Reviews
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Email Valeria Giudici | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable experience with professional and attentive service
I highly recommend Mermar Safaris for the kindness, reliability, and efficiency of their staff in organizing the safari. The guide who accompanied me was cheerful, very professional, and attentive, always accommodating my requests and answering all my questions, whether logistical, cultural about Uganda, or related to the local nature and wildlife.
All activities were carried out with perfect punctuality, and everything was organized down to the finest detail. The accommodation included in the safari (Ishwa Game Lodge) was simply stunning, with an incredible view over the savannah below. There could not have been a better landscape, nor such attentive service.
In addition to the game drives and a boat trip included in the package, the guide and lodge staff also took me to watch the sunrise over two twin crater lakes and suggested other unique places to explore, where I could also buy local products beyond the usual tourist circuits.
The 3-day package I booked allowed for several game drives in the Park, which gave me the chance to see a wide variety of animals on each outing, including some of the rarer ones such as lions. The boat trip on one of the Park’s lakes offered a different perspective of the safari, with hippos, many bird species, and other animals coming to the shores to refresh themselves.
The van used for the safari was new and very comfortable, ideal both for traveling to the National Park and for the game drives within it. Thanks to the guide, I felt comfortable and completely safe at all times - on the way to the Park, during stops in towns or villages, and inside the Park itself.
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Email Marco I. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful journey through the savannah with friendly and competent guidance and stunning views
The experience with Mirmar Safaris was excellent and truly worth the cost. Communication with the tour operator during the planning of the trip was clear and open, meeting our needs. The guide’s welcome was warm from the very beginning, creating a friendly atmosphere that lasted throughout the entire experience. Both the guide and the tour operator were reliable and attentive in ensuring that all our needs were met along the journey to the safari location and during the safari days themselves.
The accommodation was a pleasant surprise, offering excellent services, attentive and kind staff, and a breathtaking view of the savannah. The organized routes through the savannah were full of unexpected encounters with the local wildlife (from lions to elephants), and the guide’s extensive knowledge allowed us to gain a deeper understanding of the uniqueness of the area and the relationships among its species.
I highly recommend this experience and sincerely thank the tour operator for these rich, intense, and very enjoyable days.
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Email Shelly (HyunKyung) | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
3 Days in Queen Elizabeth National Park – A Journey to Remember
We went on a 3 days trip to Queen Elizabeth National park with Mermar Tour and while we were debating whether to go or not, we are very glad that we were able to go! This is me and my husband's 3rd game drive as we have been to Murchison National Park and also to Serengeti in Tanzania. Being on 3rd game drive I think the biggest component that makes your experience different is the place you are staying and also the driver/ guide.
We were very blessed to have Bukenya as our driver/ guide as he made the experience truly a memorable one. He made sure that we get the full experience of Uganda by getting us to taste some of the local snacks on our way to the park, explaining the habitats and all the animals we saw, and most of all the pineapple he had cut for us to enjoy with the amazing view at the crater is still unforgettable. Also, Bukenya's eye sight is unrreal as he would spot animals where I feel most people could'nt. We spotted Leopard during our trip thanks to Bukenya.
Also, Prossy, the manager of the company was very kind in making sure the preparation step was well supported and even prepared a welcome package which I think really shows her dedication of truly making sure that the experience you are getting is a wonderful one. If I had known the company, I would have got on a trip with them when my parents were here couple weeks back. Again, thank you so much for making our journey a memorable one!
