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Abantubo Safaris was born from a deep passion for East Africa's incredible wildlife and natural beauty. We believe that every safari should be more than just a trip it should be a transformative journey that connects you with nature and creates memories that last a lifetime. Our team of experienced guides and travel experts have spent years exploring every corner of Uganda and Rwanda, from the misty mountains where mountain gorillas roam to the vast savannas teeming with wildlife. We've built re
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Abantubo Safaris provided a well\-organised and enjoyable safari experience, with excellent guiding
We had an unforgettable seven-day safari in Uganda with Abantubo Safaris and couldn’t have asked for a better team.
A huge thank you to Nickson for creating such a well-planned itinerary and ensuring everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Every detail was thoughtfully arranged, allowing us to relax and enjoy the adventure.
Our special thanks go to Jimmy, our driver and guide, who looked after us brilliantly throughout the entire trip. His driving was excellent — no small achievement on some of Uganda’s more adventurous roads — and his wildlife-spotting skills were exceptional. He went out of his way to make sure we saw the species we were most excited about.
Jimmy was friendly, patient and knowledgeable. For seven days, he was our driver, guide, wildlife expert and general keeper of two very happy tourists!
Every day incredible wildlife encounters brought something memorable. We had an amazing experience from beginning to end and would wholeheartedly recommend Abantubo Safaris to anyone planning a safari in Uganda. If you’re lucky enough to have Jimmy as your guide, you’ll be in excellent hands — his expertise, care and enthusiasm helped make our trip truly special.
10-Day Adventure in Rwanda and the Pearl of Africa
I used Abantu Safaris to book a 10-day adventure through Rwanda and Uganda, visiting some truly incredible places, including:
Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village
Volcanoes National Park
Lake Bunyonyi
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
Kibale National Park
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
Mabamba Swamp
From the moment I arrived at Kigali Airport, everything was very well organised. My tour guide, Deus, contacted me via WhatsApp before my arrival and was waiting for me at the airport. Once we were on the road, he gave me a clear overview of the itinerary and explained what to expect each day. Every morning, he also provided a detailed briefing about the day's activities.
As I was travelling on my own, Deus became much more than just my guide and driver. He was also a great companion and friend throughout my holiday. His friendly attitude, knowledge, flexibility and willingness to go the extra mile made a big difference to my experience.
Accommodation
Overall, the accommodation selected for my trip exceeded my expectations, with each property offering something different and memorable.
Garden Palace Hotel – A comfortable start to the trip, and the best mocha I had during my holiday!
Gorilla Mist Camp – A fantastic mountain atmosphere and the perfect place to get into the adventurous spirit before gorilla trekking. The fireplace was a particularly nice touch.
Bunyonyi Overland Resort – A beautiful location right on the lake, with easy access to Lake Bunyonyi and its activities.
Tabingi Safari Lodge – A very special experience, especially seeing elephants walking right in front of my lodge.
Bweza Kibale Lodge – Another highlight, particularly if you get one of the front-line rooms. The floor-to-ceiling windows provide fantastic views, and the terrace is a wonderful place to relax.
Red Chilli Rest Camp – This was the only accommodation that I didn't particularly enjoy. However, I completely understand that it was selected to meet my overall holiday budget, so I would not consider this a reflection of the organisation of the trip.
Ziwa Rhino & Wildlife Ranch – This place was a real treat and, if I had the opportunity, I would happily have stayed an extra day. Animals roam freely around the property, and I even had two rhinos resting approximately 10 metres from my room door early one morning! There is also a swimming pool available for an additional fee.
Food
The food throughout the trip was very good, and the portions were often extremely generous — sometimes more than I could finish!
One unexpected highlight was a visit to a banana beer factory near Kibale National Park. I would definitely recommend adding this experience to your itinerary if possible. You can taste banana juice, banana beer and gin, as well as purchase T-shirts and hoodies. The owner, Mr Banana Man, was incredibly entertaining and passionate, and his personality made the visit particularly memorable.
A big thank you to Deus for arranging this extra experience for me. It was a great addition to the trip.
Safari Experiences
The itinerary included plenty of game drives and safari experiences, giving me enough time to enjoy the national parks without ever feeling rushed. I really appreciated the pace of the trip, as there was sufficient time to take in the surroundings and enjoy each experience.
One of the highlights was the night safari, which was a completely new experience for me. I was lucky enough to see a lion during the drive, making it one of the most memorable moments of the entire holiday.
Overall Experience
This was not my first visit to Africa or my first safari experience, so I had fairly high expectations before travelling. Abantu Safaris exceeded those expectations.
The organisation, itinerary, accommodation choices, safari experiences and, most importantly, the personal service from Deus all contributed to an amazing holiday.
Travelling solo can sometimes feel a little daunting, but I always felt well looked after and comfortable. Deus was knowledgeable, reliable, friendly and genuinely interested in making sure I enjoyed every part of the journey.
I would truly recommend Abantu Safaris to anyone considering a safari in Rwanda and Uganda. Whether this is your first African adventure or you are already an experienced safari traveller, I believe they can create a memorable and well-organised trip.
Thank you to the whole Abantu Safaris team, and especially Deus, for an unforgettable 10-day adventure. I came home with fantastic memories and would happily travel with them again.
CH
An Amazing 5-Day Safari Experience
We had an amazing five-day safari with Abantubo Safaris and truly enjoyed every part of the experience. Everything was very well organised, from the transportation and communication to the accommodation. The lodges and camps we stayed in were beautiful and comfortable, and the whole trip felt smooth and stress-free. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and always made sure we had a great experience. We saw so many incredible animals and had unforgettable moments throughout the safari. We are very happy with the organisation and would definitely recommend Abantubo Safaris to anyone looking for a well-organised and memorable safari experience.
CH
Very good and personalised to our wishes.
We had a great experience with Abantubo Safaris and would definitely recommend them to other travellers visiting Uganda.
From the beginning, they were very flexible and accommodating to our individual wishes. We had several additional requests regarding transportation and changes to our itinerary, and they always tried to find a solution and adapt the trip to our needs. This made the whole experience feel very personal rather than like a standard package tour.
The accommodations were very good, the food was excellent, and the staff were friendly, helpful and welcoming throughout the trip. We also really appreciated the communication and the willingness to help whenever something needed to be adjusted.
Overall, we were very satisfied with the service and had a great time exploring Uganda. Thank you to the whole team for making our trip such a memorable experience! We would happily recommend this company.
A True Traveller's Dream
I still struggle to grasp just how special this trip was. For starters, I gained a brother for life in my guide Deus. When he first picked me up from the airport in Entebbe, I didn’t quite know what we were in for, but the following 4 days were the most jam packed, exciting, and dream fulfilling moments that I plan to cherish for the rest of my life. We communicated clearly about it my expectations, and Deus did everything in his power to accommodate my hopes. And boy oh boy did he deliver. Everything from a priceless encounter with a shoebill stork on the side of the road to a lake of a thousand flamingos- a leopard feasting in a tree, and the highlight, a silverback gorilla walking past and brushing up against my leg. I can not recommend this experience enough, I hope you ask for Deus as your guide, as he was incredible and highly knowledgeable, and I eagerly await every opportunity I get to rave about this once in a lifetime experience.
