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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommend for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
We (Louisa and Peter) did a Safari in Tanzania before and while our tour operator for Tanzania also offered us to plan the Gorilla trek, we felt more comfortable in picking a local tour operator in Uganda.
We studied reviews on here and shortlisted Bamboo Ecotours. The communication with Edison via E-mail to plan and book our 2-Night/3-Days Gorilla trek went absolutely smooth.
The planning process went transparent and also flexible in terms of adding on activities later on. We only decided on the actual day that we wanted to add the Coffee making experience and were able to do so. (Highly recommend for coffee lovers). We were considering to add another cultural experience on our last day (return to Kigali), but then felt a bit tired and opted only for the visit of the Genocide Museum. It was really great that we could be this flexible with other activities outside of the main event : The Gorilla trek
The gorilla trek is in the end organized by the local authorities - so has nothing to do with Bamboo ecotours. But also this was organized very well. We especially loved the local dance group that performed for us before the actual hike and really motivated us :)
In our case, it rained heavily after we had our one hour meet and greet with the Gorillas. Shout out to future trekkers : Please read the tips and instructions and try to pack accordingly: pack raingear, wear proper hiking shoes, wear long-sleeved shirts and also gloves come in really handy.
I didn't bring my gloves and I made it just fine, but it would have been better if I had brought them.
As back to Bamboo Ecotours: Our Guide was Fred, he is very kind, friendly and shared information about the local people/customs and also a bit about his own hometown/family. He also accommodated us very flexible with our requests on activities and was open to our suggestions.
We also felt that we paid a fair / competitive rate for our experience compared to other offers/quotes we have seen.
Maybe it would have been nice to see a few more different options for accommodations prior to booking, but in the end we were also happy with the one that we had (Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge). The lodges itself look like tree houses (without being actual tree houses), very dreamy and romantic. You feel like being in the middle of a rainforest. One of the perks is that the lodge offered to wash 4 pcs per person for free - that was very nice. The dinners were very good (no buffet, you ordered a few hours in advance from a small cart). Breakfast did not have a lot of choice, but it was fine. The packed lunches were small and not up to the standard that we were used from Tanzania.
After our Gorilla trek, the lodge provided the service to clean our shoes, that was very sweet and helpful.
Last but not least:
Big thanks for Edison and Fred for making this trip and experience special and completely carefree for us!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Safari & Kilimanjaro Travel Organisation
There are so many good things to say about Easy Tours.
1. We arranged everything through Helen. She was very well organised, nothing was too difficult, gave us lots of good advice, speaks excellent English and very friendly.
2. Gerald was our guide. We visited 4 national parks all different from each other - Lake Maniari, Ngorogoro, Serengeti. Tangariare. Gerald would often go to sites away from the other safari trucks. Saw 3 leopards, over 50 lions, cheetahs, hyena etc. English very good, knowledgable, friendly.
3. Kester took myself on 7 hour hike of Mt Kilimanjaro, walked 16km, from 1,750 to 2,800 above sea level. Spoke good English, took me to see the Colobus monkeys towards the lower crater. Very good guide.
I would recommend Easy Tours to everyone
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A dream come true
Lifetime lives up to its name for sure. They organised a beautiful trip for us, full of adventure, fun and some chill time, while ensuring safety and comfort. Our guide Geral was superb, friendly and knowleadgable of animals, local culture and always giving us the best tips on what are the best extras to do and so on. This trip was a dream come true.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent
Saw everything in our short stay, great sightings, very professionally conducted game drives. Excellent food and very nice accommodation.
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dixon was a kind fun and helpful, knows a lot about animals
I'm Ida and I'm ten. I really enjoyed lenchada Safaris and I think that we had the best guide for it - Dixon. The animals were super and it was good to learn about their habitat and how we can help it. All in all the experience was amazing.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
This was a perfect Safari with outstanding organsiation and an extremly friendly, knowlegeable guide
We have discovered African Big Cats Safaris in the internet and were immediately impressed by their quick response behavior. The tour was organized to our schedule, but mainly we relied to the expertise of the tour operator - which was a good decision.
A last-minute change - our 18-years-old son arrived one day after us - was managed professionally against a moderated extra-fee. The managing director Immanuel personally picked up our son at Kilimanjaro airport and drove him to the lodge where we spent the 2nd night. This made us feel very good.
The tour itself was impressive and we would always recommend the same itinerary (Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Lake Manyara) with Serengeti/Ngorongoro being the highlight. Our experienced driver Vanance was extremely friendly, customer-oriented (drinks had always the perfect temperature!) and answered really every question we asked – he has such a great knowledge about Tanzanian wildlife and culture. Vanance made us feel very comfortable from the first minute and it was a big pleasure to spend the 5 days with him.
Accommodation was exactly how you expect this from a safari – charming, rustic, clean, very good food, very friendly people around. The car (Landcruiser) was in very good shape and cleaned every evening.
Wildlife is amazing and we even saw the big five – here the professionality of our driver Vanance paid off combined with a little luck!
Managing director Immanuel showed up at the airport before departure to get direct feedback – another good and professional move.
A safari isn’t a cheap event, but we have the impression that we received good value for the money we paid.
We definitely recommend a safari with African Big Cats!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari Company!!!
Our wonderful safari trip would not have been possible without Tazama. We had a 10-day safari starting with Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Lake Navasha, and ended with Amboseli. Our driver/guide (Andrew) was able to find animals in every park including the Big 5! Andrew is a highly skilled guide and driver. He was patient with us, even when we were late having breakfast (smile). He is kind, generous and has a great sense of humor. He has great instincts and has great communication skills. He gets along with other drivers and even helped changed a tire for another driver while we were out looking for animals.
Prior to our safari, Anthony was patient and very responsive to our numerous questions! It was just a joy to actually communicate with someone who understood and addressed all of our concerns. We were able to PayPal our final payment a day before our departure which as many travelers know is not allowed with other travel companies. This how accommodating Tazama is. As for the value/price, it was an excellent deal. We were in a clean, reliable and comfortable vehicle and the lodges where we stayed were wonderful. Anthony also arranged our hot air balloon ride which I strongly recommend for Maasai Mara. Overall, it was a fantastic experience with a wonderful safari company. The Tazama team knows how to take care of people! I would definitely recommend Tazama to anyone looking for a safari in Kenya.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime
This was an amazing trip. We went during the great migration. It is really something to see. Every place we stayed was wonderful but my personal favorite was the tented area. We woke up to giraffes eating right outside of our tent. Exaud was simply the best. He always provided us with wonderful meals and everyone of them was an experience. He just took care of all the details. Exaud is extremely knowledgeable about the area the animals and the locals you will meet. You will not be disappointed with TX Safari.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Better a than Expected and more!
Shaun is our go to guy. He was always available and heard what we thought we were looking for. From transfers to flights, accommodations, tours, food and being blessed with fabulous animal sights this was our bucket list trip. When we needed advise while on trip, Shaun was quick to respond. Hat’s off to EastCape Tours for our special experience.
They fulfilled our expectations!
The accommodations were superb. The price was very reasonable. Every day was filled with a full schedule, all the activities were exciting but plenty of time to rest. I highly recommend this tour guide for all ages.