KZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thoughtful, expert-led Uganda tours rich in wildlife, birds, and culture.
We had an unforgettable tour through Uganda with Elias, and I can honestly say he made the whole journey much deeper and more meaningful.
He is very organized, but also incredibly kind, attentive, and thoughtful. He always knew where to stop for the best views, quiet moments, or good photos. During the drives, he never just took us from one place to another. He explained what we were seeing: the landscapes, the Virunga volcanoes, the Kazinga Channel between Lake George and Lake Edward, the places where savanna turns into forest, and so many small details that a visitor would never understand from a guidebook alone.
What impressed me most was how deeply he knows Uganda: its wildlife, nature, traditions, everyday life, and culture. He told us about gorillas, chimpanzees, rhinos, animal behavior, plants, local customs, holidays, and the way people live. It felt not just like a tour, but like a natural-history expedition through the country.
And for me personally, as a birdwatcher, the biggest surprise was that Elias is also a very experienced birder. He helped me identify birds, explained field marks, compared similar species and subspecies, used a bird guide to show the details, and seemed to know the book almost by heart. He even gave me little “homework” after our bird sightings: to compare different subspecies of the Grey Crowned Crane in my photos and in the field guide, noticing small details such as the red facial patch and other field marks. It was such a fun and memorable part of the trip.
Thanks to him, I managed to add around 160 bird lifers during this trip. Let’s just say my eBird list from Uganda is something a fellow birder might be both impressed by and a little jealous of.
After this journey, I feel truly inspired to come back and do a dedicated birding tour with Elias, across Uganda or even wider East Africa.
I highly recommend Elias to anyone who wants more than a standard safari. If you want an adventure with beautiful wildlife, birds, plants, landscapes, culture, and a real understanding of the country, he is exactly the guide you hope to meet.
GR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unique experience
It is our first time in Rwanda ans safari,the office and kolo organised perfect all,he helped us every time,the accommodation was perfect,our guide juvenal was perfect and we had exciting good time.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Highly recommended for Kenya safari trip
Very cooperative, accomodating
Tour operator for Kenya safari trip
Best safari experience with best guides/ drivers
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant day
We wanted a 1 day safari day trip and we weren’t disappointed.
After organising the safari the day before with Sam, John Boma picked us up the next day in the safari adapted Land Cruiser.
We travelled to Tarangire park.
John was knowledgeable about the park and its animals.
We feel he went over and above to find us the animals we wanted to see with great success.
We wouldn’t hesitate to use or recommend Sam or John in the future.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Tour Operator
Great communication in planning our adventure. Super responsive to multiple questions. We added a birthday celebration and hike up Mount Kilimanjaro. The tour company worked with us, and responded usually within hours of all our questions and requests.
The tour guides were all top notch. We had Aloyce for the majority of our safari. He was friendly, welcoming, and very knowledgeable about the animals and various locales. We throughly enjoyed sharing our adventure with him.
The accommodations were all wonderful. We were a little hesitant about the camp lodging within the Serengeti but honestly it was our favorite. Watching giraffe roam right from our front porch was amazing.
I’ve traveled all over world, and Amshar Adventures were among the best I’ve experienced world-wide. I HIGHLY recommend anyone considering an African safari to go with them. I cannot see how you would be disappointed.
SA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional Experience in safari and ostrich egg
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We had an exceptional experience with Oakland as our tour agent for our family trip to Kenya. From start to finish, everything was organized flawlessly, including our stay in luxurious, high-class hotels that were both comfortable and family-friendly. Our guide was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and great with families, making the entire journey enjoyable for both adults and children. The safari experience exceeded all expectations—we were even given an ostrich egg to enjoy, which was a unique and memorable touch. What truly set Oakland apart was the guide’s extensive network and connections with other guides across the parks, enabling us to spot an incredible variety of wildlife in their natural habitat. Thanks to their coordination and expertise, we were able to see all the major animals we hoped for. We highly recommend Oakland to anyone looking for a premium and unforgettable safari experience in Kenya.
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Our safari exceeded all of our expectations and was an incredible experience from start to finish. A big part of that was our guide, Domi, who went out of his way to tailor the itinerary to our interests and made sure we had every opportunity to see the wildlife we were hoping for. He was patient and flexible, happily stopping whenever we needed a break during the drives, and his knowledge of the animals and the region added so much to the experience.
We were fortunate to have amazing sightings throughout the Serengeti and the crater, getting remarkably close to the animals in their natural habitat. The accommodations were also outstanding—clean, comfortable, and secure—providing a wonderful place to rest after each day’s adventure. We would highly recommend this safari to anyone looking for a memorable and well-organized experience.
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our local guide Faldie was exceptional.
We really enjoyed our time at Cape Town all thanks to our guide Faldie. Highly recommended.
IT
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
AMAZING SAFARI EXPERIENCE
We spent 4 unforgettable nights in Botswana in a very comfortable tent with the lovely guys from A.B.L. Our guide, TT, was fantastic at showing us the animals; he was unsurpassed as a driver on the most difficult roads.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Easy booking and we had a great time
We had an amazing time on our 5 day safari. Our guide Moses made it incredible, he was so knowledgable and could answer any question we had in the parks and out with the parks on all the animals, Kenyan culture and more. We would highly recommend.