PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Always Available and helpful
The tour was absolutely amazing! Our expectations were already high, and they were exceeded in every way.
A big part of this was thanks to our guide, Alex. He is a very respectful, professional, attentive, and kind person. He made us feel extremely comfortable and safe throughout the four days he accompanied us.
The tour itself was very well organised. Even though we only had a few days, we felt that we were able to see, experience, and truly enjoy so much. Everything was well planned, allowing us to make the most of our time.
As for the food, although it was simple, we found it very tasty and comforting, with that lovely homemade feeling that made us feel at home.
Without a doubt, an unforgettable experience that we highly recommend! ❤️
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely Magnificent! 4 Day, 3 Night!
We honestly cannot recommend Goldfinch Adventures enough!
From the very beginning, Kelvin was fantastic. The booking process was so easy, communication was excellent and everything was organised perfectly, making the whole experience completely stress-free.
Our guide, Lesaro, was absolutely amazing. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and patient, and went above and beyond to make our safari so special. We genuinely couldn’t have wished for a better guide and he really helped make the trip unforgettable.
The lodges Kelvin arranged for us were all lovely, in beautiful locations, with fantastic hospitality and great food. Every part of the trip felt so well thought through.
We flew out of Dar es Salaam and back into Zanzibar, and Kelvin even arranged our transport from Zanzibar airport to our villa. That extra touch really showed how much care went into organising our trip from start to finish.
We had the best 4 days and it really was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We will never forget our time in Tanzania and the incredible memories we made.
Thank you so much to Kelvin, Lesaro and everyone at Goldfinch Adventures. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone considering a safari in Tanzania. You won’t be disappointed!
Love, Jess, Kev, Adam and Louise
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Trip of my Life
We booked our safari and our trip to Zanzibar through Sunny Safaris because the value for money was right. On the safari, we stayed at a different place every night. The lodges got more and more beautiful with each passing day. In Zanzibar, we spent time on the east coast as well as in Stone Town. I think we saw the whole country in just two weeks. We were always accompanied by incredibly friendly guides. The tour coordinator also checked in on us several times to make sure we were doing well. I would recommend Sunny Safaris to all my friends and family.
NZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing and unforgettable experience
We did the 4 day Gorilla and Chimp trek, starting in Rwanda and it was an unforgettable experience. Everything was so well planned and our guide Shiver was very organised, on time and made sure we were having a good time.
The accommodation were a lot better than expected, food was great and the optional activities were really good. There is a lot of driving, but it goes by pretty quickly.
Thanks again, Shever!
NZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Provided exactly what we signed up for
We did a 4 day safari, doing both the gorillas and chimpanzees.
Transfers were smooth and vehicle was comfortable with ample water always provided. Due to permit timings, our tour was actually done in reverse order but that was communicated to us and worked out fine. The accomodation we had was lovely. Communication in the lead up was okay, they told us everything we needed to know but nothing extra.
Shever was our guide / driver and was great! He was very personable and knowledgeable. He was always on time for pickups and gave clear outlines of what to expect for the day. If we were to do this again, we would love to have him.
AT
Unforgettable!
Choosing Wild Uganda for our trip through Uganda and Rwanda was honestly one of the best decisions we could have made. Our expectations were high, but they were exceeded in every possible way.
From the organization and equipment to the incredible wildlife sightings, the flexibility, the experiences and the attention to detail, everything was exceptionally well arranged. Every day brought something new and unforgettable, and we were able to experience East Africa in a truly special way.
But there is one thing we would especially like to highlight: the people behind the experience.
We had the incredible pleasure of travelling with our guide Andrew, and if you are lucky enough to have him as your guide, you have absolutely hit the jackpot! Andrew is extremely knowledgeable, highly experienced and incredibly well connected with the rangers and people in the field. He knows the best spots, understands animal behaviour and somehow always seems to know where the magic is about to happen. Thanks to his incredible knowledge, experience and network, we were able to enjoy some truly extraordinary wildlife encounters that we will never forget.
But Andrew is so much more than an outstanding guide. He was professional, attentive and incredibly flexible, always listening to what we wanted and going above and beyond to make every single day special. At the same time, there was never a shortage of laughter and good moments. Spending the days with him made the entire experience feel less like a guided tour and more like travelling with a friend who happens to know everything about the African wilderness. Every single day with Andrew was worth every penny.
If you are dreaming of an authentic, well-organized and unforgettable safari experience in Uganda and Rwanda, we can wholeheartedly recommend Wild Uganda. And if you happen to get Andrew as your guide, consider yourself incredibly lucky.
Thank you, Wild Uganda and Andrew, for an adventure we will carry with us forever.
We came for the wildlife, but we left with unforgettable memories, incredible stories and a true appreciation for Uganda and Rwanda.
Absolutely recommended. 10/10!
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful time
A beautiful experience! Amazing Safaris did everything they could to make these amazing memories possible.
Always on time, excellent service and a great driver. Douglas, you are a perfect safari guide and a highly skilled driver. I felt safe and welcome throughout the whole trip.
Thank you for an unforgettable experience! 🐘🦁
SK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable tour operator for your unforgettable Uganda&Rwanda safari, would 100% book again
We had an absolutely amazing 8-day safari through Uganda and Rwanda, visiting some incredible places including Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi and Volcanoes National Park. From wildlife and chimpanzee habituation to the gorilla and golden monkey treks, the whole experience was truly unforgettable.
A huge part of what made the trip so special was our guide, Balaam. He was extremely professional, always on time, very knowledgeable about the areas we visited and, most importantly, incredibly knowledgeable about the animals and their behaviour. Thanks to his experience and excellent eye for wildlife, we were able to witness some truly memorable sightings. He always made an effort to find the best possible opportunities for us and made sure we were enjoying every part of the safari. His positive attitude and professionalism made us feel completely comfortable throughout the trip, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide.
I also want to highlight our communication before the safari with Ahmed, who was excellent from the very beginning. He was professional, responsive and patient, answering all of our questions before the trip and making sure we had all the information we needed. The booking process was smooth and well organised, which gave us confidence that everything was taken care of.
Overall, this was an incredible experience that we will remember for a very long time. Uganda and Rwanda exceeded our expectations, and having such a professional and knowledgeable team made the whole trip even better.
A special thank you to Balaam and Ahmed, we would absolutely recommend them and would happily travel with them again!
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 3-day private safari with incredible wildlife sightings!
We had an absolutely amazing experience with Go Serengeti African Tours on our 3-day private safari to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater!
We booked directly through their website instead of an agency, and everything from the initial communication to the tour execution was seamless and very reliable.
The highlight was the wildlife, we were lucky enough to spot 4 of the Big Five on our very first day! A special thanks to our fantastic guide, Mzava, whose knowledge and effort made sure we got the most out of every moment.
Excellent service, incredible value for money, and an unforgettable journey. We highly recommend booking directly with Go Serengeti African Tours!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A good safari, excellent communication
Communication with the tour operator was excellent right from the start.
Overall, the tour was satisfactory; all the arrangements made were honoured and the transfers were on time.
There are lots of optional activities that aren’t included in the price of the safari and which you’re almost always forced to do so as not to be left with no alternatives (usually $20 each, and there are at least 3–4 of them).
Overall, all the guides, staff and drivers were honest and very friendly, so I’d recommend them.
I’d advise you to carefully consider which activities you want to do and how many days to spend on the safari in the most important parks: Maasai Mara and Amboseli.
We chose the 5-day tour, but we spent a whole afternoon with no scheduled activities or optional extras to do. For the last three days, we only did half-day activities.
The Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha parks are interesting, but you’ll only spend half a day there; it might be worth dedicating more time to the larger parks (Maasai Mara and Amboseli).
One final tip: there’s a big difference between budget and mid-range accommodation; consider your choice carefully.
