stayed at Sopa lodges it was an awesome stay .
We truly enjoyed our safari.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hamis, the friend of men and animals
Hamis is first of all a friend of both human beings and animals.
Before the trip, Hamis was flexible in understanding our wishes. It allowed us to change a hotel in the proposed program.
He came to pick us up with his large comfortable 4x4. And during the trip, he was extremely friendly to us. His explanations and stories allowed us to fully understand the lands we visited as well as the animals we encountered. We were two young friends traveling together and he was able to adapt to our wishes. Finally, he was always on top of things and allowed us to see all the animals we wanted to see.
He is therefore truly a courteous, kind and interesting person, which is why I highly recommend the company he works for.
Goodbye friend and maybe see you soon :)
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