Some of the staff at Yala Safaris Uganda Office
Yala Safaris Uganda
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2016)
- Member Of:
- UTB & UWA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $750 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Daphne | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great quality and a fun and beautiful trip
Together with a friend, I booked a three day safari to Queen Elizabeth NP. Contact beforehand was very easy and quick, both via whatsapp and e-mail.
On the expected time of arrival we were picked up from our hostel in Kampala. This is were we met Stanley, our driver and guide for the entire tour. We have had an amazing time, thank you Stanley! The safari was beautiful and our stay at Pumba Safari cottage was excellent. I can recommend Yala safari's to everyone.
DK
Email Bayo Ojeleke | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A very professional set of people
I was really impressed with the services my friend and I received from the Yala Safari team. Everything was perfectly planned. No hiding charges of any sort.
They went out of their way to quickly arrange a city tour we didn't plan for in a timely and flexible manner because my friend and I made a mistake in the booking date.
To be honest, this is my best trip in a very very long time.
Let it also be on record that I have started recommending them all to my colleagues and friends in case anyone is interested in a trip to Uganda.
BR
Email Nathalia Lima | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Murchisson Falls Tour!
The tour was amazing and the guides were really nice. The accommodation was great and the meals were pretty good too. I would recommend to anyone!
JP
Email Yamamoto | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Go with this company!!!!!!!
I had an amazing safari tour with this company. They are well organized and pick me up at the airport. The stuff are very friendly,comfortable drive and the tour was absolutely wonderful!! I highly recommended this company if you ever travel in Uganda.
Email Malcolm ILES | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent tour, beautiful visits, great company, comfortable, very well catered for and looked after
The tour of Entebbe, Kirimbika, Kabale and Bunyonyi was a great success. Excellent tour to beautiful areas of central and south-western Uganda. The company and the craic were great. The accommodation was comfortable, we were very well catered for and looked after. Even when one of the party was sick, no expense was spared in getting medical assistance and sorting things out. The arrangements throughout worked like clockwork and involved very little waiting. All objectives achieved.
A special feature of the safari was the return journey between Mbarara and Kampala when we needed an emergency driver. Fortunately another driver was found and proved to be an excellent replacement. Thank you Yala Safaris.
US
Email Nick N | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The adventure with Yala was fanatic
The safari with Yala was a definite highlight of my time in Uganda. The joy and memorability of this adventure is due in large part to the exceptional effort, savvy, and attentiveness of Yala. Our guide for this trip was Godwin, the founder of the company--we could not have asked for a more enjoyable companion. At every stage of the trip he went above and beyond to make sure that our group was happy and that the trip went smoothly. Godwin has close personal connections with everyone from lodge managers, to game wardens, to chimp conservation experts, to local chefs and it is this network that sets Yala apart. He negotiated unbeatable prices for our group at places that would normally have been vastly outside the budget of a few students working working for an NGO. Godwin kept us well fed with fresh fruit from his favorite vendors and took us on an extra unplanned game drive that allowed us to see the very elusive leopards of Queen Elizabeth. We had only four days, but in that time we fit in an incredible range of adventures, thanks entirely to the expert planning of Godwin. Finally, Godwin and the other Yala staff we met could not have been more friendly and enjoyable to be around. It is with great ease that I give the Safari with Yala five stars.
ES
Email Cristina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magnificent trip with Yala Safaris
We took a trip through Uganda for a week and everything went perfectly!
Upon arrival in Entebbe they received us very well and were constantly aware of the entire itinerary. We had only a few days but everything was organized so that, without rushing, we could enjoy each activity.
The guide, Kenneth, spoke very good Spanish, he gave us explanations throughout the trip, he bothered to make the experience fun, comfortable and very pleasant. We are very grateful to Kenneth, his involvement, kindness and effort in making sure everything turned out to our liking has made the experience much better than we expected.
If we were to do it again, we would undoubtedly request the same guide.
We are very happy with the trip and the treatment they gave us, it is a responsible and competent agency. A great trip that we recommend!
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NL
Email Dennis | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
good value for your money
Ask for Fred as you driver! Always on time, drives safe.
CH
Email Diana | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Complete, with great attention to detail to ensure an amazing experience.
Yala Safaris Uganda is a young but super organisation. The staff is wonderful, attentive and great with communication. The trip planning was super, although a few really long hard drives (it is a big country), we had a super time and did SO much during our 10 day road trip. We saw Gorillas (a MUST DO experience), saw amazing game in the Safari parks, saw the wondrous Murchison, had adventurous boat trips, and did a walking safari at a Rhino sanctuary. Uganda is in much need of better global exposure and marketing as it is such a unique and beautiful place to visit. We all highly recommend Uganda as a destination and would certainly recommend Yala Safaris. The trip was planned with stays at great lodges, delicious food, super service. Our driver, Moses, was amazing. We felt very much taken care of in his care and we had the most interesting discussions with him and learnt so much from him.
BR
Email Gabriela | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
I chose the "4 Days Experience of Murchison Falls" and everything was just perfect! As a woman travelling alone and unfamiliar with the country I was concerned about safety, but I felt safe all the time. Reagan (commercial) and Stanley (guide) were very welcoming and ready to answer any question, they made sure all meals included were vegetarian, as requested. The car was quite large (seats 7 people + driver), clean and very comfortable, with a roof that opens so you can check the animals more easily. Pillows and bottles of water were also available.
My experience with Yala Safaris was very good and I would definitely recommend their services. Their price was one of the best in the market and the service was of high quality.
As for Murchison Falls, this is an amazing place where you can spot up close several animals. I saw giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, many birds, elephants and even a lioness with babies.