Dav Safaris Vehicle
Dav Safaris
- Offices In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Member Of:
- USAGA & UTB
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $70 to $470 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Hannah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value and we loved our guide
I did the 3 day gorilla trek with two friends. Our guide Jerry was super knowledgeable, a great driver (important for the 8-9 hour journeys to and from Entebbe) and incredibly genuine. We were pleased to find out that we had a van to ourselves, where we stored our suitcases. The accommodation exceeded my expectations, with stunning views. We especially enjoyed bird watching and canoeing at Itambira Island. Our lunch stops were great and Jerry made sure the vegetarians in our group had plenty to eat.
If I were to do it again, I think I would either extend the trip to 4-5 days or fly into Kigali airport (instead of Entebbe) to shorten the drives to Bwindi reserve.
I recommend packing a comfortable face mask, as you will need to wear one during your one hour with the gorillas. We didn’t wear gloves or gaiters, just tucked our pants into our socks. I was amazed by how close we got to be to the gorillas. Truly a once in a lifetime experience!
MK
Email Tami | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible experience; Jerry was THE BEST!
We had an incredible experience with Dev Safari. We did the 3-day gorilla trek in Bwindi; lots of driving the first and last day (8-10 hours) but totally worth it. Our guide Jerry was incredible — he was so kind and knowledgeable, kept us safe on the roads, and was superbly helpful for any accommodations we needed. Accommodations were very nice and clean, food was plenty at each meal and delicious! The lodge on an island is an absolute dream — I would have loved to stay there longer. Overall, we had a wonderful time, it was great value for money, and we plan to use Dav Safaris on future trips! Highly recommend!!!
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Email Giusy Marinello | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dav Safaris will meet anyone's expectations
I had the 10 days tour in Rwanda and Uganda, all went smooth since the first contact, communication was very exhaustive. I had a private tour, Benjamin was my excellent guide and driver, he is very knowledgeable and problem solving. The hotels and lodges were lovely, very clean, the staff was sweet, smiling and serviceable. Food was also very tasty and cooked with fresh produce. I saw many animals, including gorillas and chimps. I definitely recommend Dav Safaris.
Email Catriona | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really tried to make sure I saw and did everything I wanted to, super accomodating.
I went for 5 days 4 nights and it was fantastic. All of the areas we went to in Uganda were incredible, but of course the gorilla tracking was a complete highlight - that said, all other parts were amazing and I couldn't fault Godfrey as a guide. I was incredibly well looked after and he ensured we saw everything that I wanted to see, indulging me with so many photo stops!!
The accommodation was great, not flash, but with everything you need (clean sheets and towels, fresh drinking water, good simple meals and a hot shower at the end of every day) and the staff went well above expectations in every way. The hot water bottle in my bed at Rushaga was a really thoughtful bonus :). Each place we stayed had a highlight at the accommodation - the elephants on the first and second nights, and the incredible views on both the third and final nights.
I felt safe the whole trip and the Ugandan people were just lovely. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone thinking of a safari in Uganda.
An added bonus is that the company is fully Ugandan.
RU
Email German | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dav Safari is a professional and reliable tour operator offering unforgettable wildlife experiences
We recently traveled with Dav Safari and had an unforgettable experience! Thanks to their excellent organization, we were able to see the majestic mountain gorillas — truly one of the most breathtaking adventures of our lives.
A special thank you to our guide and driver, Isaac. He was incredibly friendly, always punctual, and very knowledgeable about the region. With him, we felt safe, well taken care of, and learned so much about Uganda’s nature and culture. Thank you for an amazing journey!
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Email Hussein | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
exceptional
Unforgettable Safari Experience – Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking
Our chimpanzee and gorilla trekking safari was truly an unforgettable experience—something that words can hardly capture. Both parks were incredibly well organized, and the treks were made smooth and enriching by knowledgeable and passionate guides who truly love what they do.
A special shoutout to our guide, Jerry. He was fantastic—friendly, professional, and easy to talk to. He went above and beyond to accommodate our tight schedule, even driving long hours to make sure we could do everything in a compact time frame. Jerry is a young man who embodies the warm and welcoming spirit of Uganda, and having him as our guide made the trip even more memorable.
One thing to note: some of the roads in more remote areas were in poor condition, which made travel slower than expected. It's a good idea to factor in extra time when planning your itinerary.
If you're considering this adventure, go for it—you won't regret it.
Email Jordan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A trip of a lifetime in a beautiful, safe and friendly country with a professional tour company.
I took the Dav Safaris the 4 Day Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trek along with two others. It was an incredible experience with great thanks to professional and friendly staff -- particularly our driver and guide Jeck and another driver, Brian.
On more than one occasion, Jeck used his skills and experience to ensure our tour remained on track when I'm positive others wouldn't have been able to. On challenging roads, he made us feel comfortable. He also had excellent mechanical skills and helped other guides with car issues after he knew we were settled. He also had significant local knowledge and loved sharing his country with us. I would recommend Jeck as your tour guide.
The chimpanzee experience was more than we could have imagined. We got within feet of them thanks to the rangers and staff. The gorilla experience was much the same. I didn't feel unsafe around either animals. They are not dangerous and familiar with human company. In many cases, they just walked right past us as if we were one of them. Well worth the cost. In both cases we were lucky enough to find them within the hour of trekking into the forest. We didn't pay much attention when booking to the other activities, but they ended up being highlights to the trip -- giving us a beautiful snapshot to Ugandan life and culture.
The drives from Entebbe to the Kibali and Bwindi national parks led us through beautiful vistas, incredible villages and a very friendly people. We didn't feel unsafe at all in our journey. Whether we were walking through villages, the forest or on the roads. The Ugandan people are a beautiful, friendly and welcoming people.
The hotels, vendors and other companies used by Dav Safaris were friendly, attentive and helpful. We stayed at Via Via Hotel Entebbe, Kibali Forest Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Lodge and Itambira Island Resort. We ended up forming good relationships with excellent hotel staff at every location. The beds were comfortable, showers hot and wifi reasonable.
The food was delicious and high quality wherever we went. None of us had any digestive issues whether we ate Western or local meals. Bottled water and snacks were abundant.
4 days was enough for us to comfortably enjoy both the chimpanzee and gorilla treks, however I heard incredible reports from others in our travels about game drives in Uganda and would seriously consider returning to experience those as well as the gorillas and chimpanzees again. One couple did 19 days with Dav Safaris and loved it.
Thank you Dav Safaris, Jeck and all the people we met along the way for an amazing trip.
PL
Email Joanna | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful trip!
We had an amazing experience with Dav Safaris from start to finish. Regan was very responsive, provided all the necessary info and had no problems with our modifications to the trip.
Our guides - Jerry and Solomon - were simply amazing! Kind and helpful, they made our trip really special and fun.
Uganda is a spectacular country with beautiful nature and lovely people. I sincerely recommend Dav Safaris’ 7 days itinerary as it takes you through various landscapes and provides breathtaking experiences!
Just be mindful that there’s a lot of driving and it can get a bit fatiguing.
The last lodge of the trip was absolutely stunning and definitely worth a day or two extra if you can swing it ;)
ES
Email Maria | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Make your Uganda Safari unforgetable
Maria’s group spent some unforgettable days with Benjamin from Dav Safaris. We saw the incredible Murchinson Falls, wild animals in their different national parks, breathtaking landscapes, amazing experience with chimps and Gorilas in the wild. We highly recommend visit Uganda with Dav Safaris.
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Email Pleun and Hans | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very reliable, creative and flexible
We (2 friends) had a great time in Rwanda and Uganda. Julius took us in his comfortable safaribus around the 2 countries. The itinerarary was set on forehand but during the trip Julius proposed us extra activities to learn more about cultural aspects in both countries. Besides he was always on time, a very experienced and safe driver. The mountainhike and several bike tours where also in hands of great gides. All together an amazing experience and we can recommend DAV Safaris as a reliable travel agent in Eastern Africa.