DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
super and excellent
We would book anytime bei African mosaic tours. Thank you Max for all. Seeing the animals in their habitat was wonderful.
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience with MoAfrika!
We did the 4-day Sekekama Tented Safari with MoAfrika this past weekend and it was absolutely incredible. Huge shoutout to Stanley and Lambs for two amazing days of safari — their knowledge, energy, and love for wildlife made every game drive unforgettable.
At the glamping site, Lihle took such great care of us. The tents were super comfortable and being able to fall asleep to the sounds of animals in the distance was surreal and so cool.
Everything from the food to the views to the atmosphere was just perfect. Can’t recommend this experience enough!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great for Multiple Activities in Zimbabwe and Botswana
We reached out to African Fairytale Tours for one company to organise airport pick up, helicopter, Chobe daytrip and return airport transfer. Communication was fantastic and everything was seamless. Jonathan was fantastic and fun. Even included a complimentary walking tour of the falls. His prices are actually lower than booking direct with the helicopter company. We had a great time and thoroughly recommend this company.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Face to face with Gorillas, Chimps & Lions in 5 days... My SECOND time with Big Apes Africa.
I went on the trip of a lifetime with Big Apes Africa 2 years ago. This year, I came back - and that says everything.
Over 5 days my girlfriend and I trekked into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and sat next to Gorillas, explored the vast, wild bush of Ishasha Sector to find tree-climbing Lions and Leopards, cruised across the Queen Elizabeth National Park to see 4 of the BIG FIVE, then trekked into Kibale forrest to go get to know some Chimp families.
Here is a rundown of how it all went, plus some key tips from me if you want to book and get the absolute best out of it.
TRIP PLANNING 🤔
After chatting with the team at Big Apes Africa about what we wanted to do (Gorillas & Chimps and game drives), they rightly suggested we do a 10-day trip to truly experience everything Uganda has to offer, but due to other commitments, we had to go with 5. That did not faze them at all, especially after I told them we wanted to go HARD on this trip - non-stop adventure, early mornings, late nights - we wanted to do as much as possible in those 5 days. They designed a trip that was not for the faint of heart - 5 days, 4 national parks and hundreds of wild animals including some we didn't even know we could see along the way. We were primed and ready to set out on a life-changing adventure.
THE TRIP 🦍
Rather than explain our day-by-day itinerary of what we did (because when you book your trip, you should be totally blown away too), I'll just say that every single day, something mind-blowingly unexpected happened. Whether it was being star-struck by the beauty and tranquillity of the accommodation nestled in the trees of Bwindi Forest, how close we got to a silverback gorilla, how beautiful the African savanna sunsets really are, how incredible the view was from our third hotel overlooking Queens Elizabeth National Park or how playful and funny the Chimps were, everything along the way, just like that time, left us feeling like we were getting astronomically more than we paid for.
TIPS FOR BOOKING A TRIP 🤫
I wont give too much away, as Peter and his team always have a few tricks up their sleeves to make your holiday the best it could ever be, but here's my top tips:
1. Don't be afraid to book a trip in the low season
The sky is clearer, so you can see further. The temperature is cooler, and the weather is more varied. The animals are less disturbed, and the parks are so much quieter - it feels more wild and less intrusive.
2. Take a proper camera
being in the presence of a Gorilla or Chimp Family is a truly life-altering feeling. I would suggest keeping your phone in your pocket and using a proper camera to feel more present in the moment, so you can put it down and just sit with them for a few moments.
3. Pack for all weather and if it rains, enjoy it!
There is something different about rain when you're in a rainforest. It's epic, powerful and makes the forest feel more vibrant in some ways. Pack and soft shell rain coat and waterproof boots.
4. If you go to Queen Elizabeth Park, ask the team if you can stay in Enganzi Lodge (or somewhere on that hill)
The best sunset I've ever seen. The most romantic room I've ever stayed in. Amazing.
MY NEXT TRIP... 🤩
There is still so much of Uganda that I want to explore with my loved ones. All-in-all, returning for a trip with Big Apes Africa was the best decision I could have made, and I will 100% be doing it again. I only wish that they did more Safaris in other African countries, because they are simply unmatched.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What a wonderful experience!
Me and two friends went on safari at the beginning of the year. The experience was wonderful. From the moment we were picked up at the airport until we returned. Lordi, our guide, explained everything to us wonderfully even in our native language (Spanish) and did his best to make sure we saw as many animals as possible. If I were to go back to Tanzania, I would definitely choose them again.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sit back, Relax and let Adena Rovers take care of everything
We went on a safari week with Adena Rovers in July. From the moment of pick up everything was taken care of: transport, lodging, drop off at our final destination.
The communication before our trip went well and we received a very detailed itinerary for our safari. This helped me worry less about all the small details.
I would definitely recommend to book through Adena Rovers for a carefree and amazing trip.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari
I had a fantastic three-day safari trip in Masai Mara with James. The experience was incredible, with stunning opportunities to see Africa's wildlife, including the Big Five as well as numerous other animals. The trip was well organized, and our accommodations at Mara Sopa Lodge were superb. I will definitely return to this amazing destination!
Mind blowing value for money safari experience
Jungleroam made my solo traveller safari experience smooth and comfortable from start to finish. Good communications with the office and our guide James was awesome.
I was looking for an easy, 3 day budget but comfortable and safe experience with lots of animal sightings. My expectations were exceeded!
We were in a tented camp with a comfy bed, mozzy net and built in private washroom. The food was fresh, catered for gluten free needs and staff really friendly.
There were other options for higher end accommodation but I was more than happy sleeping in the nature.
Epic
The safari experience was truly epic and breathtaking. I'm a solo traveller from London and with there being so many tour operators, I did extensive research on TripAdvisor and still was unsure but from the collection at my hotel all the way to the drop off at the end the interaction with the staff and communication has been amazing. Everything was clear, concise and friendly. Francis my driver who collected me from my hotel gave me a good understanding of Kenya, then James, our tour guide went above and beyond to truly make the experience unforgettable. For this trip I opted to stay on the camp where the team was great, i did not realise it ran off a generator so if you book this option bring a tourch and powerpack. I would recommend this operator for the safari I did in Kenya.
DE
50-65 years of age
Excellent
Meju is motivated and reliable in her work. As a family, we went on a snorkeling trip to Wasini with another organization, organized by Meju. Omar accompanied us throughout the day, picking us up from the hotel in the morning and returning us to the hotel in the evening. Everything went wonderfully, and we can therefore recommend both of them.