AT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wonderful experience
I booked a 5 day safari(mid-range accommodation) to selous and mikumi for myself and my 18year old son. we deliberately opted for the -tiring-version of driving there and back instead of flying because we wanted to see as much of the country as possible.we had the most awesome time, especially thanks to our wonderful driver/guide michael who took such good care, was an excellent and careful driver and tried to listen to what we really wanted-see as many animals as possible but be safe.we succeeded and saw elephants, lions, buffaloes , a leopard, giraffes and zebras, antilopes and impalas, hippos , hyenas , wild dogs, warthogs, wildebeasts and various birds.I can really recommend usambara expeditions.asante sana.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A wonderful Ugandan and Wildlife experience
I've rated this organisation with 5 stars! That is not only because of the wonderful safaris we have done, but also the personal touch which they have. As there where problems with our arrival flights, we couldnt be there on the assigned day. The organisation was very flexible and it turned out that they adjusted a bit of our safari so that we could go relaxed on our holiday in Uganda. Besides the flexibilty this organisation has, the contact was also very fast and kind. Everytime I had a question they replied within the hour. Also when arrival they welcomed us with two people, one of them from the office and one guide. This welcome made us feel very welcomed and made the tour from the first second very good and personalised. The name of the guide we had was Paul, he was very kind and was very experienced. Not only he could answer a lot about the animals, but also a lot about the country itself. So 5 stars for the guide Paul aswell. As far as I can tell, most tour operators want to get as many tourists in a van, this results in a lack of a personal tour. With this tour I felt free to ask whatever I want and whenever I want. Besides the persons which made our tour very comfertable, the safaris itself were also very good organised. We had fun every day, the safaris were diverse and so we could enjoy everday with something new. We went daily on safaris, but in the resting time we were also able to see something from an Ugandan village, which made the Ugandan experience complete.
In a nutshell: a good and fast responding organisation. Good experienced tour guides. A great personal touch.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amarzing Trip with Bush2City
Great trip from first contact with Jackson for the booking and tailoring to what we wanted to do. We added a couple of days to a standard trip. The trip was amazing and exactly as described in the booking. Our guide and friend for the duration, Said, was very knowledgeable, always ready to please and took perfect care of us throughout the trip. Our airline lost our luggage and between Jackson and Said they managed to get them to Saronera where we picked them up. Excellent team for anyone out there looking to take a trip into the wild. You can trust them to take good care of you. The Parks themselves - Amazing - You have to see for yourselves. Thanks Guys !
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Phenomenal Road Trip Through Rwanda and Uganda
I booked a three week tour of Uganda and Rwanda with Love Uganda Safaris as a solo traveller in July of 2017. The tour was extensive, beginning in Kampala, then going through the Mabamba Swamp, the rapids of Jinja, Murchison Park, the Rwenzori Mountains, Kabale Forest, Queen Elizabeth Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Nyungwe Forest, and Kigali. I sent a request through the website of the central tourism agency and received dozens of suggested prices. I was immediately struck by the honesty and professionalism of Love Uganda Safaris, which offered me the fairest price. My Emails with the company were always answered immediately, and I just knew I would be in good hands. The trip itself was phenomenal; Moses and Israel, my guides, were super-friendly and well informed, and even the longest car rides passed quickly with them. I very much enjoyed seeing the orphanage run by the company--one of the best parts of the trip was the fact that a large percentage of what I paid goes directly to charity. I noticed that some of the reviews complain about problems with hotels or with the transportation, but this was not my experience. Most of the hotels were phenomenal, and when they were less than stellar, it was because I had asked for budget accommodation to lower the cost of the trip. And occasional roadside problems are par for the course when you're dealing with unpaved streets and insane traffic. Overall I would unequivocally recommend Love Uganda Safaris. They really went out of their way to tailor the trip to my needs and make it one of the most unique travel experiences of my life.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great safari experience!
I just came back from my 11 days safari in Western Uganda organised by Ronald from Kajie Safari. During preparations, he was reachable 24/7 and open to customize our stay, find a balance between low-cost and mid-range lodges given a strict budget and guide us through a reliable pre-payment procedure. During our stay, I found out that Kajie Safari is not your regular Tour Operator: Ronald who was our guide/driver all the way through, could provide insights on wildlife and nature (enabling me to grasp the basics being a true city gal) of each national park, Ugandan geography and traditions, but was also open to discuss everyday life and hobbies of a young modern Ugandan man (#GamesofThrones). He is a good driver (for me a combination between safe and fast), eager to settle you first at the lodge (before other tourists), providing you with snacks. In short, he is making sure that you are fine, which is quite important considering the roads in part of the country. After 11 days, the four-wheel drive Toyota Van will definitely convince you of its advantages compared to a "range rover" type of vehicle. My highlights clearly were the tracking on foot of rhinos, chimps and gorillas, which provided me with adrenaline spikes for the rest of my life. But also the red colobus monkeys playing while having morning tea with the soothing murmurs of the Kibale jungle, the sweet lady-finger-bananas eaten in the car, the flamboyant sunset in Queen Elisabeth Park, discovering the taste of confort food such as Matoke, the calm and friendly ways of Ugandan going about their business... I'll stop here, you know what you should do.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beautiful experience with very knowledgable guides
All areas fo the tour were great. The accomodation was all fabulous. The guides knew everything about every animal and spoke very good english. I would recommend Wildebeest to anyone going on safari.
FR
Classic kenya safari
Adventure Expeditions organized a very memorable and wonderful safari for us. We saw many animals, even more than we thought we would. The people at Adventure Expeditions were very friendly and helpful with assisting us with all our questions and made sure we had a french speaking guide and driver for the whole safari. We are planing on booking again for the beach experience. Thank you Adventure Expeditions.
US
Fly over Kenya 10 Days Safaris
Its been a fantastic time in Kenya after we inquired a safari from Cheetah Safaris C/o of John. We enjoyed every bit of it from Masai Mara to Amboseli, Nakuru, Nairobi and Samburu. Would recommend the same to other travelers to use Cheetah Safaris.
NL
Experience level: first safari
Fantastic six day safari
In July 2017 we (a family of 4) went to Arusha. From there we wanted to visit some National Parks and so I contacted Caracal Tours & Safaris, a company that I had found on the internet. The contact was very pleasant. After we had submitted our wishes, Marion suggested a six day safari with a visit to Lake Manyara, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire NP. We chose to go camping (basic campsites, good, but sanitary facilities not always clean). Caracal arranged the camping gear for us: 2 man dome tents, field beds with extra mattresses, pillows and sleeping bags. We slept very well, although it was very cold at Simba campsite at the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Ben was our guide/driver and Albert our cook. We really enjoyed our trip: the beautiful nature and so many animals, some of which we saw really close to the car! While driving, Ben spotted many different animals, often long before we saw them. He usually knew exactly which animals we saw and if he did not know, he looked it up in a book. We saw many big animals, but also smaller ones like rock hyraxes, African fish eagles and a dwarf mongoose. On route we could stand still as long as we wanted and had plenty of time to take pictures or simply enjoy the view. Exceptionally beautiful were the hunting lions, the cheetah with cubs and the sunrise over the Serengeti.
Our meals were fine as well. Every morning a good breakfast (toast, peanut butter, jam, honey, eggs, sausages, pancakes, fruit). In the afternoon sometimes a picnic, sometimes lunch at the campsite. And in the evening a nice meal with soup beforehand. (I'm not a lover of soup at all, but they were all delicious!) And as far as I know, all made on a single burner cooker!
Marion, Ben and Albert, thank you very much for this fantastic unforgettable trip.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Most amazing holiday ever, thanks to the company and our guide!
We booked 9-day luxury safari in Kenya, and from the onset everyone has been extremely helpful, supportive and informative. The office answered all our questions (and we had many) promptly and patiently. My elderly mother was extremely happy with the care and support that was extended to her during the tour by our excellent guide, Michael. We have been happy with our selected tour and lodges, and were lucky to see amazing wildlife due to Michael's patience and enthusiasm. He was very friendly and told us exciting stories about Kenyan history, cultures and traditions. I would recommend this particular tour, guide and company to anybody looking to spend about 10 days with some amazing nature and wildlife. I cannot thank Kenya Walking Survivors Safaris enough for this excellent adventure!