IE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic driver/tour guide, fantastic experience
I was in a group on safari a few weeks ago and we had Noor as driver and guide. We struggled through the mud to get to the Red Chilli camp in Murchison. At all times he was calm and the ultimate professional. On the safari he did everything he possible could to make sure we saw everything there was to see. He was never anything but accommodating and a complete gentleman. Many thanks!
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A memorable 5 day birding safari in central and south-western Uganda
We already knew Uganda well and were familiar with many of its birds but this was the first time that we had been on a birding safari and it introduced us to a new dimension. From start to finish it exceeded our expectations. Paul, our guide, was brilliant at spotting and identifying birds as well as being extremely knowledgeable about them. He had the whole safari extremely well organised and proved to be an excellent driver; accommodation and food were good; there were no hidden extras. Paul shaped the whole safari to meet our particular interests and we cannot speak too highly of the safari that he gave us.
BE
Absolutely wonderful
Breakdown do a fabulous job. Fan, the guide and driver, has more than average knowledge on many aspects of African wildlife. I am a biologist myself, and I really enjoyed discussing with him about the animals and the different strategies they have to exploit their environment. His wife, Kathy, is an enormously warm and interesting preson too. They organised our trip excellently. We saw all the must see things, and on top of that had a great time, with some little extra's, like a lunch on the shore of Lake Katavi sided by hundreds of hippo's. Just incredible.
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari trip end2end
Everything worked out very smoothly for my 3D2N Kruger safari from Johannesburg. Very safe, and exceeding my expectations.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome trip!!!!
Great time and organization. Cook and guide were excellent. Safari was a beautiful experience and we have met fabulous people everywhere during our trip. Nothing went wrong.
I would recommend Kilele Savane ; manager and team are great in every way.
Thank for the beautiful time we have spent together during 12 days.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and reliable
EN : Safari Partners and Chris, were of great help in the preparation of our trip in Southern Africa (ZBW-BOT-SA-SWZ-NAM). Chris was always available and quickly answered our questions during the months of preparation before the trip. All their choices and suggestions were relevant, and all accommodation bookings, transfers, etc. were close to perfection without any glitch. Even when we were there, Chris was quick to help us realign part of our trip after our own wishes and quickly booked new accommodation.
In short, a very personalized service, very professional and at negligible cost compared with the price that we would have obtained by booking ourselves. Keep up the good work. Maybe we'll talk for another trip ... East Africa??
FR : Safari Partners, et Chris en particulier, ont été d’une grande aide dans la préparation de notre virée en Afrique australe (ZBW-BOT-SA-SWZ-NAM). Chris était toujours disponible et répondait rapidement à nos questions pendant les mois de préparation avant le voyage. Tous ses choix et suggestions furent pertinent, et l’ensemble des réservations d’hébergement, transferts, etc. se sont déroulés à la perfection sans aucun manquement. Même quand nous étions sur place, Chris fut rapide à nous aider à réaligner une partie de notre trajet suite à nos propres souhaits et a rapidement réservé de nouveaux hébergement.
Bref, un service très personnalisé, très professionnel et à un coût négligeable si on compare avec les prix que nous aurions obtenus en réservant nous-mêmes. Continuez votre bon travail. On se reparlera peut-être pour un autre voyage….Afrique de l’Est??
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kili and Kenya - Great team, great sites, great times
Dixon, Zac, and Efram were great guides and were very friendly to spend time with. We did an 8-day trek up Kilimanjaro, then back to Kenya to meet a larger group for a two-week safari, for which I stayed one week before travelling to Cape Town. It was all great, transportation was arranged, currency transfer was arranged, food was good, and it was filled with great sites and experiences. Dixon helped to make sure any customization was handled - early travel back to Nairobi, and some items I overlooked bringing up Kilimanjaro were actually brought for me - amazing! and I'm so grateful. It is a beautiful way to see this part of Africa from great hosts!
SS
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organised and experienced guide - great trip
I was recommended Cul Tours and Saturday as a tour guide by a friend - she was right! It was smooth, well organised and the guide was experienced and well informed. The van was comfortable and the accommodation pretty great for the most part, even on a budget. I saw the gorilla's and the tree climbing lions on the one day! Uganda is beautiful and I would recommend without hesitation! Thanks to Stephen and Saturday!
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Advanced Tours & Travel the only choice for Uganda!
My experience with Advanced Tours & travel in Uganda has been just fantastic. What a joy to get REAL personal attention. They know everything about what Uganda has to offer. I have done safaris in South Africa, Kenia and Zambia. Safaris in those countries are kind of ' mass tourism ' nowadays. But in Uganda Advanced Tours & Travel showed me around as a VIP. By the way Gorilla's are really special of course but do not forget to check out the source of the Nile in Jinja!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I came for the animals; but I'm returning for the people
Some trips are just wonderful memories. This was life-changing. Obviously, I loved seeing the animals in their natural habitat and was astounded by Bariki and Alphayo's detailed knowledge of the animals and their behavior. It became a challenge to see a bird in fight and test their ability to identify the bird (they almost always got it right.) And, because of their knowledge of their land, we saw it all -- lion prides eating kills, vultures fighting over their portions, young animals nursing and playing, cubs and chicks, and even flagrant animal sex while our cameras clicked. I'll never see a zoo -- even an open zoo - the same again. There is nothing like seeing free animals in their natural habitat.
But, more importantly, it was the passion about their country and their dreams for their country that ignited me and my fellow safariors. When we met people, Bariki could tell us about their lives and dreams. We met children who walk 2 miles barefoot to get to school, carrying the firewood that they need to cook their soup for lunch, so that they can sit in classes with 100 kids of different ages without adequate paper and pens and resources. We brought colored pencils but what the school needs is water and paper and workbooks. This was not a picture of poverty but courage and determination. The land is harsh and difficult (but beautiful and amazing) and they love their land and their country.
But they want their children to be educated. And the children want to learn.
I've been in many countries where people live an agrarian lifestyle and, personally, I believe the 5000 years of their lifestyle has much more likelihood of survival than our 200 years in rabbit warrens we call cities. That said, Tanzanians want it all -- they fervently want the education for their children as much as they love their community and their lifestyle. They want their children to have a future that is not entirely dependent on the rain. Everywhere we went there were schools pathetically equipped where kids and teachers were using whatever they had to learn English and writing.
And the most obvious concern was water. When we asked the head teacher what she needed most -- thinking the answer would be paper, books, pencils -- she said it was water. They pay to have a water truck come and, of course, there is no money for it. Water. It seems so basic to me.
A water catchment system is set up in some schools and, even towards the end of the dry season, there was water. Such an easy solution to such a dramatically frightening problem. Bariki and his family are passionately involved in helping their country and protecting the environment that they love. And their commitment is infectious.
We will be back to help be a part of the astounding dream of these amazing people. It is an exciting time in Africa with a generation of children who are eager to learn.
I highly recommend Restoration Safaris.