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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
My second trip with Mowgli expeditions, looking forward to the third, this should say it all!
Uganda and Rwanda are not second tier safari destinations if you know what you are looking for and this is exactly where Mowgli Expeditions helped. The focus of this safari was to see primates up close and personal and Mowgli once again did an awesome job in making this trip memorable. We were able to view golden monkeys, colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, baboons, and mountain gorillas. Observing a troop of golden monkeys going about their daily life in Rwanda and having mountain gorillas almost brush past you in Bwindi National Park in Uganda - these are once in a lifetime experiences. I never expected Rwanda to be an absolute jewel. The only thing people have read about Rwanda is the genocide that occurred there. 24 years have passed and now Rwanda is a spectacularly clean and well managed country, the people are peaceful and dignified, the weather is wonderful and we did not see a single pot hole all through our road trip there! The grand finale of the trip was a 2-day white water rafting experience in the river Nile in Jinja which is one of the sources of the Nile (Blue Nile) and 2 hours from Entebbe airport in Uganda.
Writing this brings back so many wonderful memories. Once again, Mowgli pulled off an awesome all-inclusive trip that included pick-up/drop-off from all airports, all ground transportation in the form of a spacious and sometimes temperamental Landcruiser which was entertaining in itself, charted out a well-thought out itinerary, picked unique and comfortable lodges and camps, ensured all of our individual needs were catered to, and above all made sure we had another unforgettable trip - all within an affordable budget. Looking forward to my third trip with Mowgli - perhaps a road trip in Namibia combined with a self-drive safari in Kruger!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Sabi Sand Game Reserve by Gordon Black
Service, location and wildlife amazing.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Hugely memorable.
Second time to SA. Visited Jo'burg (lots to see) and Durban (beach fabulous) as well as Timbavati and Sabi Sand which both were wonderful for hospitality, quality and wildlife (where do I start!). People always welcoming and polite. Never felt unsafe. Very good value for money. Weather was warm and pleasant except for a couple of days in two weeks where is was showery. Thoroughly enjoyable.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was amazing to see how animals are happy to be free!
Wildlife is all expected from my childhood. Accommodation was very good at night, as I was in a tent, during the day it was a bit hot, but nothing different from what I expected. Food was surely much better than I could imagine. The guides were very friendly and know a lot about wildlife.
I am very keen to go for another safari, I would just go to different spots next time, instead of staying 4 days in the same camp site.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best Highlights of Kenya Tour!
Our tour guide was waiting for us at the airport when we arrived, and he never left us until he dropped us off at the airport 10 days later. The luxury tents, food and safaris were all better than I could have imagined. Thank you Odyssey for the trip of a lifetime.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous trip-5 thumbs up from the 4 of us!!!!
This was probably the best vacation our family of four (mom, dad and boys aged 17 &13) have been on. Sachin at Mowgli Expeditions was really knowledgeable about the area and came across as a Kenya safari expert. He gave us great suggestions and made sure he delivered on all of our requests. Everything went smoothly on our nine day trip which is a testament to his attention to detail.
We were enthralled by the amazing sights we saw on safari- the sheer, rugged beauty and size of the Savannah that is home to so many incredible animals big and small. Again, we were very thankful for our expert guide and driver whose stories and commentary added to the excitement of the experience.
Mowgli Expeditions also did an awesome job on our accommodations - all top notch!
The best things in life are the people we love, the places we visit and the memories we make along the way........Thanks Sachin and Mowgli Expeditions for the unforgettable memories.......
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Safari in Uganda and Kenya
We booked a one night gorilla safari to Bwindi National Park from Uganda with Crystal Safaris. Absolutely incredible. Barbara was very responsive in communication. Everything was exactly as promised. Ivan picked us up on time in Kigali, he was a very safe driver and very knowledgeable guide. The Gorilla Safari Lodge was beautiful with excellent food. Cottage was very nice, clean, and comfortable beds. Good internet in reception area. Great massage, interesting visit to the village. The trek to see the gorillas was incredible!!! Wish we could have stayed longer.
We also booked a 7 night safari in Kenya on very short notice after our safari with another company had been cancelled. I did not realize when I made original booking that Crystal Safaris also would organize a safari in Kenya. I contacted Barbara and she responded immediately and worked very hard to put together a safari at the last minute within our budget. Our guide, Johnson, was waiting for us at the airport upon our late arrival and drove us to our hotel in Nairobi for our first night. Johnson was an incredible guide. He was a safe driver, extremely knowledgeable, always on time and very flexible to make sure that we were happy with our safari. He made sure that we saw the "Big Five" along with much more wildlife and the Wildebeest migration. We visited Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, and Lake Naivasha. Two of the lodges were incredible - AA Lodge Amboseli and Naivasha Kongoni Lodge. Absolutely beautiful. The other two were average - Jarika County Lodge and Mara-Aardvark Lodge but we were on a limited budget. We were actually pleasantly surprised with our upscale accommodations at Amboseli and Naivasha. I would highly recommend this company and also feel confident that no one would be disappointed with Ivan or Johnson. An excellent guide is the key to a great safari and both Ivan and Johnson went above and beyond!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience with Africa Celebrity Tours
We had an excellent experience with African Celebrity Tour in our recent tour of Kenya. Was our first time booking a safari tour - Not knowing where to start, I contacted them a few weeks back and got in touch with Muli. Muli promptly responded and guided me step by step through the tour planning and booking process. He was patient and answered several questions. Booking process was smooth. The responsiveness of Muli and him providing solid customized recommendations through each step was a huge help. We had elderly passengers in the group and to have him guide me through picking the best itinerary and travel logistics was very helpful. Muli is very honest and reliable and has an excellent sense of service and responsiveness. I found their prices very reasonable. Joseph was our safari driver and guide and the safari experience was amazing. Joseph was an excellent tour guide - he is very knowledgeable about the terrain and animals and went out of his way to ensure we enjoyed our trip and saw plenty of wildlife. Already working on planning our next African Safari tour with Muli and team. Cannot recommend them high enough. Thank you Muli and Joseph.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Attention to detail and requirements made the holiday perfect
Paul and Ellie were great. Friendly service, good value for money and met expectations. There is a large amount of luck with wildlife when on Safari but we had expert guides who understood animal behaviour and as a result we saw the big 5 and took some fantastic pictures. Our usual lodge was fully booked but Paul and Ellie got us upgraded for no extra cost. Although Il Moran in the Mara was a Beautiful lodge it lacked the vista of Little Governors camp which is our favourite camp by far. The agents both in Kenya and Zanzibar were courteous and helpful. As this was not our first visit to either we knew what to expect and it was superbly organised. Thank you Paul and Ellie. Please can we start planning next year
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
If I were to go on another safari I would definitely go with Mowgli Expeditions
Everything was organized extremely well. All we had to do was show up. We loved where we stayed and where we went for the safaris. If I were to go on another safari I would definitely go with Mowgli Expeditions.