35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
As the name says, you too will Love Uganda
We traveled to Uganda Dec 17, primarily to see Gorillas.
Despite warnings on the Aus Gov website of reconsider travel we went ahead, and glad we did as the Ugandan people were wonderful, friendly and welcoming and we did not feel uneasy, afraid or threatened for a moment in the 2 weeks we were travelling
After doing a lot of research, and speaking with previous customers, we selected Love Uganda.
One of the main reasons was that they are actively involved with, and most of the profits go to, a local orphanage that they support.
I dealt with Coleb through the booking process and he could not have been more helpful or responsive.
Our divers and guides (David and Israel) were thorough professionals and made the trip so much better than we had hoped for, including arranging a cake for one of our party who had a birthday during the trip.
The activities we selected, and those that were recommended by Love Uganda, were all wonderful.
I would thoroughly recommend Love Uganda, and if we are lucky enough to go back to the region would not hesitate to travel with them again.
Only things that I would point out are
-we were a group of 7 and the van for a group of this size may not suit everyone. It was fine for us, and pretty standard for Uganda, but may not be good for everyone
- make sure that you think about times and what you want to see. I was really hoping to visit a Batwa community but we ran out of time. I should have thought more and listened to Coleb, would have planned a second night at Bwindi. Driving times are much longer than you expect.
- Stay out near Kibale. We were at Royal Kazinga cottages. Staying near Kibale you can do night walks and not waste hours driving
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
World class VIP experience.
Sir Michaels safaris surpassed my expectation. The driver(Dik Dik) to maasai mara was on time, fun and very knowledgeable.
Sir Michaels also coordinated our travel from maasai mara to Diani beach. They kept in touch with us through out to make sure we were ok until out trip ended and we were back home safe. I will definitely use them for my future Kenyan adventures.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
the most amazing trip ever ....thanks to compass odyssey and their affilates
We are so extremely grateful to the owner (Darren) of Compass Odyssey for the non stop excellence we experienced for the moment we started the booking process to lifting off on our return flight back to the United States. Every guide-in country flight-transportation and lodging exceeded our wildest dreams. I cant say enough about this trip and the wonderful treatment and eye on every detail we had the pleasure to experience.
Every detail has been thought out prior to your arrival and the guides could not have been more knowable and so pleasurable to be around. the luxury accommodations for great and our Safari experience was nothing short of amazing. We would highly recommend Compass Odyssey to anyone with impeccable taste seeking the most wonderful time of their lives. Thanks again Compass Odyssey -we will alway be grateful for such a fantastic trip.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing week long safari with Leonard!
What an incredible week thanks to our guide Leonard (and Peter for arranging). We did a 6 day safari around Kenya, going to three parks. On our first safari, we saw everything in this week! All of the 'big 5' plus so so much more. From the cheetahs lazily laying in the grass, to the rhino walking within feet of our van, to the countless giraffe that my wife and I couldn't help but stare every time. Leonard was fantastic and always made sure we were taken care of. We choose the 'Standard' accommodation package and were so impressed with all the lodgings - they were nicer than we expected. The whole week was unforgettable and absolutely amazing. Thank you!
NZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kruger Park Safari
Excellent service from day one. Shaheen at Legend Safaris was always contactable and arranged everything from transfers, tours, safari, accommodation and food. He was always in contact to make sure we were enjoying ourselves and was a pleasure to deal with. This was my 3rd safari at Kruger park and can comfortably say was the best organised in comparison the previous 2 company's. Would recommend to anyone.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good experience, all was according to their proposal. It was a great experience.
They were very responsive to our requirement and expectation, fast response and professional. Good driver/guide, car in good condition. Lodging and food up to our expectation. I recommend Flash Safari and Abraham.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mwajabu gave me an exceptional safari experience.
The safari tour was well organised and punctual. I would recommend this safari tour to anyone. Mwajabu and her son helped me a lot with organisation and they are very trustworthy people. Anything you are unsure of they are more than happy to help.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip of a lifetime with expert guide
We visited Uganda last summer and from the first email Bella and the team were really friendly and informative but not pushy. We did an 11 day safari including a magical Gorilla trek and so many amazing animal viewing opportunities. Ben our guide was AWESOME. Maybe we got lucky but he was so knowledgeable and went out of his way to find us some amazing animals, including a beautiful leopard trotting across the grasslands in Queen Elizabeth National Park, a white rhino mother and calf at the Rhino sanctuary (wild living) and a couple of sleepy lionesses dozing away in a Candelabra tree, among so many more. He was also passionate about the animals and their conservation which we feel strongly about, but unfortunately not all wildlife tour companies do.
The accommodation was impressive for our budget - the tented camps are brilliant and give you a 'luxury' tent feel whilst being really close to the wild - don't forget your headtorch! Staying in Kibale Forest camp and Rwakobo Rock were some of our favourites. The food was excellent in most places and the chefs were happy to make adjustments for vegetarian needs (give advance notice if you can!).
We had some great adventures with Ben and the 4x4 minivan (don't be put off by these vehicles, ours was the most comfortable of our month long trip and you can be in it for hours driving the bumpy murram roads) and as well as teaching us so much, we felt like we had made a friend by the end of the trip and were even more sad to leave!
We are trying to plan a way to go back to wonderful Uganda as there is still so much to see, and would definitely contact Bella and Ben for a guaranteed amazing trip! What are you waiting for?! :)
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent communication, outstanding safari
See above excellent communications
safari lodge exceeded our expectations
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One week Safari with Siya Phambile!
We spent 7 days with Siya Phambile Expeditions and it did not disappoint one bit! The experience was out of this world. We were well-taken care and the service was amazing for the money. Food, transport, activities & accommodation, you do not have to worry about anything, just making sure your camera batteries are fully charged! We were on the road at crack of dawn and late at nights to make sure we capture all the action from the bush. We completed the big-5 spotting in less than 2 days and our guides were always providing description, information and details about all the species we encountered. Overall experience was great, we saw everything Kruger had to offer in terms of animal spotting, game reserve and life in base camps. We highly recommend Siya Phambile if you want to experience your own customized private safari, easy to work with, the guides at Siya Phambile are very knowledgeable and make sure you are having everything you need. FIVE STAR experience!