Dav Safaris Vehicle
Dav Safaris
- Located 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)
Reviews
Email Mariell | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fantastic trip
A grand adventure we had for 19 days with Julius. We chose to do a mid price accommodation tour that involved over 7 parks and circumnavigating Uganda. All accommodations were beautiful and safe. The hosts were gracious and very helpful. I cannot speak highly enough of Julius. He was kind, very knowledgeable and incredibly patient. Despite some literal bumps in the road he was always calm and willing to make adjustments, a great representative of the company. We had a fantastic time, some great laughs and even better memories. Thank you DAV
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!
IT
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 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.
NL
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.
SA
Email G & L | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable Ugandan Adventure!
Our 4-day tour in Uganda was absolutely phenomenal, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience! Godfrey, our guide, was incredible. He not only ensured we reached all our destinations safely and comfortably but also made us feel completely at home throughout the journey. He truly showcased the stunning beauty of Uganda. We were also incredibly lucky with our chimp and gorilla encounters, a huge thank you to the diligent rangers at the park for making those unforgettable moments possible! A truly wonderful trip!
Email Tara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Jeck was very experienced, friendly and made us feel safe
Great communication from the outset from Regan during the booking process. Once we arrived in Uganda we met our experienced and friendly guide Jeck who went above and beyond to make our trip a memorable experience.
NL
Email Daniek | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very nice 5-day safari
DAV responds very quickly and gives you all the information through Whatsapp. The safari was quickly organised. Nice pick-up service. Tour guide drove safe, even though the traffic could be chaotic. Nice activities, which we could adjust during the trip if we liked. We've seen (almost) all the animals we wished to see! The lodges were beautiful, with very nice staff.
The only thing was that through the Whatsapp communication there were some repeated mistakes. However, when asked for clarification, they were quickly recoverd.
We would recommend DAV safari to family and friends!
Email Chris | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best of Uganda in 9 days
We booked a 9 day trip with Dav Safari's and it was one of the best trips we've ever taken. Our guide and driver, Richard met us at the airport and took us on a tour across Uganda visiting 5 of 10 National Parks where we tracked gorillas, walked with chimps and had the most incredible game drives we've ever experienced. Richard always went the extra mile to make sure we never missed an opportunity to see more wildlife and we will be booking another trip with Dav Safari's in the near future. I would highly recommend if you want to maximise activities in a short space of time.
