Hooves of Africa Safaris - If Not Now, When?
Hooves of Africa - Photo Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2022)
- Member Of:
- AUTO, USAGA, UTB & UWA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $700 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Priya | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
He was very kind and informative
I had a great experience. My guide and boatmen went out of their way to get me a good view of the allusive Shoebill. I felt safe and comfortable.
Email Hannah & Paul | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful company!
We had a wonderful 6 day trip with Hooves Of Africa. We picked Hooves because we needed a six day itinerary.
Everything was organised perfectly from the start. Many thanks to our guide Stephen and the organiser Dixon for arranging a great week for us! We were collected from our accommodation in Kigali on time and the whole week was very smooth. All activities and permits all sorted and each accommodation was great! The car was comfortable, border crossings really easy and we achieved our dream of seeing the mountain gorillas and seeing some of beautiful Uganda & Rwanda! Would definitely recommend Hooves as a company to trust with your trip.
Email Megan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Hooves for Africa is a professional, reliable, and exceptionally well-organised tour company.
My husband and I recently completed the 7-day Rwanda and Uganda tour with Hooves for Africa, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
From start to finish, everything was exceptionally well organised, and the entire trip ran smoothly. Our guide, Brian, was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and passionate about the places and wildlife we visited. He went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and looked after, and by the end of the trip he truly felt like part of the family!
Seeing the incredible wildlife was an unforgettable experience. Trekking to see the golden monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees was absolutely magical, and the safari game drives gave us the opportunity to see so many amazing animals.
We genuinely felt like VIPs throughout the journey. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, allowing us to simply relax and enjoy the adventure.
We have absolutely no complaints—this was a fantastic trip from beginning to end. Thank you, Hooves for Africa and Brian, for creating memories we’ll cherish forever. We highly recommend this tour to anyone considering Rwanda and Uganda!
Email Alison Beere | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Specific, personal service with a distinctive Ugandan warmth
Here’s the tldr; on Hooves of Africa, Dickson & our assigned guide Brian:
* Email communication was professional and specific enough, although relatively casual. Administrative detail such as invoicing could be sharper, but did not detract from the experience
* We felt we got excellent value for our money
* Dickson met us personally off our flight and settled us into our accommodation - very reliable
* He also went the extra mile to provide a day guide at short notice, which we had not originally requested; I would rate his service ethic highly & recommend him
* Brian was our assigned guide and turned out to be an excellent birding guide - our special interest - so that was a match made in heaven. He was a delight as a person; energetic, articulate, forthcoming with interesting detail but never overpowering and passionate about his work
Here’s a bit more detail about the trip itself:
It’s a long drive from Entebbe to Bwindi, so be prepared for that. It was absolutely worth it for the experience along the road - crossing the Equator, seeing the changing landscape, observing the lives of regular Ugandans across the Buganda and Ankole kingdoms; bonus bird sightings, Ankole cattle herds; so many bananas to mention but a few
Our gorilla tracking experience was handled smoothly with all logistics set up by Dickson ahead of time, and facilitated seamlessly by Brian day by day
The walk into the Impenetrable Forest was literally done by following guides hacking and beating a way through the bush largely on extremely steep slopes; there is no path, so don’t expect one. Well worth it, just be as physically fit as your body permits, and stay committed.
Seeing the gorillas was a privilege . Such enormous, tranquil creatures, allowing us to share their world.
We overnighted afterwards at Lake Bunyonyi - also utterly beautiful
We saw this as a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity but have been so delighted with Dickson and our overall experience with Brian, that we are now plotting and planning for when/if we can return & explore further!
Email Lucille | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Brian has excellent person to person skills, has excellent knowledge on birds, driving and Uganda.
The 3 day Gorilla trekking trip is excellent value for money. It was very easy communicating from Cape Town SA with Dickson from H of Africa. All the necessary information was provided. They also assisted with accommodation in Entebbe before the start. The guide Brian was a pleasure to have as our driver and guide to Bwindi forest and back. The two stays before and after the gorilla trek was an excellent choice. Gorilla in Mist lodge and Heritage lodge on an island in lake Bunyonyi. They know the system and are excellent in advising one in which level of trek to gorillas to choose on the day. One is guaranteed sightings with their expertise. Will definately recommend Hooves of Africa to family and friends. Lucille from Cape Town
Thanks again Dickson and Brian
