20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We have used Ngoni safaris three different
We have used Ngoni safaris three different times, for three very different trips in Uganda. Each time we have been thrilled with the groups they have paired us with and had amazing and memorable experiences!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A great safari, from start to end.
My wife and I travelled to Tanzania in early January 2021, pre UK lockdown, to continue our long standing educational project work there. We also allowed ourselves time for a safari before returning home, but had made no arrangements prior to arrival in Tanzania. We sent out email enquiries with an outline itinerary of collection from Bunda, 3 nights in Central Serengeti, 4 nights in Ndutu and 2 nights in Tarangire to 7 Tanzanian safari operators, and received 5 responses, including a very quick response from Ben at ETrip Africa.
Due to the pandemic tourism in Tanzania has significantly declined and not all camps are open so many of the operators offered similar camps to one another, but ETrip did offer us some different, and slightly more up-market, camps at a reasonably comparable cost. We followed up on several of the itineraries proposed and during this process ETrip offered us further savings based on additional discounts offered from the camps which made them one of the cheaper options. We also asked Ben to look at a better alternative in Tarangire which he did with little price difference. At all times ETrip were open about the pricing and discounts that were being applied.
We were very happy with all our communications throughout this planning stage and chose to take our safari with ETrip, at which point we were sent a comprehensive itinerary with advice about the safari and full and clear breakdown of costs, with payment details. We were able to pay by bank transfer to an American bank account via internet banking.
We had indicated we had an interest in birds and Ben had proposed that Alladin should be our guide. Alladin came and met us at our hotel in Bunda the night before our safari started to make arrangements to pick us up the next day.
The safari car was a relatively new Land Cruiser with pop up top as used by most safari companies and was in the best condition of any vehicle we have used on the 10 or so safaris we have enjoyed. It was well fitted out with convenient drinks holders, and large seat pouches and a cool box and charging points. We had no mechanical issues with the car all trip. ETrip also provided two pairs of good quality binoculars for our use in the car.
Our guide Alladin was excellent, he was a very good driver, a good game and bird spotter, and good company throughout. We enjoyed every day of the trip with him and had some great game viewing, and with the small number of visitors we were often the only car at a sighting.
The camps proposed by ETrip were all very good, we suspect in non COVID times they would have been outside our usual budget, but it made for a very nice to experience for us. On several nights we were the only guests at some of the camps.
We are extremely happy that we chose ETrip Africa, everything from their initial communication to the follow up when we finished the trip was spot on, and we will definitely be contacting them again the next time we are lucky enough to think about a safari in Tanzania.
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Organization at the highest level
We went on a safari together with my husband in March 2021. The organization of the tour is at a height, Muli answered very quickly to a million questions from our side, an individual approach to organizing the tour, all wishes are taken into account :) And in a few days as a bonus to the already agreed program Muli offered to replace accommodation in MM in a lodge of a higher category without any additional payments, and right on the eve of departure, they also offered to meet absolutely free of charge on the day of arrival in Nairobi, and this is provided that our Safari started only the next day;) on the way Muli's tour also fulfilled all our wishes, on the last day he took us to the mall and helped us choose tea / coffee for souvenirs, recommended hotels for the part of the trip not related to Safari, helped organize domestic flights in Kenya. He also kindly helped us after the safari with any questions :) On the safari itself - we saw all the five and all the cats, even the leopard on the last day solely thanks to Muli's skill, took crazy photos of elephants and giraffes at sunset, Muli constantly chose the best angles for us for photos. Highly recommend Africa Celebrity Tours, especially with Muli. Muli is very positive, fiery, knows a lot about birds and animals, loves his job very much and you can feel it in the quality of service :)
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nairobi park half day
Great connecting with Benson. Got to see some really nice wildlife. Including two male lions. Warthog, jackals, giraffe and rhino! Great morning out.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Renting a 4x4 car in Arusha
My experience was excellent. Fast communication, great service. I got my car directly to my accommodation. They were very willing.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Guide is key!
I found Axis Safaris through TripAdvisor, but got quotes from a few companies. This was a perfect budget trip, but "budget" only in terms of accommodation. The guide and vehicle were shared by seven of us staying at different lodges, and that guide is key! The only reason we saw so many animals was because of James' skill and experience. We would be taking photos while he multi tasked, managing the landcruiser (definitely pick the jeep over a van) over rocky, bumpy roads, while talking to other guides on the radio to triangulate where a leopard or lion was spotted! And then he would have to stop for gazelles or buffalo, or a mongoose crossing the road! Crazy awesome! By the end of the trip, we saw the Big Five, plus!
I definitely recommend Axis Safaris, explain what you want to do, where, your budget, look through the options - and ask for James!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome experience
Bateleur Eagle Safaris make my solo Maasai Mara so memorable. My guide Jackson was very knowledgeable about the safari and where to find the game. The hot air balloon ride over the Maasai Mara was amazing. Newton helped me plan and answer all millions questions. The breakfast picnic was probably my favorite part of my trip. Overall one of the best experience I’ve had.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
12 day Uganda exclusive_"Marvellous experience"
We did the 12 day Safari in Uganda covering Murchison falls NP,Queen Elizabeth NP, kibale forest NP, Bwindi for Gorillas and lake mburo NP.
it was just fabulous right from the start to the end.
Our trip went from amazing to a perfect one because of our guide/driver Nelson who was so wonderful and flexible at anytime . This guy made our trip to be unforgettable trip.
If you book your tour you should strictly ask for Nelson you won't regret it . Every part of the trip was just amazing .I can't say enough about Nelson because he's extremely knowledgable about wildlife, birds, geography, and culture and ofcourse very patient.
Nelsonn rilly cared for us and tried his best to make sure we had a fantastic experience..
Doreen planned everything and worked very hard to make sure we did everything we wanted to do in Uganda. During the planning phase she emailed me quickly and she was always available while we were in Uganda even when she did not have to .she also really cared that we had a great experience.
The lodges we stayed in we're very nice, the food we ate was so delicious as well!!!! We would like to thank Hail tours team for the perfect organization.
We can only recommend traveling with them in Uganda , all good !
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Do not look for another company
I am a photographer and what I wanted from this safari was much more than it really was.
Although prices are generally close to each other, accommodation options make a difference in price, are tents? pool lodge? What?
The Lenchada safari was absolutely wonderful in the tent camping area, remember that you are coming to the safari, if you want a pool, the suitable place for you is the beach sides.
The guide who took us around on the first day of the safari seemed to disappoint me, he passed by the lion walking with prey in his mouth and did not stop. it was a terrible situation (remember this is about the driver, not the company) On the other side, she saw a family of lions in the form of a flock, she did not stop because she went there, I wish she had stopped :), We had a 5-day safari, they handed us over to the JAMES guide, as other people would return, and then it happened, everything was very good, freakishly good and colorful character, She must see you as her friend, not as a customer, she always talked about what to do with us,
While most safari groups saw lions once in 3 days, we saw 3 different lion groups and 2 different cheetah groups on the same day. Despite having a new child, she is very committed to her job and loves her job very much, Alex, the owner of the company, is a very nice person, even if you ask for help for something other than safari, she helps you a lot. I highly recommend you to prefer the safari in Lencha and to persistently ask for JAMES in particular.
If it doesn't match your dates, I think you change your date :)
If you take a tour in the form of a 5-day plan, it is very full for Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru in 1 day. JAMES was the only one who completely changed our thoughts and expectations.
If you want to go on a safari as a customer, look at other companies, but if you want to go on a safari with your friend, that friend is Lenchada Safari and JAMES.
Thank you so much for everything Lenchada and JAMES ;))
NL
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
back to Uganda with Canyon safaris
After my first time in Uganda in 2017 l had the wish to see more from the country. I did in 2019. Not the west site of the country i was first time but north and east site. The east site is still complete unkown, but also very beautifull. Different. Very small villages. but also different animals and the animals do not see many times tourist, so they stay where they are on the road ( Warthogs in bit water on the road) and we must stop for them. Normaly they run away with tale up. Its a part from the country to go to. Together with MUKASA MOSE i made the plan. I got since 2017 a walking problem and made, no stairs. and easy walking for me. Mukasa look for right places and found them. On one place i got a problem , too far from room till diningroom and he made it we got room service and got breakfast and diner together on my room.
Can only say, thanks to him i had both years a very nice time and we visit the places i ask for and he found the best places to stay.
l told about what i read and should like to go to, Mukasa made my wishes EXELENT SERVICE. Together with him i made both times a wonderfull trip Not a trip you find in the books, but also with your own ideas
