Bella Africa safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Member Of:
- Association of Uganda Tour Operators, uganda wildlife association & licensed guide by uganda tourist board
- 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
Email Vicky | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip of a lifetime with expert guide
We visited Uganda last summer and from the first email Bella and the team were really friendly and informative but not pushy. We did an 11 day safari including a magical Gorilla trek and so many amazing animal viewing opportunities. Ben our guide was AWESOME. Maybe we got lucky but he was so knowledgeable and went out of his way to find us some amazing animals, including a beautiful leopard trotting across the grasslands in Queen Elizabeth National Park, a white rhino mother and calf at the Rhino sanctuary (wild living) and a couple of sleepy lionesses dozing away in a Candelabra tree, among so many more. He was also passionate about the animals and their conservation which we feel strongly about, but unfortunately not all wildlife tour companies do.
The accommodation was impressive for our budget - the tented camps are brilliant and give you a 'luxury' tent feel whilst being really close to the wild - don't forget your headtorch! Staying in Kibale Forest camp and Rwakobo Rock were some of our favourites. The food was excellent in most places and the chefs were happy to make adjustments for vegetarian needs (give advance notice if you can!).
We had some great adventures with Ben and the 4x4 minivan (don't be put off by these vehicles, ours was the most comfortable of our month long trip and you can be in it for hours driving the bumpy murram roads) and as well as teaching us so much, we felt like we had made a friend by the end of the trip and were even more sad to leave!
We are trying to plan a way to go back to wonderful Uganda as there is still so much to see, and would definitely contact Bella and Ben for a guaranteed amazing trip! What are you waiting for?! :)
Memorable safari
Wow.We had already been looking forward to the Safari and were very confident about what to expect thanks to the great reviews and the good contact with Elias and his staff before the trip. Nonetheless, we were still pleasantly surprised. The itinerary was great. Our trip was booked by WU who was our team leader. It was a great experience.
Our guide Kareem was friendly, knowledgeable, reliable and fulfilled our every wish. Every game drive he tried his best to show us as many animals as possible. I will recommend this company to China travellers. May be they should also employa chines guide
NL
Email Annie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience with Bella Africa Safaris!
After a lot of e-mail contact with the office of Bella, finally we had a wonderfull time with our two guides: Donna and Richard.
Everything we liked to be arranged was possible. They picked us from the airport and the next day we drove to Tororo. We visited the place where our daughter during 4 months had done her internship at the hospital and the hospice of Tororo. It was great to get the opportunity to see this place.
The next days we had a wonderfull safaritrip to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls for a game drive, a boat safari and a hike to the top of the Murchison falls.
Then we drove to Kibale Forest Camp. The next morning we did a chimpansee track in the rain forest and an afternoon swamp walk.
The day after we hit the road again for an African massage (the african roads are different as we are used to). The following destination was Queen Elizabeth National Park. We did a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, where we spotted a lot of animals. Next day we enjoyed an early morning game drive. The afternoon we stayed at our Bush lodge to relax and we where surprised by seeing lots of elephants in our front yard.
Our final safaritrip was at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where we hiked to see a Mountain Gorilla Family. Also this was an unforgettable experience.
We stopped at Lake Mburo to see some zebra's and ended our trip in Entebbe.
Our guides told us very many things about Uganda, nature and the animals, fantastic!
We were very happy to have Richard and Donna as our drivers/guides. We were also happy with the stay in different Lodges Bella booked for us.
We recommend Bella Africa Safaris to everyone!
AE
Email Debbie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience in the hands of Grace
From the start of communication with Bella Africa we got a helpful and cheerful vibe. We only had 5 days to play with and Bella planned it so we eould see and do the maximum possible, with a focus on primates. In the capable, flexible, entertaining guide and driver Grace we had a fantastic tour. Nothing was touch for her and she never stopped smiling. Her ability to drive for hours on the sometimes difficult roads while keeping us informed about Ugandan society and at the same time spotting wildlife along the way was very impressive. The safari in Queen Elizabeth Park and the gorilla tracking were unbeatable. I highly recommend Bella Africa and applaud the initiative to promote female guides and drivers. If you are lucky enough to get Grace as your guide, you will be in the best possible hands.
HU
Email Valéria | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very reliable, good programs and good prices.
Communication is up to date, I've got answer almost at once when I had any question.
Expectations were fulfilled.
The safari was really good!
NZ
Email KP | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent guides
I did a 3 day gorilla trek tour which involved 2 days driving to and from Bwindi (starting at Entebbe) and 1 day gorilla trekking with a park guide. My tour guides, Agnes and Grace, were excellent. They were knowledgeable, friendly and had interesting stories to tell - not just about the sites and history, but their own personal experiences which I found particularly interesting.
Payment and communications were also quick and easy. They e-mailed quickly and payments were made online.
DE
Email Annika & Susanne | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A perfect and absolutely beautiful tour with the best driver Lilian and personal organizer Bella!
Our 16-days-tour through the Western and Southern parts of Uganda with Lilian as our guide was simply amazing! Every day was well organized and planned by Bella just the way we wanted it to be, she really knows how to give her travelers a unique and perfect possibility to explore the pearl of Africa, Uganda.
All the Nationalparks we visited were great, our Chimp and Gorilla Treks were fantastic and memorable! Uganda has so much to offer, the landscapes keep on changing everywhere you're going, and the people are so friendly and helpful whenever you face a problem. Also the wildlife is great, we saw so many animals including elephants, lions, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, buffalos, zebras, warthogs, hyenas, so many different birds including the famous shoebill and of course a lot of primates including gorillas, chimps and many other kinds.
Our guide Lilian always tried to make the best things possible and she knows her country so well. Whenever there occurred problems (for example a flat tire), Lilian knew someone in the area or somehow found a way out. We always profited from her and it was a pleasure to have her with us on our tour, she is a very nice, funny and intelligent woman. We had so much fun and felt comfortable with each other from the first minute on which really made our tour through Uganda so great! :)
Also the accommodations were well picked and not only the bandas or rooms, but also the tented camps were a nice experience.
We can recommend Bella Africa Safaris to anyone who is looking for a personal planned, affordable and most important unique and unforgettable tour to Uganda! We would go with Bella Africa again anytime!
Thank you again for everything, Bella & Lilian! :)
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Email Elane | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Surprised by the allure of the wild life and the care and information provided by the guide.
Spectacular safari! Seeing the birds and animals in their natural habitats was fascinating and I was intrigued by all the details the guide was able to convey on animal groupings and habits. The guide brought quality binoculars, which were a big plus. If there were many on the journey, it might be advisable to bring one’s own. For accommodations, I sought comfort and cleanliness (not luxury) in scenic settings and was pleased by the company’s arrangements. I did a 4-day trip to Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth National Parks and in retrospect would have preferred an additional day in Queen Elizabeth Park vicinity as most of the first and fourth day were spent driving. Though it was super interesting to drive through towns, villages and countryside, it was a lot of driving time. As a woman embarking on a solo safari, I valued the opportunity to make the journey with a woman guide. And I was impressed by the proficiency, responsiveness, attention to detail and fun loving orientation of the company and the guide.
CA
Email Caroline | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Rwanda trip!
We booked a safari to Rwanda with Bella Africa at the last minute due to an unexpected change in plans. Everything was set up so easily and smoothly I wondered if it was really going to happen as it seemed too good to be true! From the moment we met our guide Lilian everything was fantastic! We had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend this company. We stayed a few extra days and they found another guide Kenneth for us who also was a delight. Very knowledgeable staff and a great tour.
Email Claire | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Safari
You come as a client and leave as a friend! Our safari with Bella was great. She was very patient with us whilst we asked lots and lots of questions and worked out our custom itinerary before departing home, a key reason we chose this supplier. Bella was a considerate and capable driver, no mean feat on Ugandan roads. She has amazing eyes, an essential for a guide, able to spot and identify animals and birds from afar. She also seemed to have good relationships with her peers and suppliers which seems to be a major plus within the industry. I think Bella Safaris would be a good choice for anyone, but particularly if you are female or a birder you will have a fantastic time with Bella or her team. She is an intelligent and friendly lady who goes the extra mile to make your trip memorable. Her recommendations were spot on, her background stories interesting. She also has a unique business ethos which we wish her all the very best with and which inspires confidence that the rest of her team will be just as dedicated. We would not hesitate to recommend Bella Africa Safaris and hope to have the opportunity to explore Uganda further with Bella.