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Email Jacek | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Presence of primates makes Uganda outstanding!
Having a chance to see mountain gorillas and chimpanzees was an unforgettable experience possible in Uganda.
An eight-day trip revealed a lot of animal species, including lions, leopards, giraffes, hyenas and more than fifty bird species. Beautiful landscapes with mountain slopes turned into fields. Tea and coffee grown here and there, cotton, papyrus, rice and plantains - it's all there! Great sky with constellations never seen in Europe. And even though we saw a lot of poverty, the country seems to be growing - there are thousands of workshops and various service points. Friendly people, good quality food, and we liked the unique opportunity to see Batwa Pygmy people showing us the way they used to live. After taking Kibale, Queen Elisabeth, Ishasha, Bwindi and Lake Mburo NPs, we would like to have another trip to see remaining parks as well.
Our time was even better as we spent it with our friendly, responsible and wise guide with great commitment to showing us as much as possible - Eddie Nsubuga Kizito - thank you so much!!!
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Email Carol Potter | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A happy green place where our fellow creatures are appreciated and respected.
Uganda was my 7th African country. It is the best place to see primates in their natural habitat. The parks are well taken care of and offer excellent opportunities to see abundant wildlife. I used Home to Africa and my guide and driver Karim spoke excellent English and had a vast amount of knowledge. He was also curious and looked up any questions I had.
In Kibale National Park we did Chimpanzee tracking. Making eye contact with a group of my closest relatives and watching them groom, eat and play together was very moving.
In Bwindi National Park we did Gorilla trekking and my group was fortunate to find our family in 30 minutes. They moved in and out of the bushes and it was breath taking so see them just appear near you.
In Queen Elizabeth National Park I saw many Savannah animals. Abundant elephants, zebra and different antelopes, even a leopard sleeping in a tree. A highlight was the boat ride down the canal joining the lakes. Excellent for north birding and watching elephant life on the shore.
The view from the lodge in Lake Mauro National Park was stunning. You just want to chill on your verandah with some red wine and just stare. It was a good stopping point between Bwindi and Entebbe and had a surprising amount of wildlife including some I had not yet seen. Zebra heaven.
All the budget level lodges were different but had the basics, a bathroom with hot water in your tent or cabin, comfortable beds and a bar with drinks to chill and reflect on the day you just experienced. Just saying this makes me realize how much I miss it.
Not a drop of rain in February too. Good time to go!
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Email Kaja Toom | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The gem of African safaris
The absolute best experience of African safaris. We have previously been to Kenya, Tanzania, Senegal, South Africa. We liked how nature and animals are treated with respect. Hotels built in nature parks do not have gardens, because the animals must be able to move freely in their area.
People are friendly and helpful.
We really liked our tour company, Ngoni Safaris. Everything was great, from the meeting at the airport. Many thanks to Jolly and Sedrik for organizing a great tour. But the biggest thanks to our excellent guide James, who was very considerate, caring and attentive.
We definitely recommend using this tour operator to everyone and especially to our friends.
The best part of the tour was meeting the gorillas. Those were priceless moments when you can be around them and see their work so closely.
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Email Ruth Leather | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
EXCEEDED ALL EXPECTATIONS!
I spent 12 days in Uganda as part of my trip with Speke Uganda Holidays and they were without doubt the best days of the trip! Uganda blew me away with its diverse natural beauty. Africa's tallest mountain range, the snowcapped Rwenzori Mountains of the Moon, the vastness of Africa's largest freshwater lake, Lake Victoria, the River Nile that begins its journey through the country to the Mediterranean Sea. Not forgetting the spectacular Murchison Falls, Bwindi Impenetrable primeval Forest, expansive savannah plains in QENP, Kigezi terraced hills (Switzerland of Uganda). It's stunning! In the midst of all these you encounter all the wildlife you can ask for..Mountain gorilla, chimpanzees, lion, elephant, hippo the rhinos at Ziwa, leopard, zebra, giraffe, Pumba and a giant bush pig, all the different antelopes and so many birds I got hooked on to bird spotting! :) The people of Uganda warm and welcoming, the climate was perfect for me, hot but not too hot and no rain. Comfortable lodges in beautiful locations.
It was a trip of a lifetime and I shall definitely return to visit more.
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Email Audrey Kinter | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Everything you’d want in an African experience at a great price
I lived in Kenya and spent time in Southern Africa and I can honestly say Uganda exceeded my hopes. It is currently the only country where you can almost definitely see chimps, gorillas and “the big five” (elephant, rhinos, buffalo, lions and leopards ). Murchison Falls was my favorite park but each had something to offer. QE river boat ride was fantastic and of course seeing chimps and gorillas was a life dream. You must be reasonably fit for gorilla trek due to altitude and steep terrain. People were wonderful, lodges and service were excellent. Plus small tour companies so you can travel just with yourselves (couple or even single) without breaking the bank. I would recommend Uganda to anyone interested in a safari (unless you want ultra luxury ). I’m going back.
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Email ste ev | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
friendly and very affordable with amazing wildlife interactions
we had a lovely time and very good guide service however it is important to have a good guide with a solid reliable vehicle
Email Caroline | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Totally awestruck
Uganda was a perfect Safari destination for us - lush green scenery, friendly people and the Big Five plus gorilla trekking. We chose to go low season for less crowds and cooler weather which was perfect. Our tour operator Kajie Safaris put together an itinerary for the ‘big loop’ including rhinos, Murchison and QE NPs, Kibale and Kabale, and Lake Mbaro. They also included lots of boat trips as we love being on water. All of the lodges they chose were beautiful, fantastically located with helpful staff who made our stay perfect. We loved travelling through the local villages and driving on the red, pot-hole full roads as well as past papyrus, tea, banana, sugar cane plantations. The local food was great and so was the food offered at the lodges - fresh, organic and well-cooked. Can’t wait to go back.
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Email Christopher Niebuhr | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Majestic
The gorilla Leisure Lodge is the absolute best lodge to stay at for the Gorilla Trekking. It's the same price as all the others but since it has only been open since Nov. 2022 the facilities are still like brand new. Everything about it was like a 5 star hotel ... food - 5 stars, Service - 5 stars - Accommodations 5 - Star.
And the Gorilla Trek is indescribable. No words will be able to do it justice.
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Email Jennifer Luanda | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Uganda is rich and diverse in all it nature.
My trip to Uganda was drying the month of April. I was told it was going to be raining but quite the opposite happened and it turned out to be mostly sunny the entire week.
I did my tour with Home to Africa and my tour guide was William. The tour company was great and flexible around my timings and requests.
I managed to see everything that was offered and more. Uganda a is rich is its nature and diverse in its wildlife. I particularly enjoyed all my stays as all the lodges were accommodating and the people are ever so gracious. The food is over flowing and flavourful and I only wish I could stay longer.
I especially enjoyed the majestic elephants and the Gorillas. The country certainly has an abundance and co exist freely especially in todays world.
I thoroughly enjoyed my trip in Uganda and am certainly looking forward to my next trip back.
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Email Sergio Ypiranga dos Guaranys | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exceeded my expectations
Uganda exceeded my expectations. It was quite clean and organized and very very indeed very much green! And that pleased me much. Many nice places to go: Islands in Victoria and bunyoni lake among others. Of course traffic is a big problem, especially if you can not use a Boda Boda (motorcycle táxi)
