NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Private trip Uganda
We have been on a short trip to Uganda in November. Because the short time Matoke tours made custom program for us, with just a few things on our list Matoke understood perfectly what we would like to do. Kibale forest, Bwindi, Ngamba Island. We had our own driver who was very nice and did a excellent job. The hotels where we stayed where lovely. Great staff at all places. The comfort was real high, so we could relax at the lodges we stayed.
We miss the wake up call with coffee at home!
The trips where a succes. At Bwindi we received the greatest gift after visit our Gorilla family on our way down hill we meet a second family of Gorilla's.
And Ngamba Island, what a unique experience!! Sleeping on the Island and making the forest walk with the Chimps. What a way to end your holiday.
Thanks for all the good care!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Front Row Seats to a Lion Family's Dinner
Breakdown Safaris exceeded every expectation I had for my first safari experience. The safari was customized perfectly to meet my small group's needs. Prior to the safari, I was unsure how I would appreciate Breakdown Safaris' staff. Fanuel proved to be an excellent guide. He worked perfectly in tune with his clientele. He knew exactly when to add educational commentary, but he also knew when the diverse flora and fauna spoke for themselves. I will never forget when Fanuel explained the at-times symbiotic relationship between the yellow baboons and the impala. Immediately after he explained the darker side of this relationship (when the baboons steal the baby impalas and eat them), we watched a baboon start chasing a young impala across the dry riverbed. With Kathy's expert driving, we followed the chase closely and witnessed the baboon lose his future meal to a lion who finished the kill. We then had front row seats to a family dinner as a cub and two lionesses shared the meat. This was only one of the wonderful moments on our safari in Rouha National Park. We saw more animals than I knew lived in the park and shared many laughable, delicious and impossible to recreate moments. The only complaint I can honestly think of is that time went too fast; I wish the safari never had to end. Contrary to the name, Breakdown Safaris did not breakdown but instead was executed without a hitch. If you're looking to take a ride on the wild side with a crew it feels like you have known for years, Breakdown Safaris is for you.
I highly recommend Gorilla Trek Africa.
I can't say enough praise about Gorilla Trek Africa. Nicolas is prompt and professional in coresponding. Our guide Rogers is an EXCELLENT guide! He is courteous, informative and a very safe driver. We asked him a million questions about history, present day life, the animals, etc... We learned a tremendous amount from Rogers. I've been on many other tours and haven't always has this high level of service. We had an important parcel get lost thru our Rwandair flight. Nicolas and his coworkers spent days tracking it down. If you are looking for a guide service to the gorillas, chimps, Rwanda or Uganda I would recommend looking no further and booking with Gorilla Trek Africa. You will be impressed. Oh and the gorillas and chimpanzees were amazing!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Trip of a Lifetime- A Wonderful Experience We Will Never Forget
My wife and I just returned from THE trip of a lifetime. This was much
more than just another African Safari tour. We were introduced to Renny, a
native Tanzanian, running her own family Safari travel agency in New
Rochelle, NY. Whenever my wife called with questions about the trip (and
there were many), she spoke directly with Renny. What a pleasure not
having to speak with a different agent every time we needed information.
The best part, aside from the outstanding service, was the recommendation
of a Private Safari. We had our own exclusive, experienced, tour-drive
guide everyday. I would highly recommend Asante Safaris to all of my
friends. Costs were very similar to other safari vacations we priced out,
but they provided us with additional personal service both before and
during our trip.
Everything was customized to our needs. The lodges & tented camps were all
top quality and Renny had personal knowledge of where we should stay
according to our location. The trip was more than just safari everyday.
Interspersed was a flavor of east African culture. Renny knows Africa!
Important to me was seeing the wildebeest migration and river crossing
like you see on National Geographic. We traveled in September and the
wildebeest aren't in the Serengeti that time of year. She personalized our
trip to begin in Kenya at Masai Mara Game Reserve to witness the crossing.
When we needed to get to a distant location, we would fly local African
airlines instead of wasting a whole day with a long 6+hour jeep ride. We
saw everything, and up close. Lions, elephants, cape buffalo, leopards,
giraffes, zebra, wildebeest, warthogs, hippos, rare birds and much more.
Sometimes we were no more than 5 feet away (in our Land Rover) from a
pride of lions sleeping off a recently finished meal. We did the hot air
balloon ride over the Serengeti, visited a Masai village and our last
afternoon a private Hippo boat ride on the Rafiji River in Selous.
Renny and Asante Safaris made our trip an experience we will never forget!
A Personalized and Authentic Experience!!
This was my 3rd safari with Warrior Trails and each one keeps getting better and better. The trip was customized and personalized for our small group. From the first inquiry I knew that Warrior Trails was a winner!! Responsiveness from the first e-mail until the end of our trip was superb! The food and accommodation facilities at each lodge was unsurpassed. Our driver and guide enhanced our adventure by going out of his way to ensure that we had the very best safari experience possible. The vehicle was really comfortable and we all had a perfect seat for viewing the animals and incredible landscapes. Each evening our guide would review the next day activities and options and the day was organized to meet our needs. Our safari with Warrior Trails far exceeded our expectations and we keep going back for more!!
I highly recommend adding a little time to visit Makuyuni primary school and the Maasai village and people there. It is truly an unforgettable and authentic experience.
US
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing People and Amazing Sights
Mamaland Safaris is run by an amazing group of people. Tony was so friendly and really made the trip fun. Not only was he knowledgable about all the wildlife and everything around Uganda but he was personable as well! My group and I were able to see amazing wildlife and experience an amazing culture. Hopefully I'll be going back to Uganda in a year or so and I am excited to see Tony and the others again! Truly great people!
Very nice journey ; kind and interesting guide;
All was perfect : good Guests houses with confort and clean bedrooms, visits country, parks and villages with many explains by the guide about story of South Africa, Wild animals in Park, Wild wonderfull flowers, big old trees ; very good contact with everybody.
I remember a wonderfull travel, and I'll turn back with Biwakwango.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime!
From the moment we got in touch with Easy travel, they gave us the feeling of a warm welcome. The contact with the company was very good and adequate. On all of our questions they gave us answers. When we were on the trip they called to check if we were content with everything and if not, they tried to make it right, and they did.
Easy travel is a great company which for a next trip I would definetely approach again!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible!!!
I don't understand the bad reviews!
We went on a 3 day tour!
We had an incredible trip! Saw everything besides the scarce rinho! Peter the owner of the company was great to organise incredible hospitable!
Peter the tour guide was so good!
So friendly, yet professional!
I extremely reccomend the company!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very helpful, knowledgeable and great value - Uganda trip
Juma from Matoke was extremely patient and helpful providing an itinerary which met our requirements. Our driver/guide Dan was friendly and knowledgeable. Our vehicle was not top of the fleet but v sturdy and perfect for our requirements. Kibale forest camp and Entebbe airport guest house were both wonderful. Rihuja gorilla accommodation was disappointing by comparison although still clean and friendly - it just didn't have the wow factor that the others did. The gorilla tracking was amazing - I wish I could do it all over again. I have already recommended Matoke tours to two colleagues.