65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
I couldn’t have asked for a more committed person to set up our multi- country safari👍
In my opinion Sara went the extra mile in ensuring our very tight agenda worked.
If I had a question she would respond immediately, no matter what day or time, including weekend.
The itinerary included flights to the Masai Mari, then back to Nairobi and then flights ti Entebbe and on to Kihiti to see the gorillas.
Next was further transfers to Johannesburg and up to Victoria Falls.
Finally, a road transfer to the Chobe in Botswana.
Each accommodation was first class. Each transfer was on time and each safari location was amazing.
Even with airlines changing flight times,Sara made it work.
I cannot speak highly enough of Sara for her dedication…..Thank you for helping us make memories if a lifetime🙏🏻
BD
35-50 years of age
It was a brief tour but a nice one.
I got a transit visa and it was night time. So we did a nice brief trip around addis ababa and cultural night in a restaurant. My guide and his friend are great people to guide me. Thanks a lot.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous
Our driver Mr. Tman was excellent. He was very informative about the animals and he did his very best to allow to.see as much as we can. He is well aware of the grounds and he has a good sense of humor. The lunch was exceptional. I would recommend this tour to others.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable safari with Raphael
We had a wonderful experience with Uwanda Tours and Safaris. Everything was well organized, communication was clear, and the whole trip felt smooth and reliable from start to finish. Our guide, Raphael, was exceptional: friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and always attentive to our needs. His experience made every game drive more interesting, and he helped make the safari truly memorable. Excellent service and great value for money—we would happily recommend Uwanda Tours and Safaris to anyone planning a safari.
NOTE: I’d recommend avoiding bank transfers if possible, as Tanzanian banks can be slow with timing and communication.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We toured with Tman -- he was professional, humorous and safety conscious.
We felt secure and had a very enjoyable experience seeing the animals in their natural environment. Also the bbq lunch was really good ..
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent guide
Rudzani is our guide today to the cradle of humankind. He is super kind, nice and a good driver.
IT
Amazing
Wonderful experience, much better than the expected. Everything was perfect. The places were to stay were beautiful, some of them in the middle of the savana. We woke up with elephants and zebras very close to our tents
Our guide was the best
Patricia organised everything in the most perfect way with very short timing. Loved everything
SG
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Knowledgeable
TMan is our tour guide. He is knowledgeable and helpful. He shared information and fun fact of the Safari. We enjoyed his tour. Keep it up.
NZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome day awesome guide great lunch!
Great day awesome place saw loads of animals peter was awesome guide, will defiantly do again! Beautiful lunch. Thanks a lot!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ann will exceed every expectation, never doubt that.
I just returned home from an unforgettable vacation in Kenya, and I can confidently say that this trip exceeded anything I could have imagined, and so much of that is thanks to the incredible crew at Blue Mountain Trekking and Safaris.
This was not only my friends’ and my first time visiting Kenya and Africa, but it was also my first time traveling outside of the United States. Naturally, there were a lot of unknowns going into a trip this far from home, but from the very beginning, Ann made the entire process feel easy and personal. Communicating with her never felt like dealing with a company or simply arranging a tour, it felt like having a real conversation with someone who genuinely cared about making our trip everything we hoped it would be. She was incredibly responsive, patient with our questions, and willing to work with us to create an experience that fit what we wanted to do and what we could afford.
The value Blue Mountain provides is honestly remarkable. For everything that was included, the quality of our experience, and the level of personal attention we received throughout the trip, the price was incredibly affordable. At no point did affordability feel like it came at the expense of quality. If anything, we were continuously surprised by just how much care, time, and effort the team put into making our experience exceptional.
Ann, Brian, and Daniel are people we will never forget. Saying that they went “above and beyond” almost feels inadequate. There is a genuine kindness and reliability to this team that made us feel completely taken care of from beginning to end. Whether we had a question, needed something, or simply wanted advice, I genuinely felt like these were people we could rely on for anything. That sense of trust means even more when you are thousands of miles from home in a country you have never visited before.
Our five-day safari was absolutely incredible. We were fortunate enough to see the entire Big Five, as well as the Ugly Five, which was something we could only have hoped for before the trip. But what made the safari so memorable was more than simply checking animals off a list. The entire experience, the landscapes, wildlife, excitement, and knowledge shared with us along the way, was better than we could have imagined. Every day brought something new, and the team’s enthusiasm made those moments even more special.
After our safari, we set out on a four-day trek of Mount Kenya, which became one of the most rewarding experiences of the entire trip. This was my first experience trekking at high elevation, so I had no idea how my body would respond or exactly what to expect. Brian was incredible throughout the entire climb. He never made me feel rushed or as though I needed to keep someone else’s pace. He constantly made sure I was comfortable, encouraged me to take my time, and gave me the confidence to keep going while still making my safety the priority. Having someone that knowledgeable, patient, and reassuring beside me made all the difference. What could have been an intimidating first experience at elevation instead became something I am incredibly proud of and will remember forever.
What stands out most about Blue Mountain Trekking and Safaris is that by the end of the trip, Ann, Brian, and Daniel did not simply feel like people we had hired to organize and guide our vacation. They felt like people we genuinely trusted and were lucky to have met. There is something special about traveling somewhere completely unfamiliar and finding people who make you feel so comfortable, safe, and welcome.
We went to Kenya hoping for an adventure, and we came home with an experience far greater than anything we had pictured beforehand. We had barely returned to the United States before we started talking about how soon we could go back. That, more than anything, speaks to the experience Blue Mountain gave us.
If you are considering traveling to Kenya, whether for a safari, a trek through Mount Kenya, or both, I cannot recommend Blue Mountain Trekking and Safaris highly enough. Especially if this is your first time traveling to Kenya or Africa, you could not ask for a more trustworthy, accommodating, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring group of people to experience it with.
Thank you, Ann, Brian, Daniel, and everyone at Blue Mountain, for giving us a trip we will be talking about for the rest of our lives. This may have been our first time in Kenya, but because of you, it certainly will not be our last.