NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Prefessional organisation, working close with local guides and professionals
Our family of 4 booked a round trip with Matoke tours together with two close friends, so we had a private tour with six. Our friends visited Uganda before, also with Matoke, so Matoke arranged another round trip: From Jinja, to Sipi, Moroto, Kidepo, Murchison falls and back to Entebbe. We had to have patience: the trip was postponed 2 years, due to the Covid lockdowns. This was no problem with Matoke, they also booked our flight for this reason.
Since we had a private visit of a school project the week before our tour, we were picked up by our guide/driver Caleb at our hotel in Kampala.
The car was a huge four wheel drive safari car, where we fitted in all six. Caleb was a skilled and safe driver. One day we had to drive a very wet and muddy slippery road, and he managed to get us through safely. Caleb could tell us really much about the country and its history, culture and the different people inhabiting Uganda. He used to be a ranger, so in the Safari parks he drove us around spotting game really skillfully, with a very sharp eye, and visibly enjoying it himself. Matoke can be happy to employ good dedicated guides like Caleb.
The Lodges that were booked were all good. Unfortunately in Kidepo savannah lodge the luxury safari tents were booked full, so that we had a tent with a public sanitary unit. It was clean enough, but really a bit scary in the very dark night, with roaring lions in the neighbourhood... The view though was magnificent. The next logde, Murchison River logde became our favorite: Luxury tents with private bathroom, at the border of river Nile, with a small pool, and an excellent restaurant. Every meal had also a vegetarian option, good for our vegetarian daughter.
The Chimpansee tracking was unforgettable, though the Budongo Eco Lodge was a bit aged, but with very friendly staff.
In Moroto we stayed at Karamoja Safari Lodge. It apeared that they were overbooked, and our friends were installed in another hotel, but using the meals of Karamoja. So this little problem was solved properly. We found ourselves uncomfortable visiting the local tribe, as if we were going to the zoo, but these are living free people...
Uganda apeared to us a very hospitable country with really kind and cheerful inhabitants. We felt welcome and safe during the whole trip.
In the end, we had two fantastic weeks enjoying the beautiful countryside of Uganda, travelling safely with a Safari jeep and a joyful skilled driver and guide.
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING
Everything was perfect. Accommodation was great, our guide was an amazing guy, who helped us with everything.
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best experiences of my life!
We had the loveliest and most exciting days in Mikumi National Park together with our guide Tony! Everything went smoothly, from the initial quote we requested to our drop off in Dar es Salaam. The whole safari was super well planned, the lodges we booked were good and there was always enough food and drinks. Tony was also flexible regarding our wishes and needs. Also important to mention, we felt safe and well guided the entire time. During the game drives, Tony explained a lot about the nature and animals and he had a good eye for the best spots to see all the animals. We even managed to see two leopards!
All in all, I would at any time recommend Shammah Wonders Safari to my family and friends, and especially our friend Tony as our trusted guide.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very professional
They were very kind and professional, listened to our needs and created a plan that fitted my family well. They are knowledgable about safari and animals, know where to spot the animals, when to go. We felt safe knowing they had everything under control. Highly recommend!
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was just amazing,
It was just amazing, the volume of wildlife was incredible. I could not believe how many animals there were. We did a sunrise balloon ride which was expensive but so worth it. Breakfast on the plains when we landed was just surreal with all the wildlife around. Lions, Cheetah, Elephant, Zebra, Wilder beast, Impala, Gazelle, Buffalo, Giraffe, Hyena, Crocodiles, Ostrich, Vulture, Hippo, Jackal and many more seen :) Camp site was amazing, private site with just 12 travelers + guides ... very luxurious with en suite! Picnic a few hundred feet from the crocodiles ... another next to the Hippos.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beyond Expectations
My husband and I had a private Tour visiting Lake Manyara (Serena Lodge), Northern Serengeti (Klein Camp) and Ngorongoro Crater ( Crater Lodge). This was made all by 4x4. Our Guide , Mr Mosses Elias Kapolondo, was tireless to fullfill our expectations.
We saw Wild Life in its Prime. Countless herds of herbivores, Big Cats, Small Cats, Birds, Magustos, Jackals. Amazing Landscapes .We followed the formation (tail,body,head) of the Great Migration , and watched one of the Mara’s River Crossing with all of its action! 3 PARKS we had been, had given us diferent kinds of Safari experience. Mr Mosses explained all about our sightings. An unforgettable life time vaccation!” Serengeti shall never die”.
HU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good price, Amazing safari
We were on a 6 days safari. It was incredible. Albert is a really good guide and driver, we saw the big 5, and so many other animals. It was a great time for safari. The accomodations were good and clean. If you want an amazing safari with a good price, choose Axis!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect safari
It was an awesome 6 days safari. We saw the big 5 and so many other animals. The guide, Albert was really good we had the best places to be close to the wilde animals. Also, he has good taste of music.
If we come back we will chose Axis again.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Africa Trip!
I can’t begin to thank Buyaga Safaris enough. We did the eight day Safari including the chimps, the gorillas, rhino Trekking, Murchison Falls, multiple boat rides, and of course the safaris. My trip could have been ruined because my luggage did not arrive. Our guide Dalson, and Peter (the manager) worked very hard and graciously with the airline and the luggage assistant at the airport to locate my bags and have them personally delivered to me when we were eight hours away from the airport. They are locals and have many connections. It took many text messages and phone calls, however, they came through. Dalson, our guide was very knowledgeable and very personable. He was passionate about Uganda and guiding. I highly recommend him to guide your tour. This is my second Africa trip and I would go back just to experience it all again with Buyaga. Also, the accommodations were very nice.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
African Travels made our dream come true
A trip to Africa with our girls (10 and 13) had been on our wish list for a long time.
We chose South Africa in consultation with African Travel because of its incredibly beautiful panoramic route and the possibility to spot the Big 5 in Kruger from the convenience and comfort of your own car. And Mozambique because of its beautiful and mostly deserted beaches, snorkeling, special sea life and relaxed (beach) culture.
African Travels has helped us excellently with the implementation of this, completely tailored to our holiday wishes. i.a. estimating travel distances and finding beautiful (and safe) accommodations is something that is better left to the experts. The accommodations they chose were even more beautiful in real life than in the photos. The contact with African Travel was very good, both before and during the trip, they answer our questions quickly and thought along with you.
We enjoyed and recommend this trip to everyone who is in for a Relaxing African Adventure!
