50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An AMAZING and UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE
Words can’t adequately describe our Amazing Anniversary Safari. “Right Choice” is the right words for this value company as they surpassed our dreams for coming to Kenya for three various Safari locations. Not only did George Oketch assist with our trip planning but mention several additional ways to enhance our experience; like a hot air balloon ride. Ken Ojiema was our incredible driver and guide as he was quick to fulfill the list of the vast variety of wild animals who hoped to see. He not only accomplished this; and many more that we didn’t even think of, but we felt like we could literally reach out the window and touch them. The photo shots were spectacular as he placed us in perfect alliance of which I saw no other company do. His knowledge and expertise of the animals and their habitats truly brought to life this wild and colorful adventure. We hope to return again soon with family and friends as we will always treasure this memorable anniversary as one of our very best! Thanks Ken and George
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Very Good At All He Does. The Wild Safari is his Playground..really
this is the best safari ever. Its unreal at how natural his lead is and was for us 12 women from AMERICA at such a scarey time with Worldwide Covid..this team came thru with all kind of trained protocol and safety,but didn't leave out the fun...
Very safe and comforting but aims to present u with care and let your wildest dreams of Wildlife be nothing short of Magical..
Until Next Time....!!
In my Sheena from Tarzan voice.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fabulous service,very comfortable,great care,fantastic staff
Hello,it's very reliable ,great price,great staff,always accommodating,and knowledge of wildlife is fantastic,making sure u get to see what u r there for,will always use them ,great tour company,helpful in local knowledge, and persons needs,Thank u guys
HR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing journey, amazing people amazing country!!!
Everything from the start when Grace (our guide and driver) picked us up on the Entebbe airport, during our 10 days safari trip until the end when girls from Gorilla tours office, Rose and Anette together with Grace said farewell...was amazing, beautiful ...words are not enough!
We came to Uganda on 29 th June, Grace picked us up and took us to the Airport guest house for dinner and sleep over. Beautiful garden, apartment, delicious dinner...super beer (NILE lager)...Grace informed us about our safari plan, when we start next day,what shall we wear, how much money should we change in local currency....
30 th, after the breakfast we started our unforgettable journey ....cross the country with several stops (to buy fresh and excellent fruits) we arrived in Ziwo Rhino sanctuary. Rangers over there were so eager to find rhinos and to show us this magnificent animals...after that we continued our trip towards Murchison National Park....
Accommodation in Murchison was super although we haven't seen much because we were all days in the National park...
Next day 1 st of July our company of three got a new member, young ranger Sam from Murchison NP...
Sam was great, together with Grace all day they were showing us beautiful animals in the Park and for the great final Sam found lioness!!!
On 2 nd , we departed for Kibale,cross the country, watching beautiful landscapes, people, animals....
We arrived late afternoon, our accommodation was superb, nothing what we expected but much more...sounds of the rain forest were amazing
3 th We went for Chimp walk, with some American family...our ranger Benson was so great, he found whole family of chimps, together with small baby...again, thanks to Grace we didn't took to much clothes!!! Thanks...
Afternoon we took with local guy Peter - Bigodi community walk (warmly recommend) to experience how people produce Banana beer, gin, how they make coffee, how they use papyrus for different household products....
4 th We departed in direction of most famous (by name) savanna park in Uganda - Queen Elizabeth NP....
Grace took us in the park for the afternoon drive and then we went to Kazinga channel Bush camp - best accommodation in total...
Animals were walking during the night around our apartment, buffaloes and elephants....crazy and exciting....dinner was delicious...
5 th We started our ride in the Queen Elizabeth NP. We were accompanied by ranger Petra...she tried to show us as much as possible but nobody could prepare us for the naked truth that because of 12 villages - communities that live in and around the park,
pouching is very common and the worst poisoning of lions....we were devastated, furious, crazy mad, sad...so much mixed emotions and nothing that we could do....Grace as always was the saviour of the day...after that devastating ride in the park, she took us to the Kazinga channel boat ride (which was beautiful and we saw many animals so spirit went high). But, while we were on the boat, Grace was in constant mobile connection with other guides in the park, so when we came from the boat she took us again to the QE NP - to show us lioness with the cub, and another female lion....it was something that no words can describe our feelings...we got evidence - the lions still roam in the park!!!
6 th after breakfast we started our journey in the direction of Kisoro, and African Switzerland...for our last but not least National park - Bwindi impenetrable...Road took us through beautiful landscapes, so colourful...we stopped for buying fresh mango....and arrived late afternoon...accommodation was not only Travellers Rest Hotel...it is actual place where all efforts for saving Mountain gorillas started and where Dian Fossey took hear first steps in hear magnificent journey!!!
7th Gorilla trekking - highlight of all 10 days safari...something that we dreamt for so long time....
We departed from the hotel at 6 in the morning (we took lunch package)...Grace drove us to the assembly point where we got instructions from the rangers of the park...after that Grace arranged for us with extrodinary young ranger Mandela to take us to the family of the gorillas called Mucunguzi (something like that), with one 6 months baby, two baby's around 1 year old, and so peaceful silver-back ...Our trekking lasted only 1 hour when we came in front of this magnificent animals - our relatives!
One hour with them passed as a second, emotions run from smiling to crying...Lifetime experience!!!
After that we were so emotionally fulfilled and exhausted ...dinner and the beer as usual :)
8 th we went to meet real Pigmy or Batwa people...nothing like in fairy tales....more like American natives expelled in 19 th century and vanished...but now is 21 st century - so sad...anyway we tried to understand them and help them with some food and soap
9 th after breakfast we left Kisoro and drove to Entebbe....again Grace found herds of Zebras and antelopes close to the road for us to see them...in Entebbe again we had dinner in Airport guest house
10 th after sad goodbye with our hosts, Grace, Rose and Anette we left Uganda and we promised to ourselves that we will come again...
Thank you All for everything, stay healthy, stay safe and keep your country beautiful
Hrvoje and Mirna
RO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A well organised team.
The trip was really well organised and we also had a lot of beautiful surprises, when it came about the lodgings and the Safari's circuits. Our guide through all this journey was really involved in oferring the best experience and he was very flexible with our wishes.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very honest and understanding though we had a fixed budget he made sure our trip was smooth thanks
The trip was worth the money the accommodation was amaizing the adventures and game drive was the best of all thanks to Moses our driver he made sure we experienced the best. The hospitality and service at jambo Mara safari lodge was amaizing and unforgettable thanks to John for the recommendation it was the best , thanks to Keshi tours for sure I will recommend anyone
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional,great organization and time of my life
Great organization,friendly guides,safari plan taking your ideas under consideration:)Highly recommend!
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent organization! Ponctual and friendly stuff.
Following the good suggestions of the safari planner we have combined the 3 day Masai Mara safari with the Hell’s gate biking safari.
Well organized, we didn’t loose any time waiting at the park entrance or at the bike rental shop.
Along the road Simon gave us some explanations about the place and animals we have seen. The presence of the jeep driving behind us gave me a feeling of security especially when the bunch of wild buffaloes decided to cross our way.
It’s about 7 km bike ride but if you don’t feel like riding the bike back, you can still hop on the jeep and go back by car.
Although I recommend to bike both ways, you will get to see many wild animals in the open space.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Monique Dean was incredible from the get go!
My family would like to thank the team at Giltedge! We are still talking about the experience that we had. They managed all aspects of our trip, from the greeting when we first landed in Nairobi, to the care they took to track our progress and insure that everything was handled and we could just relax and enjoy. The COVID testing requirements were of course a complete bother, but a necessary evil in this day and age. They took care of making sure all tests that were required were scheduled and was made as convenient as possible. The lodges that were booked for us were wonderful. Every leg of our trip got better and better. The staff, service, accommodations and FOOD were incredible. We were met by James(our point person) when we returned to Nairobi for our final flight home. He transported us to a beautiful restaurant to get a nice dinner before he took us to the airport. There he coordinated a VIP service to get us through ticketing and security. She stayed with us until we were seated at our gate.
A special thank you to Monique Dean our travel agent! To James Njoroge (indispensable) who was our point person throughout our travels. To all the guides and lodge staff THANK YOU!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service
I received prompt, friendly and always professional service from the time I landed to the time of departure. Our driver was always on time, early in fact. Our Safari Blue experience was amazing. Thank you for a memorable experience.
