IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent safari, one of the best experiences we had in Uganda
My wife and I did a 3-day safari of Murchison Falls NP with these folks. We have just the best memories of the entire trip. We could not be more satisfied.
Some of the highlights:
- The owner, Wilson, is friendly and directly reachable on the phone. I wanted to be extra-sure before committing to these folks. So I went and met Wilson at his home in Kampala and he immediately put me at ease.
- They own and rent out several modern, clean vehicles in very good condition, and run safaris all the time.
- Kassim, or driver, was a pleasure to interact with. He is young, very helpful and dedicated to his job. Further, he is observant, drives very well, and is a good conversationalist with lots of interesting tidbits.
- Further, probably because Kassim is such a pleasant person, he has a very good network with what we presume are other drivers and safari guides, because once we enter a park he switches into a different mode. He is actively working the phones, and you as a passenger just have to sit back and watch the amazing scenes unfold. For example: in Murchison Falls NP, we got to hang out with 12 lionesses and lion cubs for almost an hour, watching them as they ate and played. This was only one of many sightings during the day.
- The trip itself: we were very happy because Saso does not do the usual nickel-and-diming that is very prevalent in other economy safari companies, for example in Kenya.
- Itinerary: even though we made a few last-minute changes to the overall plan, Wilson and Kassim handled everything admirably and made sure we got where we wanted to go
- Arrangements for food: I don't know if this is standard across all their safaris, but the food arrangements were all uniformly excellent. Further, Kassim took note of our dietary preferences and only took us to places where we would get good options
All in all, a simply superb safari experience. If you're looking for a good safari company in Uganda, look no further!
Side note: something that caused me a bit of anxiety before the safari began was the fact that they have very few reviews! Unfounded anxiety, as it turned out. These guys are the real deal. Book them with your eyes closed, and rest assured.
Words only can't describe this
I love the way the company was always giving me updates and for the staff they were amazing and so lovely, I realised later that the trip was exactly what I needed
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was excellent hospitality
I had an excellent touring experience in my life ,Zanzibar was so amazing ....i can't this decemeber again with Optimum
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Adventure of local tourism
It was amazing to travel with Bugoma forest tours and travel on their Jinja Road trip adventure under#NzeUganda theme.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
safari and Victoria falls.
I was introduced to laurette through the staff at lalibela game reserve to help with planning the second part of our first visit to South Africa. She has been amazing! Her organisation and communication has been second to none and although British airways changed one of our flights at the last minute which meant our connections didn't work she rebooked our flights and hotel without us having to do anything! We have had an amazing time. Thanks again Laurette.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wunderfull Safari from Kigali to Entebbe
The communication was easy and Paul Kaggwa Kibirango is a reputable and sympatic Guide and Driver!
He was looking for everything that we need and also he was like a friend to us, perfect!
The Tour was: Kigali-Akagera NP-Nyanza-Nyungwe Forest NP-Gisenyi-Volcanoes NP with the Karisoke Research Centre-Kisoro-Klimbing Mount Muhabura-Bwindi NP with Gorilla-Tracking-Lake Mburo NP-Kampala-Bujagali Falls & Source of the Nile in Jinja-Entebbe
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
I really like optimum travel they help me whenever i need tickets and i get it on time.
All good optimum travel its one of amazing travel agents, communication is good also their service.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Pamela was great offered us one of the best deals and the best tour guide/driver.
It was one of the best experience I've had. The coordinator Pamela was great and helpful. Our driver was excellent. However Kimana tented camp and Mara sidai camp didn't stand upto expectation. It was dirty food was like doing a favour . They literally served us boiled basic macaroni rice and vegetable, no curry or sauce. I highly recommend to stay in lodges and not tented camps. Apart from the stay at kimana and Mara sidai camp everything else was excellent.
US
Experience level: first safari
Flexible and accomodating
I was in Morogoro for 5 weeks project and Hello Tanzania set up a solo 3 day safari that fit my schedule. On both days at Mikuni we saw female lions. All the other animals were in abundant display. Abdullah the Driver Gilbert the Mikumi guide, and Freddie the Udzungwa Falls guide were very pleasant and knowledgeable making the tours very enjoyable. A nice break from my work.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great experience
With Avocet I booked the safaris during my stay in Tanzania. The entire team made from this a great experience:
The local transport, the hotel staff, the tour guide, the managament - all were involved in making from this a great experience. The team was well trained, nice, helpfull and offered a great service. Highly recommended!!