Africa Tours Adventure
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- Association of Uganda Tour Operators
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Christof | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Repeat customer, made happy again (this time in Rwanda)...
The team had organized a memorable trip to Uganda in the past. Back then, I selected them because of their impeccable track record here. So when I decided to go for Rwanda during the COVID-19 pandemic, they were my first choice again. They guided me expertly through the necessary evil of COVID bureaucracy.
The week spent in Rwanda was customized to my needs with an excellent selection of hotels and lodges. Obviously, the primates were the highlights - but also the Canopy Walk in Nyungwe was worth visiting. The guide Gavin was very knowledgeable and fun to be around with. His driving was always adequate. Rwanda itself left a great impression. I felt safe throughout the trip, both with respect to crime in general and COVID-19. Probably the safest country in Africa I've been to so far. Regarding COVID-19 - the country takes this pandemic very seriously - so be prepared for measures in this respect (requirement to wear a mask even in the rain forest, regular use of desinfectants, etc). I'll likely end up doing another trip to Uganda/Rwanda in the future - and I'd definitely contact Nicholas & team again to get their views..
Email Joseph | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best tour operator and guide in Uganda
My wife and I just finished a 2 week adventure around Uganda with Africa Tours Adventure. I can't say enough about them. Our guide Barnabas was outstanding! Really you should ask for him when you book. He made us feel safe and taken care of the whole trip as well as informed and entertained. Nothing beats laughing all along the way with each other. Even as we were negotiating our way around while the coronavirus was starting to cause issues. Between Barnabas and Nicolas, they managed to adjust on the fly to find us new accommodations when one had tax issues and others when we could not cross the border into Rwanda. They were efficient and on top of it all without us really knowing all the issues. Barnabas made our trip one of the best we ever had. Great conversations, great advice and he always had our best interest at heart. His main goal was that we got the most out of our trip on every level. Truly a good man and a great friend. I will tell everyone to ask for Barnabas if they book. You could not be in better hands.
We spent 2 weeks in which we did monkey walk at Bigodi, chimpanzee tracking, the Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, 2 gorilla tracking hikes and golden monkeys. Barnabas gave us a lot of history of where we were and was super informative of all the animals we saw including so many birds. I felt like I was being educated along with the adventure. It was out of this world. We felt like we were being enriched while we were guided. We saw all the big wildlife that were around and even saw the tree climbing lions in Ishasha! And when I got a bit of traveler's stomach, we said bye bye to packed lunches and Barnabas kept checking in on me. We really felt special. He helped get us into the best family tracking of gorillas in Buhoma because I wasn't sure if I was going to make it. God bless him! Always was looking out for us. He has great contacts with the guides and rangers. He was even open to us helping out a mother and daughter duo who were running the French Amazing Race. What a story to bring back!
One lodge was having tax problems and Nicolas found us an upgrade in no time and it was even better. All the lodges were beautiful that they chose and when we had to adjust after Rwanda was having border issues they found us more wonderful accommodations on the fly. Again all the lodges were awesome and really close to all our activities. They really know their country and all it has to offer. We had quiet places with wonderful views.
This was by far the best 2 week adventure we have ever taken and we are pretty well travelled. Everything was more than we had thought it would be. This is by far the best safari travel company in Uganda. Book with them. You won't find anyone better. Nicolas is a class act! There is a reason he is ranked #1. Believe it and trust it! Ask for Barnabas as well. He is professional, kind and friendly. We will be friends for life now. They will be our go to when we go back.
Email Jennifer | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Awesome experience at a reasonable price.
What an amazing experience. We did a 6 day tour, but in hindsight, I would have added a couple of days. Nicholas was so helpful getting us set up for our trip and was very responsive when responding to my questions. Once we were picked up for our trip in Entebbe, our driver Rogers, was fantastic. He was very patient with all our questions and helped us to really appreciate Uganda and it’s people. What an amazing country. Everyone was so welcoming and we always felt safe. We did underestimate the amount money we needed for tips, but they also were happy with US$. Being with the chimps in their natural habitat was a great experience, but the Mountain Gorilla trek, was amazing!! The hike was a good distance and not easy, but certainly worth all the hard work. I would recommend Africa Tours Adventures. They were great and reasonably priced.
Email Terry | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best 3 day trip- Gorillas and more
We chose the 3 day Rwanda-Uganda tour. Our driver guide Jovia was well informed and very cautious driver over some less than optimum road conditions on our drive from Rwanda to Ugnada. We had unusually cold weather and both lodges- Bakiga and Da Vinci Gorilla provide hot water bottles and extra blankets. The Bakiga lodge is very remote and isolated- near the Bwinda entrance. It is worth it not to have to drive far early in the morning to meet your guide and porters. Yes, even if you don't think you will need one- get a porter. A visit to the village (walking distance) will allow you to meet the local and Happy at the Little Angels orphanage. The children are delighful and entertaining with their song and dances. Any items you wish to leave for them- school supplies etc is well appreciated by Happy and her crew.
We were apprehensive about the gorilla tracking- it had rained for serveral days prior to our arrival. Jovia requested that we be in a group tracking a close family. We met up with them after 1/2 hr of tracking through the jungle. The porter carried our backpack and pulled and pushed us over the steep slippery slopes. We had great views and encounter with the troop.
After a long drive back to Rwanda we arrived at the De Vinci Gorilla lodge. Locals entertained us with song and dance around a campfire. Again we were a short drive to the Volcanes national park for early morning golden monkey tracking. We did not get porter and should have. The tracking took us up and down muddy steep paths. Monkeys were very active and entertaining. Jovia got us back to Kigali in plenty of time for our evening flight out. It is a lot of area covered in 3 days and well worth it. After all you can sleep on the plane.
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Email Sherri | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Trip of a Lifetime!!!
WOW.....what an AWESOME adventure we had with Africa Tours Adventure!!! Nicholas arranged our trip and it exceeded our expectations in every way! A guide can make or break a trip....our guide was Robert and he was EXCELLENT!!!! We trekked gorillas in Bwindi N.P., trekked chimpanzees in Kibale N.P. and golden monkeys in Volcanoes N.P. We had game drives in Queen Elizabeth N.P. and even saw a tree climbing lion, thanks to Robert who had a good eye for tails and legs swaying in the wind! The food and lodging exceeded our expectations, as did the wildlife! We saw so many primates.....this area is truly the Primate Capital of the World!!! If you are considering a trip to see the gorillas, chimps or golden monkeys, do yourself a favor and book with Africa Tours Adventure......you will not be sorry, plus, you'll save a lot of $$$ over the U.S. based companies!!!
Email Ruth | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Trip with Africa Tours Adventure
We have just returned from a fabulous trip to Africa. Africa Tours Adventure were fantastic and very helpful with arranging the trip prior to our arrival. My husband and I had the most incredible time in Rwanda and Uganda and Asaph our guide was fantastic – he has a huge wealth of knowledge of each country and the places we stayed and the food we ate at each location was brilliant. The accommodation selected by ATA was lovely and it was such a magical experience to stay in the tree house in Bwindi at Bakiga Lodge. Asaph was very attentive and looked after us incredibly well! 5 stars for Asaph!
Email Neil | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A trip of a lifetime with every objective overachieved!
From the communication before departure through to the final farewells, African Tours Adventure exceeded our expectations (which were high). The tour was well thought out and the gorilla and chimpanzee trekking were truly unbelievable. The lodges chosen were perfect as was the transportation and vehicle. A special mention must go to our driver and now friend Kaye. His knowledge, attention to our requirements, flexibility and sense of humour were awesome. If you chose to do a trip with ATA, then ask for Kaye and you will very happy you did!
From my families experience, ATA are highly recommended and we will not hesitate to book with them again next time in Africa.
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Email Victor | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A once in a lifetime experience and an eye opener which has helped me to progress as a person
Everything was perfectly organized. I came alone and had Kiganda as my personal guide. Great person.
Thanks to him I have learned a lot in such a short time (3 day visit). We've done a lot of driving: luckily Kiganda is one of the most responsible and conscious persons I know so the drive felt safe and not too tiring.
It was amazing to see the gorillas from so nearby but to be honest, the best thing I take back from my visit to Uganda is, apart from having gained a friend for life, the eye opening effect my visit to the community next to the Bwindi park. Especially the visit to the orphanage has had a big impact on me, very positive, as those of us who are lucky to live wealthy lives have a large responsibility to help and support others to live better lives.
In exchange we will gain knowledge about life, self consciousness, energy to make a difference and joy.
It was a short visit and hope to come back as I am impressed with Uganda and want to get to know it better.
Email Kari | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Every aspect of our tour exceeded our expectations!
After contacting many tour companies to put together a tour including Gorilla trekking, QENP and chimpanzee trekking in Uganda, we decided on Africa Tours Adventure based on reviews, communication and the ideal itinerary and value for what we wanted. We started in Kigali and ended in Entebbe. Every aspect of our tour was just fantastic, from fast responses and communication via email from beginning to end; easy pickup and drop off at beginning and end of tour; a very comfortable vehicle; a great itinerary; and lodging, food and service that far exceeded expectations. And, above all, there was our tour guide, Rogers. Let's face it the guide can make or break a tour. Rogers was punctual and extremely organized, but also very flexible and personable! We always had what we needed, we always knew what was going on and what to expect, and we enjoyed his company as well! Also, he was an excellent driver, which you will find is a big deal because there is a lot of driving when you tour Uganda. If you do a tour of Uganda with Africa Tours Adventure, which you SHOULD, my recommendation would be to take your time. We did a 4 night/5 day tour (at our request) which included everything we wanted, but this is a beautiful country with really great people, and if I did it again, I would add an extra day to just relax and enjoy it!
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Email Guadalupe | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Uganda beyond expectations!
Great time and adventure in Uganda. It was far beyond our expectations, landscape, kindness of the people, Gorila trekking out of this world! include in your bucket list! Benon our guide is a safari Superman! Knowledgable & so diligent: making sure we were ok, rooms ok, enough water to drink. But most of all he always kept a smile and good sense of humor, so necessary in long trips to cheer us up as we got tired. He explained to us that in his culture, whenever you have a visit at home, you have to achieve a feeling of comfort in your guests. He is a good ambassador of the Uganda culture!! Will be the spokespersons for the beauties of Uganda.
