Carlos in Murchison Falls national park
Steady Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2004)
- Member Of:
- AUTO, UTB & UWA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $280 to $1,800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
What a wonderful 12 days
We just got back from our safari which has been an unforgettable experience. Both Alejandra and I believe it has been one of our best trips ever. All the places we stayed in were very pleasant and in line with what we were expecting/hoping for and I can only encourage you to select the cooperation partners from this aspect in the future. Fantastic work Steady Safaris we are definitely coming back in one year.
Regarding our driver/guide George we were also very pleased as he showed concern and was very attentive towards us.
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An AMAZING experience!
Carlos and Kenny were both amazing- their knowledge of the park, the animals and being able to answer all of our questions were amazing! The vehicles were so comfy and led to an amazing and comfortable experience getting a great view of all the animals.
Great food, great accommodation all very well organised for our group.
Carlos and Kenny were the friendliest guides ever, and made the whole experience so educational, engaging and fun, going out of their way to cater for all that we wanted/needed.
Thanks!
Email Stephen Madgwick | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Bespoke birding safari to Murchison Falls National Park
Stephen, Carlos' brother, was my guide. We spent two full days in the Park, having driven up from Kampala. The organisation by Steady Safaris was excellent and Carlos came to meet me personally a few days beforehand at my accommodation in Kampala with a typed folder of the itinerary. Stephen's English was excellent and he made sure I was at ease throughout the trip. He had even caught the bird sighting bug by the end and was quite prepared to stop anywhere to have a closer look. I chose a mid range level of accommodation and the Murchison Falls River Lodge is well situated on the bank of the Nile. Stephen was able to arrange that one of the bird-knowledgeable rangers accompany us for a full day which increased our bird spotting rate a lot. He just knew where to find that elusive shoebill stork.
It was a thoroughly enjoyable safari with a capable and confidence inspiring company. I would certainly use them again.
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Email Faith | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic!
The safari was amazing! We had a great time! Our tour guide was Carlos, and he was very personable and professional. He made sure we were drinking enough water, wore plenty of sunscreen, and had insect repellent. We saw every single animal on our list, even the super rare ones. 100% satisfied!
Email Mark Smith | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional and excellent service combined with personal touches to make the perfect trip!
We had a wonderful three days in Murchison Falls national park with Steady Safaris. From initial contact and planning with Carlos to our time with our guide Noel the whole experience was to class. Carlos was very happy to work within our budget and to help us make the most of our short time and always responded to emails promptly and in a professional but friendly manner. And from the moment we were met at the airport by Noel, through the drive up to the National Park, through driving around, through conversations over dinner (excellent food in Fort Murchison!) and through bring dropped off at the end, we were looked after really well. Noel was so knowledgeable and always happy to answer questions and point things out, and also just good and interesting company! Sadly we didn't see lions or a leopard - but this wasn't Noel's fault! And it gives us a good excuse to return! And if and when we do we'll definitely be using Steady Safaris - I would recommend them to anyone.
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Email Emily | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Couldn't have asked for anything better!
Some friends and I went on a safari the beginning of this year and it couldn't have been better! From start to finish we were taken care of completely. The safari itself is magic. Pictures and words don't do it justice. If you are thinking about booking a safari I would go with Steady Safaris without any hesitation.
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Email Betty and Simeon | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Africa Safari Review: Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Nairobi, Gorilla Experience
I have been dreaming of going to Africa for over ten years and this year that dream finally came true. Our travel company was wonderful (Steady Safaris Uganda Limited) - particularly our agent who helped us every step of the way (Carlos Olaaka). I gave him some vague ideas and s
he came up with a wonderful itinerary and recommendations on where to stay. We went through several iterations and our agent was always helpful and very responsive. If I contacted him during business hours I never waited more than an hour or two for a response and many were much faster. Every partner they worked with in Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya was very professional, on time, and provided excellent service. Honestly, after having visited I would imagine that you can't go wrong - everyone we met had nothing but positive things to say about everywhere they had been. If you're on the fence or worried, don't be!! Everything was taken care of every step of the way and I felt 100% safe and cared for the entire time.
What were the most enjoyable or memorable parts of our trip?
We were fortunate enough to see FOUR leopard on our trip - a mother with two cubs and another with a kill in a tree. We saw a pride of lions feeding on a zebra that must have been killed during the night. We didn't see the actual hunt but we saw one of the splinter groups that split off and even that was pretty incredible - zebras and wildebeest everywhere in Kenya. The absolute craziest thing we saw was a group of crocodiles eat a hyena. It was the most awesome and horrific thing I've ever seen!
And the highlight was the gorilla trekking
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING, very friendly!
This safari was amazing and a very good two days. Both our your guides were friendly, experiences and knew everything we had to ask them! It was defiantly the best way to do a safari. We really loved the experience!
Email Rosemary C | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 fantastic, informative days
I had little time and so a 3 day tour was all it was possible to fit in. They were packed with interest - even the days we were travelling to and from the Murchison National Park. We saw so many animals and stayed at the very comfortable Fort Murchison Lodge (good food!). The Guide was very responsive checking in to flex the programme with whatever I needed/wanted. I recommend this tour!
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Email Krista K. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience!
I went on a safari with Steady Safaris a few weeks ago and it was an absolutley unforgettable experience! The whole process was easy and we were given exceptional care throughout our entire trip. Our guide Carlos was phenomenal! He was incredibly knowledgeable and so fun to be around. We had such a fun time and learned so much. Carlos took care of everything for us, we didn't have to worry about a thing! He really tried to make sure we saw everything we wanted to see while we were there as well as giving us so much information on the animals, plants, and surroundings. I would say it's a once in a lifetime experience, but after doing it once you will want to go back again and again. The experience is truly indescribable. I would definitely book with Steady Safaris over and over again!