DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime
I booked a last minute 10 day safari with Big Apes Africa after another provider let me down. Despite only having a week to get everything ready, all of Peter’s arrangements worked out and I had a perfect experience. Out of the 105 countries I‘ve visited so far, Uganda was my favorite.
Not only did I see all of the big 5 and many chimpanzees, but I also had the best possible gorilla sighting in Bwindi with 3 playful babies and a very peaceful silverback.
While I had originally hoped to join an existing tour, I ended up going alone with my guide, Sam. However, this was probably for the best. I felt completely safe at all times and Sam was good company at dinners and a very patient guide during the game drives who ensured we‘d get the best sightings. Eg, when all the other cars had already left, Sam waited until the 3 lionesses got up and came very closely to the car. We were also the only ones to see the leopard in Ishasha that day. Unfortunately, the treeclimbing lions in the Ishasha sector have currently abandoned their previous tree close by the road, but we at least saw them from a distance.
All of the selected activities were amazing and I saw so many additional animals. The only thing I might have changed in hindsight is to spend the last night closer to the airport, as it is a very long journey from Bunyonyi.
All of the food provided was delicious (with vegetarian options available) and the lodges ranged from good to great…They were certainly better than what I had expected, given that the total price for a solo trip was 40% less than what I would have paid to a German travel agent for a shared tour.
Overall, I can’t recommend Uganda or Big Apes Africa enough and I hope that one day, I‘ll be able to do another trip with them and bring my family.
PS: for anyone having doubts about the current security situation- I think the warnings are completely overblown. There wasn’t a moment where I didn’t feel entirely safe, even as a single woman. Just go - it‘ll be the trip of a lifetime!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable and good organisation
The organisation by Moafrika was very good and the price is affordable. I stayed at Sundown which is a bit outside of the park but for more money you can get into the reserve lodges. I had two closed vehicle drives and two open vehicle drives. The guide for the open vehicle drive, Petrus, was amazing! He knows so much about the animals and plants, he even taught me tracking :)) He was very sweet and open. Would definitely do it again with him!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
6-day safari with Omary!
We joined the 6-day safari covering Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, and it was an incredible experience. The agency organized everything well, promptly addressing all our queries via WhatsApp. Our driver, Omary, was kind, helpful, and dedicated to show the parks with the most stunning views and best spots. He always inquired about our preferences and expertly answered all our questions about the parks. And he was always positive and funny throughout the entire 6 days! The food was always fresh and the places to sleep were very good!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
HorizonHues Adventures made our trip unforgettable! The views were stunning and the guides so friendly. Every moment felt just right. They really know how to turn travel dreams into reality. Can't wait for the next adventure with them!
EE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We spent a dream vacation with BuyMore Adventures
The whole trip was amazing and well planned! We did the 6-Day Kenya Big Five safari. Nadzua replied to our questions really fast and everything went well from the beginning - we were a bit worried because our flight arrived in the middle of the night but it wasn't a problem - our driver Calvin came and picked us up and took us to the city to have breakfast. We didn't expect places to be open so early but he knew where to go. It was very nice for us because we came to Kenya to only do the safari tour. We had to switch drivers on our way back to the airport on our last day as our driver had to go and do another tour but it was all so well planned and our second driver was also super nice and shared a lot about life in Kenya with us.
Calvin knew all the best places for spotting animals (he also has such good eyes and can spot animals really far) and made sure we saw as many different of them as possible. And ofcourse we took our time observing the animals. Calvin took us really close to the animals and turned off the engine so we wouldn't bother them. For us it was just unbelievable to see all these animals in the wild and so so close to us.
It was amazing that on our last day when we went to the last game drive Calvin spotted lions from far-far away, we were not even in the national park yet. So we got to enjoy the sunrise with lions and Kilimanjaro in the background - something like that will probably only happen once in a lifetime for us.
The car was very clean as Calvin cleaned it every day. The roads were crazy and we were lucky that he's such a good driver!
Calvin helped us with all the questions and made stops as we requested and he always had clean drinking water for us as much as we needed.
Accommodations were really good and we didn't have any problems.
We enjoyed every second of the trip.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sky View Adventure was the perfect choice for the trip of a lifetime
From start to finish Sky View Adventure did a great job creating a trip just right for us. Paul was very helpful with customizing our trip options to make the most of our time. We spent our first day with Derrick and both he and our day were a delight. For the safari portion of our trip our guide was Hasan and for future travellers to Tanzania I hope your safari guide will be as welcoming, knowledgeable and skilled. Each day Hasan made sure to guide us to the most amazing wildlife experiences, once at a sighting he maneuvered our vehicle into the best positions. You need a good driver traveling the safari routes and Hasan was exceptional. We feel so fortunate to have had this time in Tanzania and to have chosen the perfect outfit to entrust our arrangements to. We can't thank you all enough and we hope to travel with you again in the future.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Extraordinary safari experience!
Our 6-day budget group safari led by our guide Omar(y) was an extraordinary journey through Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, and the Serengeti. Omar(y) ensured our safety and comfort throughout, with regular check-ins and expert driving skills. His infectious laughter and good mood kept spirits high as we embarked on pleasantly lengthy game drives, encountering the big five and many more. He really goes the extra mile to make sure you will see as much as possible. Omar(y)'s extensive knowledge of wildlife enriched our experience, while the cozy lodging and camping spots harmonized with the natural surroundings amidst the animals, adding to the magic of the journey. Special mention goes to Brown, our French-speaking guide, for his kindness and assistance to fellow travelers. The food was quite good, and we found the car to be safe and well-equipped. Overall, Travel Africa, Omar(y) and Brown provided a memorable and budget-friendly safari experience, leaving us enthusiastically recommending everyone to embark on their next adventure under their guidance.
IE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Committed to help
While the lions didn’t want to make an appearance we managed to find every other animal we were looking to see. Out guide Petrus took side roads and would reverse up the road to make sure we all saw whatever crossed our path.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This is an excellent trip, Petrus is excellent guid.
Would be great to visit agin, Petrus is very nice , we saw elephants, zebra, giraffes 🦒 very close , we enjoy the trip . Only pity is the lions are hiding
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Petros was great! Explained everything very well and made sure we were entertained during the trip!
Highly recommend MoAfrika Tours! The pick up in the hotel was great, that way I didn’t have to go to the center of Johannesburg. All very well organized.