US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable 7 days Rongai route hike to Mt. Kilimanjaro
I went with this company because a friend and my brother both hiked the same route with them. Me and my family had a wonderful experience trying to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro. Everything was well-organized and worked on time. We had a person to receive us at the airport who took us to Impala hotel in Arusha. After our safari, we checked into Bristol Cottages in Moshi. Samson was waiting to brief us about the hike and do a bag-check. Even though we had reached the hotel late from safari, he waited patiently for us in the lobby for over an hour. He explained the hike in detail and the precautions to take to avoid AMS. Next morning we got picked up from the hotel and drove to Rongai gate. The drive was comfortable and we picked up bottled water for ourselves. We were joined by other members of the crew including our guides King Seleman and Williams. The 7-days hike went smoothly and we had enough food to eat and the tents were in reasonable shape. We were even able to adjust the schedule to get a day of rest at Mawenzi Tarn hut. Me and my family were in good health and had no issues with AMS when we started the summit ascent because of the slow and steady progress we had made during the previous days. We all reached down to Marangu gate safely without any health issues. A special shout out to the team of porters, cook, and guides who made this a memorable experience for us. On return, our hotel rooms were ready for a hot shower and night’s rest. Our drive back from the hotel was uneventful and we had plenty of time to shop and eat lunch in Moshi before heading to the airport. I would recommend Samson and his company to anyone who is interested in doing this hike at a reasonable price.
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great trip
We visited the beautiful Shimba Hills National Reserve with KT & Safaris last year, everything was absolutely ok. KT & Safaris can provide whatever you want but they cannot rule to the weather :). We recommend KT & Safaris for all who want to enjoy their vacation.
US
Professional, Amazing, well organised company.
I took my wife and my son to Ngorongoro crater through Cross to Africa Safaris. The service was amazing, without forgetting delicious signature lunch boxes, we got down the crater on time, we saw more than we expected. The tour itself was a life changing experience. Anthony was great, funny with alot of Information about animals. I will recommend anybody to book with Cross Africa Safaris anytime.We are planning to go to Serengeti to see the wild beast migration sometimes next year, definitely through Cross to Africa Safaris.The best of the best.
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Breathtaking, awesome, top notch services.
What i loved about hyrax is the proffesionalism they exert in their firm, from tour guides to drivers. Their communication channels are excellent: as a matter of fact they exceeded my expectations, the safari was awesome: top class services offered.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Such delightful experience I will never forget.
Everything perfect! Just in one day, few hours, and you can totally appreciate the impressive and amazing african nature, with an excellent guide, that makes you feel comfortable from the collecting time to the drop off at your hotel. Thank you all, for this everlasting experience!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredibile experience on safari with Izzy!
My family of 6 adults traveled on safari in the Okavango Delta with Izzy as our guide in June 2018. We feel extremely lucky to have had Izzy as our guide. He is very intelligent and thoughtful, and his knowledge about the animals and plants in the region is astounding. He is passionate and engaging when he speaks. He is completely professional in every encounter. We always felt very safe during our game drives and walks with Izzy. During our time with Izzy, we learned about him as a person- my husband told me after we left that he thinks Izzy is one of the nicest and best people he has ever met, and I completely agree. We cannot thank Izzy enough for our experience in Botswana with him. We truly hope that we have the opportunity to see him again in the future.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Safari and Gorilla trecking
The itinerary was exactly what we wanted with the suggestions of Ugandan Travel being absolutely spot on. They listened to what we were looking for and designed a safari for us rather than the standard itinerary used by most companies.
All staff involved were very friendly and knowledgeable and extremely well organised.
We have travelled in Africa and internationally extensively but this was easily one of the best experiences I have had by some distance.
DE
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Best Introduction to Africa on Earth
Me, as a 19 year old first time visitor and solo traveler in Africa, I was very excited but nervous nonetheless to visit the pearl of the continent. With Mambo Gorilla Safaris Uganda I had the privilege to explore the western part of the country and from my heart I want to thank Didan and the whole team for giving me the most precious memories, a lot of inspiration and the safari of a lifetime.
The program included a two nights - three days safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park and a couple of days for contemplation and relaxation at beautiful Lake Bunyonyi.
The savanna landscape of the national park in and of itself is a dream come true for every nature lover. To that, add the abundance of wildlife and the local communities I came across; it seriously takes my breath away just thinking back.
Seeing Hippos, Gazelles, Elephants and animals I didn't even know existed up close makes for some great photographs and left me in awe.
My personal highlight was probably the boat ride onto Lake George where we were able to see a big group of Elephants crossing the water onto a nearby island.
Back in the fishing village from where we departed we took a community walk, seeing the everyday lives of the locals and diving deep into their culture and traditions.
Also very educational for me was a small trip to one of the salt lakes where a lot of the locals earn their living. During dry season you will be able to see them harvest the salt and get some very interesting insights into the local salt industry. Also there are pink flamingos on the water!
I can only praise the knowledge, storytelling skills and open heartedness of the guides, it's definetly them who make this experience stand out from other tours. The hot savanna air was always charged up with laughter and happiness with these guys around! They tried their best teaching me their local language, which probably was good fun for both sides. At the end of the trip I feel we have become close friends and just to hang out with them would be reason enough to return here. Maybe I go for some gorilla trekking with them next summer...
Viewing the stars at night from the terrace of our (very nice and beautiful) lodge can easily compete with my memories of the Nepalese Himalayas and falling asleep to the sounds of the bush is a breeze. In this well preserved natural environment, I really appreciated Mambo Gorillas Safaris' emphasis on eco friendly and responsible tourism. Having respect for the animals and environment is definetly a must for me but from what I've heard unfortunately is not always a priority.
Didan explaining to me the vision of his enterprise and how important sustainability in tourism is when we got to Lake Bunyonyi, was truly eye opening. It was the perfect place to let all these new impressions sink in. Bunyonyi View Resort probably has one of the best views onto the lake and the whole team working there is just incredible (shoutout to everybody working in the kitchen: good job!). Lots of talking, lots of silence and a lot of rejuvenation. I could get some secret tips from the staff on great activities and viewpoints around the lake, and Didan took me to his Loving Hearts foundation, a school that supports children in need and provides them with good education and support in everyday life.
Alltogether I want to leave a rating of ten out of ten and highly encourage you to also enjoy a safari with Mambo Gorilla Safaris, they customize your adventure to your own personal interests and budget. And the value of a good guide seriously can't be overestimated. Again, webale (thank you) to everyone who made this possible!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous from beginning to end.
They were very responsive to all of our questions and tailored the trip to the places we wanted to visit. Our guide, David, was great. He was knowledgeable and worked hard to ensure we had a good experience.
The one thing i would have liked was having the option to pay by credit card.
Would highly recommend Wildebeest.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible customised tour with so much to see in Uganda and Rwanda
I had a great experience touring around Uganda and Rwanda on a customised 5-day trip from Entebbe to Kigali. The office was very responsive and flexible with my itinerary. My tour guide/driver David was friendly, informative and fun! I really enjoyed the chimpanzee trekking, Bigodi swamp walk, Kazinge channel cruise and of course especially the magical time with the gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable forest! The lodges on the tour were all of good standards and I especially liked the Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge for the comfort of the room, view and the service. The food was all very good and plentiful. The roads are very bumpy but David did a great job to drive as comfortably as possible.
It could be even better if they provided more information on what to bring and wear for the activities, estimated the driving times a bit more generously (due to the roads), and informed me of the tipping culture, better description of some activities, and cost of optional activities such as the community walk near Bwindi (so I could ensure to bring enough cash; note: bringing dollars in small denominations or local money is better than euros or pounds)