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Callan
AU
Visited:
February 2014
Reviewed: May 3, 2015
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Uganda is an emerging tourist destination compared to its neighbours. Independent travel is definitely more possible here compared to the other locations and it is much cheaper. If you're going on safari, choose your company and accommodation wisely, it's a real mixed bag!
Stuart
AU
Visited:
May 2014
Reviewed: Apr 26, 2015
Email Stuart | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Uganda tourism suffers i suspect from the Idi Amin legacy with a reputation for danger it no longer deserves. I was there for two weeks and felt entirely safe the entire time. Interestingly Kenya gets the lions share of tourists (pun intended) but is not a partiuclary safe place. Right now I'd be avoiding Kenya and taking the far safer option of Uganda. Wonderful country, wonderful friendly people. It is green beyond belief. Can highly recommned the four to five day hike to Mt Elgon National Park to reach the summit as well. another well managed and spectacular place.
Gunder Paulsmeier
DE
Visited:
February 2015
Reviewed: Apr 22, 2015
Email Gunder Paulsmeier | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exellent tour. Could not be better.
Wildlife was phantastic, especially the trecking to the Shimpanse and Gorillas. Also the
uge amouint of different birds we have seen.
The whole country of Uganda we found very green and fruitfull. People were frindly and
always helpfull. Food was nice, transportation comfortable and the roads ars as they are.
Our guide could not be better and also the weather was very good.
Special thanks for the last dinner under the sky of Africa.
Peet Venter
ZA
Visited:
April 2015
Reviewed: Apr 22, 2015
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
What we wanted to see - we did. The Gorillas and it was every sent/sweat drop worthy
We saw a couple of birds
Shannon
UG
Visited:
February 2015
Reviewed: Apr 22, 2015
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Uganda is an often overlooked but fantastic destination for travel. A variety of parks with unique features and tons of wildlife.
Kent MacElwee
Visited:
January 2014
Reviewed: Apr 21, 2015
Uganda has the BEST primate wildlife viewing of any country. The people are incredibly helpful. My wife and I used local buses for transportation, to cut back on costs between the national parks. We planned ahead and setup treks for Gorillas (Bwindi), Chimps (Kibale), and Golden monkeys (Mgahinga Park). We booked a driver to get use from the Gorillas to the Chimps, and drove slowly through Queen Elizabeth Park, to spot some of "the Big 5". Uganda is amazing -- don't miss it!
Marcelo Lemos (Brazil)
BR
Visited:
January 2015
Reviewed: Apr 19, 2015
Email Marcelo Lemos (Brazil) | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Because Uganda still offer Mt. Elgon and Mt. Rwenzori National Parks. These are amazing parks with incredible wildlife and landscapes. All in all, the Ugandan parks are less overcrowded compared to Kenyan and Tanzanian parks.
LB
CH
Visited:
January 2015
Reviewed: Apr 18, 2015
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Uganda is a small country with a lot of variety to discover (landscapes, wildlife, vegetation, cultures), while distances are small; most places can be reached within a day. Tourism is only developping, you can find peace, tranquility and adventure. Some nice lodges in different price ranges offer basic or upmarket accommodation. Uganda is a safe country and can be travelled individually. The climate is pleasant, not too hot. People are extremely friendly and welcoming in general.
Andy
GB
Visited:
May 2014
Reviewed: Apr 18, 2015
Email Andy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Uganda, fantastic place to see the gorillas
We had a fantastic time in Uganda. The people were really friendly, the birding was great (although we're not really birders) and we felt safe. The outstanding attraction has to be the gorillas. The hour that we spent with them was totally magical, I once in a lifetime opportunity which tops any other wildlife experience I've had. Aside from the gorillas, you can probably get better sighting animals (especially the large cats) in other countries, mainly because of the scrub and jungle landscape in Uganda. However, the gorillas make up for any lack of lions, leopards etc.
Phillip
UG
Visited:
December 2014
Reviewed: Apr 17, 2015
Email Phillip | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Uganda is gifted with a lot of wild life species, many mountain ranges and rivers and most parks have dirt roads making for a good bush vibe. The birding experience is also awesome because of the variety of birds species.