20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Greatest Adventure
This was the adventure of a lifetime! Wild Uganda amazed us in so many ways.
I emailed many operators when we started planning our Uganda and Rwanda trip. From the first message I was struck by Wild Uganda’s professionalism, dependability, and value. I corresponded with Ernest who had a deep knowledge and helped us craft a custom itinerary that checked everything on our list. We wanted to see a lot of gorillas and chimps while also getting a taste of the savannah. This was offered at a very attractive price and we locked it in.
We were met at the airport by our guide Brian and over the course of 9 days and 1200km we got to know him and his country, Uganda. Brian was a highlight of the trip - not only did he take care of all the details for us day-to-day, he was a wonderful ambassador of Ugandan culture and we felt like we learned so much from him. He also arranged an extra banana gin tasting experience that hadn’t been on the itinerary. And also his knowledge of the different gorilla families helped us get into a trekking group that saw a gorilla family with a ton of babies - our favorite! Another highlight - Brian spotted some antelopes in the distance that were all looking in one direction - we went to investigate and saw two leopards stalking them!!
The trekking itself was beyond awesome. Cutting through the rainforest with machetes we felt like explorers of old. We were left speechless by the power of the mighty silverbacks and felt such a connection to the families with babies wrestling and beating their chests. It was the coolest experience imaginable.
Upon arriving home I started recommending Wild Uganda to family, friends, and anyone else who would listen to me!
CL
Amazing Experience
I would like to sincerely thank the Buyaga Safari team for the 5-day tour I did with them.
The service from the very beginning was spectacular. They answered all my questions, and Erick, my guide, was amazing.
I felt safe, comfortable, and accompanied throughout the experience, and I was very happy to be welcomed by such a wonderful team.
The tour was incredible. I chose the “5 Days Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking” tour, and it was an excellent choice. The timing was perfect, and every detail of the tour was well coordinated by the Buyaga team.
When I was worried about the Ebola situation in the country, they guided me and helped answer my questions. I want to emphasize that I had absolutely no issues entering the country; I only had to complete an entry form.
Thank you so much. I 100% recommend them.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing experience
After carefully considering a few different safari companies, I am beyond thrilled that I chose Bobu Africa for my birthday trip.
From start to finish, they were extremely detailed and caring.
This was my family's and I first safari experience and it was amazing.
Our guide was Fred (Fredrick) and he was so kind, knowledgeable and patient.
He truly made our trip unforgettable and we were fortunate enough to spot the Big 5 with time to spare during our safari.
I can't recommend Bobu Africa enough.
Thank you to Fred, Alexander and the entire Bobu Arfica team for everything you did to make our vacation one to remember.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Top notch tour operator, great customer service, timely, efficient, friendly crew.
Top notch tour operator. Starting from prompt responses for last minute tour inquiry and price quote. Matt was great to work with. Very smooth and easy and efficient for our young family of 4. Multiple reminder of birth certificates for children<18. Crossing borders were timely and efficient. Logistics were all sorted with spare time for retrieving lost item and catching flights. Boat cruise and safari sightings were insane. Surrounded by tones of hippos, Crocs, elephants and giraffes. Richard, our safari guide went out of the way to look for lions where my kids love. We had a great great time and were blown away by the nature wildlife Boswana has, as well as the professionalism and friendliness of your crew. Thanks so much for the great time and help to retrieve the lost phone last minute cross the border. Great job.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and well organized 6 days safari
We booked our 6-day safari trip with Arina Wild Adventures.
The communication with Mrs. Lian was fast and professional, offering us a fair price!
During these days, we visited Amboseli, Masai Mara and Nakuru.
The accommodation was great and the food was very tasty!
Our guide/driver Edward (from the Masai tribe) was very knowledgeable, so he managed to show us the big five!!!!!!
Lian was always in touch with us and handled some minor changes to the schedule perfectly.
A big thank you to the Arina team, and I hope we meet on another adventure!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience!
I had a fantastic experience and would absolutely recommend this tour company to anyone visiting the Victoria Falls region.
Everything was very well organized. The hospitality was excellent, the accommodations were comfortable, and the staff were consistently friendly, welcoming, and eager to help. What stood out most was the quality of the guides. They were knowledgeable, professional, and passionate about sharing information about the wildlife, conservation efforts, local culture, and history of the region. I left feeling that I learned so much more than I would have on a typical sightseeing trip.
The wildlife experiences were unforgettable, and it was clear that the team genuinely cares about creating meaningful experiences for guests while respecting the environment and local communities.
My only suggestion for improvement would be communication around a few itinerary changes that occurred toward the end of the trip. Nothing major impacted the overall experience, but a bit more proactive communication would have helped set expectations.
Overall, this was an incredible trip and one of the highlights of my time in Southern Africa. Thank you to the entire team for the memories, the warmth, and the outstanding service.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience
Had the best experience on my safari with Rozsella! The whole team was super welcoming, friendly and hospitable, making sure all our needs were met and very proactive in making changes to accommodate my family and I.
We started our trip in Nairobi from where we drove to Masai Mara. Our safari driver Ojema was very pleasant and made the entire experience entertaining and comfortable. Our guide James, a local Masai was exceptional, he is well connected in the park and we were often first to rare sightings and saw the big 5 several times (not the rhino though, because there’s very few left in Mara and are rarely spotted). Both were very knowledgeable about the animals, their habits and the different tribes that roam around in the park, we learnt so much from them and made great memories!
Would definitely recommend the team for the safari experience!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect, the company and our tour guide Derek are the best
Great organization and game plan. Both our tour guides Victor and Derek were amazing! It couldn’t have gone better.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Derek was awesome!
We had an outstanding experience with Derek as our tour operator in Tanzania. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife, culture, and the areas we visited, which made the trip both enjoyable and educational. Derek was always punctual, attentive to our needs, and went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. His flexibility and willingness to accommodate special requests made us feel truly valued and well cared for throughout our journey. We highly recommend Derek to anyone looking for a professional, reliable, and exceptional guide in Tanzania.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Derek delivered & then some!!!
Derek was an exceptional tour guide. We had so much fun with him. He was so knowledgeable and friendly and so patient with all of our stupid questions and pictures lol. He went above and beyond for our group each day and every morning the truck was cleaned with waters and a restocked cooler. He truly handled every detail and made this an exceptional experience from start to finish. Sad to leave him!
