20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very well organised and always willing to go the extra mile.
Great communication before meeting our guides. All accommodation exactly as expected and fairly priced. Guides were very knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for you/your friends. The company chef was excellent too and really enhanced our experience of the weeks safari. Highly recommend if you’re looking for something in this price range
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Raymond Rocks
10/10 value for money. Our guide Raymond was clearly the best. He consistently positioned us for the best photographs. He drove quickly and efficiently, cutting down the commute time in between parks.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Attentive and experienced safari company
Meektrails fulfilled our expectations at our safari trip to Kenya. They kindly attended all our requests and took care of organizing a great trip for us. Since picking up and leaving us at the airport, giving some welcome souvenir, till ensuring we get to see the most animals during the park visits with the best posible views. Specially Peris and James (Jaime among Spaniards) who accompained us during our honeymoon with best care of our needs.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Well organised, efficient and a pleasure to work with
They were a pleasure to deal with.
From the very beginning when we were planning our trip, to when we landed and the whole time together, whatever we needed was accommodated.
They definitely contributed to the once in a lifetime experience we had
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Untrustworthy
First, that review is not to discourage you to go to Uganda and enjoy the beautiful Country, the Nature and the mostly wonderful people.
This is a rewiev about Tubale Safari and Anette.
Its been a 6 Month hassle,
out of the 7500 USD she owes us, she paid us 3100 USD back.
On the beginning of the planning, the Companie seemed to be good. She had good reviews on TripAdvisor, Safari Booking and on the UTB
So I don’t know what happened, but I would never book with them again.
From the day we arrived, she did not follow up on the offer she made.
A few days before arrival I did ask if everything was ok with our trip, since I read a review on trip advisor, that was not so good. She assured me everything is ok.
On arrival in Uganda I got a text, asking to pay for the first two Hotels and Lodge, also for the first Tours (Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison NP, Murchison River Cruise) du to some Bank issues that she had. Well, it was not much I could do, so I paid that, since she promised, that after Tuesday, everything ist ok, well it was not.
I ended up paying for all the Lodges, except one, again, also for most of the Tours, like the Golden Monkey Tracking and so on.
Also for Gas and the Car.
The Car got locked twice via tracker from the Owner, since Anette/Tubale Safari did not pay the fees for the vehicle.
Our Guide sorted that issue, but because of that we missed an early morning Game Drive.
During the whole trip she came up with excuses and blaming everything else.
We paid the whole trip before and ended up paying for the lodges, except one and most of the tours again.
In the end we had expenses do to paying for Hotels, Lodges, Tours, Car, Gas, Food and missed Tours from 7500 USD,
On the last day of our Trip, she came to meet us and promised again to pay the Mones by March the 5t. 2026, Until today I received 100 USD.
So yea, I would not trust her and the Company for a Trip to Uganda. It might be ok for the next few Tours, but I can’t be sure and there are many Options that are safer than this Company
So please. If your booked with Tubale Safari, make sure to contact the lodges and do whatever you have to t get confirmation. And don’t Pay more than the bare minimum, most likely you have to pay for the Lodges etc. yourself.
It was not a nice experience, to deal with that every day of our trip, we never knew if the Tours were going on, till that Day or if we had the reservation still standing at the Lodges. It does not make for a relaxing Trip.
In the end we lost out on a few experiences do to Tubale Safari and we did not get the Experience that we hoped for. Had to pay for a lot of extras that we already paid for and had every day to deal with the uncertainty.
On the good side, we had a good Guide and the Tours we did go on, the Guides were great. We met some nice People in Uganda, so go there and enjoy, but nit with Tubale Safari
If you’re at the start of planning with that company, STOP. And look elsewhere. There are other Options. Since we had to go through that, we talked to other Companies, so there are good ones out there.
Should you have any questions, please contact me.
Anette is good at telling you what you want to hear and has an excuse for everything, one time is that her account got blocked by the Government, on time she said the Night Game Drive was cancel because of Safety issues, the next Day we met People and they were on the Night Game Drive, and so on
I am happy to share the communication, screenshots, that I had with Anette and Tubale Safari
Hopefully the Uagnda Tourist Board and other Places, where Tubale Safari is on, is gone see this
Like #Safari Booking
look elsewhere
This review is not meant to discourage anyone from visiting Uganda. It is a beautiful country with incredible nature and, above all, wonderful people.
However, this review is specifically about our experience with Tubale Safari and Anette.
At the beginning of the planning process, the company appeared professional and trustworthy. They had good reviews on TripAdvisor, SafariBookings, and were listed with the Uganda Tourism Board. For that reason, we felt confident booking with them.
Unfortunately, from the moment we arrived, the experience did not match what had been promised.
A few days before our trip, I reached out after seeing a negative review online. Anette reassured me that everything was in order. However, upon arrival in Uganda, I received a message asking us to pay for the first two hotels, lodges, and initial tours (including Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls National Park, and the river cruise) due to “bank issues.” With little choice, we paid, as we were told the situation would be resolved within a few days. It was not.
Throughout the trip, we ended up paying for nearly all lodges (except one), most tours (including Golden Monkey Tracking), as well as fuel and vehicle-related costs. At one point, the vehicle was locked remotely twice by its owner because payments had not been made by Tubale Safari. Although our guide managed to resolve the situation, we missed a scheduled early morning game drive because of it.
During the entire trip, we were repeatedly given different explanations and excuses. Despite having already paid for the full package in advance, we had to cover many costs again.
In total, we incurred additional expenses of approximately 7,500 USD for accommodation, tours, transportation, food, and missed activities.
On the last day of the trip, Anette met us in person and promised to reimburse the money by March 5, 2026. As of today, we have received only 100 USD.
Based on this experience, I cannot recommend or trust this company. While it is possible that future trips may go smoothly, there is no certainty, and there are many more reliable alternatives available.
If you have already booked with Tubale Safari, I strongly advise you to:
• Contact all lodges directly to confirm your reservations
• Be cautious with advance payments
• Be prepared to pay costs on-site
This situation created constant uncertainty throughout our trip. We never knew if bookings were valid or if activities would take place. This significantly impacted our overall experience and prevented us from fully enjoying the journey.
On a positive note, our guide was excellent, and the local guides during excursions were professional and knowledgeable. We also met many kind and welcoming people in Uganda.
So yes – visit Uganda, it is absolutely worth it. But based on our experience, I would strongly recommend choosing a different tour operator.
If anyone has questions, I am happy to share more details, including communication and screenshots.
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Incredible!
my wife and I went for our honeymoon to tanzania, just the two of us, and spent a week with Migada. our experience was superb! before wew arrived we discussed and planned our trip with Mike who was patiant and very helpful and managed to match our plan and maximize what we can do and see with our budget. and once we arrived - Moses our guide picked us up at the airport and immediately the atmosphere was incredible. Moses our guide and driver was energetic, happy and very attentive and flexible to our needs and prefrences. every day was more than we could've wished for. we payed 5000 dollars and felt that every penny was well spent. Mike, who runs Migada was amazing and Moses was probably the best, most experienced and knoledgable guide in the park. we cannot over state how happy we were with the service we were provided with! we strongly advise anyone going to book with Migada!
One last thing. My wife and I are observant Jews who refrain from eating non-kosher food. Mike and the Miogada team made sure our own personal diet didn't get in the way of having an amazing honeymoon. although this might seem like a nieche little thing it really is an example of how well we were looked after and im sure would have been the same for any dietary preference and every other thing. if you're going to Tanzania, i suggest you go with Migada (and ask to go with Moses!).
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Welcoming, helpful, all-round amazing
An absolutely wonderful safari experience! Leonard, our tour organiser, was very helpful in organising the tour and answering any logistical questions we had once we were there. Our tour guides, Samweli and Jackson, were incredibly welcoming and very knowledgable about all the parks and animals, including all the best spots to see all the animals. Buga, the chef for the trip, made us amazing meals which kept us well fed and satisfied. A highly highly recommended trip!
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Operator was timely, reliable, provided good communications, safety and also relaxing atmosphere.
Had a very good Safari experience, everything was on time, we have managed to see all the sites according to the plan even though the time was limited. Learned a lot about animals, took good photos and felt safe on the roads.
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded our expectations, and we couldn’t be more happy!
Our journey with Beacon Safaris was truly amazing from start to finish, and their attentiveness and professionalism made a real difference at every stage from the initial planning of our trip to the safari itself.
As this was our first time on safari, we needed a knowledgeable travel partner we could rely on, and we found exactly that with Beacon Safaris. From the very first conversation, the process was transparent, well-organised, and refreshingly quick. Our questions were always answered promptly, and we never felt left in the dark about any part of the planning. Robert, in particular, was a huge help — patient, clear, and generous with his advice. His guidance gave us real confidence in our choices, and by the time we left for Kenya, we felt fully prepared and excited.
Our guide, Daniel, made the trip unforgettable from the very first day. He was warm and friendly, and his knowledge of the parks and wildlife was great — it was clear he has a deep respect and passion for his work. We visited both the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru, and Daniel guided us thoroughly through each day, always keeping us informed about the plan ahead. Thanks to his experience, we saw everything we had hoped for and more, and he added so much extra along the way with his stories and anecdotes from years on the job. His skill at spotting animals and reading the parks made every game drive feel really exciting.
All in all, this was a fantastic experience from beginning to end. We can wholeheartedly recommend Beacon Safaris, and we wouldn't hesitate to book with them again the next time our travels take us back to Kenya.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Love this service and this team!
I have been on many trips with Deep End Safari in Uganda from 2022-2026. This team is so incredibly safe, responsible, kind, and easy to work with. I will always work with them! They have supported me with business related travel and leisure/safaris/experiences and it is always a wonderful time. Thank you, Sam and Yusuf!!
