Experience level: over 5 safaris
A wildlife memorable hour
A friend and I went to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in May 2016 to see the Mountain Gorillas via Kampala where we work. Our trip was planned with great detail and our local guide Martin Ngabirano met with us a few days before our trip to see if we had any additional questions about the trekking. Martin, is very personable, extremely knowledgable about the culture, environment and an excellent birder. Our three day trip started early in the morning from Kampala with a mid day stop at the Equator for a bite to eat and a few pictures. The drive is approximately 10 hours through hilly and mountainous geographical areas of Western Uganda. That evening we stayed at the Rushaga Gorilla Camp which I would highly recommend for trekkers. The staff was helpful and the scenery from the lodge is beautiful.
On the second morning we left for the Rushaga Gate for gorilla orientation and to meet the ranger, trekkers, guide and porters. Do hire a porter to carry your backpack, camera bag, and help you through some physically demanding areas and you are helping the local people. The time it takes to trek the gorillas can vary from a half an hour to 6+ hours. Our guide told us that we would be following the Bweza Gorilla Group. We hiked for approximately an hour and a half before we saw our first subadult. We were instructed to keep our distance to 7 meters but on occasions it can be closer due to the where the animals are feeding next to the trail. Visitors to the forest are allowed 1 hour to observe the gorillas and may take photos, and videos at this time. No flash is allowed. We saw 8 of the family members, feeding, and climbing trees. To spend this hour with these astonishing beautiful animals and the very skilled rangers, and guides was a life time experience. After the gorilla trekking we left the Rushaga gate and drove two hours to visit the Ruhija community Orphanage just outside the Ruhija gate in Bwindi. This orphanage is run by remarkable lady, Happy and the children are taught by a dedicated staff. Ruhija Little Angels Orphanage and Primary School is found on Facebook. We spent the night in the Ruhija community at the Trekkers Tervan which is comfortable.
The third morning after breakfast we headed back to Kampala and and on our way we saw Blue Monkeys, numerous birds and gorgeous scenery.
The gorilla permit is now $600 except during the rainy season months which are April, May and November when the permit is $450.00 When you go gorilla tracking, you are not just supporting the protection of the gorillas as well as the surrounding communities, but also helping to preserve the entire Uganda National Park System.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Kenya by Lekha Suraweera
Wildlife was plentiful at Lake ,Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Lake Bogoria and Amboseli. Amboseli was good for the elephants. Lake Naivasha was excellent for birds, Lake Bogoria is wonderful for Flamingos. Lake Nakuru was overall very good for many kinds of wildlife.
Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Uganda by cherepl
Uganda is a unique place to visit with its numerous travel highlights for photographers, adventurers and birders. It is outstanding for wildlife adventures in lush rainforests to savannah reserves. There are approximately 1000 birds, climbing tree lions, several varieties of primates along with observing chimps, mountain gorillas and breathtaking scenery.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour suggestions, well thought out and perfectly executed...
They organized everything for our first visit to Africa, from the airport meet & greet through to the tours, great hotels and locations.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional Company and would highly recommend them to plan your entire trip.
Wild Wind Safaris was exceptional. They put our entire 21 day trip together and met all of our expectations. We did Etosha National Park, Sousvlei and Deadvlei tours. We also did Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. Best company I have ever worked with from start to finish.. You will not be sorry if you use this company. Very Organized, Professional, and humorous. Made sure our every need was met and that we accomplished everything we wanted to do in style and grace. Thanks so much Wild Wind Safaris we will be back.....
Well done team Safari Lifestyles
Amazing....
We had been to Tanzania quite a few years ago when the kids were a bit younger... they are a bit more grown up now and we wanted to try something different and went to Botswana.
We found Safari lifestyles and they were definitely the most responsive and knowledgeable with one of the owners being an incredible wildlife photographer.
On advice from Roger, my husband and I with our 3 kids went to the Kalahari, Linyanti and then the Okavango... then stopped of in Zambia for a relaxing time on the Zambezi... Right on it...!!
Easily one of the best vacations we have ever had... now our daughter wants to become a safari guide!
Thanks to team Safari Lifestyles... came up trumps!!... cant recommend you guys enough.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing & Refreshing
Thanks to Kylie Haslam for arranging a great weekend at the Tsakane Safari Camp. It was a three day open Safari with walks each day, camp fires and tents in the wild. What a great time and I would highly recommend it.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ute was very helpful and always quick to respond to my many questions; everything went perfectly.
Everything was easily communicated by email. We had many questions about the experience with this being our first time to Africa and Ute promptly answered all of them. We were able to choose our locations and lodges based off her recommendations. One of our camps was cancelled and she upgraded us to a beautiful lodge that turned out to be our favorite place. We were nervous being in a different environment where everything was arranged over the internet but the transport was timely, the staff very friendly, and we had many great game drives. This was one of our favorite vacations full of the perfect amount of activities as well as relaxation.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kindless, Précision, Amabilité, Knowledge,French Langage.
Very good Choice of Lodges, Luxury Camp.
Our Guide was competent and very Sympathic, he was like a family member with us!
IL
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I had the most excellent experience , much beyond all my expectations .
This 9 days tours was planned personally by Mr. Robert the manager much beyond our expectations . The driver was the best , very kind , experienced and helpful . The lodges were incredibly excellent . The views landscapes , the fauna and the flora you can only compare to paradise or Garden of Eden , no other words to describe such beauty . I was picked up from the airport on arrival and brought back to the airport on departure , what else can you ask for ? I have done many tours before but believe me , this was the best well organized .