SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very friendly, informative and welcoming.
I would definitely recommend Salt Holidays for a safari trip. We went on a two days trip at Murchison Falls National Park.
We left Kampala early on a Saturday morning, arriving at the park midday. Going on a boat trip on the Nile among alligators and hippos, seeing the great fall, as well as having plenty of time to see plenty of different animals such as lions, giraffes, elephants, different types of monkeys among other.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond your expectations
Spirit of Kenya were a magnificent tour operator. Everything was organised to perfection and nothing was too much.
Franco our guide was so knowledgable, respectful and friendly. He had great eye for sensing out the wildlife which meant we saw all of the big 5. We saw so many animals in different environments so meant our trip was perfect.
The accommodation was amazing and food provided hit the spot in all the accommodation . We stayed in lots of different types of accommodation from tent in the wild with no fencing which was an experience as light nervous sleeper, to room within fenced area and then high end at Lake Nakuru which was out of this world.
We had a private guide for the week we were in Kenya and it might cost a bit more money but it’s more every last penny. It was a trip of a life time and one that will never be forgotten.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great and beautiful experience !
I encourage travelers to take Kianga Wild Safaris 🫶🏼☺️🙏. Very good experience with him ! Smile, joyful and kind person
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent and efficient tour operator
The 6-day safari organized by Usaka Adventure was well planned and absolutely fantastic. Our guide, Charles, was knowledgeable and always available, which made the experience very interesting. We saw many animals, and the tented (there is also the option of lodge) accommodations were comfortable and well managed. The cook was also friendly and helpful. Overall, it was an excellent experience that I would recommend to anyone looking for an authentic safari.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A dedicated local travel team in Namibia that offer local expertise and an authentic experience!
I stumbled across Gazechase Travels through a friend and must say that I am very pleased with the entire experience.
It's so lovely that you get insight from locals who know the country in and out.
Communication went smoothly and Gazechase Travels is very reliable.
Hiking the dunes and Etosha National Park were my highlights, such a beautiful country!
I will be back next year, can only recommend!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Everything that they said is 100% professional and was in the tour. Best tour organisation in area.
From the moment picked up from hotel by Blair the personal driver I was put at a very comfortable position. This guy is one of the best guides I have had anywhere in the world. Knowledgeable, honest, professional, kindhearted, made this adventure into see the silver backs the greatest. I only have one lung so trekking in was going to be hard, but Blair made this happen with a few words to the right people. This trip was not just Golden monkeys and silver backs, but it also was the country side, people, food, and the best value for money you will ever have with this company ( Big Ape)
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect safari experience with our amazing guide Azaria!
You know when you first meet someone and you instantly know you're in good hands? Thats how we felt from our first moments with Azaria - kind, warm, flexible and professional from start to end.
He began by carefully and thoughtfully checking alignment of his proposed scheduled with our itinerary, catching and immediately rectifying a discrepancy between his provided notes on our departure flight time and our actual departure flight time. From that moment on, for 5 days straight, he cheerfully toured us from park to park, telling us about Tanzania's culture and history, informing us of the names and significance of local villages we were passing, enthusiastically calling out animal after animal (with mad sharp eyesight and comprehensive knowledge of everything), skilfully navigating us to rare sightings (multiple cheetahs and leopards) with a combination of intuition and communication with other safari guides in the field, hustling through the inevitable safari related wear and tear of flat or damaged tyres, graciously accepting of us being a little late some mornings after breakfast, swiftly handling the paperwork and inspection processes for entering in and out of parks and always making sure we were safe and sound in our next lodge at the end of the day.
The jeep itself was perfect - well maintained, stocked with more drinking water than you'd ever need, packed lunches (sometimes cooked, sometimes sandwiches) every day with wine (!!) for lunch, two binoculars for us, and as already stated, always swiftly repaired when running into issues.
And with that jeep, and our amazing guide Azaria, we saw lions, cheetahs, leopards, gazelle Thomson, wildebeast, zebras, giraffes, elephants, hippos, crocs, Dik-diks (so adorable!), vultures, eagles, hyenas, adorable giant rodents and so much more! Highlights include a whole pride of lionesses up a tree, with the cubs stuck at the bottom and daddy lion patrolling around all the on-looking jeeps, another lion chilling at the top of a caved over tree, a lion literally sitting atop a huge rock in the middle of plains of nothingness (a la pride rock from the Lion king!), a trio of cheetahs playfully rolling in the grasp, hyenas totally disdainful of us trying to get their attention at just two meters range, a leopard snoozing up an isolated tree with a half eaten gazelle in reserve impaled on a branch in the tree, the endless cute hilarities of the warthogs who can't decide wether to be your friends or terrified of you, 8 giraffes having a tense standoff with 2 lionnesses chilling in some shade in some midday sun (they literally couldn't care less about the giraffes) as they tried to muster the courage to pass nearby, when they had all the room in the world to take a wide berth, the majestic wisdom of elephants in general, and 50 hippos all in a huge clump in a small pond could hardly be forgotten...
The lodges we stayed in were fantastic as well - ranging from the stunning Best View lodge (Lake Manyara), an exciting lux tent in the Serengeti (Nyikani camp) sleeping amidst the animals (which was quite honestly terrifying the first night when we thought what was in hindsight wind rhythmically flapping the tent to be an animal motorway crossing out tent at night), to even more on the ground camping at Pakulala with stunning views over the (Ngorongoro) crater and a camp staff member powering our hot water bush showers. Food was always good, with 3-4 course evening meals at every accommodation.
Finally, kudos to our tour planner Manuel as well, who made the creating of our customised tour effortless as well - always quick to respond, totally flexible, always grasping our needs instantly, and never giving even a hint of trying to hard sell anything - always from a place of genuine enthusiasm of improving of adjusting one's experience, if and only if requested.
Soul of Tanzania says it prides itself on creating a tailor made experience with warmth and connection and top notch service for every customer, and that is exactly what we got through every stage of the process. Absolutely nothing in the experience that I could dock points for - this is exactly what they delivered from start to end!
10/10, would go in a heartbeat again - thank you for the unforgettable experience Soul of Tanzania! :)
CR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very efficient
Everything was very organized and ran smoothly!! We were very happy from start to finish!!
RO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great places, great people, wonderful time
We chose a 12 day tour of Zimbabwe and Botswana which proved to be an excellent option; although some parts of the drive journey were quite long, we had a very friendly and inspiring guide and a very good storyteller too, Simon, who knew how to capture our attention and tell us about African places and traditions. The safaris were excellent and I mention here Bhecki (the guide in Hwange) and Africa (the guide in Victoria Falls) who made it possible for us to see The Big Fives in the first two days :))
The accommodations were excellent, the places varied, the price-quality ratio very good, everything was organized down to the smallest detail and the people responded promptly to all our needs and questions.
So Thank you Cuckoo Safari, Thank you Simon for a memorable vacation and certainly if I were to go back there I would make the same choice!!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A safari experience that was organized, safe, family-friendly, and unforgettable.
I recently did a 4-day, 3-night safari with Engozi Safaris Uganda and it was truly one of the best trips I have ever taken. From the very beginning, their communication and professionalism stood out. They were extremely responsive on WhatsApp, answered every question clearly, and sent us a complete itinerary ahead of time. Each day, they updated us with timing, expectations, safety guidance, and if anything changed they always checked in to make sure we were comfortable with the adjustment.
Klaus and Jesse were friendly, patient, and attentive throughout the entire experience. They made sure we had water and drinks, help with our bags, and they chose great local food stops along the way. They interacted so well with my daughter and every activity allowed her to participate. I never felt like she was left out and that meant so much to me.
The trip itself was full in the best possible way. We did so much in those four days and still felt like there is so much more to see on a future visit. The lodges felt fairly priced for the experience. Rwakobo Rock had beautiful views and wonderful staff, and Buffalo Safari Lodge quickly became my favorite with spacious rooms and great wildlife sightings. We always felt safe. As long as we followed instructions around the animals, we were completely at ease. The vehicle was comfortable and well maintained and it was cleaned every night, so each morning felt like stepping into a new truck.
My favorite moment was the walking tour with the giraffes. I had never been that close to them before and watching my daughter experience it made the moment even more special. The evening and early morning game drives were incredible and I recommend adding a visit to the CTC Conservation Centre for a unique look at some of the animals and a chance to learn more about them.
Engozi Safaris Uganda delivered exceptional service, reliability, value for money, and an experience I will never forget. I would absolutely book with Klaus and Jesse again and next time I plan to add more days, so we can explore even more of Uganda. If you are looking for something different from the typical safari destinations, choose Uganda and reach out to Engozi Safaris. You will not be disappointed!
