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
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Reviews
Email Rhonnie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Ronald from Kajie was great but not a good experience with our guide
Ronald at Kajie Safaris was so wonderful in preparing a great itinerary for myself and my mid twenties daughter. He was quick to respond to questions (and there were many) and he was really flexible even when we had to make a late change to our dates and perhaps if he had been our guide our safari would have been better. Our guide (more a driver than a guide) was Wycliffe and he was awful. He was rude, unhelpful and didn't tell us information we needed for different game parks. We would arrive and then he would tell us we needed certain things which we had back at the camp, he deliberately didn't tell us things until it was too late. We had to ask him for information about what we were doing the next day he would just tell us to be ready at a certain time without any reason such as we need to get a 7am ferry! He seemed to have a set against us from the beginning he didn't even step forward at the airport or hold the sign up (that he had in his hand ),we had to ask if any of the drivers there was Wycliffe. We had to write to Ronald and tell him half way through it was that bad and after a phone call to Wycliffe his behaviour did improve but that shows how deliberate his actions were. When we were on game drives with the roof off, he would leave the motor running (which is not normal as you want to get rid of the vibration when taking photos) and then roll forward and hit the brakes so you would fall forward. He took off when he was ready, never asking if we were ready again something I have never experienced with our previously expert guides, they would always ask right to go? I have been on 4 safaris and about 10 game drives so I think I can compare and we have never had anything but wonderful treatment from our guides. I don't blame Ronald or Kajie Safaris so don't punish them just make sure your guide is not Wycliffe before you book.
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Email Charlotte | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great safari experience!
I just came back from my 11 days safari in Western Uganda organised by Ronald from Kajie Safari. During preparations, he was reachable 24/7 and open to customize our stay, find a balance between low-cost and mid-range lodges given a strict budget and guide us through a reliable pre-payment procedure. During our stay, I found out that Kajie Safari is not your regular Tour Operator: Ronald who was our guide/driver all the way through, could provide insights on wildlife and nature (enabling me to grasp the basics being a true city gal) of each national park, Ugandan geography and traditions, but was also open to discuss everyday life and hobbies of a young modern Ugandan man (#GamesofThrones). He is a good driver (for me a combination between safe and fast), eager to settle you first at the lodge (before other tourists), providing you with snacks. In short, he is making sure that you are fine, which is quite important considering the roads in part of the country. After 11 days, the four-wheel drive Toyota Van will definitely convince you of its advantages compared to a "range rover" type of vehicle. My highlights clearly were the tracking on foot of rhinos, chimps and gorillas, which provided me with adrenaline spikes for the rest of my life. But also the red colobus monkeys playing while having morning tea with the soothing murmurs of the Kibale jungle, the sweet lady-finger-bananas eaten in the car, the flamboyant sunset in Queen Elisabeth Park, discovering the taste of confort food such as Matoke, the calm and friendly ways of Ugandan going about their business... I'll stop here, you know what you should do.
Email Timothy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
customer care
Kajie safaris lived up to expectations. The communication lacked ambiguity. The safari tour was excellent.
In brief i plan to travel with them next time in December. Over all the customer care was excellent.
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Email Harrison | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing 7 Day Uganda Safari with Kajie and Uncle Bob
Had an amazing seven day Safari with Kajie Safaris to Kampala, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi (staying at Cassia Lodge, Turaco Treetops, the Bush Lodge and Bweza). The accommodations were fantastic and each had a ton of character and great service. The food was excellent as well. Bob (Aka “Uncle Bob”) was our guide. Bob is one of the friendliest and most personable people I have ever met. It was an an absolute pleasure spending the week with Bob. Bob did everything possible to make us comfortable and made the effort to teach us about local culture and show us local food. My wife is allergic to nuts and Bob made sure all of our food was safe, keeping our mind at ease. Seeing the Gorillas in Bwindi was an amazing once in a lifetime experience. While there can be some steep parts, the park rangers are great at helping everyone along and it is a near certainty that you will see the Gorillas up close. We had a great time on our Uganda Safari and I would highly recommend going with Kajie Safaris and Uncle Bob.
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Email Nane | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
THE BEST!
LOOK NO FURTHER! You just found the best company for your safari in Uganda. We had the most amazing time on our 11 day trip with Kajie! The communication prior with Ronald and his team was excellent. They make sure you have all the information you need and more (and even send you reminders regarding your visa/vaccination :)). And then we had the best guide ever -hi Baluku! He took us to amazing local places when we told him we wanted to eat more local food, always made sure we had the best guide & group for the Trekkings and he introduced us to Ugandan Dancehall music during the long drives. The lodges are all absolutely GORGEOUS, the pictures in the brochure don’t do them enough justice. The service & food everywhere is excellent. We were always sad to leave. Thank you so much for this once in a lifetime experience, we will never forget it!
We can’t recommend it enough!
This is just the beginning! ;)
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Email Mike and Erika | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A wonderful experience from beginning to end
We recently had an unforgettable safari adventure with Kajie Safaris and it exceeded all expectations. Our journey was meticulously crafted, offering a perfect blend of adventure, wildlife encounters, and cultural immersion. Roland was extremely attentive and helpful in the planning and execution of the trip. He even checked in after our trip to confirm it was everything we wanted.
Led by the exceptional guide, Zacc, every moment was filled with excitement and discovery. The highlight of our safari was undoubtedly the gorilla trekking experience in Uganda. It was a profound and humbling encounter that will stay with me forever. Additionally, the walking safari in Lake Mburro provided an unique perspective, allowing us to intimately explore the diverse ecosystems and observe wildlife up close.
Zacc's expertise and passion for the land and its inhabitants truly made the journey exceptional. His extensive knowledge of the wildlife, local customs, and landscapes enriched our experience beyond measure. Moreover, his friendly demeanor and genuine care ensured that we felt not just like tourists, but like friends exploring together. I cannot recommend Kajie Safaris and Zacc highly enough for an unparalleled safari adventure that will leave you with cherished memories to last a lifetime.
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Email Nedellec | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Circuit 11 days on uganda
We spent 11 days in Uganda with Kajie Safaris, everything was perfect we highly recommend them. The circuit was respected, super professional and friendly guide,very attractive price. Uganda is magnificent,so much wonder to discover in this country, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the beautiful moments shared with you during these 11 days. It is thanks to to you that we returned to France with beautiful memories
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Email Ilaria | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari ever!! Thank to KAJIE !!
We are just back from the best trip of our lives! I was planning this holiday since so much time as it was a birthday present for my partner,when I bumped into KAJIE I felt it was the right one, and I wasn’t wrong! Ronald before ours leaving was just perfect the communication was great, he planned everything perfect and reply to all the questions I had. When we arrived we met Bob. Let me tell you about”uncle Bob”: he’s a perfect driver, a good listener and full of knowledge. He bring us everywhere and also he made for us some changes during our stay that put the level of our 10 days safari even more high. We can’t complain about anything. The lodges were amazing, tidy, cozy, the people were all so kind that it’s impossible to describe. He also organized for us an extra activity just because he heard us talking at dinner about this beautiful bird called Shoebill, and, thank to him we have been able to stay in the swamp looking for him. Absolutely fantastic!!!
This whole trip was amazing, the safaris were terrific and thanks to bob we spotted all the Big five plus thousand of marvelous animals.
Please trust me when I say the KAJIE safari will not disappoint you. Never.
Thank you KAJIE for giving us the best days in such beautiful country. With love
Ilaria & Andrea from Italy
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Email Linus | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It is not often you meet something that exceeds your wildest expectations, but Kajie sure did.
Back in January 2023 my friend and I started planning to go to Uganda to visit the mountain gorillas of the misty Bwindi mountains. It had been the lifelong dream of my friend and I was not hard to talk into it. We did a lot of research on which company to use and settled on Kajie Safari after seeing what they offered compared to other companies. We got in contact with Ronald and since the first email we got to experience the immense hospitality and professionalism from Ronald and his crew. Every question we had, both big and small, was answered quickly and with great care and interest. That meant we had great faith in Kajie already before stepping onto Ugandan soil.
We arrived to Uganda in late January and there we first met Ronald who fetched us from the airport and was as friendly as we could have imagines. A day later we met our guide for the 10 day trip we settled for. From the get go we were so happy because Martin was the best possible guide we could have hoped for. Calm, great listener, great knowledge, great humour and with great people skills. We were a bit nervous before the trip since going around the country for 10 days with a stranger can be difficult but Martin made us feel so comfortable and after a few days it was as if we were three friends driving around. You could tell he was very senior and well connected making our trip even more exclusive while answering any questions we had about Uganda and it's culture and history. Martin always had our best interest at heart and found solutions and adventures that we didn't even know was on the menu. Kajie definitely delivers that little bit of extra, going above and beyond what we got read about in the pamphlet. We've been so lucky chosing Kajie and having Martin as our guide. All the lodges we stayed at were amazing and some of them had among the greatest of views which could trick you into just wanting to stay there a few more weeks.
We felt completely safe the whole trip and fell in love with the beautiful landscape and the hospitality of the people we met. It is a true testiment to Kajie Safari that I haven't even mentioned yet all the great amimal encounters we had on our trip. We saw everything we could have dreamed of and more. Close encounters with all big five and more. Relaxing evening drives, fun hikes that can be adapted to your level, exciting night drives, wonderfully breezy boat trips and early morning cat tracking. Meeting gorillas, elephants, lions, chimps and leopards. And when I say close I mean staring into the eyes of the most wonderful creatures and seeing their intelligence reflect back. This was an experience beyond all others and I would recommend anyone choosing Kajie for your Uganda adventure and ask for Martin as you guide. I am sure we will be back in the future. THANK YOU!
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Email Gaetano | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The charm of Africa still virgin in the company of Kajie Safaris
My 6 days in Uganda followed by Kaje Safaris. In a short time, but full of strong emotions, I had a beautiful image of Uganda, thanks above all to the experience and professionalism of Kajie through my guide (now friend) Colly. From mountain gorillas, to the safari in Queen Elizabeth Park, up to the pursuit of chimpanzees and, finally, a river excursion which completed the observation of the big five. I was lucky enough, thanks to the experience of the guide, to see 4 big ones in a single day. Lions, hippos, African elephants (the largest in the world) and the very rare leopard. In addition to the fauna and the fabulous landscapes, I cannot help but say that the friendliness of the people and their gratitude touched my heart and I am already thinking of returning to Uganda as soon as possible.
To conclude, I would like to recommend Kajie Safaris for their professionalism, seriousness and preparation. They make sure you don't lack anything and satisfy every request. I couldn't have chosen better.
