US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible Journey; Best Guidance EVER
There is little that could have been done to make our trip through Africa Adventures Safaris better, other than to make it longer so we could have enjoyed more of the beautiful country of Uganda. [website: www.rwandagorillassafari.com; email: [email protected]] June, at the beginning of the dry season, offered us perfect weather.
Africa Adventure Safaris' representative Anna helped us design such a wonderful itinerary and arranged the details so well. This was the first time we had traveled internationally outside of a tour group, which made us nervous. But she made us comfortable at every step of the planning, and her always-prompt responsiveness was beyond compare.
The very best feature of our travels was our guide-driver, Chris Ngabirano. Of all the guides we've ever had in our travels, he is far superior. He was incredible and made us feel like more than guests...more like treasured friends. He shared his expertise so well, and it was obvious that he enriched our experiences by setting us up with the very best local guides available --his contacts made a huge difference in securing special attention and assistance for us every step of the way. His knowledge of everywhere we went and everything we saw was so enlightening.
Be sure to ask for Chris as your guide-driver because he will make certain you have the best adventure of your life -- that is what he did for us.
Our11-day trip involved myriad successful pursuits for wildlife in a mountain gorilla habituation experience in the Rushaga area of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (truly grueling and super strenuous, although with a tremendous payoff), golden monkey habituation experience in Mgahinga, tree climbing lion seach in Ishasha, collared lion tracking and Kazinga Channel cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park, chimpanzee trek in Kibale National Park, walk in Bigodi Wetlands, and quest for the Shoebill Stork in Mabamba Swamp, and we topped it all off with whitewater rafting on the headwaters of the Nile near Jinja.
The lodges Anna arranged were all so beautiful and their staffs all friendly and helpful. Numerous times we said the hospitality industry in the United States could learn much from that in Uganda. The staff everywhere make us feel at home, and were determined to make us welcome and comfortable at every moment. The food served at each lodge was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. All our activities were perfectly handled—every permit and entry ready to go.
We also feel compelled to mention how much the Ugandan people enriched our lives. Their friendliness was beyond anything we've experienced anywhere else we've traveled. Memories of them, particularly of the children with their huge smiles and greetings and waves, will remain with us forever.
To sum it up, we would not hesitate to recommend Anna, Chris and African Adventure Safaris for your trip to Uganda.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kruger Safari was outstanding for our family
Our safari experience with Wild Wings was outstanding from the planning stage, to the accommodations and food, and the safari itself. Mike ensured that we understood the documentation so that we could arrive in South Africa with our minor children, he arranged private accommodations for our group at the camp and Jacques food was delicious! Everything exceeded our expectations for our family of 6 and our guide Simon was fantastic! We had such a terrific overall experience and would highly recommend Wild Wings.
VE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was a unique experience, well organized, funny and enriching.
Events thing was just perfect!!!!, the tours, the hotels ( we stayed in 4 hotels in our 12 days stay ), the meals, the planning
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tekko made my dream trip come true
Tekko tours took my expectations and blew them out of the water. Originally I had reached out to several companies for information and quotes but Tekko was an easy choice once I spoke to Maggie, the tour consultant. Maggie was always quick to respond, happy to answer all my questions and was so patient and accommodating with me when I needed changes.
My tour guide, Jackson, was everything you could ask for: professional, knowledgeable and courteous to name a few. As a solo female traveler I was a bit anxious for the trip but upon meeting him I was put at complete ease. It was easy to see why he is so well liked and respected by the tourism community, often stopping to help stuck cars or giving advice to other drivers. His vast knowledge about Kenya was helpful in making sure I had the best experience possible.
As for the the tour itself, Africa is truly amazing. Jackson made sure I got to see the Big 5 and every other animal on my list (hippo, cheetah, hyaena, giraffe, zebra, baboons etc).
Thank you Tekko for making my dream trip possible. I look forward to booking with you in the future.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hiking through fields and villages along Kivu lake and inside Nyungwe forest
A tailor-made circuit, following all my whishes,
excellent suggestion to complete the tour with a visit of Butare museum and Nyanza king site,
guide (on Congo-Nile trail) and driver both very professionnal, well informed and considerate,
easy contact with the agency, rapid and clear answers,
I recommend!
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was wonderfull, Andy is a warm and professional person who love his job with a lot of respect.
Everything Was perfect, Andy gave us differents explanations about the animals that we crossed And the flora also.
It was a fantastic experience and the sumptuous trip.
I will come back.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kilimanjaro Summit Trek - Lemosho Route
A huge thank you to all the guides, porters, cooks and drivers at Tanzania Tour Company who made our Kilimanjaro Trek so special. We were a large group of 18 who completed the trek for charity this June. We felt very cared for and well looked after by the team and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone else thinking of doing this hike. An unforgettable experience, many thanks to all the family at TTC.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic and recommended to all
Booked onto a 6 day classic safari. Booking process was great with lots of communication and emails. Classic journeys give great flexiabilty as we changed the tour and were we wanted to stay. Classic journeys were very happy to accommodate.
The driver Charles was amazing! He went out his way to get us the best spots on safari and took us to the best locations. He had great knowledge about the animals and local areas.
All 3 lodges on the tour were excellent and great standard. Would recommend this company and Charles for further safari tours.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
excellent service bookings and tour very reliable
Excellent customer service booked me a tour to zanzibar five days everything well organised booked me flight accomodation and tour ..very reliable i recommed anyone to Mwamba tours
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing tour, perfect organization and breathtaking country
A friend recommended me Augur as she had a wonderful experience with them in Uganda. My mum came to visit me with a friend and I decided to contact Augur for their tour of Uganda. Everything exceeded our expectations. Everything was perfectly organized by Dauda till the smallest detail. Edward accompanied them throughout the entire trip and he has been the most amazing guide. I also joined them in Murchison Falls and I saw how perfectly organized the tour was. That said, Uganda is an amazing country and the places they visited are so beautiful. We would totally recommend Augur to anyone who wants to visit this beautiful country!