Meet the Nature Smile of Africa.
Nature Connect Safaris Uganda
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Member Of:
- USAGA, UTB & UWA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Lucie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very experienced safari tours operator, with very pro-client attitude and competetive fares.
This safari operator communicated trought e-mail and whatsapp. After initial inquiry regarding pricing and itinerary, we agreed on proposed plan of our 8-days safari and accommodations. All accommodations that were chosen for our stay were simply perfect. We traveled during low season, so national parks and lodges were not crowded, in one case, we have been only guest in superior lodge in Queen Elizabeth NP. Our guide Moses was always supportive and managed to drive long distances in good mood and very safely. As our car, we used Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, and our comfort during travelling and safari was extraordinary. When we had some free time in the afternoon, he was always ready to give us some advice about what to explore, and some of these unplanned tours were the best part of our stay. For the choice of restaurants for lunch, because meals were included in our package, we would welcome some better places. Overall, it was an amazing experience and we really value Moses' expertise, driving skills, language skills, organisation and reliability. Communication with Francis was also perfect.
Email Zsuzsanna | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great service
We're really happy about choosing Nature Connect for our trip. Sorting out the details and booking was a breeze, thanks to Francis who was super quick in getting back to us and making sure we were in the loop. All our hotels were amazing.
Richard, our tour guide, was an absolute rock star. He filled us in on everything we wanted to know about Uganda and its culture, had the lowdown on all the landmarks and wildlife (even the birds!). If you are vegan, don't worry, Richard made sure that each hotel knew ahead of time our requirements. We mainly opted for local dishes, it's so good that you won't want to leave the country!
The only thing that held us back from a full 5 stars was the vehicle itself. We ended up spending quite a chunk of time in there and ran into a few minor hiccups. Still, on the whole, I'd totally give a thumbs up to this company.
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Email Carlos | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extraordinary!!!
I booked very late, and they arranged everything in less than a week.
The guide was super friendly and kind, with a lot of knowledge of nature and places. Super professional.
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Email Susanne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect safari to Muchinsons falls with Francis as my guide
From the outset of booking my safari I experienced a high level of professionalism through the communication with my guide, Francis. I have been on very many safaris, but had never seen a leopard, so my big wish was to see one. And so I did and not just one, but THREE. This was to a large extent due to the commitment by Francis to fulfil my wish. Another great experience was to see a male lion, close up and playing with his two cups. Francis was extremely committed and dedicated to making my safari the best. He was always on time, he was flexible, knowledgeable about the wildlife, a very good driver and a very pleasant company (I was on a solo trip). And he alway tried to get me the best photo possibilities. All in all I had a one of the best - if not THE best safari I ever had in the past 30 years. Thanks a lot to Francis and Nature Connect Safaris.
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Email Brent | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Organized and very accommodating
This was a wonderful well balanced safari. A perfect layout for a three day excursion.
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Email Mike | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unbelievable cultural experience, breathtaking vistas, and magnificent wildlife!
We loved our experience with Nature Connect Safaris Uganda! Our guide was Francis. He made us feel welcome and safe, and could not have been nicer.
The food and accommodation were beyond our expectations but what really made the trip was our guide.
Francis went above and beyond at all times to make our trip spectacular. He was knowledgeable about wildlife and gave us a local’s perspective of the country.
The pure beauty of Uganda was breathtaking, from the power of Murchison Falls, to the ruins of Pakuba. What really made it an unbelievable experience was the friendship, warmth and generosity of the Ugandan people. We highly recommend this company. Ask for Francis, he’s more than just a guide, he’s a wonderful ambassador for Uganda.
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Email Ellen | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Francis is a wild animal magnet!
We had an extraordinary safari in Murchison Falls National Park with Francis Rukundo, founder of Nature Connect Safaris Uganda. He not only had an uncanny sense of where to find wild animals but he was very knowledgeable about the behavior and habitat of various species. He also respected the animals and tried to make our impact on them and their environment minimal. Having said this, I got the best photos of lions I have every taken anywhere in Africa, particularly a female eating an antelope at sunset. I marveled at the fact that he was able to spot a leopard in the bush that was incredibly well camouflaged.
In addition to his ability to ferret out elusive creatures, Francis is very affable. We felt so comfortable with him, it was almost like he was an old friend. We asked a thousand questions and he patiently answered our queries. He is proficient at speaking English and can tell you about cultural and wildlife issues. He provided us with excellent service and we were always excited to see him. I look forward to traveling with Francis again someday. I highly recommend him and his company.
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Email Brenda | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Francis Rukundo found the animals!
The experience that took my breath away was watching a lioness feed. But my camera and I got to see so many additional things and animals that were magnificent. Our guide Francis Rukundo was patient with my goals. My experience with Africa was a photography dream come true. More importantly, my respect for the magnificent landscape and the animals that call it home encouraged me to have a more proactive attitude about helping to preserve Africa's treasures.
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Email Brent | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
This is the one of the best experiences I have ever had . They catered to our every need . AMAZING !
Everything was spot on , transportation etc !!! #1
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Email Uma and family | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A summer in the beautiful country of Uganda
To start off- Safety was a big concern when we first arrived but we were taken care of and guided very well by Mr. Francis, a tour guide from the company. It was overall a culturally enriching trip, we got to see a lot in very less time, which was good. The overall plan for the trip was good and we thus made it possible for us to fit a lot of activities that interested us. Highly recommend this service.