This Tour Is Offered By
Mega Wild Safaris
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- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2015)
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- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
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We organise tours for individuals, families, groups and busy executives; We specialize in gorilla trekking safaris, wildlife safaris and cultural tours. We organise both domestic and International tours across Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana and Zimbabwe. Our activities among others include; Bird watching tours, gorilla trekking in Uganda & Rwanda, White water rafting on R.Nile, game viewing safari, Chimpanzee trekking and Cultural safari.
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Unreliable and terrible service
A terrible experience – I strongly advise against booking with Megawild.
We had an absolutely terrible experience with Megawild. We paid the full amount on the agreed dates, months in advance of our trip, based on Anne’s assurances that everything had been organised, booked and confirmed. Unfortunately, just two days before our trip, we received an email from Anne informing us that our safari had to be postponed due to internal financial issues. As we had already booked our international flights and additional accommodation for after the safari, rescheduling the trip was simply not an option.
Anne’s only proposed solution was for us to make an additional payment as a “top-up”, effectively lending Megawild more money to ensure the trip could go ahead.
This was an extremely disappointing situation to face, especially considering that we had already paid all the required fees in full and had been repeatedly assured by Anne that everything had been booked and paid for.
However, the problems did not stop there. The night before we were due to travel to Tanzania, Anne informed us that our trip might be cancelled because she had supposedly been unable to find a reliable tour operator in Tanzania. We later discovered that the actual problem was that she had not paid the Tanzanian tour operator for our trip. Understandably, the operator was not willing to provide services without receiving payment.
This was when we realised that many of the arrangements we had paid for months in advance had either not been properly booked or had not been paid for at all.
Eventually, another tour operator agreed to take over our trip, but unfortunately, the problems continued. We had to change some of our accommodation because the properties originally agreed upon were no longer available. Even more concerning, Anne had still not paid for the full Tanzania itinerary.
While we were staying in the Serengeti, our Tanzanian operator informed us that Anne was no longer responding to their messages and that the remaining portion of our trip had not been paid for. As a result, we had to cancel our planned stay in Tarangire and find alternative accommodation in Arusha at the last minute, completely disrupting our itinerary.
After everything we went through, including the stress, uncertainty and disruption to what was supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime holiday, Megawild did not offer any compensation or meaningful resolution whatsoever.
We paid everything upfront, trusted the company to deliver what was promised, and instead found ourselves dealing with unpaid suppliers, unconfirmed bookings, last-minute changes and the constant risk of having our trip cancelled while already travelling in Africa.
Based on our personal experience, I would strongly advise anyone considering Megawild to think twice before booking. Paying months in advance does not guarantee that your accommodation, activities or tour operators have actually been secured. We genuinely regret trusting this company with such an important trip.
Reply from Mega Wild Safaris
Posted on Nov 9, 2026Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are genuinely sorry that certain aspects of your experience with Mega Wild Safaris did not meet your expectations.
We acknowledge that there were operational challenges surrounding the timing of your trip. These challenges were communicated to you at the time, and we fully understand the stress and uncertainty they caused, particularly given the amount of planning and anticipation involved in your holiday.
However, we would also like to provide some important context for readers of this review.
Despite the difficulties encountered, Mega Wild Safaris worked hard to ensure that you received the services you had paid for across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Your multi-country safari ultimately proceeded, and the agreed services in these three countries were delivered, with the exception of your planned stay in Tarangire National Park.
We recognise that missing the Tarangire portion of your itinerary was disappointing, and we sincerely regret that this happened. However, we would like to clarify that the full amount allocated to the Tarangire National Park portion of your trip was refunded immediately. You were therefore not charged for services that you did not receive.
We also acknowledge that a change to your accommodation in Serengeti National Park and caused inconvenience to you. Nevertheless, we provided accommodation which was in the same category of accommodation agreed prior.
We are saddened that your review does not reflect the many positive experiences and services you received throughout Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, or the efforts made to minimise the impact of the challenges encountered.
We do not dismiss your concerns, and we accept that certain aspects of the arrangements should have been handled better. We take this feedback seriously and recognise the importance of continuously improving our processes.
While we regret the difficulties you experienced, we also believe it is important that the full picture of your safari is fairly represented.
Thank you for travelling with Mega Wild Safaris. We genuinely regret that the experience did not fully match your expectations and wish you all the best.
Amazing adventure in Uganda and Tanzania
We have just returned from an absolutely unforgettable holiday in Uganda and Tanzania, and we couldn’t recommend the experience highly enough!
Mega Wild Safari gave us the perfect combination of adventure, wildlife, stunning scenery and unforgettable experiences. Every day brought something new, and we came home with incredible memories, thousands of photos and a real love for Africa.
From the very beginning, the communication and organisation were excellent. Anne was brilliant. She answered all our questions and addressed our concerns before the holiday, and remained available during the trip to help resolve anything that arose. We felt completely confident that we were in good hands throughout.
The itinerary was unbelievable. Every day was filled with wow moments — although it was definitely busy and there wasn’t much time to rest! We were lucky enough to see the Big Five in both Uganda and Tanzania, along with so many other incredible animals.
We started with white-water rafting in Jinja, arranged by Anne. It was exhilarating, and the crew were incredibly professional, with safety always a priority. It was a fantastic experience and definitely a highlight.
The early starts soon became the norm, but watching the sun rise over the African landscape made getting up before dawn completely worthwhile. Some of our most memorable moments happened in those early hours.
Uganda was particularly special. We fell in love with its wildlife and people and felt incredibly privileged to see chimpanzees and gorillas in their natural environments. The gorilla trek was hot and steep, but absolutely worth every step. Hiring porters was one of the best decisions we made — they made the trek easier and it was lovely to be able to support them too. Mega Wild Safari also supports community projects in Uganda, which we were very happy to contribute towards.
Our Ugandan guide, Patrick, deserves a special mention. He was fantastic throughout — knowledgeable, enthusiastic and passionate about Uganda. He went above and beyond to make sure we had the best possible experience and helped bring everything to life.
Tanzania was equally incredible. The Great Migration was unforgettable, particularly watching the wildebeest cross the river while avoiding the crocodiles. Anne also arranged a hot-air balloon ride over the Serengeti, which was truly magical and gave us an incredible perspective of the landscape and wildlife.
A few practical tips: the roads can be very bumpy, so a good sports bra is definitely worth packing! The roads are dusty, so a face covering and something to clean camera lenses are useful. And yes, the safari uniform really is a thing — greens, olives, browns and beiges! Layers are essential too.
We were well fed throughout the trip and found travelling as vegetarians surprisingly easy. Protein bars and snacks were useful, though. The accommodation was very comfortable, particularly in Uganda, although we rarely had time to enjoy the beautiful pools because there was always another adventure waiting!
Our only issue was that some Tanzanian camps had bathrooms with no door or partition from the bedroom, which wasn’t ideal when travelling with older children. We would recommend checking the room arrangements in advance.
Apart from that, this was an exceptional trip. From cruising past elephants, hippos and crocodiles to watching lions and leopards in the wild, every day felt like an adventure.
A huge thank you to Anne, Patrick and the whole Mega Wild Safari team for an extraordinary experience. We would absolutely do it all again! 🌅🦁🐘🦒🌍
CA
Excellent value, excellent service from Mega Wild Safaris
For your East African safaris, my family and I highly recommend the excellent value and attentive service provided by Mega Wild Safaris based in Kampala, Uganda. Anne Bright of Mega Wild offered remarkable support in the planning stages, fine-tuning the itinerary to ensure our many requirements were met. During the safaris she was always available to assist with any minor issues that arose. Thank you Anne!
Through Mega Wild, we booked three private safaris totaling 5 weeks to take us to game parks in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The Kenyan and Tanzanian segments were operated by local associates of Mega Wild and timed to coincide with the Great Migration in the Serengeti and Masai Mara. On East Africa cross-border safaris you are usually handed over to a local operator in each country. All our border transfers went very smoothly aided by company reps on both sides of the border – much easier than had we tried to cross on our own.
The first safari with our two adult children started in Nairobi and took us to Tsavo East and West National Parks, Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and Amboseli National Park. Our Kenyan guide-driver, David, was a delight and took great care of us. The wildlife viewing was superb, especially the big tuskers, and the accommodation top-notch. In Tanzania, we visited the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area and Serengeti NP (staying in different sectors of the park over five nights). Our days on safari in Kenya and Tanzania were spent in excellent, well-equipped and comfy Toyota Land Cruiser pop-up-roof safari vehicles. The days began after the crack of dawn and ended 11 hours later before dusk, which was exactly how we wanted them: filled to the max. Sightings were abundant and lavish, informed by our trained, experienced guide-drivers who tended to our every need and ensured our safety, made us feel at ease from the get-go and knew how and when to get things done so we never had to fret about doing a thing. From the Serengeti, we were seamlessly deposited at the Seronera Airstrip for our flight to Zanzibar (for a few days of beachside relaxation at the excellent My Blue Hotel).
Our second safari for my wife and I, included Masai Mara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire NP. It was as excellent as our first.
Needless to say, we saw an incredible amount and variety of wildlife, including not only the Big 5, but 5 crossings of the wildebeest over the Mara River over two days. The sheer richness of the Serengeti/Maasai Mara ecosystem has to be seen to be believed and seeing it with expert guide-drivers like those furnished by Mega Wild associates made for an unforgettable and richly-rewarding experience.
Our guide-drivers, David and Julius in Kenya, and Martin and Jackson in Tanzania, were simply delightful -- mature, friendly, reliable, respectful, knowledgeable, safety-conscious, always on time and both took impeccable care of us. Martin, always smiling, doted over us and the kids, and Jackson summed it up perfectly when we first crossed into Serengeti NP and he said: "Welcome to my office!" We entrusted ourselves fully into their most capable hands.
The accommodation, both tented and lodge-based, was always comfortable and, at times, even luxurious. The food, though sometimes repetitious in its buffet offerings, was nonetheless hearty and nourishing. Everything ran smoothly and like clockwork.
Our third safari in Uganda, wholly operated by Mega Wild, started and ended in Entebbe. It took us to Queen Elizabeth NP, Kibale NP for chimpanzee tracking, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP for the unforgettable experience of mountain gorilla tracking and Lake Mburo NP. We highly recommend friendly Uganda for primate viewing, wildlife viewing and bird watching in a more laid-back environment than the more commercialized safaris in Kenya and Tanzania.
We had the pleasure of meeting the children of Olives’ Hope orphanage in Bigodi to whom Mega Wild donated 10% of our safari cost. Our driver, James, performed heroic measures to help me retrieve a cellphone that fell into a latrine pit – but that’s another story! A small scheduling glitch in Bwindi was deftly handled by Anne – it was an advantage to have a local operator that could fix things quickly.
In short, you need not look any further than Mega Wild Safaris for your next safari in East Africa, we highly recommend them.
For your East African safaris, my family and I highly recommend the excellent value and attentive service provided by Mega Wild Safaris based in Kampala, Uganda. Anne Bright of Mega Wild offered remarkable support in the planning stages, fine-tuning the itinerary to ensure our many requirements were met. During the safaris she was always available to assist with any minor issues that arose. Thank you Anne!
Through Mega Wild, we booked three private safaris totaling 5 weeks to take us to game parks in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The Kenyan and Tanzanian segments were operated by local associates of Mega Wild and timed to coincide with the Great Migration in the Serengeti and Masai Mara. On East Africa cross-border safaris you are usually handed over to a local operator in each country. All our border transfers went very smoothly aided by company reps on both sides of the border – much easier than had we tried to cross on our own.
The first safari with our two adult children started in Nairobi and took us to Tsavo East and West National Parks, Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and Amboseli National Park. Our Kenyan guide-driver, David, was a delight and took great care of us. The wildlife viewing was superb, especially the big tuskers, and the accommodation top-notch. In Tanzania, we visited the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area and Serengeti NP (staying in different sectors of the park over five nights). Our days on safari in Kenya and Tanzania were spent in excellent, well-equipped and comfy Toyota Land Cruiser pop-up-roof safari vehicles. The days began after the crack of dawn and ended 11 hours later before dusk, which was exactly how we wanted them: filled to the max. Sightings were abundant and lavish, informed by our trained, experienced guide-drivers who tended to our every need and ensured our safety, made us feel at ease from the get-go and knew how and when to get things done so we never had to fret about doing a thing. From the Serengeti, we were seamlessly deposited at the Seronera Airstrip for our flight to Zanzibar (for a few days of beachside relaxation at the excellent My Blue Hotel).
Our second safari for my wife and I, included Masai Mara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire NP. It was as excellent as our first.
Needless to say, we saw an incredible amount and variety of wildlife, including not only the Big 5, but 5 crossings of the wildebeest over the Mara River over two days. The sheer richness of the Serengeti/Maasai Mara ecosystem has to be seen to be believed and seeing it with expert guide-drivers like those furnished by Mega Wild associates made for an unforgettable and richly-rewarding experience.
Our guide-drivers, David and Julius in Kenya, and Martin and Jackson in Tanzania, were simply delightful -- mature, friendly, reliable, respectful, knowledgeable, safety-conscious, always on time and both took impeccable care of us. Martin, always smiling, doted over us and the kids, and Jackson summed it up perfectly when we first crossed into Serengeti NP and he said: "Welcome to my office!" We entrusted ourselves fully into their most capable hands.
The accommodation, both tented and lodge-based, was always comfortable and, at times, even luxurious. The food, though sometimes repetitious in its buffet offerings, was nonetheless hearty and nourishing. Everything ran smoothly and like clockwork.
Our third safari in Uganda, wholly operated by Mega Wild, started and ended in Entebbe. It took us to Queen Elizabeth NP, Kibale NP for chimpanzee tracking, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP for the unforgettable experience of mountain gorilla tracking and Lake Mburo NP. We highly recommend friendly Uganda for primate viewing, wildlife viewing and bird watching in a more laid-back environment than the more commercialized safaris in Kenya and Tanzania.
We had the pleasure of meeting the children of Olives’ Hope orphanage in Bigodi to whom Mega Wild donated 10% of our safari cost. Our driver, James, performed heroic measures to help me retrieve a cellphone that fell into a latrine pit – but that’s another story! A small scheduling glitch in Bwindi was deftly handled by Anne – it was an advantage to have a local operator that could fix things quickly.
In short, you need not look any further than Mega Wild Safaris for your next safari in East Africa, we highly recommend them.
James was very helpful, social, and accommodative.
James’ hospitality was outstanding from when he picked us up from our accommodation throughout the journey. He was always attentive, flexible, patient, and eager to ensure we were comfortable and enjoying every moment. It was clear that he genuinely cared about providing a meaningful and personalized experience.
This safari exceeded all our expectations and created memories we will treasure forever. If you are considering a trip to Uganda, I would wholeheartedly recommend Mega Wild Safaris—they truly go above and beyond to deliver an exceptional experience right from the booking process all through to the end of the trip.
BE
Beautiful first safari experience
After doing some research ourselves we asked for a quote from 5 different safari tour operators. All proposals were very similar but in terms of pricesetting there was a difference. We choose for MWS for different reasons. After we decided to focus on MWS for our first safari trip we had a good experience in the preparation and organisation of our trip. Quick answers whenever we had any questions or remarks. Also flexible in terms of changing for example a hotel .
The safari itself was above expectations.
Experienced drivers excellent vehicles everything executed as we agreed .
We would like to thanks MWS and in particular Anne our main contact and our both drivers David and Vincent.
