DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
top service, top organisation. Very very good
Top service an very good organisation. Recommended
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Profesional and nice !!
I highly recommend a safari with Steven. Everything was arranged online before arrival. A brief meeting and off we went. In the park, the employee was fully committed and professional. The price was very reasonable.
JP
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 5 Days Beyond Words
My five days with Apton were truly unforgettable.
The journey was physically demanding at times, with long hours on the road. However, the vast landscapes passing by, the magnificent nature, and the people who live there — together with glimpses of their daily lives — made it an incredibly fascinating and irreplaceable experience.
Of course, the encounters with the gorillas and chimpanzees will remain with me for the rest of my life as priceless memories that no one can ever take away from me.
I must admit that I am not very confident in English, and at first it was difficult for me to communicate smoothly with Apton. That was a little disappointing for me personally. But as the tour progressed, we were able to understand each other beyond the language barrier. By the end of the trip, I felt a genuine connection.
If I have another opportunity to visit, I would definitely choose Buyaga Safari again.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable operator. From booking to picking us up to the actual safari had been good.
The driver, George, is knowledgeable about wildlife, birds/fowls and plants. He’s trying to get us see more during the game drive. Accommodations were the same as what we booked. The itinerary had been changed a bit but areas were covered except without going to the Rhino Sanctuary so we do end up seeing rhinos. George took us from Mombasa to Nairobi which was a long drive (I felt sorry for him). He was very nice and gave us a very quick tour of tge Nairobi town. We thanked him very much.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amboseli and Tsavo East
Amazing travel through the beautiful nataional parks of Amboseli and Tsavo east with Keshi Tour. Everything was perfectly organized and thank to our guide and driver we have seen almost all the animals in the parks. Kenya is incredible and people are fantastic!
MX
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great sightseeing!
The guide Samuel was extremely helpful and kind.
Food was good
Weather too hot on Serengeti and just a little rain
Ngorongoro was super cold, make sure to pack a blanket.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hooves of Africa gave us an unforgettable experience
It is hard to express in words how amazing our trip with Hooves of Africa was. It had been my dream to go to see mountain gorillas since high school and Hooves of Africa made it a reality. Dickson was very responsive and helpful during the planning process; he always responded to questions quickly and made it easy to adjust the tour. We originally booked a nine-day safari, which included gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Lake Mburo National Park. Dickson made it easy to add a couple days to the original tour so we could go to Murchison Falls and The Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, which ended up being a great decision because they became some of the highlights of our trip. I could not find plane tickets that matched our booked tour dates exactly, so we had two extra days in Uganda. Dickson arranged for rooms for the extra nights and a tour of Kampala during one of our extra days. Dickson picked us up from the airport when we arrived in Entebbe, even though we got there at midnight. He took us out for dinner on our last night in Uganda and asked for any feedback we could give him. He was very invested in hearing and responding to any suggestions for improvements he could make. However, the trip was so perfectly organized that we couldn’t think of anything that could be improved.
The tour that Dickson booked was truly magical. The lodges were all amazing, some of them were the nicest places we have ever stayed in. All the food was fresh and delicious, and every place we went was very accommodating to a vegetarian diet. The staff at all the lodges were very friendly and took great care of us.
I knew wild animals are unpredictable, I was hoping to see a bunch of different species of animals but was not expecting to see so many. Within the first 48 hours of our safari, we had already seen rhinos, hyenas, giraffes, elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, mongoose, several different species of monkeys, and tons of antelopes and birds. I originally booked the tour with the main goal of seeing the mountain gorillas, but I was surprised at how much more Uganda has to offer. We saw the “big five” within 24 hours of starting our safari. We were able to walk among rhinos, giraffes, and zebras. We were impressed learning about Uganda’s conservation efforts in recent decades and how they have been able to restore animal populations and rehabilitate poachers. For some reason, Uganda does not get the same name recognition as other safari destinations but, after this experience, I would consider it the best choice in terms of cultural experience, wildlife variety, and affordability.
Our tour guide was Arshley Brian, and I could not imagine a better tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about all the animals and plants that we saw and could spot animals that we did not know were there. He was not only knowledgeable, but you could tell he truly cared about the animals. In one instance, when we were driving on the highway, Arshley suddenly stopped the jeep because he saw something on the highway. He reversed the car, and we saw that there was a small chameleon slowly crossing in the middle of the road. Arshley got out of the car and quickly saved the chameleon, giving us our first look at a chameleon up close, before safely returning it to the brush. And this was not the only chameleon’s life he saved on just our tour! Arshley made this trip unforgettable. His knowledge allowed us to see all the animals we were hoping to see and more. He even made long drives between destinations fun and interesting, sharing stories, jokes, and a real and personal experience of Uganda that we will always value.
On top of being an expert in plants and animals, he could speak 17 languages and always tried to explain the culture of the Ugandan people in every area we went to. As we were passing a small village on our way from seeing the chimpanzees in Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Arshley noticed there was a wedding happening. He stopped the safari jeep and asked us if we wanted to see the wedding. We thought we would just watch the wedding proceedings from the back, but everyone invited us in. Even though we were strangers, they treated us like family. I feel so lucky to have been able to be a part of this couple’s wedding. I would never have expected that to happen, but Arshley saw that a wedding was happening, stopped the car and the whole village gave us this amazing, authentic experience that I will remember for the rest of my life.
This was our first time in Africa and neither of us really knew what to expect. Hooves of Africa, Dickson, Arshley, and Uganda surpassed all expectations we could have had. Our trip was better than I could have ever imagined. Uganda is such a beautiful country. Every person we met was so friendly, inviting, and welcoming. I highly recommend booking a tour with Hooves of Africa. I cannot thank Dickson and Arshley enough for the unforgettable tour we had. I trust them 100% and would recommend them and Uganda to anyone interested in going to Africa.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Most incredible first time safari
I had the pleasure of going on my first safari last March 2025 with Alpine Chat Adventure. Eric communicated all throughout the process and was able to arrange an extra day of accommodation a day before my safari. I had an incredible tour guide, Savio, who was very knowledgeable. I cannot wait to come back!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly effective planner and implementer.
In late January, I had the pleasure of visiting Maasai Mara with Jupicon expeditions. The planning and execution of the entire itinerary by George was seamless. We got to see the big 5, that was the highlight of the experience. I would highly recommend Jupicon expeditions to anyone travelling to Maasai Mara.
HK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organized and so much fun
WhatsApp enquiries reply is fast and helpful. Moloko is our driver and tour guide. The best driver ever, like the Formula One leading to chase the animals. She is rich of knowledge, fun and well taking care of everyone. Campsite is new and clean. Family atmosphere here and dinner is tasty. Highly recommend to join.
