Nsavi Safaris

5.0/5 – 40 Reviews

$5,407 pp (USD)

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Nsavi Safaris

Nsavi Safaris

5.0/5  
(40 Reviews)
Office In:
Uganda Uganda
Size:
5-10 employees (Founded in 2021)
Member Of:
ATTA, AUTO, UTB, UWA & UCF
Tour Types:
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations:
Rwanda RW
Tanzania TZ
Uganda UG
Nsavi Safaris

Embark on a transformative journey with us by immersing yourselves in what the countries have to offer: From exploring wildlife by road or air safaris, tracking gorillas, chimpanzees and other primates to bird watching, hiking mountain peaks, tree climbing lions in Ishasha to taking part in community projects and relaxing at some of the region’s beautiful lake side resorts indeed shows that Uganda is indeed the pearl of Africa. all this makes for an unforgettable trip of your lifetime !!!

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Extremely responsive and an absolute pleasure to work with!
4/5

I debated between a 4 and 5 star but ultimately went with 5.
The 5 stars part -
From the moment I reached out to Nsavi they were so very responsive and kind and warm and thoughtful. The whole planning and booking experience was high end from a service perspective. They helped us through every part of the journey. When we had trouble confirming flights from Kilimanjaro to Kigali, they stepped in and helped with Rwanda Air; when my mom broke her foot on the way to Tarusha we reached out and asked if they could get us a cushioned boot for my mom and when we arrived they had what we needed. The tour operators in Tanzania were thoughtful and extremely engaged. We felt they really wanted to provide a great experience for us. The operator in Kigali was very engaged, friendly, genuine. I truly cannot say enough great things about the people we were with day to day.

The 4 star part -
I wish they set our expectations about the conditions of the lodging, the Tanzania roads, and tipping. We chose the mid-range option for lodging based on reading reviews of the hotel options for both mid-range and high-end. We decided to go mid range because the Google ratings of the hotels were all about the same and the difference in price, for us, did not justify the potential for a better experience. The first hotel in Arusha, rated a 4.1 or 4.2 on Google, was very unpleasant. The sheets and towels were dirty. We were there to literally just sleepover and leave so we didn't ask to change any of that, and honestly, I'm not sure how much better new ones would be (we had 2 rooms and both had similar conditions). The other hotels were nicer but it was also extremely cold in the rooms. The hotel in Kigali did have hot water bottles and a space heater which felt like heaven!!!
We were there in July and based on Accuweather the temp was around low 60s in the evening but felt much much colder. We didn't expect it and weren't properly prepared for that.
The roads in Tanzania are mostly unpaved and extremely bumpy except for the highways. And while you don't think much of it, it's very impactful when you're traveling for hours and hours on those roads and then come back to a very cold unpleasant room. Again - not Nsavi's fault at all! I do wish they prepared us in some way for that. But now you will know :)
Finally, the tipping. Yes, in the tour docs it does give you a general expectation of what to tip. However, everywhere you go and everyone you encounter is expecting or asking for a tip. I wish we brought USD (or Euros) with us. We ended up going to the cash stations to take out money. That's the other thing - it's better for them to receive USD or Euros vs local currency. Again, a stronger "heads up" would have been great.

Above and beyond!!
5/5

Our safari trip with Nsavi in Uganda was truly spectacular! Contact and planning were incredibly smooth, thanks to great support of Victoria. There was no issue to optimize the itinerary. During the trip we never felt rushed, fully enjoying every stop and its attractions, everything was planned seamlessly.
The selection of hotels and activities (like coffee tour, community visit, Rhino sanctuary etc), was excellent. Our game drives were expertly prepared, with the best spots to track animals.
Jasper, our tour guide, was the absolute highlight. His knowledge and open personality made all six days feel like spending time with a good friend. We enjoyed every minute of time together.
We fully recommend Nsavi Safaris and will definitely book with them again!

Very helpful trip planners - knowledgeable guides and flawless details for planning
5/5

Nsavi was the perfect tour operator. Using a local company meant a lot to us and Sara had every detail planned perfectly even though our itinerary changed several times. Our guide Jacob was also incredibly helpful and knowledgeable.

Professional with excellent service
5/5

The service was excellent right from our pick up point in Kigali and drop off in Entebbe. Our guide, Steve went out of his way to show us things that we were interested in, making various stops for photos shoots.

Exceptional tour company that provided excellent service and support
5/5

We could not be happier with this tour company. From beginning to end, NSAVI took very good care of us by answering all of our questions, planning wonderful lodges for our tour and ensuring our safety and comfort. The trek itself to see the gorillas was an experience of a lifetime. The permit allows you to stay with a gorilla family for a hour. The park rangers and porters were excellent and very professional. The porters actually assist with pointing out where to step to prevent from falling into mud or when climbing the hills through the jungle.

Our NSAVI driver and guide Steven was absolutely excellent. He expertly navigated the transport vehicle (a Land Rover) on the highways as well as the unpaved mountain roads. He was very professional and always timely and supportive. The company Director Sarah was extremely helpful when we had to make some itinerary changes and always communicated quickly. She even came to meet us in person when we checked into our final accommodation before our flight home. We highly recommend this company.

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