Gecko Safaris Africa
- Located In:
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Congo (DRC)
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2008)
- Member Of:
- IATA, ASTA, AUTO & UWA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $40 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Shane H | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Amazing and successful safari in Uganda
We zeroed on Uganda specifically for the gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest because seeing these amazing relatives in their native environment, so close up is indescribable! At Lake Mburo, cantering through the bush with impala and zebra on the horseback riding safari in lake Mburo national park was very exhilarating! I also included a couple days in other national parks like Murchison falls,Kibale national park and kidepo valley national park. Excellent lodges with nice food and helpful employees.Our driver/guide (Peter) whi accompanied us the entire trip from gorillas,chimpanzee.wildlife,nature and cruising on the nile. He was amazing - very knowledgeable and entertaining. Gecko safaris will always be on our minds.
Email Wendy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic trip, local based company
I with My Fiance had really exceptional 12-days safari with Gecko safaris in Uganda and Kenya. We decided on this company because they offered us direct approach from the beginning – they helped us in planning our journey, gave many practical tips and took care of us from the moment we land in Entebbe airport. Our guide was Robert who took us his courtesy and professionalism. He was always smiling and helpful all the time . The time we spend in Bwindi ,kibale, Queen Elizabeth national park Masai Mara and Samburu was unforgettable. Robert could somehow find and show us the animals we wanted to meet the most. Observing all these beautiful animals from so close distance is breathtaking but I am convicted that trip of our dreams would not be so perfect without Gecko safaris. Thank you all very much and see you next time!
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Email Moitz | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Marvellous 18 days visit to Africa with Gecko Safaris Africa
We had a wonderful 18 day trip to Uganda,Rwanda,Congo DRC,Tanzania and Kenya and we visited places like the Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth NP, Kibale national park,Bwindi for Gorilla trekking, serengeti,masai mara,nyiragongo in virungas,golden monkey in volcano national park,kigali,kampala,ishasha with Gecko safaris Africa from May/4th-May/24th
Daniel was a wonderful & very knowledgeable guide, gave us more & more information of East Africa and hes a top class driver with good driving skills.
Monica, our contact in Gecko safaris Africa window was experienced, after received my requirement soon provided us detail itinerary & great price.
Due we choice mid range accommodations so have some lodge Wi-Fi weak, if need more good connect wifi lodge, The Toyota land cruisers was clean & safe.
Highly recommend this good company to all.
EG
Email Jan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gecko Safaris is highly recommended
We want to thank Gecko safaris Africa an the Team especially Monica the communications manager who was very swift an reliable information about Rwanda , Congo and Uganda. Our Guide Peter who was magnificent scenery, passionate and knowledgeable tour guide and the friendly and welcoming locals all combined to make a truly unforgettable experience. great accommodations in every national park , Are going to Africa ?? Book with Gecko Safaris and you won’t regret it!!!
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Email Jim McGuffey | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Uganda safari Highlights with Gecko safaris = AMAZING
Gecko safaris provided prompt response when looking at booking the climb at Mount Rwenzoris and the wildlife tour in Uganda. Even after the booking was made, they provided a quick response when questions were provided. From start to finish there was nothing to be faulted.
Kenneth, our guide was extremely knowledgeable, safe and accommodating and made the whole experience fun, entertaining and educational.
The properties we stayed in were wonderful - the staff were extremely friendly and no request was ever too difficult.
Papaya Lodge was one of the most beautifully scenic places I've stayed at - the rooms had the most incredible view of the Lake and Valley and it was the most incredible view to wake up too.
Mweya safari lodge also provided a flawless and accommodating environment. The tented rooms were amazing from the spaciousness to the comfort, to the slippers! The lodge itself also had a large range of extra activities - the spa treatments are definitely recommended.
The National Parks we visited provided us with sightings of a large range of wildlife - the knowledge our guide Kenneth had was next level - what an amazing and enjoyable trip - something I will remember forever and happily recommend to anyone wanting to visit Uganda. Thanks Gecko safaris!
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Email Slovakan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exellent service by Gecko safaris.
Our 7-day safari with Gecko safari was the absolute highlight of our time in Uganda and Rwanda! Jessy's passion for the animals and the park were felt at every turn - he's been guiding safaris for 14 years and was still just as excited as we were to find the animals and explore the park! We had Sam as our guide the last day of our tour and he was also fantastic - both incredibly knowledgeable and did all they could to show us a great trip filled with animals and beautiful views . Gecko safaris is highly recommended for any tour in Uganda,Rwanda, Tanzania and Kenya.
Email Jack | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Enjoyed our Luxury Africa Safari Gecko Safaris
Gecko Safaris did a great job to put together a wonderful 11 day itinerary in uganda for us. We have been to Africa before but always stayed in
Kenyan lodges. This time we wanted to spend more time in safari tents . We arrived into Uganda 2 days early to rest up after the long 22 hour flight from home. Monica arranged a pick up at the airport for us and an extra night stay at the Boma hotel which is only 10 minute drive from entebbe airport. Our guide Moses was so patient with us at each park when we would ask to stop so we could take photos and knew to turn the engine off so the vibrations wouldn't interfere. He was very knowledgeable about animals and birds. If he didn't have the answer he had some wonderful books on birds and animals the he would use to answer our questions. On our last day, as we stayed in Mihingo lodge which i strongly think that its the best lodge in Uganda. meals , service ,view of the park and horse riding i can not forget every moment at Mihingo , That morning we saw a leopard and zebras make the crossing very close to our tent. For any visit in Uganda just contact Gecko safaris.
Jack & Kate
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Email Gemmer | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Professional
Alpha was helpful with all the bookings and itinaries. Quick response and useful information. We are so happy with our driver/ guide Timothy he was very knowledgeable about the destination. All together we did 12 days in uganda and most interesting part was the gorilla trekking in bwindi national park, the gorillas came so close to us and it was amazing. The second trekking was in volcano national park but we felt it was the same experience only that Rwanda gorilla permit was so expensive ($1500) Thank you every one..
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Email Wise Tina | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Special thanks to Gecko safaris Africa and the staff
We visited Uganda and Rwanda for over 15 days with Gecko safaris Africa and everything went well. We had some delays in Bujumbura and our arrival at Entebbe airport was at 2:20am but Alpha the owner of the company waited for us. Hotels and lodges were above our expectations , a night before our trekking in bwindi national park gorillas visited our lodge (four gorillas lodge) only that the park rangers couldn’t allow us to take photos but that was amazing. Thank you Gecko Safaris Africa and a special thanks goes to our tour guide Michael , he’s well trained and knowledgeable about the two countries, he was born and raised in Rwanda but studied in Uganda.
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Email Nagash | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful tour
Our Uganda & Rwanda experience was unforgettable for sure! Moses, our guide, took great care of us and took us to the most beautiful places in Rwanda and Uganda for about 15 days. The accommodations were always beautiful with nice view of the parks and we were treated exceptionally. The safaris and trekking were amazing, the nature incredible. We saw so many things, so many animals, we will not forget this trip. we accepted that Moses in of the best guides in Africa. we paid over $22000 for a family of 4 but all went well on our tour. Gecko Safaris is highly recommended .