Kennedy Safari Tours
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2016)
- Member Of:
- Association of Uganda Tour Operators
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Marc | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An experience of a lifetime
This holiday from beggining to end surpassed all expectations and could not reccomend Kennedy Safaris enough! When i arrived immediately picked up from the airport and brought to the accomodation. The whole trip was immense from start to finish, appreciating the beautiful scenery on our journeys from park to park and also getting to see the real side of Uganda by visiting local tribes and talking with rural Ugandans. The games drives were second to none, getting to see chimps in their natural habitat within arms of them, lionesses out on the hunt, watching a herd of elephants knocking over trees to forraging the leaves, hyenas out on the an early morning hunt, the dozens of hippos on the bank of the nile whilst on a boat trip there is so much more but people need to see it for themselves.
I cannot recomend Kennedy safaris enough as you get to see the real side of uganda and the tour guides Colm & Peter are second to non with their local/wildlife knowledge and also the local meals cooked everyday giving you the real taste of Uganda.
IF you decide you to go to Uganda - make sure its with Kennedy Safaris for an authentic Ugandan experience!
10/10
Perfect blend of adventure and relaxation
This trip had so many iconic East African experiences, and was just so much fun. If you want to go on safari and also want to experience real Uganda, go with these guys.
I loved the mystery of going on a trip I hadn't planned myself. We received an itinerary but I purposely didn't look up anything as I wanted to the excitement of seeing genuine new things, a hard thing to achieve these days. I put my trust in Colm & Peter and they didn't disappoint. The beauty of the country and the warmth of the people surpassed all expectations. There is so much to see and do in Uganda I came home with a list of things I'll have to go back and do.
What I liked about Kennedy Safari Tours was that they were fluid and easy going. They really listened to what the group wanted in this really discreet way, and then just made it happen, they didn't miss a thing. They knew I was into birdwatching and managed to fit that in for me even though it wasn't planned. In fact if you're into birds in any way, you need to go to Uganda. Every hike or game drive we went on we encountered incredible birds, and the local guides were more than happy to identify them.
They use guides who have decades of experience and who are passionate about their parks and the animals. They're responsible, especially when bush camping and leave no trace. Much of the accommodation we used were community projects run by locals, so in this sense they are really supporting small local business, and in turn their wider communities.
What I also liked was that the guys were as excited by the wildlife and the things that we encountered as we were, so it felt like we were all enjoying the experience together. Small subtleties like that make for a more authentic experience.
The trip was so affordable. They have obviously put in the time and effort to seek out an itinerary that is affordable without having to leave anything out, whether you're a volunteer, a student or just someone who wants a rich experience that you don't have to spend a lot on. I feel like I could go again next year and it not be a big deal, with flights from Ireland being so reasonable.
It's hard to pick a highlight as I genuinely loved every day. I loved the wild and remote places like Kidepo National Park, river swimming and standing under waterfalls in Sipi Falls, also the coffee tour in Sipi Falls. Safari from a boat on the Nile in Murchison Falls NP when we saw a herd of elephants drinking along the shoreline. The stunning trek to the Ik Tribe and the whole experience of meeting the tribe was very special. Evening game drives, early morning game drives! Tracking chimpanzees in Kibale Forest and getting to spend the whole day in the rainforest. The food! ( Thank you Peter! ) All things I'll never forget.
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Email Dayna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An adventure full of life, for life
kennedy safari tours ticks every box, the safari was catered to everyone individually and the interests of the guest were very much so taken into account! The journeys from each national park to another were just as amazing as being within the main destinations, this trip gave me a raw insight into what uganda has to offer and it couldn't have been made more authentic, thanks to colm and Peter.
It soared way above my expectations making everyday a highlight, the tribal and community visits were eyeopening and the adventures of hiking and swimming was something spectacular!
I will be returning to Uganda with Kennedy tours in the near future for sure
Food, transport, accommodation 100✅✅✅