Field photo setting off for rhino tracking
Karumuna Safaris
- Located In:
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Australia
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- Uganda Tourism Board
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $70 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Wendy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience
My daughter and I took the 14 day discover Uganda trip and what an amazing experience it was. I did have a few initial concerns about booking and sending large sums of money to an unknown company in Uganda. I needn't have worried. Richard was extremely professional in all aspects, answering my emails straight away, confirming receipt of the funds immediately and generally reassuring me that everything was in hand. Richard works very hard to ensure everything goes to plan. He had changed some of our accommodation prior to our arrival as he had had some bad reports about the lodges where we were initially supposed to stay. The trip itself could not have gone better. Richard met us at the airport and transferred us to our guest house where our guide for the trip met us the next day. Ashadu was the perfect companion, extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife and Uganda in general. Most importantly we felt completely safe and well looked after throughout the trip which was a perfect mix of wildlife, culture and relaxation. Ashadu was a very competent driver, important as we spent many hours driving over very rough roads. The accommodation exceeded our expectations. Uganda is a beautiful diverse country with relatively few tourists. Ashadu went out of his way to ensure we saw as much wildlife as possible. Particular favourites were the elephants seen from the boat trip in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and of course the chimps and gorillas which we genuinely felt privileged to see. Thank you Richard and Ashadu for giving us such a wonderful unforgettable trip.
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Email Janine | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari with Karumuna Safaris
It was so easy to plan our safari with Richard, the owner of Karumuna Safaris. He answered all of my questions (and there were many) in a timely manner. The whole safari was planned by exchanging numerous emails. You are in good hands with this company both pre-safari and once you are in Uganda. He arranged everything in an efficient manner, and was always very punctual. He works hard to make sure his travelers are happy. Plus, he is just a really nice person, from whom you will gain a lot of insight into life in Uganda. Uganda is a beautiful country that offers so many varied experiences, from horse back riding along the Nile, hiking, and of course, many national parks. It was an experience of a lifetime to see the gorillas and chimps. At our request Richard even contacted a guide when we decided at the last minute that we wanted to spend more time chimp trekking. Do not hesitate to book with Karumuna, an honest and very reliable company. Highly recommended!
Great queen elizabeth np trip
Great private tour. Very well organized. Friendly guide, good accomodation and high focus on costumer satisfaction.
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Email Rick | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Uganda safari? Don't doubt, go with Karumuna. You will not be sorry.
Experience of a lifetime. Karumuna Safaris (Richard Kisembo) arranged everything perfectly and our guide Ashadu was great. He knew litterally all the roads in Uganda including the paths in the Nat.Parks, he knows all the wildlife and birds, he has a good network with the guides from other touroperators, including the more expensive international touropertators (which are mainly more expensive because of the international middleman) whom stay in touch to keep each other informed what can be seen where. Our guide, Ashadu, was also very flexible, very friendly and trustworthy (very important).
To be honest we were a bit reluctant at first to book directly with a touroperator from Uganda, cutting out the expensive middleman, because of 'the big unknown' for us. But Karumuna Safaris, Richard Kisembo and our guide Ashadu came through and delivered in a big way.
So if you are planning to go on safari in Uganda I can definitely recommend Karumuna Safaris. If you want to see the real Africa, meet friendly people, see the Big 5 and have the privilege to see chimpanzees and gorillas, go! Go to Uganda! Go with Karumuna Safaris. They are also cheaper than the (more) international touroperators and the money stays where it should, in Uganda instead of the pockets of middlemen.
Karumuna Safaris, Richard and Ashadu we (me and Jeannette) would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything. We will never forget and we hope you get all the business you deserve.
Wat een ervaringen en wat een fantastische gids was Ashaduh. Hij kende echt alle wegen, alle dieren en vogels, had een grote netwerk (ook onder de gidsen van de internationale touroperators die elkaar ook bellen op safaris als er ergens iets spectaculairs te zien is), was heel flexibel en nog belangrijker heel vriendelijk en betrouwbaar.
Wij moeten eerlijk zeggen, we waren vooraf wel een beetje sceptisch met het inhuren van een lokale Oegandees touroperator (buiten de grote Nld touroperators om) i.v.m. het grote onbekende. Maar Karumuna Safaris en Richard Kisembo had het fantastisch geregeld. Wij kunnen iedereen alleen maar aanraden naar Oeganda te gaan om de echte Afrika te zien, zeer vriendelijke mensen te ontmoeten, en niet alleen de Big 5 etc zien maar ook Chimpansees en Berggorillas. Wat een bevoorrechte levenservaring was zowel de Chimpansee- als de Berggorillatracking.
En als je naar Oeganda gaat neem contact op met Karumuna Safaris ipv Foxreizen o.i.d. Stuk goedkoper, perfect geregeld en het geld gaat naar Oeganda waar het thuishoort ipv naar de Nld tussenpersoon.
Bedankt Richard Kisembo en Ssekandi Ashaduh.
CH
Email Silvia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Visit Uganda! Do it with Karumuna!
I mean it, both of it! Great country, amazing people!
The park was an amazing experience. The service provided by Karumuna Safaris is excellent. The owner goes above and beyond to meet the clients needs and expectations and is very concerned with the clients well-being. No wonder that our expectations were more than met. Karumuna will take you to any park in Uganda and I can highly recommend them. Thank you Richard and Moses for a wonderful time.
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Email Kyle Harrison | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once In A Lifetime opportunity
Everything about the safari was absolutely amazing. It was so well organized and the activities were absolutely wonderful. Paul and Richard, our guides, are fantastic people and were so very helpful and friendly.
CH
Email Agnes | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect trip! Wonderful experience! Thank you Richard and Moses!
To travel with Karumuna turned from traveling with a tour operator to traveling with friends. We had a wonderful trip. Professionally organised, earlyer than punctual, reliable, friendly, ready to customise to the clients wishes or help in any problem that occurs during the trip... one of the budget friendliest operators i could find. Attentive to the beauty of nature and animals even during transfers, not only on the specific game drives. Very safe driving. Good choice of lodge. Perfect trip! Wonderful experience! Thank you Richard and Moses!
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Email Raul | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I would recommend you avoid this company, who we believed scammed us
This company ls a complete band of thieves from the owner Richard to the drivers/guides.
They only ask for more money when a fix price was set during the booking process.
They dont book the gorilla trekking and then when you are with then they ask for more money saying that something wrong occurred with the manager. If you don’t pay again you are not getting the experience with gorillas. Aldo with the hotels, they take you to cheaper lodges ( you pay for more luxury but you get low rate ones).
The driver/guide DONA is probably part of the scam, even though he always out the fault on the owner Kisembo.
Do trust them please
CH
Email Andy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
10Day unforgettable trip with Karumuna Safaris
We had an amazing experience with Karumuna Safaris our guide Moses was so nice he tried his best to make sure that we got the best and we indeed got the best Seeing the gorillas was so amazing with unforgettable memories we highly recommend Karumuna Safaris
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Email John | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An excellent experience
We booked a trip to kidepo valley national park we had an amazing experience safari in Uganda. We highly recommend Karumuna Safaris.