$1,058 pp (USD)
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Uwanda Tours And Safaris In Tanzania
Uwanda Tours and Safaris
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- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2021)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
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Uwanda Tours And Safaris is a renowned tour company based in Tanzania, offering exceptional travel experiences. With expert guides, they provide thrilling wildlife safaris, cultural tours, and scenic adventures across Tanzania's stunning landscapes. From exploring the different National Parks to immersing in local traditions, Uwanda Tours And Safaris ensures unforgettable journeys that showcase the best of Tanzania's natural wonders and rich cultural heritage.
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Once in a Lifetime Experience
What an experience! We had an amazing time with the Uwanda Tours staff and were so impressed by their hospitality throughout the trip.
We did the 3-day safari, including airport pick-up and drop-off from Dar es Salaam. The drive from the airport was quite tough, so I would definitely recommend taking travel sickness tablets. The roads are rather basic and the journey can take around 5–6 hours. In hindsight, we probably would have opted for the fly-in option, where you take a small plane to one of the airstrips near the national park, which takes a fraction of the time. That said, the drive through the rural Tanzanian communities is incredibly beautiful and gives you a real glimpse into the country.
When we arrived at the lodge, we had a short break before heading out on the boat safari. This was an evening trip along the river, and both the captain and guide were fantastic. They were extremely knowledgeable about the river and the wildlife, and we learned so much during the trip.
Back at the lodge, meals were served at set times. The food was basic but very tasty and more than enough after a day of activities.
The following day was a full-day game drive, and it was absolutely breathtaking. The amount of wildlife you see is extraordinary, and the national parks themselves are stunning. One of the best things for us was how quiet it felt compared with some other safari destinations. We could often go hours without seeing another safari vehicle.
Our driver really went above and beyond to make sure we saw as many animals as possible. We managed to see 3 of the Big Five, along with so much other wildlife. There was a lunch break halfway through the day, which was a welcome chance to relax, and the jeeps have built-in coolers, so there were plenty of refreshments available throughout the day.
Towards the end of the day, our driver took us to a clifftop viewpoint to watch the sunset. It was the perfect way to finish an already incredible day.
On our final morning, we did a bush walk lasting around an hour. It was really interesting and we were guided by a member of the Maasai community and a bushman, who shared lots of interesting knowledge about the area. If we were to do the trip again, though, I think we would probably try to arrange a morning game drive instead.
Afterwards, we began the drive back to Dar es Salaam for our onward flights.
Overall, this was a truly amazing experience and we had the best time. Uwanda Tours offered fantastic hospitality, knowledgeable guides and an incredible safari experience, all at a very affordable price compared with many other Tanzanian safari options.
A couple of tips:
Take some small US dollar bills for tipping the staff. They are greatly appreciated, and the staff really do go above and beyond for their guests.
Wear neutral-coloured clothing for the game drives.
If you get travel sick, definitely consider medication for the long road journey — or look into the fly-in option if your budget allows.
Unforgettable experience, highly recommend
We landed on the safari strip and was greeted by our tour guide, Emilli immediately and got straight to action. We saw a giraffe 2 minutes after driving away and then the action kept coming with lions, elephants and lots more!
The tour guide was very factual and knowledgable about the animals and area, making our experience even better. This is an experience and we will never forget!
One of a kind
We had an absolutely amazing safari experience from start to finish. The communication beforehand was clear and helpful, and the service throughout the day was excellent.
A special mention has to go to Emili, who was an incredible guide. His knowledge and ability to explain everything we were seeing was amazing. He had such a great way of bringing the safari to life, explaining the animals, their behaviour and the surrounding environment in a way that was really interesting and easy to understand.
His attention to detail was unreal — he spotted things we would never have noticed ourselves and always made sure we had the best opportunity to see and appreciate the wildlife. He was also friendly, professional and genuinely passionate about what he does.
We saw some incredible wildlife and came away with memories we’ll never forget. We would absolutely recommend this safari, and especially Emili, to anyone visiting Tanzania. Thank you for such a fantastic experience!
BE
Very kind man
It was a great tour! We saw lots of animals and our guide did everything he could to give us the best experinece!
AE
A must do safari experience add on when visiting Zanzibar
From booking the Safari tour directly with Uwanda Tours, the communication was good from the start. The price was a very good all inclusive package including round trip airport transfers.
We were picked up directly from the airport landing strip and straight into the safari jeep, great welcome and first impressions. The jeep seated 6 but we had it privately for a group of 2 which we loved. Our guide Mr Martin, was amazing, he asked our preferences and did the best job of finding all the animals for us, as well as being very knowledgable and giving lots of useful info about Tanzania, the animals and everything else. The game drive was above all my expectations, i really did have an amazing day, so much so that I will be rebooking for a full safari trip at a later date. The lunch on the game drive was also delicious and I am a fussy eater!
The accomadation provided was spacious and clean, with a lovely pool too. we had lots of visitors - monkeys! all around the resort. my only issue with the resort was that there was no restaurant menu, there was only 1 dish provided for lunch and dinner, so if you have any dietary requirements you will need to prepare in advance.
Day 2, we absolutely loved the Maasai village tour, however didnt love the river cruise, I found it quite boring, so given the choice I would choose a second game drive!
my only issue for the whole trip was the lack of communication at the airport leaving Zanzibar, there were multiple flights, no boarding passes and lots of confusion!
But overall we had an amazing trip and was a great expereince and also great value for money.
highly recommend.
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