35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional all the way through.
Ndutu Green Explorers treated us with great care. We did a 3 day/2 night route hitting Tarangire NP from the airport, Ngorogoro NP, and a swing through Lake Manyara before our travel day out. Our guide Mark was knowledgeable about not only the wildlife, but the fauna, the surrounding towns and among other things. An excellent and safe driver as well. We wanted to book our own lodging, and the roads into and out from them were not easy. Special thanks to Rachel as well during the booking process. I would recommend NGE to anyone looking to do a safari. 10/10 Asante sana.
DK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
One of the most memorable trips I ever took, all thanks to Chason, who organized everything. We spent 10 days exploring Kenya and Tanzania. They picked us up from the airport at the start and dropped us off there at the end. The hotels weren’t luxury resorts but simple, comfortable, and quite good—though no hot showers. Wilson, our tour guide from Kenya, was truly the best! He shared a wealth of information about Kenya and the animals, was very easygoing, and kept speeding up to make sure we saw all the wildlife.
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding 10 day Ugandan safari for 2
After researching several tour operators, my girlfriend and I chose Kajie Safaris because of their strong reputation and the quality of lodges included in their itineraries, which already looked very appealing and noticeably better than those offered by many other providers.
We initially contacted them about one of their pre-planned tours, and from the very beginning the experience was excellent. They were extremely helpful in suggesting modifications, offering thoughtful recommendations, and tailoring the itinerary to better match our interests. After a few adjustments and extensions, we were very happy with the final program and decided to book.
Communication leading up to the safari was outstanding. Responses were always quick, clear, and detailed, and Kajie Safaris was proactive in reminding us about visas, yellow fever certificates, and other important preparations. This gave us a lot of confidence and peace of mind before arrival.
The safari itself exceeded our expectations in every way. Uganda is an incredible country, with stunning landscapes that constantly change—from lush forests and crater lakes to wide savannahs and dramatic views. Every day felt different, and the scenery alone made the journey unforgettable.
The lodges were truly exceptional. We knew in advance that they would be nice, but in reality they were outstanding, often featuring spectacular views from both the rooms and the restaurants. They were comfortable, beautifully located, and added enormously to the overall experience, making it feel both adventurous and relaxing at the same time.
Our guide and driver, Eddie, was absolutely exceptional and elevated the entire safari to another level. He ensured everything ran seamlessly, from transportation and check-ins to schedules and coordination with the lodges, including dinner arrangements, allowing us to fully relax and enjoy the trip. Eddie drove very safely throughout the journey, which was greatly appreciated given the long distances and varying road conditions.
Eddie was also incredibly attentive and proactive. A great example was when he extended an excursion in Queen Elizabeth National Park to include a visit to a crater with flamingos, simply because we had been talking about flamingos during the night drive the day before—without us even asking. He was an excellent wildlife spotter and consistently helped us see animals we might otherwise have missed. Everywhere we went, staff and locals greeted Eddie warmly, clearly showing how well-liked and respected he is. His knowledge of wildlife, local culture, and politics was impressive, and he answered all our questions with ease. Thanks to Eddie, we had fantastic game drives and excursions and truly felt we saw everything we could have hoped for—and more.
Our only disappointment was the vehicle. We paid approximately USD 700 extra to upgrade from a minibus to a Land Cruiser (or similar). While we did receive a Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, it was a standard SUV rather than one of the larger, safari-specific vehicles shown on Kajie Safaris’ Instagram (which most other tourists had). That was probably a communication error on our end. However, the vehicle did not have air conditioning. Despite driving with the windows fully down, it was still very warm inside, especially during long stretches on the highway. This resulted in long, uncomfortable drives with wind buffeting, significant dust inside the car, and heavy truck traffic passing close by. Even if we wanted to roll up the windows, the door window tint was so dark you could hardly see out. Given that several drives lasted over six hours, air conditioning would have made a substantial difference in comfort. At this price point, we had expected AC would be included, and we were therefore quite disappointed with the upgraded vehicle.
In conclusion, we are very happy that we chose Kajie Safaris, but we would require a car with AC next time at that price point, or not pay to upgrade. The landscapes, wildlife, lodges, planning, and especially our guide made this an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we would absolutely recommend Kajie Safaris to anyone considering a safari in Uganda.