$528 pp (USD)
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Africa Adventure Vacations
- Offices In:
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Spain
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- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Member Of:
- AUTO, TUGATA, UTA, USAGA, UCOTA & UHOA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
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Africa Adventure Vacations is a fully registered Tours and Travel company based in Uganda, fully licensed to conduct safaris within Uganda, DR Congo and Rwanda. We offer several tours and safaris in Uganda including Gorilla Tours, wildlife adventures, mountaineering trips, cultural safaris, birding, chimpanzee trekking, nature walks, and honey moon holidays among others. Our Tour packages range from all inclusive group trips for families or students, corporate retreats, and specialized or custom
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8 Day Uganda Wildlife and Primate Encounter Safari Tour
My partner and I did the 8 Day Uganda Wildlife and Primate Encounter Safari as a private tour in February 2024. I had contacted African Adventure Vacations who passed me on to Felix (Bashir) to organise the tour via email and WhatsApp. Felix went above and beyond to answer all of my many questions and to ensure we felt comfortable and safe which we really appreciated. We landed in Uganda after a 14 day safari in Kenya, we were tired and unsure what to expect but we were welcomed so warmly by Felix, Edison and the accountant (I forgot her name sorry!) and already our trip was off to a great start, we felt at home and part of the family. The next day we met our guide/driver for our trip Najib, and we had no idea that after 8 days we would become close friends and saying goodbye would be very emotional! On this tour, AAV packed it with so much to do so we really made the most of our money and time which we loved! We had the following experiences: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary walking experience, Murchison Falls National Park, Nile boat cruise, night game drive safari, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, Bigodi sanctuary swap walk and community tour, boat cruise on the Kazinga channel, Queen Elizabeth national park, gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park, boat tour on Lake Bunyonyi. I don’t have enough space to write about how incredible this tour was, but Najib went above and beyond and we saw all the animals we wanted to and more! The community experience was incredible and it was so hard to say goodbye, the food was out of this world, the guides, rangers and accomodation staff were all so friendly and warm. The gorilla trek exceeded our already high expectations. The conversations with Najib over the long drives, learning about Uganda, tasting fruits from the side of the road, waving to the children, playing cards and watching the sunset - these moments will be cherished forever. We wished we could have stayed much longer and we will be back in the future thanks to Felix and Najib, please give them both a raise because they deserve it!
Incredible tour company - best experience
Absolutely exceptional - from the booking and organisation to the day-to-day experiences, lodges, food and beautiful scenery.
Africa Adventure Vacations were brilliant. The customer service was out of this world. Robert organised everything for us, and we paid directly from an Australian bank account to the Ugandan bank. It was smooth and easy to coordinate. The cost was significantly cheaper booking directly allowing us to take advantage of the incredible lodges and accommodation booked.
It was a dream trip - we saw and experienced everything we wanted to - from lions hunting at night, to hippos wading through the lakes, elephants crossing roads and baboons jumping on the truck. It was just a great adventure from start to finish.
We cannot recommend AAV enough. Our guide Abdul met us at the airport and then he ensured we had everything we needed from that point on. A dream come true.
Don't hesitate and book today!
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Excellent trip: 16 days to Burundi, DRC, Rwanda and Uganda
We toured with two couples, 16 days to Burundi, DRC, Rwanda and Uganda. Caesar was an awesome guide and Robert handled everything competently from the office side. As is often the case with Africa, adjustments needed to be made along the way during the trip and they were handled well. We saw gorillas twice, chimpanzees twice plus all of the Big 5 and more. An outstanding vacation. Highly recommended!
Sensational tour company
Absolutely the best there is in Uganda. Africa adventure vacations went above and beyond to make sure we had a trip of a lifetime. Robert was great at organising and Caesar executed it with perfection. Caesar was a great tour guide and a pleasure to be in the company of. Thank you for everything! We will see you in Tanzania soon!
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Organized, comprehensive and tailored the trip to what we wanted to see
I also did a more in depth review on trip advisors, so please review. Were a family of 4 (2 kids ages 22 and 16). Goal was gorillas but Uganda is so much more and incredibly under rated. First, I contacted 9 safari companies out of uganda and Robert of Africa Adventure Vacations, Ltd called me immediately on whatsapp. He addressed every question I had, made wonderful suggestions and had competitive pricing. I knew for the most part what we were interested in seeing and tge parks we wanted to explore but Robert organized it and made it happen. For a little more, we opted for luxury accommodations and wow it did not disappoint. The lodges were exceptional. We got upgraded, we were close to where the animals were known to be. It was top notch. Robert arranged everything so upon arrival we were guests and didn't have to think. We could just enjoy. All meals were included. We had ample water and felt safe
Our guide who met us at the airport upon arrival with Robert was this kind hearted 25 year old local. His pride for his country was evident in everything he did. He was a wealth of information about the animals, local culture and people, cuisine...just everything. We conversed from breakfast until 9pm at night. We had many long drives to talk and get to know him, and he know us. He individualized our vacation to concentrate on what interested us. We are physicians and without us inquiring about it, he took us to an island hospital where we got a tour from the local doctor. It was an amazing opportunity that Herbert arranged. He went above and beyond day after day. We would laugh with him, kids had inside jokes they all enjoyed. He made this trip for us!!! He was an excellent driver. He would stop when we asked and was so organized, making sure we accomplished all we were set out to do that day. By the end, we all she'd tears at the airport as we departed ways from our new friend.
We toured Murchison Falls and queen Elizabeth National parks, ziwa rhino sanctuary, ishasha unsuccessful in searching for tree lions and chimp and gorilla trekking. We did a lot in 8 full days ...probably too much and didn't have much down time to really enjoy the luxury lodges. I would recommend another day or 2 to have a bit more time at the pool etc or cut out a few activities if you're trying to do it all in 8 days. If we had to cut out items I guess I'd not do the swamp tour and salt mining. It was interesting but could have been some time for relaxing. The ishasha sector is a long long bumpy dusty drive. We enjoyed it but would be another almost day of enjoying other activities. I would also say that I would not do the 4 hour chimp habituation. It was costly and way too many people. It was terrific early in the morning when it was just our group but then several people congregated and it was way too populated and the habituation group that paid extra was shoved out of the way for over an hour so the 1 hour trekkers had their time with chimps and we just stood around.
Lake bunyanyi birdsnest resort was a great way to end the trip. I would definitely recommend a porter with gorillas treks. For 4 of us we hired one, who held my hand on the difficult terrain. It was $20 plus tip. The walking sticks were free to use. We toured a batwa Pygmy communityband that should not be missed. Had I known, I would have brought clothing and food to donate.
Bring lots of small shillings to tip. It's not expected but is greatly appreciated. The food was wonderful and no one got sick. Robert provided us with a packing list and it is Essential to follow this. He is spot on with what to pack. We brought sunscreen, DEET, and just a carryon. Don't bring a huge suitcase. We sprayed our clothes with premethrin prior to travel. Bring lightweight raincoat & have good hiking boots. Robert arranged trekking permission and gave links to the visa so I knew it was legit. You don't want to get scammed
I can't recommend and endorse Africa adventure vacations, Ltd enough. There was so much that could go wrong on such a huge trip but they made sure it didn't. I would personally request Herbert as a guide especially if you have teens. He's relatable to us inour 50s but got along so well with our children too. Only thing I would avoid is Rwandair if you can
Other Safaris & Tours3 – Offered by Africa Adventure Vacations
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10-Day Best of Africa Adventure Vacation
$3,933 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kampala (City), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
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5-Day Uganda Gorilla, Wildlife Safari and Chimpanzee
$2,041 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Resort
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Entebbe Airport (End)
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7-Day Uganda Wildlife and Primate Encounter Safari
$3,355 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Entebbe (End)
