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Thank you for being understanding
Unfortunately due to personal emergency, we had to cancel our tour to Uganda from the US. Edward and his team were very understanding and had meticulous follow up. The attention to detail and communication during the planning process was exceptional but to see this service after we cancelled is rare in a company.
We hope to reschedule soon.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience ever great for kids
We went on a 4 day/3 night Safari with Ryan, Thale and their son Felix. We have two young children age 7/5 which is one of the reasons we choose Wild Planet Safari as they were so flexible and accommodating. We had the best experience ever from the information received before we went and a great time during our stay. We had the safari all to ourselves and as such were able to taylor it to our needs. We went to an elephant sanctuary on the first day which I would highly recommend where we paid to interact with elephants including riding them. Kruger park is an amazing place made even more interesting by Ryan who's passion and knowledge is never ending. Ryan was always able to spot everything from animals in the bush, birds in trees and even tracks in the road. Also the meals we had cooked by Ryan and Thale were amazing giving us a real taste of African cuisine. We will hopefully return one day when the children are older and can enjoy a different experience if we do we would choose to go with Ryan again I can't imagine anyone being as amazing as he was throughout our stay. Thanks Ryan and Thale for an amazing holiday.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A wonderful trip in Uganda
I have visited Uganda twice on behalf of the Queen Elizabeth Parks project, and both times (and for previous trips by colleagues) Range Land Safaris have been key to our visits. On my most recent trip, Ronnie and his colleagues organised my movements between Entebbe, Jinja, and Queen Elizabeth national park on the western border near the town of Kasese. I consider Ronnie a personal friend, and both he and the other drivers for Range Land Safaris are extremely professional, punctual, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. The time I visited Uganda previously was my first trip to Africa and Range Land Safaris made me feel safe and I knew I was in good hands. Their contacts and knowledge of Uganda means you are never without accommodation or areas to stop for food without worry. I cannot recommend Range Land Safaris highly enough to anyone wishing to visit Uganda, or the surrounding countries in which the company operates. My time in Uganda on both occasions was absolutely superb and Ronnie and Range Land Safaris added to my wonderful experience, a fantastic team of professionals who deliver a superb service.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent experience and service
I booked to self - drive a Toyota Land Cruiser with Range Land Safaris after previously using them in 2015. I had previously been impressed with Ronnie's level of expertise in wildlife and his professionalism. I was therefore keen to book with them again and this faith was repaid in spades. The car was in immaculate condition! Ronnie picked us up at the airport at 03.00 and took us in to the centre of Kampala to find the best Forex to exchange money. He then drove us to the correct road to get to Fort Portal before handing over the car, which was a pleasure to drive.
Although I have been to Uganda several times and would regard myself as an experienced traveler, I would want to know that the vehicle I was driving was safe and durable. This was emphatically the case; we had no problems throughout our seventeen day stay and the car successfully navigated the most challenging terrain. At all times Ronnie was available with phone support and with a back up team ready to give assistance. Although it was never needed it was nice to have that reassurance.
I would thoroughly recommend using Range Land Safaris and I cannot wait to use them again this summer.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
a smooth operation and very friendly we were made welcome everywhere
We enjoyed staying at the Outlook lodge, Francois and his staff very pleasant, food also very good. Skukuza rondavels need an upgrade. Base camp well run, food excellent but the coffee was terrible, tasteless brown water. Transfers at Kruger Park int airport took very long on both arriving and departing we had to wait for a long time for the transfer bus to arrive.
The safari tours were all excellent, also the SSD run by SAN Park. The outlook guides knowledgeable, friendly really showing as much as they could find. Due to cyclone Dineo all the dirt roads were closed but no rain fell during our trip. I want to mention guide JoJo (assistant base camp manager ) as the best all round.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding service, amazing itinerary and attention to detail.
Planning your honeymoon trip is no easy feat and we obtained several price quotes from different agents. We quickly realized that this would be the most expensive trip we have ever taken and we wanted to make sure we would get our money's worth. Several other tour operators took a day or two to respond to our emails, had a very vague explanation of the differences between different camps and safari locations. To Rose's and her team's credit, the service they provided was impeccable. Not only did Rose respond to our emails immediately, she was always available for a phone call and seemed to have all the answered right away. She effortlessly helped us navigate the complicated world of many African camps and locations and steered us to design the most amazing 2 week itinerary ever. We didn't quite know what to expect, but what we got was the most amazing trip of our lifetime. Every camp Rose selected for us was better than the next, luxurious accommodations, out of this world service and delicious food were a staple every place we got. The itinerary was designed in a very logical fashion so that our transfer times were minimized. Most of the camps we stayed in belonged to &Beyond which gets major credit for the ultimate level of luxury and service they provide. However, coming back to Rose and the Luxury Safari company, the cherry on the cake came when we had a last minute luggage issue and needed Rose's help. Due to weight limitations, we had to make some last minute logistical plans and we gave Rose no notice. However, she amazed us by quickly finding and putting together a solution that would ease our travels a lot. Fortunately, in the end things worked out and we didn't require to use the plan Rose organized for us, but we remained eternally thankful to her and her staff for coming through at such short notice. In summary, you can probably book a beautiful African vacation through many travel agents, but if you are looking for getting a very punctual, personalized service and great attention to detail, go with Rose Hipwood and the Luxury Safari Company like we did and you will be very happy you did! Keep up the amazing work and we will cherish our amazing honeymoon memories which became possible due to the hard work by Rose, the Luxury Safari Company and her staff!
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful, amazing experience. Wonderful accommodation. Great driver &guide.Well put together Safai
A brilliant experience from start to finish. Well organised by very knowledgeable staff. We were well looked after from the start to finish. One of the best companies that I have ever been with (I have been on 6 safaris). I would recommend this company to any one wanting a great, reasonably priced, value for money experience. I can not fault this company and hope to go on holiday again next year with them. I think they beat all the more well known and more expensive tour companies out there. Having someone based in Nairobi is a good idea, they have been exceptional from start to finish. I had a wonderful time. Excellent service throughout. thank you I had a wonderful time. Looking forward to the next one.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Mara/Nakuru/Naivasha safari.
As a solo traveler i got comfortable from the start when i started planning my trip with Maggie . She gave me enough advise and made the booking process really easy for me .
I got value for my money as Bison Safaris had the cheapest costs unlike many travelers from other companies who complained of being overcharged and also they were charged hidden costs unlike me .
Game drive was superb as our driver James knew all the look outs and gave us the best
I highly recommend Bison Safaris to anyone .
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Adventure of a lifetime!
In September of 2014 my wife Claire and I went to South Africa for three weeks. We spent nine days in Kruger National Park. We flew from Gainesville, Florida, USA to Johannesburg and the next day we flew to Phalaborwa, just outside Kruger, where we rented a car from Avis (a Honda CRV). We did all our bookings online from car rentals to the places where we stayed in Kruger. At Kruger we stayed at the rest camps run by the South African park service (Sanspark). WE did our own drive and the only game drive we went on was a night drive (you can't drive at night so that was the only option to look for animals at night). We entered Kruger through Phalaborwa Gate after getting supplies at a local supermarket (great wine for about US$5 !). We first stayed at the Letaba Rest Camp then moved on to Talamati Bush Camp and then to the Lower Sabie Rest Camp. Wildlife and birds are abundant throughout the areas we visited and birding is particularly good at the camps because of the abundance of trees and water. The park is beautiful and the scenery is surprisingly varied with different types of vegetation, rivers, hills and even mountains. In early September it was still the southern hemisphere winter and even though it was quite warm during day the evenings were very pleasant and mosquitos were absent from the camps. In the Talamati Bush Camp you have to cook your own meals and the cottages have equipped kitchens. At the Rest Camps there were restaurants but the food was not great, not bad either, just unremarkable, thus we preferred to cook our own meals since we are vegetarians. In both Letaba and Lower Sabie the restaurant had river views (great at Lower Sabie with a fabulous deck overlooking the Sabie river) making it a great place for an early evening drink! Kruger is so beautiful and with so much going on that even if you are the worst photographer in the world you will come back with some great photos and videos. A visit to Kruger is a must for anybody interested in nature!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Birdwatching In Murchison Falls
We visited Murchison falls as part of a 12 day bird trek with a firm "Avian Safaris" Overall this was an excellent safari and we both enjoyed ourselves immensely. Crammy was an excellent bird guide and taught us a lot.
We stayed 2 nights in the Paraa Safari lodge.
On the way into the park we visited the top of the Murchison waterfall. The power of the water as it plunges down the narrow gorge is breath taking. As I was gazing down the abyss a black and white colobus monkey was gazing at me from the other side.
We caught the ferry over the river at around sunset to arrive at the lodge in the evening. The accommodation was comfortable and the buffet style meals, including a range of traditional East African dishes, were filling.
The following morning we did a game drive through the park. Crammy was stopping continually for birds. The other drivers drove straight past, showing no interest, looking for the big five. I can't believe that there are only 5 animals to see in Africa! In the end we saw a heap of birds, plus a lion, Rothshild's giraffe, Elephants, Buffalo, various buck and antelope, wart hogs, a monkey. The sighting board at the lodge did not indicate any other sightings for that day. We had seen it all and the birds as well. Perhaps the birding highlights were a Griffon vulture that alighted in a tree right above our heads, the African Grey and ground hornbills, 3 species of bee-eater, and various Goshawks and Kestrels.
In the afternoon we took the boat ride to the falls. We were treated to a feast of hippos, including babys that would fit in our bathtub at home. In the earthen embankments of the river were nesting holes for bee-eaters and the pied kingfishers. Elephants were grazing on the floodplains as were a lot of the larger animals from the park. Crocodiles rested on sandbanks with their wide yellow mouths open. Purple and Goliath Herons waded in the shallows. The passage up the river to the falls is blocked by a small island which the boat berths against. The boat operator motioned me forward to photograph a pair of rack pratincoles on the rock before the other passengers climbed off to take photos with the falls in the background.
We were sorry to leave the following day. On the trip out of the park we spotted a couple of saddle billed stork in a small road side swamp.
I would thoroughly recommend a stay at Murchison Falls. (Not to mention that it is the historic meeting place of Stanley and Livingston).
