One of the crazy beautiful moments on a game drive
Kajie Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2014)
- Member Of:
- AUTO, USAGA, UTB & UWA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $25 to $350 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
Email Florence Musinguzi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Engaging, Enthusiatic,Funny, patient, good communicator, organized and sensitive tour operator...
Ronald's sense of humour and knowledge about almost everything that the team asked about during the safari. On good friday my friends and i set off from Ntinda a kampala suburb enroute Kidepo National park in the northeast part of Uganda, barely an hour onto the trip, Ronal whispers into my ears that "Florah you are soon tasting the best roasted chicken in this republic" oh boy we get to Namawojjolo and the chicken is finger licking of you cant compare it with the famous KFC chicken, we proceed towards the east part of the country.
Ronald is kind enough to describe the major scenery we come across like the famous largest forest Mabira, the old and new bridge at the river nile in Jinja, the ever green vegetation as we approach river Mpologoma, this rings a bell, reminds me of my high school geography lessons. he described the formation of the Wanale ranges and for once in a lifetime i missed school.
At exact 3:00pm we arrive at sipi town ready to hike the 3 Sipi falls sites, the joy that fill my heart is an equivalent of a little baby upon seeing their mom's breast. One would wonder why the place was filled with laughter and giggles only to be later informed that these people get excited upon seeing Ronald whatever it is God knows. fast forward my friends and i get to enjoy and experience the magical Sipi falls and spend the night.
I will be back tomorrow with review about Day 2 of this safari
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Email Alex U | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional 7 Day Trip Through Rwanda and Uganda with Kajie Safaris
I had the pleasure of working with Ronald at Kajie Safari to organize and operate my 7 day trip through Rwanda and Uganda in February 2023.
I was looking for a tour operator that could incorporate both the Gorilla Tracking in Rwanda and the Gorilla Tracking in Uganda and found that Kajie Safari could accommodate my request within the time frame I was looking at. Ronald was highly responsive, accomodating and transparent about the chances of getting permits and crafting an itinerary based on my specific preferences. For example, I had asked if it was possible to start and end the tour at the hotels I had booked in Kigali and Entebbe respectively. Ronald assured me that this was possible and when I got on the ground in Rwanda and Uganda, it was only then that I realized how far out of the way my hotels were for Ronald yet he still accommodated my requests anyways. I was absolutely grateful that Ronald agreed to this as he made my travel plans so much easier.
As a tour operator, I observed how Ronald and Kajie Safari are deeply connected in the Uganda tourist industry. Ronald knew all of the other tour operators, the lodging and hotel staff, and national park rangers. When we were on our game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Ronald was able to work with other tour operators and national park rangers to locate the big game within the park and drive to the spots to ensure that I was able to view the big game. Ronald has strong ties with the hotel and lodging staff which made staying at the local accommodations feel that much homier.
I feel like being this deeply connected within the industry is an important consideration when selecting the right tour operator because when you are abroad, you want to make sure that someone who is receiving you on the other end knows the community well and can help guide you and provide the best experiences possible.
Ronald’s knowledge of the scenic back roads in Uganda was truly amazing. He would maneuver through off road conditions with ease, drive through roads that were not shown on Google maps, and still get to our next destination on time all while showcasing the beauty of Uganda’s natural landscape. It would have been easier to take the main road to our next destination, but Ronald believed that driving through these scenic back roads was part of providing the best and most authentic experiences possible and he was not wrong!
If you are looking for a tour operator that will show you the main attractions and the hidden gems of Uganda, I would highly recommend you book with Kajie Safari. If you are looking for an authentic tour operator who is deeply entrenched in the Uganda tourist industry, I would highly recommend you book with Kajie Safari. Ronald and Kajie Safari will show you the best of Uganda and Rwanda in a one of a kind experience you will have lasting memories of.
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Email Alex | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lifetime experience with perfect organization
We made the 7 day experience and are happy that we done with Kajie Safaris. Everything worked prefect. In advance Ronald was very quick to respond to all our questions. Definitely recommend using them to book your trip.
Very good locations, timing as announced, professionel and flexible planning. Bob, our perfect guide, followed all our wishes and we also had a lot of fun. Bob was of course a very good an save driver...also on crazy roads.
Kajie Safaris are highly recommended. When we will come once again, then the tour(s) only with this guys.
Thank you for theese days.
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Email Dan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional tour operator, amazing guide and driver, experience of a lifetime!
I just got back from a 7 day, slightly customized version of the 7 day gorilla, chimpanzee and lions tour. The experience from my first information enquiry until I arrived was easy, tranparent and informative. His choice of lodges was excellent and provided me with great options from the itineary to the type of vehicle I would be driven in. Ronald works very professionally, replies to emails and questions very quickly and most importantly, selected an amazing guide and driver for my tour. Definitely ask for Bob if you book with Kajie. He is an incredible guy, was a great companion for my journey, was full of valuable information about Ugandan society and wild-life and provided good, honest and reliable advice on various activity and travel options that I had during the tour. It is absolutely worth mentioning that Bob is a very good and safe driver, something you definitely want on Uganda's back roads.
Friendly, Professional welk informative.
Amazing experience. Something that I can take to my heart. Simon was extremely informative, always on time. Was flexible with our needs. Over all, a genuine person. Hotel lodges were clean and very nice. Staff were always pleasant. I highly recommend this trip to my family and Freunds. Great experience. Always a good idea to have on you, a good amount of local currency. ATMs and Card machines are bot always reliable. Thank you Simon and Ronald
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Email David D | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing trip with an exceptional Tour guide (Brian)!
My 5 day Gorilla and Chimp trekking trip with Kajie Safaris was excellent and very smooth. My tour guide Brian was constantly making sure I had everything I needed to have a great trip. He really went above and beyond anything I expected! It was just me and the guide and we spent many hours together in the van learning about Uganda and the history of the 5 kingdoms. He always knew where we were going, the best roads to take and seemed to know all of the park rangers and staff everywhere. I highly recommend Brian as your guide!
The only potential drawback on the whole trip, would be to confirm the vehicle you are travelling. While my trip was just me, the van we travelled worked great. However, if you are in a group (most likely) for safari comfort and visibility to the wildlife I suggest confirming the vehicle type.
On my trip I spent two nights at the Bweza Gorilla Lodge: highly recommend, very intimate location (only 6 rooms), very friendly staff, and excellent food. Not much of a bar selection, so maybe bring your own alcohol if interested. For QEP, I stayed at the Elephant HAB Lodge for 2 nights. Also, very comfortable, nice views, good pool (although with all the adventures, not really much time to swim).
Overall, I had a great experience dealing with Kajie Safaris. Ronald was very quick to respond to questions and modifying trip details as necessary. Definitely recommend using them to book your trip, but do be proactive about reaching out for any details as the trip date approaches.
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Email Rachel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ronald made it a trip of a lifetime
Kajie Safaris was absolutely the best. From day one, designing the trip with us to helping us with needed paperwork and packing lists to being there for us the day we arrived until the day we left. The accommodations were top notch. Loved the private villas with all the fabulous views. We throughly enjoyed the game drives seeing multiple species of antelope, baboons, monkeys, giraffes, elephants, zebra, water buffalo, lions and leopards. We did the rhino sanctuary and saw a rhino family. The chimpanzee trek was great. The gorilla trek was amazing and we were entertained by a baby for gorilla for an hour. Uganda food is organic and delicious. A special thanks to our guide, Ronald, who made this a trip of a lifetime. The price was more than reasonable and the service we got was unbelievably great.
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Email Kasumi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect, flexible, professional guide provider!
I asked them to organize very personal customized tour and they made it. Thanks to them, I had an unforgettable experience with my family.
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Email Zermarie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely amazing experience.
We did about two weeks with Katie. Ronald put together our trip, and Simon was our guide. I have nothing but great things to say a bout the entire experience. Ronald was attentive and made great decisions with regards to stops and places to stay. As a guide, Simon was amazing. He was so attentive and has an amazing eye for spotting all kinds of great wildlife! He was so incredibly kind to our 10-year old daughter. He made sure there were lollipops in the backseat for her, and once when she complained that her feet were cold, he stopped and returned with a pair of socks for her! He was incredibly knowledgeable and really ensured that we learned a lot during our time. He was fantastic and accommodated special needs and figured out what our family members all enjoyed. I cannot recommend Kajie more. They will truly give you an Ugandan experience to remember forever.
Email Lakshmi and Kevin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing honeymoon in Uganda
We chose to spend our honeymoon in Uganda and could not recommend this tour enough! From the beginning Ronald was friendly and attentive and well informed. He even bought us snacks and allowed us to pick our own meals, it really felt like we were travelling with a friend, which he soon became! The choices of lodge were beautiful and all in the most scenic settings I could imagine. We wanted to visit Lake Bunyonyi in addition and be dropped in Jinja, Ronald accommodated all of these requests with no hesitation or stress involved. The gorillas were a truly unforgettable experience but the wildlife was abundant everywhere and we really fell in love with Uganda. Thank you! Do not hesitate if considering this trip.