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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Reviews
Email Nicole | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Safe, Well-Organized and Truly Memorable Safari Experience
I recently completed a 10 days Uganda and Rwanda safari tour with Dav Safari as a solo traveler and it exceeded my expectations. The itinerary was well-planned, safe, and covered some of the most sought-after wildlife experiences including gorilla trekking, chimp tracking, and rhino encounters — opportunities that are truly difficult to find elsewhere in a single trip.
The company works with expert local guides who clearly know the terrain, the wildlife, and the culture. Accommodation along the route was comfortable, and while the internet connection at one lodge was limited to just the reception area (which made things a bit inconvenient at times), the staff were friendly, helpful, and attentive. We were always well fed — plenty to eat, great quality, and well prepared.
A particular highlight of the trip was our guide Benjamin. He was patient, knowledgeable, and consistently went above and beyond. Whether helping fellow travelers, giving rangers a lift, or reporting injured wildlife for immediate treatment, his commitment really stood out. He even drove long stretches over rough roads while feeling under the weather — a true professional with impressive resilience and dedication.
Overall, I would happily travel with Dav Safari again and recommend them to others, especially those looking for a safe, well-organized, and once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experience.
ES
Email Cristina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great professionals!
A magical experience, made even more special thanks to our guide, Benjamin. Uganda exceeded all our expectations with its breathtaking landscapes, incredible wildlife, unforgettable encounters with chimpanzees and gorillas, and, above all, the warmth and hospitality of its people. The entire trip was flawlessly organized, so we didn’t have to worry about a thing and could simply enjoy every moment.
Email David | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful trip
We did the 6 night, seven day trip, finishing with the gorillas. Our guide and driver was Adison, and he picked us up from the hotel in Entebbe. Every single day exceeded expectations. We started with the rhino sanctuary , where we’re so close to them and then moved onto The Murchison Falls. Day 2 was a game drive, followed by one of the best river trips, and seeing huge amounts of wildlife close up. Day 3 was the drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which was an all day drive. We were very close to an elephant which walked past our veranda. Day 4 was an early start for chimpanzee tracking, followed by a trip on The Kazinga Channel. We thought this was the end of the activities, but we then did a game drive, with so many highlights, but a leopard at very close quarters takes some beating. Day 5 transferred through Ishasha to Bwindi gorilla land. Day 6 was the gorillas, and what an amazing experience. Our last night was on Lake Bunyonyi and the next day was the all day drive back to Entebbe. Adison put his heart and soul into this trip, his dogged perseverance resulted in some fabulous sightings, especially the Leopard. He is such a pleasant easy going man, who is popular with all the other guides and the staff at the lodges. We accepted the lodges on the itinerary, and they were all great, along with the food. Many of the roads were not tarmac and the traffic can be chaotic. Adison is without doubt, the best driver I have experienced on many tours. We felt completely safe in his hands. It was great value for money, and an experience we will never forget.
AE
Email Rajul | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
8 amazing days in Uganda
We used Dav Safari for an 8-day Uganda trip starting and ending in Entebbe, and overall the experience was very good.
The itinerary was well structured and covered all the key wildlife and nature highlights: Murchison Falls National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale National Forest, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The planning allowed us to see a wide variety of animals and landscapes without feeling rushed. Game drives in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth were rewarding, and the Nile River cruise was a standout experience.
The major highlights of the trip were gorilla trekking in Bwindi and chimpanzee trekking in Kibale. Both experiences were exceptionally well coordinated, and Dav Safari handled permits, timings, and logistics smoothly, which made these once-in-a-lifetime activities stress-free.
Our guide, Julius, was a major strength of the trip. He was knowledgeable, calm, punctual, and made everything easy for us throughout the 8 days. From long drives to park entries and daily schedules, he managed everything professionally and was always attentive to our needs.
We chose the mid-range accommodation option. While some lodges were comfortable and well located, a few did not meet expectations in terms of quality and consistency. Based on this, we would recommend considering the luxury option if budget allows, as it would likely improve the overall comfort level significantly.
We did not manage to spot any of the big cats on this trip, which was disappointing, but that is part of wildlife travel and gives us a strong reason to return.
Overall, Dav Safari delivered a well-organized, reliable, and memorable Uganda experience, supported by an excellent guide and a strong itinerary. We would recommend them to anyone planning a first-time or comprehensive safari trip in Uganda.
IT
Email Micaela | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A perfect experience in every aspect!
We spent an unforgettable week in Uganda with Dav Safaris, and we couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. The tour was perfectly organized and exceeded all our expectations.
The safari was exciting, the gorilla and chimpanzee trekking was a unique and deeply moving experience, while the boat safari and the visit to the waterfalls offered breathtaking landscapes and truly memorable moments. Every activity was well planned and carried out with great professionalism.
The lodges where we stayed were simply wonderful: comfortable, beautifully set in nature, and very welcoming. A special thanks goes to our guide Job, an exceptional person — incredibly kind, friendly, and always helpful and attentive to our needs. Thanks to him, the trip was even more special.
We highly recommend Dav Safaris to anyone who wants to discover Uganda in an authentic, safe, and unforgettable way.
IT
Email Matteo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent!
We had an unforgettable experience with Dav Safari, and a big part of it was thanks to our incredible guide, Salomon. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and always kind and attentive to our needs.
What really made the difference was that Salomon went far beyond what was expected of him. For example, when we only had large U.S. dollar bills, he personally went to withdraw local currency for us and gave it to us, saving us a lot of trouble. On another occasion, when we had a problem with the car, he solved it immediately by finding a service at a gas station within five minutes, and we were back on the road right away.
The organization by Dav Safari was excellent from start to finish. Everything was well planned and smooth, allowing us to fully enjoy the experience. The trekking with chimpanzees and gorillas was absolutely unforgettable — emotional, exciting, and truly once-in-a-lifetime.
We highly recommend Dav Safari and especially Salomon to anyone looking for a well-organized, authentic, and memorable adventure.
IT
Email Lorenzo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable experience with Dav Safaris
Our 4-day tour in Uganda with Dav Safaris was absolutely magnificent and truly unforgettable. We chose the itinerary focused on chimpanzee trekking in Kibale and gorilla trekking in Bwindi, and it turned out to be one of the most beautiful experiences of my life.
The organization was impeccable from start to finish. A special mention goes to our guide, Salomon, who made all the difference: always kind, extremely professional, and constantly attentive to our needs. He made sure we never lacked anything and was always available with a smile.
The accommodations were comfortable, clean, and well selected, and the food was consistently very good throughout the trip.
Highly recommended Dav Safaris for a Uganda trip.
DE
Email Laura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dav Safari is an amazing tour operator & Uganda is an absolutely amazing country :)
We had an absolutely outstanding experience with Dav Safari in Uganda and cannot recommend them highly enough. From start to finish, everything ran smoothly during our 2 weeks trip — the organization was flawless, the hotels were fantastic, and the itinerary was wonderfully varied. The same goes for the organization prior our arrival.
A very special highlight of our trip was the companion of our guide Julius, who was simply amazing from the very first moment. He was incredibly reliable, friendly, humorous, and highly knowledgeable. Julius explained so much to us, making even long drives just super interesting and fun. He always went the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect. Of course, you can't predict the nature but during the game drives Julius reduced the "luck factor" as much as possible with his knowledge and by communicating with other guides. We faced one or two small challenges that were out of Julius' and Dav Safari's control but Julius and Dav Safari supported us in the best possible way and handled everything with great care and professionalism.
We are extremely grateful for this truly special journey and the unforgettable memories it gave us. Uganda is an amazing country with beautiful nature and great people. Dav Safari made this trip exceptional, and we wholeheartedly recommend them without any hesitation.
It can be a bit overwhelming to choose between all the different tour operators and to transfer a lot of money via the globe, but with Dav Safari you really don't have to worry. As we trust Julius, we also trust his judgement that all guides of Dav Safari are doing a great job. Thus, we personally highly recommend Julius - but if he might be on a trip already, we think you should still choose Dav Safari and that you will be very satisfied with the other guides as well.
Thank you Dav Safari & thank you Julius! Should there ever come a chance to travel with you again, we will take it :-)!
NZ
Email Juliet | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Hakuna Matata- means no worries. Made everything work
I thought the itinerary had to be pretty fixed but we had an issues with visas and were not able to get our entire party into Uganda to begin the safari. Dav worked with us and reorganised the entire first day. Our guide, Godfrey, was a great communicator and made what was a stressful beginning seem like it was all in a days work.
We upgraded a couple of the lodges and feel it was worth it (try Buffalo Lodge). Dav delivered on everything they promised. We think that the game drive in Murchison was the best but we missed at least one of our Murchison drives due to a late start. The gorilla trek was amazing.
There are three things we would change. We would try and spend more time in Murchison, we would miss the Kanzinga channel boat cruise and one the last day if you are staying at Itambira Island Resort you can’t fly out from Entebbe until late in the night. We ended up changing our plans at the last minute (at our cost) to stay closer to Entebbe as we had to fly at 4.10pm. The trip from itambira to Entebbe is 9+ hours. Even then it was touch and go to get to the airport.
Dav is a very professional company and they made everything run smoothly. Our guide answered our 100s of questions. The 4*4 was comfortable and always clean.
IE
Email Kathryn | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Julias provided a personalised and high quality tour.
We have just returned from an 8 day Gorilla trekking tour of Uganda and had a fantastic time. Julias was our guide and made us feel very well take care of. He made us feel safe, informed and ensured we saw as much as possible. He also made sure everything ran smoothly and communicated each stage of the trip so we always knew the timeline and what to expect. We had a fantastic time and couldn’t have asked for more - thank you Julias! We would have no hesitation in recommending Dav Safari’s.