Pamoja Tours and Travel staff
Pamoja Tours and Travel (Entebbe, UG)
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Member Of:
- AUTO, UWA & UCF
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $130 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
JP
Email yasuko onizawa | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A chain of miracles
However, [pamoja Tours and Travel] responded to my inquiries promptly and courteously, and was flexible in accommodating my requests.
Also, despite the private nature of the tour, they were more conscientious than other companies, so I highly recommend them.
My driver, Davis, kindly supported me, even though I don't speak English, and I was able to complete the 13-day tour safely and with wonderful memories. Without him, this miracle would never have happened.
"The Jewel of Uganda"
1. A dream I never gave up on became a reality.
A dream I had once given up on. To alleviate my anxiety, I decided to take the opposite route instead of the usual one, and as a result, I encountered a herd of silverbacks in just 30 minutes under clear skies!
And when the silverbacks suddenly came toward me, I was filled with joy and happiness that surpassed my fear.
2. A phantom leopard I had never seen before was right in front of me.
Riding with a ranger, I received quiet yet tense orders to move other vehicles out of the way. Only the lead vehicle was allowed to watch a leopard emerge from the bush right in front of us, walking and climbing a tree. After the other six vehicles had left, we had lunch in the car, making eye contact with the leopard.
Afterwards, we spent some relaxing time with two tree-climbing lions.
A miraculous event that money can't buy, and time passed quietly, filled with the utmost happiness.
③ The sight of a crippled king
During an evening game drive, a male lion lost his ankle in a trap while alone. Unable to reach his itchy body, he desperately licked it.
Learning of the unconditional love that continues to support his brother, I was moved to tears by the deep sadness and compassion. I hoped that he would survive.
④ Tattered clothes but shining eyes
Even in an orphanage or living in poverty, the innocence of children waving to us on the roadside soothes our hearts.
It was overflowing with the purity that we have lost without realizing it amidst an abundance of material things.
5. A people driven from the forest. The Batwa people were forced from their land as a price for protecting the gorillas, and they faced the harsh reality of extreme poverty, discrimination, and loss of their culture. They were smiling as they danced, but when it ended, a sense of loss overwhelmed them, and they felt a painful sadness.
There are many more stories to tell, but the people of Uganda were so kind that it felt like my heart was purified.
Please enjoy a wonderful trip with Pamoja Tours and Travel!
(automatic translation from Japanese)
FI
Email Susanna | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable operator with great staff
We did a private 8-day tour including following national parks: Kibale (chimps), Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable (gorillas) and Lake Mburo, in this order. We were just 2 persons in the car, myself and my husband.
The trip was so much more than just travelling and being on a safari, it was an adventure we will cherish for the rest of our lives. We saw so many different animals that it was hard to keep track. The most memorable moments were the chimpanzee and gorilla trekkings, the Kazinga channel cruise and a walking safari among the giraffes.
I first selected three different operators through the safaribookings.com that I asked an offer from. I then selected one (Pamoja Tours&Travel) based on itinerary, price and other information I got from the operator.
Working on the booking with Pamoja (Regina Atamba) worked very well from the beginning to the end (we also had to change some dates as our flights were rebooked). Regina must hold the unofficial record in response time - also on weekends which we worry a bit about ;-)
The meals, hotels, park visits etc. were better than expected and according to the plan. You will not go hungry in Uganda!
We did not need to worry about anything during the trip. Our guide was Amos, a very knowledgeable and also agreeable person to travel with (thank you so much!) - everything went very smoothly! Amos is also a great photographer and a birdwatcher.
We did drive 1500km during the week on roads with variable condition so we got the "African massage" almost every day. If I would book the trip again, I would fly the longest legs. Also, we had a very packed programme so I might see to having one or two afternoons off (= without any programme).