Our staff was part of a Fam trip to Ngamba Island
Achieve Global Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2011)
- Member Of:
- APTA, AUTO & USAGA
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $30 to $900 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Janel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful trip in a beautiful country!
Our safari was tacked on last minute to the end of a business trip and boy are we glad we did! Jolie was great to work with and easy to communicate with as we aligned on the itinerary/dates/lodging etc. Once everything was booked and we were ready to go, we were assigned our guide/driver, Joseph, who by the end of our trip, felt like we hit the jackpot. Besides kind and knowledgeable, Joseph was well versed in finding all kinds of wildlife and was determined to make sure we saw everything we possibly could. He spotted the rare leopard lounging in a tree that I was only able to see with binoculars and most people would have missed. He made sure we had the best seats on our boat ride (actually saved them for us and turned other guests away when they tried to sit there!) and even took us for a bonus drive since we didn't have the best view of the lions on our morning game drive. He used all his resources and network of colleagues to ensure we had the best experience and our bonus drive even included a front row seat with 2 lionesses and their cubs! We couldn't have enjoyed our time/conversations any more and we were genuinely sad when he dropped us off safely and on time to the airport for our trek home. I couldn't recommend this company and Joseph any more and will be forever grateful for such an amazing first experience into our Africa explorations. Do not hesitate to explore Uganda with Achieve Global Safaris!
Email Thomas Walshe | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing organisation and attention to detail. I would fully recommend Achieve Global Safaris to mana
This was to be a trip of a lifetime. I was returning to Uganda after 60 years absence and dragging my son along for a trip down memory lane. The tour was tailor made to include all the places I had grown up in and places I had visited. Jolie at Achieve Global Safaris was excellent at making all the arrangements at some strange places off the tourist route such as the Mountains of the Moon Hotel in Fort Portal and the Silver Springs Hotel in Kampala. She did an excellent job of making sure the itinerary flowed smoothly, even when my bag was left behind at Manchester!
We had a superb driver Joseph who was completely unfazed by the atrocious driving in Kampala and other major cities and dealt with the crazy boda-bodas with calm, patience and skill. Joseph also put up with my strange requests to visit my old Nakasero Primary School, Port Bell on Lake Victoria, where I used to fish as a 9/10 year old and he seemed to have a sixth sense where the game was located. We saw two leopards, one on an early morning game drive and another up a euphorbia cactus tree. We also had two huge male lions come and slump down in the shade of our Landcruiser for the shade. I could have reached down an scratched them between the ears!
It was a fabulous two weeks and my son has also fallen in love with Uganda and vows to return. I will be forever grateful to Jolie, Joseph and Achieve Global Safaris for their support and amazing kindness. They are the BEST!
CH
Email Dominik | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Experience
We travelled for two weeks trough Kenya with Eric. It was a fantastic experience and we loved it.
Organization and communication with Achieve Global Safaris was uncomplicated. The tour was tailored to our wishes and adapted serveral times, till we were happy with the programme.
Up on arrival in Nairobi, we were picked up by Eric and we did not have to care for anything till drop of at the airport two weeks later. We could relaxe completely.
The tour with Eric was exiting, relaxing and fun at the same time. Eric has a great knowledge of the country and the different parks. Thanks to his experience we did not only saw a lot of wild animals (including the big five and the ugly five), but also in great and special sceneries.
Highly recommend!
IE
Email Conor Clancy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic trip!
Fantastic trip really well organised and very reliable from all involved. Jolie and Elisa (driver) were very professional and very accommodating, can't recommend enough!
Email Pooja | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience in a beautiful country
We travelled as a family of 4. All of our bookings for the 4 day 3 night tour including the gorilla and chimpanzee trekking was done by communication mainly via WhatsApp and a few detailed emails. Jolie was excellent in quick and patient replies and always very reassuring!
She managed to get special permission for my nearly 14 yr old daughter and the the trekking passes for all of us in Buhoma region for the gorilla trekking when those had nearly ran out! We were given the details of our driver and guide Elisa few days before our pickup from Kampala. Elisa was always smiling and drove the 4*4 safari jeep well. There were some really long drives but we chose a flight back from Bwindi to Kampala which was a right decision.
Jolie had informed the Buhoma lodge (which was an exceptionally good resort, just 5mins walk from the gorilla trekking meeting point) about our special anniversary and birthday in advance and they made a special effort to make a cake for us.
Overall, I would highly recommend achieve Global safaris
US
Email Laura | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good Experience
Overall, we had a great experience. Zedius is a good driver and an attentive guide. The Buhoma Community Haven Lodge was excellent, and the bird guide that AGS engaged, Nicholas, was excellent as well. Doreen was very responsive and tailored the trip to our needs. Would recommend AGS to anyone looking for quality and affordable organized travel options in East Africa.
IT
Email Matteo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Passion and professionalism
We had a really great experience with Achieve! We contacted them in February and we started planning the tour with Jolie, who was super professional and very kind with us. Our tour guide was Elisa, and we could not have asked someone better than him. He made our experience unforgettable. All the hotels were stunning and the organization of the tour was well made! We will definitely come back to Achieve in case we'll join another tour in the future! Thanks again guys!!!
Efficient, clear, good service and great knowledge
We just finished the 7-days Uganda primate and wildlife Safari proposed by Achieve Global - from Murchisson Falls to Bwindi with stops in Kibale and driving through Ishasha - and it was fabulous!
The organisation with Jolie was perfect prior and during travel, and their choice of mid-range lodges exceeded our expectations.
Also, our guide & driver Eddie was fantastic - in explanations, wildlife spotting and driving - all with a big smile.
US
Email Vern | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful people, wonderful experience
If you are looking for a safari experience in Uganda, I highly recommend Achieve Global Safaris. We had an absolutely wonderful experience. Jolie worked with me to put together an excellent 6 day tour that included an off-road safari in Queen Elizabeth park, chimpanzee trekking, gorilla trekking, and a river cruise. Every aspect of the trip exceeded expectations.
Jolie was fantastic in her communication. We ended up postponing a planned 2022 safari until 2023, and she worked with us throughout. And our guide, Zedius, was wonderful. Zed was extraordinarily cheerful throughout our week together, and was quite helpful and knowledgeable. If he didn't know something, he found out and gave us answers to questions that we'd forgotten we'd asked.
We were especially impressed with the accommodations that were arranged. The lodges were a great experience in themselves, and our only regret is that we were so focused on safari activities that we didn't have enough time to fully take advantage of them.
I recommend Achieve without hesitation. Wonderful people, wonderful experience.
CO
Email Alejandra | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari with Rauben
We had a great experience. The itinerary was fulfilled without any inconvenient. Luckily we were able to see he animals we wanted, and the lodges had good services. Our guide Rauben was really nice and always tried to find the way to make our experience better. We were confident since the day we booked months ago since we always had fast and fluent communications with the safari responsible.
The maintenance of the car can be improved, for example, the AC was not working.