50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Magical Gorilla's and Chimps adventure
An amazing trip with an itinerary developed together with Mark. Great communication and easy to make payment 50% before arrival (direct transfer) and 50% on the morning we met (cash). We met Moses our driver and he was a delight of information about villages, animals and info about Uganda. Importantly, we always felt safe and secure with our local guide and drive Moses.
Our trip was for 3 nights / 4 days (I wish we had more time!). First day driving around 8 hours to Elephant Hab Lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park. Buffet lunch at a local restaurant along the way (delicious local food) and also a stop at the Equator. Quick visit to QE NP at sunset - elephants, buffalo, impala, hippos!
Day 2 we stopped for Chimp trekking with the amazing Franklin (guide). Chimps were high in the trees but our binoculars ensured we had a great view. Also saw various monkeys and birds. About 4 hours of gentle walking. We hired a porter to support the local economy. Another drive thru villages and spectacular countryside to Gorilla Haven Lodge for 2 nights. Another delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
Day 3 and we are so hopefully at finding Gorilla's today. Up early for the drive through the mist to the meeting point. We are met by a welcome with singing and dancing. We are allocated our group and hire porters (again to support the local economy and help us!). The trackers have headed out earlier to find our family of gorilla's and we jump in our car with Moses to get closer to where they are. Then after a 45 minute hike up hill through literally impenetrable forest we see the silverback gorilla sitting and munching leaves in a tree. Truly spectacular. The next hour was spent in wonder as the gorilla family with mums and babies went about their day and allowed us to watch on.
The final morning we are up early again and Moses drives us to the airstrip in Kisoro for our flight back to Entebbe. We couldn't thank Moses enough for the most magical time in Uganda. Brief but will stay in our hearts and minds forever. Thanks also to Mark for working with me to organise the trip.
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
too expensive
It was too expensive! I noticed that when I joined the safari tour with other poeple who booked same tour from other company! It was safe and fun, but between the tour company and the guide, they didn’t have a good communication. They also charged us additionally for the hotel near to the airport and other optional activity which we’re already booked! We’ve confirmed with the tour comapany again and again when the activity is being started… At the end of the tour, we asked for heading to the airport directly but they just sent us until the city center without any transit. Our guide is nice he asked a taxi for us and it should be paid by our tour company not the guide, so I called our tour company and the tour company just only asked us do no pay for the taxi driver and the taxi driver was in a bad mood since he needs payment. We’re lucky that we took the taxi with other 2 travellers, they paid for the taxi fee then asked their tour company with the invoice then their tour company apologize them first and did the refund quickly to them. I was so disappointed for our tour company has no apoligize and only asked us do not pay… not only this time but also the including lunch and some activities we’re already booked and had paid. Without the payment issue with our tour company, the local guide was really nice and we really enjoyed the adventure. Please select the tour company really carefully and MUST asked them for cheaper price since we paid this tour for double price then others from our group who booked from other tour company and they joined the same tour with us.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Meleta was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful
This safari was exciting, safe, and enjoyable. Our safari guide Meleta was knowledgeable and very friendly. He made the experience unforgettable. There were some miscommunications along the way which were managed effectively. With an open mind and curious mentality, you will have a great experience, no matter which species you meet along the way.
PH
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
ETA Adventure Safaris lives to its name a real adventure, sans rival.
It's a marvel to observe the big 5 in their natural habitats and eta Adventures Safari make this a seamless adventure for me as solo traveler. Every game drives held excitement and surprise with real pros.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful place with great food
I loved Cape Town as it was a wonderful city with delicious food. I personally didn’t experience feeling unsafe, but definitely be aware of the areas you’re in. Kruger was great as well for a short safari as it gives you great chances to see the big 5. I would highly recommend traveling to Cape Town to anybody, especially foodies
US
Knowledgeable, professional and adventurous
All aspects of our tour were met with a rep to help us reach our next destination. The help was getting to our next stay, entering/leaving different countries and most of all our tours and safaris.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience in Kruger!
We had the most incredible 5-day safari in Kruger National Park, and I can't recommend Wild Planet Safari enough! From the start, Thale was fantastic, helping us with booking and answering all our questions. Our guide, Chris, was wonderful. His knowledge of the park and its wildlife was unmatched, and his experience ensured we saw all of the Big 5! Chris made sure we were at the gates early every morning to maximize our chances of spotting animals like lions, who are more active at dawn. Our chef, Goodwill, was also great. The meals were delicious. It was fun to eat breakfast at one of the picnic sites in the bush each morning. In addition to the daily game drives, we also went on a night drive and a morning bush walk, both of which were very fun and added to the whole experience. The entire Wild Planet team made sure the trip was tailored to our preferences. Highly recommend going on safari with Wild Planet!
US
East Africa Safari operator was Fun , informative, attentive and great conversationalist. Sharon
I loved being with the animals but from the safety of the safari vehicle and with the East African Safari operators by my side.
The zebra’s, lions elephants, crocodiles, giraffes, hippopotamusis and the birds and bird songs and baboons and gazelles were so beautiful exciting and so much fun. You will love it. East Africa Safari Tours Operator is so knowledgeable and takes care of everything.
Sharon Sauer
Chicago, IL 60639
ES
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Spectacular, very good
They're very nice people and always care about their customers. They always try to resolve any issues that arise.
I would definitely choose them again.
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DE
20-35 years of age
Kilimanjaro Tour - Machame 6 days - January 2023
We booked the Machame 6 days Kilimanjaro tour with Meseno Adventures in January 2023. The communication was perfect from the beginning until the end. Sam answered every question in a professional manner and in an amazing speed. You really get the sense and the feeling that he is loving what he is doing! The whole trip was organized perfectly and we felt super save and warmly welcomed. With the very good organizational skills and the dream team we achieved to be on top of the Uhuru Peak. We can 150% recommend the work of Mesono Adventures and if you want to achieve great things and want to have unforgettable memories go with Mesono Adventures - this is guaranteed! We will book again with them being in Tanzania next time. Thanks for everything :)!