Fly in Safaris with Africa Adventure Vacations
Africa Adventure Vacations
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Member Of:
- AUTO, TUGATA, UTA, USAGA, UCOTA & UHOA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $60 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Cindy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Company catered in every way
We had a wonderful time with African Adventure Vacations and Stanley our driver and care taker. Every hotel we stayed at was wonderfully furnished and equipped. We were fed beyond what we could eat. There was never any confusions, hiccups, NOTHING WENT WRONG in the slightest. Stanley made sure to point out sites along our trip and explain things. Every place we visited, we were practically hand held to know where to go and what to do for the best experience possible. We saw Queen Elizabeth National Park, Chimpanzees, Gorillas and Lake Bunyonyi. I wish we were able to spend more time in Uganda. I hope no one hesitates to visit this beautiful country. It is safe and the people are so welcoming. We went for the Gorillas, but enjoyed so much of Uganda thanks to Stanley and the tour company. Thank you Stanley and African Adventure Vacations for making this a trip of a lifetime.
Email Tadeusz | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The company established to make your dreams come true ;)
What a holiday…!
We booked a 16-day safari trip to Rwanda and Uganda with Africa Adventure Vacations (AAV), and we were not disappointed. This trip was to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, and one thing is for sure: we will never forget it!
The program was professionally tailored by Robert, the AAV's trip advisor. He went above and beyond to ensure our safari would be comfortable and unforgettable. He even organised a surprise in one of the hotels on the day of our anniversary with a beautifully decorated room, a bottle of wine, and a romantic dinner. Thank you, Robert, you're a star!
Our driver guide, Caesar, was a walking "encyclopedia". His knowledge of African animals, birds, environment, people, and culture was extraordinary. We bombarded him daily with hundreds of questions, and he never got tired of answering them.
He was always on time, greeting us with a big smile every morning. There was no one in Uganda whom he didn't know. We felt privileged in every place we visited as the people there, such as hotel staff, rangers, and even road guardians, found out that we were with Caesar. We often felt like he even controlled the weather for us, as it was always good, contrary to the forecasts, allowing us to enjoy every attraction. However, this was never confirmed😉.
During our time with Caesar, we always felt safe on the road. He skillfully navigated through the traffic in Rwanda and Uganda, whether it was a rough 4x4 track on the outskirts of the country or the busy streets of Kampala (for those who were there, you know what I mean: "Hakuna matata!").
The fauna and flora also didn't disappoint. We saw the "Big 5" gorillas and many, many more animals, so I won't even bother listing them here. There was no rush, and we had much time to spend with animals until "saturation."
Thank you, Caesar and Africa Adventure Vacations. This was our best holiday ever.
AR
Email Eduardo | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent company
A few days ago I returned from a tour of Uganda for which I hired Africa Adventure through Ashiraf who guided me and carefully put together the 4 days with the places of interest that I transmitted to him.
Gerald accompanied me at all times with his experience and great knowledge, who despite my basic English allowed me with his attitude to understand and take advantage of the magic of that place in the world.
Unmissable is the gorilla trekking as well as the river tour as well as the chimpanzees
Without a doubt I recommend them and if you have questions about how to organize the trip or have peace of mind about the seriousness of the company, do not hesitate to write to me
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NZ
Email Kalvin G | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
8 Day Uganda Wildlife and Primate Encounter Safari Tour
My partner and I did the 8 Day Uganda Wildlife and Primate Encounter Safari as a private tour in February 2024. I had contacted African Adventure Vacations who passed me on to Felix (Bashir) to organise the tour via email and WhatsApp. Felix went above and beyond to answer all of my many questions and to ensure we felt comfortable and safe which we really appreciated. We landed in Uganda after a 14 day safari in Kenya, we were tired and unsure what to expect but we were welcomed so warmly by Felix, Edison and the accountant (I forgot her name sorry!) and already our trip was off to a great start, we felt at home and part of the family. The next day we met our guide/driver for our trip Najib, and we had no idea that after 8 days we would become close friends and saying goodbye would be very emotional! On this tour, AAV packed it with so much to do so we really made the most of our money and time which we loved! We had the following experiences: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary walking experience, Murchison Falls National Park, Nile boat cruise, night game drive safari, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, Bigodi sanctuary swap walk and community tour, boat cruise on the Kazinga channel, Queen Elizabeth national park, gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park, boat tour on Lake Bunyonyi. I don’t have enough space to write about how incredible this tour was, but Najib went above and beyond and we saw all the animals we wanted to and more! The community experience was incredible and it was so hard to say goodbye, the food was out of this world, the guides, rangers and accomodation staff were all so friendly and warm. The gorilla trek exceeded our already high expectations. The conversations with Najib over the long drives, learning about Uganda, tasting fruits from the side of the road, waving to the children, playing cards and watching the sunset - these moments will be cherished forever. We wished we could have stayed much longer and we will be back in the future thanks to Felix and Najib, please give them both a raise because they deserve it!
Email Emma and Greg D | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible tour company - best experience
Absolutely exceptional - from the booking and organisation to the day-to-day experiences, lodges, food and beautiful scenery.
Africa Adventure Vacations were brilliant. The customer service was out of this world. Robert organised everything for us, and we paid directly from an Australian bank account to the Ugandan bank. It was smooth and easy to coordinate. The cost was significantly cheaper booking directly allowing us to take advantage of the incredible lodges and accommodation booked.
It was a dream trip - we saw and experienced everything we wanted to - from lions hunting at night, to hippos wading through the lakes, elephants crossing roads and baboons jumping on the truck. It was just a great adventure from start to finish.
We cannot recommend AAV enough. Our guide Abdul met us at the airport and then he ensured we had everything we needed from that point on. A dream come true.
Don't hesitate and book today!
Email Brian | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent trip: 16 days to Burundi, DRC, Rwanda and Uganda
We toured with two couples, 16 days to Burundi, DRC, Rwanda and Uganda. Caesar was an awesome guide and Robert handled everything competently from the office side. As is often the case with Africa, adjustments needed to be made along the way during the trip and they were handled well. We saw gorillas twice, chimpanzees twice plus all of the Big 5 and more. An outstanding vacation. Highly recommended!
Email Daniel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sensational tour company
Absolutely the best there is in Uganda. Africa adventure vacations went above and beyond to make sure we had a trip of a lifetime. Robert was great at organising and Caesar executed it with perfection. Caesar was a great tour guide and a pleasure to be in the company of. Thank you for everything! We will see you in Tanzania soon!
BE
Email Barbara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience
This 3 day safari was an amazing experience, we enjoyed it a lot! The communication ahead of our trip with the organiser Robert was easy and smooth. On the accommodation, Pumba Cottages provided an authentic experience, it was great to be so close to nature, and all the staff was helpful and kind. Queen Elizabeth park and Kalinzu forest were beautiful and provided a full-on safari and chimp trekking experience, we were able to see a huge variety of animals. This is of course thanks to Muzafulu, our guide who was swiftly communicating with other drivers, and knowing when and where to go. "M" was a very knowledgeable guide, always happy to answer all our questions on animals, on Ugandan lifestyle or on the next activities in the agenda. He was kind and polite, always inquiring how we are and making sure that we have everything we need. In contrast to Kenya, where we had a group tour, we really appreciated that this tour was private, yet it was very nice to be able to talk with M on a variety of subjects. He is a cheerful and easy-going guide, and we would wholeheartedly recommend him as a guide and the whole of this tour to everyone. So thanks a lot for this tour and special thanks to M!!
CO
Email Rami | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
THE BEST!!!
The best.
Roberto helped us organize every detail of our magnificent trip.
Very well selected accommodations.
Stanley, our guide..... just wonderful.
And the safaris and trekkings...magnificent
Email Nikki Costigan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifetime!
We're just back from our honeymoon in Uganda. We'd been planning our honeymoon for about a year through African Adventure Vacations. Robert was great at suggesting an itinerary and customising it to suit our needs. Also answering our many questions! We arranged everything through them.
Our guide Frank (who we highly recommend asking for) met us at the airport and from that point on was our expert guide (and fixer) to the country. He is really passionate and knowledgeable about Uganda and did a fantastic job in spotting all the wildlife whilst driving us around. He even managed to spot us the Big Five on our first day's game drive.
The hotels / camps suggested were all of a high quality. We enjoyed the variety of different styles of accommodation.
Highlight of the trip was definitely seeing the Mountain Gorilla's in Bwindi. Frank used his connections to set us up with a great family group of gorilla's that had two silverbacks (very unusual!) and two infants. It was such an amazing experience.
The whole trip was out of this world and lived up to all my hopes and dreams (I've dreamt of going to Uganda since I was a kid). It's given us so many amazing memories to last a lifetime.
I would definitely recommend African Adventure Vacations as an operator and 100% ask for Frank as a guide! We felt very lucky indeed!
