The Matoke Tours Team
Matoke Tours
- Located In:
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Netherlands
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2002)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, AUTO, SGR, UTB & UCF
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $300 to $750 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Robin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
It simply couldn't be better!!
From the day I contacted Matoke Tours, they always replied me swiftly and with a very high level of professionalism. I am not used to book and pay on line so I really had to feel that Matoke was totally trustworthy. Matoke was able to answer all my questions in a very efficient way. The best was to come: the trip itself. We were lucky because I believe we had an exceptional driver (his name is Abdallah). He was always on time, drove safely, checked some roads beforehand to guarantee we would always be on time. Cherry on the cake, he is not only a very responsible and committed guide but he is also very interesting and entertaining. We managed to see a Leopard in QENP, we managed to see the Gorillas in Bwindi, actually see is not the right word...we were actually sitting two metres away enjoying an amazing moment. We explored Western Uganda to its fullest but in a very comfortable way. With Matoke Tours, it was simply all about enjoying the trip with no organisation hassle! We want to thank Matoke Tours for this trip of a lifetime. Webale nyo! Weraba!
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Email Nina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best trip we ever made
The trip was very well organized. Our driver/guide was taking very good care of us, showing us the best spots, communicating with rangers and other guides to make every safari succesfull (we saw a leopard in Queen Elizabeth National Park which is really difficult!!). We had a lot to see and do in our 12 days tour and we are glad for ervery minute. In the mid time of our trip Matoke even called to ask if there is anything else they could do for us. Before our trip started we hoped to see the wildlife, especially the gorillas, but the reality was even better.
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Email Peter Le | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great trip to Nyiragongo Volcano!
I was looking up tours company to Virunga/Nyiragongo National Park and found that Matoke tours is both the most affordable tour company and the most well-known in Uganda. The set-up and payments went smoothly online with no problem and the staff was very responsive and accommodating to our needs. They also helped us arrange visa at no extra cost and saved us the hassle. As a plus, we booked our flight to Kigali early and was able to tour the city and the Genocide memorial for free (we had the driver to ourselves the whole day). Our driver/tour guide in Rwanda was very nice and knowledgeable. The accommodation in Gisenyi (the night before the trek) was very high-end and comfortable (I could've stayed there for a week!). The rest of the tour was handled by Virunga National Park staff which also went very smoothly and safe (it was a big group of about 24 hikers). The view of the biggest volcano lake is breathtaking and unlike anything I've seen before! There was one or two hiccups where we had to pay for porters and a short transport to the DRC border (which we thought was included). But Matoke tours soon reached out to us, apologized, and reimbursed us. All in all, an unforgettable journey that went fairly smoothly. The price is not that much different than if you planned it yourself but everything is taken care of (trust me the price on Virunga National Park's official website is deceiving). Would definitely recommend, thanks Matoke
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Email Sanja | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional and efficient
Matoke tours organized 3 weeks tour in Uganda and Rwanda for three of us. As we had visited Africa for several times, travelled through various countries, organized by different tour operators, it is easy to summarize our experience with Matoke in comparison to our previous experience - for the preparation phase and also during the tour itself.
1. During the preparation time, the personnel was responsive, precise and efficient. Emails were answered within the 24 hours which does not usually happen with other tour operators from Africa, our wishes were accepted whenever possible either in respect to places that we preferred to visit or in respect to the type of accommodation or mode of travelling.
2. The tour was carried out following the plan, and the unexpected problems were resolved efficiently, on the best possible way. Importantly, we had a competent, knowledgeable and helpful guide.
Based on our whole experience, I can certainly recommend Matoke tours as the best tour operator that we encountered on our tours in Africa so far.
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Email Mike and Rosemarie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent and Professional
Harriet kept me informed from when I first inquired about the trip to booking and all upgrades and prices. Lionel made sure all was fine once we arrived in Uganda. Our driver/guide Edwin was a very excellent driver and knowledgeable, he informed us of different things as we drove which helped us to understand Uganda better. Edwin always was on time and stayed on schedule. The lodges and food an A Plus and the staff all friendly and hopeful. The itinerary was everything my wife and I could have hoped for on a safari in Africa from the Gorilla and Chimpanzee tracking to the game drives to the horse back riding. The trip was Clearly Outstanding. Thank you Matoke Tours.
Email Gillian | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely outstanding in every way
Our experience was amazing we are a mature couple who have done quite a bit of travelling before although this was our first safari. The communications with Ilse beforehand to customise the trip for us were all timely and very helpful. We were collected promptly from our hotel and then guided expertly and knowledgably by Emanuel, first to Tarangire N.P., where we saw zebra, lions, elephants and more. The lodge was superb and the people and food were lovely. From there we went to Serengeti N. P., again with our wonderful guide who found crocodiles, a cheetah with her cubs, lions with their cubs and even 2 leopards, as well as many elephants, ostriches, buffaloes. We stayed in a lovely tented lodge right in the park where we were very well looked after. From there we went to Ngorongoro, another wonderful experience, where we saw a rhino in the distance and some hippos up close. Our final stop was Lake Manyara, a smaller park on the way back to Arusha. I cannot recommend Matoke Tours and East Travel, their partner in Tanzania, highly enough. Everything went very smoothly and all the accommodation and food was excellent. The trip far surpassed our expectations and we will certainly go with them again. Thank you so much, Matoke Tours.
Email N/A | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Trip
I couldn't recommend Matoke Tours enough. We had a wonderful time with a friendly guide and a personalised itinerary. We had so much fun and saw a huge number of animals. It really was the perfect trip and exceeded both of our expectations. Thank you so much!
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Email Jitendra | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent , very professional driver/guide was very knowledgeable.
The trip was planned really nicely. There was no error.Every little detail was planned properly.Drivers were polite and knowledgeable. New area properly, also very timely.They went out of there way to help. Great time in safari,saw all animals.. Accommodation very nice and clean. Food was fantastically exceptional.Over all extremely satisfied.Definately recommend to friends and family.
Email Divesh | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best trip of my life!
Matoke Tours are a great operator - I cannot recommend them enough. I had a fantastic 11 day custom trip with my girlfriend through Uganda and Rwanda. Our driver and guide was extremely knowledgable, helpful and friendly. It was the best holiday I have ever been on and I will never forget seeing the Mountain Gorillas. Murchison Falls National park was a highlight in Uganda - the scenery and wildlife was amazing. Matoke were very helpful prior to the tour - helping me to get the perfect itinerary and also on the ground. I will be using them again!
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Email An and Ilse | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari Northern part of Tanzania
Last april we visited the national parks in the north of Tanzania. We have booked a trip with Matoke Tours that was arranged by Easy Travel in Tanzania. Benedict was our guide and driver. Soon it was very clear that Benedict was very motivated and he had a lot of experience and he wants to show us a lot of his beautiful country. We've called him our "King Spotter". We have seen a lot of animals (the Big Five), with a lot of newly born animals. We have maked the trip in the short rainy season and we recommend it to everyone, because of the beautiful landscape with lots of colours. We had great expectations about this trip after our first safari in Uganda, but they were all surpassed several times, thanks to Benedict. We advise everyone to make this trip with Matoke Tours in combination with Easy Travel and Benedict as a guide.