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Anna   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: December 2022 Reviewed: Dec 24, 2022

Email Anna  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Trip of a lifetime enhanced by a fantastic guide
5/5

We booked the yoga and gorillas tour as my friend had been to South Africa with the yoga teacher who teamed up with Chris to deliver this Ugandan adventure. It was a fantastic decision.

Chris was an outstanding host from day 1. He was always on time (or early), always smiling and his passion for his country and the wildlife really made the trip special.

He picked lovely hotels in great locations. The yoga by Marcel was also outstanding and helped us to relax after each long day's drive.

Chris had amazing wildlife spotting skills and listened to what we wanted to see and somehow made it happen. He didn't mind even when I asked him for the 10th time to stop for 'another' giraffe (I love giraffes and have never seen so many).

He also went out of his way to ensure we experienced other things - from Jackfruit to Rolex we had a chance to try different things he thought we would enjoy.

I will definitely book another trip with him when I have saved up enough money to go back!

Sabine   –  
Germany DE
Visited: October 2022 Reviewed: Oct 25, 2022

Email Sabine  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Great Safari of 2,5 weeks with Chris as Guide. Can't be better
5/5

I travelled through Western and Southern part of Uganda. Chris did a great job. All the accomodations where nice and clean and offered good food. Chris drives very responsible and knows his way around in all areas. He also knows the pros if the various activities in the regions and can point out all the animals in the National Parks. I can greatly recommend Chris and would definitely go again with him. Actually I did as this was my second trip with Chris. First one was in 2017.

Jill Wilhelm   –  
Canada CA
Visited: August 2022 Reviewed: Sep 3, 2022

Email Jill Wilhelm

Amazing time in Uganda. The perfect trip
5/5

Our trip to Uganda was simply perfect. I spent a lot of time trying to find the perfect guide and company to plan our trip. It was very important to me to hire someone local and Chris was the perfect guy! From our first communications to the end of our trip everything was organized, carefully planned and just perfect. Chris planned a customized itinerary for exactly the things we wanted to do. The accomodations he booked for us were absolutely beautiful. Our main objectives were to go chimp and gorilla trekking and he organized all of that, including permits for us. He always made sure we knew exactly what we were doing and the expectations. Chris is just a genuinely kind person. We had great conversations and a lot of laughs too. It’s very important you choose a guide that is passionate about what they do and are personable because you spend a lot of time with them and I can honestly say by the end of our trip we were absolutely all friends. Make sure he takes you to see the Banana Man who is a very funny man that makes banana beer, wine and gin. Lol. Great time!!! You can tell Chris works really hard at providing his clients a fun, interesting and organized time. I really felt this was a much more personalized experience than some of the bigger companies you may see while you are there. I highly recommend anyone going to Uganda to get in touch with Chris:).

You can see and read about our full adventure here
http://jillianwilhelmphotography.com/26916-2/

Hugh   –  
United States US
Visited: May 2022 Reviewed: Jun 8, 2022

Email Hugh  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Extremely knowledgeable about Uganda and caring towards clients.
5/5

I went with two friends on this trip and will never forget it. Our tour guide (Chris) made our time in Uganda even better teaching us about the history and culture. He felt like a friend more then a guide and we all became close by the end of our trip. The nature and animals we got to see was breathtaking and impossible to see anywhere else in the world.

Robin   –  
United States US
Visited: April 2022 Reviewed: May 20, 2022

Email Robin  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Absolute best guide (Chris) and tour company
5/5

As a solo female traveler, I could not recommend Uganda Adventure Safaris more highly, with all thanks to Chris, my guide/tour planner/driver. He made me feel comfortable and safe at all times. Plus, he's a kind soul who is fun to be around and with whom you'll have interesting, engaging conversations. Overall, just a fantastic travel companion/friend!

He is very knowledgeable about Uganda and East Africa in general. I came back from our trip having learned so much. He is also passionate about music, which I loved, so he introduced me to a lot of awesome songs from local artists, as well artists from all over the continent and the world! He was super keen to learn from me too, so we had an amazing time exchanging music and stories throughout the entire trip. I loved hearing some of his music from Japan and Germany--songs that had been introduced to him by previous clients--each of which came with a lovely story and fond memories attached, which I had fun hearing about from Chris. It was a blast!

The itinerary Chris created was perfectly planned. We stayed in clean, comfortable, and beautiful accommodations. And Chris maximized our time by planning our itinerary around what made sense geographically and the routes that we needed to take to get from point A to point B. He was punctual and organized, making for a seamless, stress-free journey.

Chris was also very flexible and fully prioritized my enjoyment of the experience. He went above and beyond to cater the trip to my needs and desires. He's perceptive and thoughtful, always paying attention to things that I liked, and used that to dictate the pace of the trip and the stops we made. He brought me to some breathtaking viewpoints and delicious restaurants. He noticed that I loved the grilled street corn that we once stopped for on the side of the road, and then he made a point to pull over to buy some for me whenever we had the chance.

My sister, Nicole, has taken many trips with Chris with Uganda Adventure Safaris and she has expressed that each trip has been as wonderful as the last. The common threads we have seen in our experiences have been Chris' generosity, kindness, and passion for fostering genuine connections with his clients and creating meaningful, unforgettable experiences on each of his tours.

I could go on and on about how incredible my trip was and how Chris was simply the best, but I'll leave it at this. Whenever I come back to East Africa, I will always choose Uganda Adventure Safaris and recommend you do the same. You will leave with friendship, wisdom, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Lauren   –  
United States US
Visited: February 2022 Reviewed: Mar 7, 2022

Email Lauren  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Amazing Trip to Kidepo
5/5

In February 2022, I went on Safari in Kidepo National Park. I have been in Uganda for sometime now, and Kidepo was one of the final places that I wanted to see before returning home to the US. Chris of Uganda Adventure Safaris was my guide for the trip. We left Kampala on February 21st and returned on the 26th. It was amazing having so many days to explore the natural wonders of Kidepo. During this trip I was also able to explore another city that was new to me, Gulu. As soon as we arrived at Kidepo, we went on a game drive. Chris was determined for us to see as much wildlife as possible. In addition to being professional, Chris is also well connected. He has good working relationships with many of the park employees. And because of those connections, the rangers helped us find the wildlife in the park. We were able to see a beautiful male lion, up close and personal. Another thing of note about Chris and Uganda Adventure Safaris is that they are excellent at picking accommodations for their guests. During my time at Kidepo, I stayed at the Apoka Lodge. It is a budget accommodation but very comfortable with friendly staff. One of the unique features of Apoka is they have a watering hole in the middle of their lodge, where the animals of the park come to drink and cool off in the water. On two separate occasions during my stay, I saw families of elephants playing and drinking in the watering hole. The watering hole is situated directly across from the dining area for the lodge, so it is easy to catch animals while you take in a meal. This unexpected surprise was one of the highlights of my trip. I would of never witnessed such an amazing site, if Chris had not booked this particular accommodation for me. This is just one example of how Chris and Uganda Adventure Safaris goes above and beyond for their guests. Their attention to detail, positive attitude, professionalism, and kindness ensure that EVERY one of their guests will have the trip of a lifetime. I have spent alot of time in Uganda. During that time I have fallen in love with the country, and one of the main reasons for this are all of the wonderful trips that Chris of Uganda Adventure Safaris has taken me on during my stay here. I strongly encourage anyone that is visiting Uganda to book a trip with Uganda Adventure Safaris. It will give you the chance to see such a magical country with a seasoned and enthusiastic tour company who value customer satisfaction above anything else.

Simone Buchmann   –  
United States US
Visited: July 2021 Reviewed: Aug 6, 2021

Email Simone Buchmann  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Trip of a life time
5/5

It was the best experiences ever! Starting from the day we contacted them to the last day of the trip. Chris was always in touch with us, and always available to answer all our questions Everything that we were offered was received, even more, for the best price, we are very satisfied with Chris and his team. We visited Jinja, Murchiosn falls national park, Kibale and Bwindi. Watching gorillas was a mesmerizing experience, loved every moment and had so much fun. All the lodge selection was luxurious with delicious meals. James our driver and tour guide was amazing. Everything seemed easy for him, From driving for many hours to finding all the animals of our interests, My husband have on safari in Kenya where he saw everything apart from a leopard and when we told James that we would really like to see one, he jokingly told us that he has a phone number of one of the resident leopards, we all laughed knowing that leopards are difficult to see, He however proved his joke right by showing us 3 leopards in one day. He put in his best effort to make everyday of the safari special and interesting for us. Chris and Jame efforts to make this adventure unforgettable are Priceless. We can certainly tell you that all our expectations were met and exceeded. We highly recommend Uganda Adventure Safaris for any kind of safari in Uganda.

Minaz   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: May 2021 Reviewed: Jun 8, 2021

Email Minaz  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Excellent tour and guide - murchison falls, gorilla plus chimpanzee trekking, lake Mbuyoni.
5/5

My research online led me to Chris of Uganda Adventure Safaris and as my trip was a last minute one, and he was the quickest to respond fully to my initial enquiries, I booked a 9 day trip with him to cover the key places i wanted to visit including Murchison falls, wildlife national parks, gorilla and chimp trekking and lake Mbuyoni. Chris came up with an itinerary to suit my pace and accommodation options which met my preferences. As an Asian female solo traveller, i felt totally safe and comfortable with him throughout the 9 day trip and even extended it by a day. Chris is uber professional, a very safe driver, practical and honest in terms of setting and managing expectations, and what i liked most about him was his real care for wildlife and love of his country. He knows a lot about the wildlife, birds, reptiles, history and facts regarding everywhere I visited; and I learnt a lot through him. I also gained an insight into Ugandan culture, politics, landscape and street food during our long drives and interesting conversations. Chris is a people person and has good connections in the parks which meant I got to see a lot more than the other tourists. He has a good network around him so he can help with virtually any issue. He sorted me out with internet access by giving me his spare sim card and loading up the right local data package. He had a canon camera which took ultra professional pics so I could enjoy looking at stuff rather than trying to get a good photo. He went out of his way to take me to some sights in Kampala and drop me to Entebbe on my last day, after my tour was over, and he did not even charge me for that. I had an excellent time in Uganda and would recommend this beautiful country to everyone. I also know that having the right guide can mean you experience a hassle free holiday and it’s worth paying for this. Chris ticks all the boxes as a guide who looks to ensure he provides his clients with the best experience, at a reasonable and competitive price, whilst being flexible and adapting to their needs. I have the utmost respect and appreciation for him and have recommended him (and Uganda) to my family and friends.

Nambidi   –  
India IN
Visited: August 2020 Reviewed: Oct 17, 2020

Email Nambidi  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

After locking trip
5/5

Me and 2 other photographer friends took a trip with Chris after lockdown. The trip started in siipi went to Kidepo which was definitely my favorite part of the trip, went to Murchison falls, semuliki, Queen Elizabeth and lake Bunyonyi. My favorite part of the trip was watching two weeks old leopard cubs and Arcoding to our ranger guide that was a rare sighting. The views of the park, lions sounds at night were a good treat for us after months of being lockdown in kampala with no movements. All in all we had really great time with Chris, he is a great driver and guide, he knew a lot of things about the places we visited and Uganda in general. We definitely really Uganda adventure Safaris and Chris for everyone that is planning to visit Uganda.

Simon   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: November 2019 Reviewed: Oct 2, 2020

Email Simon  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Exceptional
5/5

A Ugandan safari has always been on our bucketlist and Uganda Adventure exceeded our expectations. We researched many companies and they seemed to have the best flexibility. Chris made all the arrangements for our tour, his attention to detail was quickly noticed.

We booked the 10 days wildlife and primates tour to Murchison falls, Kabale, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi. To our surprise we were picked up in a private safari jeep, it had a refrigerator and we always had cool drinks on us.

We were very lucky to have Stephen as our guide and driver- he took good care of us. He was fantastic with good sense of humor, he made sure we saw every animal on our list as we wished. He is very knowledgeable about everything and he’s shared very infinite information about his country.

Uganda is a very nice country, every person we met was very nice, lodges treated us to our expectations and we felt very spoiled because we have never stayed in fancy places like we did in Uganda and that was all because of Uganda adventure safaris.

All in all we had an amazing and unforgettable experiences and we definitely recommend these guys to everyone going to Uganda and Rwanda.

Thank you Stephen and Chris for making our dreams come true
Hope to see you in future.

Simon and Laura

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