CZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing 12 day safari Bamboo Ecotours!
Big thanks to Edison and John, our guide, for an amazing 12 day safari! I would highly recommend Bamboo Ecotours for any trip to Uganda.
When planning our trip Edison was easy to work with; he adapted our trip as needed, adding Golden Monkey tracking in Mgahinga National Park and an extra rest day in Bunyoni, plus adapting our accommodation to a mix of budget and mid-range. His communication style was professional, with prompt replies throughout the process and a clear itinerary confirmed before any payments were made. He then provided contact details for our guide a week before the trip started leaving us in full confidence before we left home.
Our guide, John, met us at our hotel in Entebbe and the 12 days took us through incredible landscapes and parks such as Ziwa, Murchison, Kibale, Bwindi, Mgahinga, Mburo and Mbama swamp. John was friendly and easy to get on with. With him the trip ran smoothly, from getting to hotels, navigating dusty mountain roads, spotting animals in the parks and getting to the chimp, gorilla & golden monkey tracking. Spending 12 days with him also meant we had plenty of time to ask lots of questions and learn more about life in Uganda! The car was a Landcruiser with a pop-top roof meaning we had no problems on the rough roads, and a great view of animals in the park.
We chose ‘budget’ and ‘midrange’ for our accommodation and all of Edison’s recommendations were excellent. The best was Isunga Lodge near Kibale, and other highlights were Hyena Hill Lodge (Mburo) and Birdsnest Resort (Bunyoni)
Some recommendations, on our itinerary we had 2 optional trips (which we paid extra for). These were the Bigodi community walk and visit to the Batwa community. I would recommend both. The visit to Bigodi was interesting, but it was the insight into the Batwa community that was most eye opening and informative (and an insight that is maybe missed by those just going for gorillas).
The final recommendation would be to add a rest bay at Bunyoni if you have the time. Originally we were to just have an afternoon and the next morning in Bunyoni, but we changed this so we had a full day next to the lake in the Birdsnest Resort. After some 7 days on the road this was a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the scenery. It also meant we were more rejuvenated for the final few days of our trip.
Thanks again to Edison & John!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Marshal was very invested and a lovely guide.
The tour was an unforgettable experience. The booking was very simple and the communication was great. Everything was well organized. The guide was driving safely and we got to the lodges on time. The evening and early morning game drives were fantastic. We got to see a lot of animals and the guide fulfilled every wish. All in all a great experience and we can totally recommend it.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nice service, experienced guide, new jeep, moderate pricing.
Got very detailed pricing from Johnson, the company manager and responded to messages and requests very promptly. Got.exactly what we asked for, completely tailored itinerary. The jeep is owned by the company and it is in very good condition with fridge and ac outlets. And the driver George is an experienced bird expert,and every carinh about everything on the way, timing etc. Will definitely recommend to everyone.
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
We booked a private safari, and it was an incredible experience. It wasn’t cheap, but it was definitely worth it. We took a lot of beautiful photos and were even lucky enough to see a leopard approaching our vehicle. Even the driver was amazed because it was such a rare sight.
The road from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara is quite demanding, but our driver was driving like a mix of crazy and pro! 😂 Communication with him was smooth throughout the trip, and we really enjoyed the experience.
If I could change anything about our safari, I would definitely spend a couple more nights at Mara Serena Safari Lodge. This place is amazing — wonderful food and an incredible view.
Highly recommended!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible
We thoroughly enjoyed our safari experience with Axis Africa. Our guide Raymond knows the Masai Mara national park like the back of his hand and knew all the best spots to see the more elusive animals - on day one Raymond found a leopard and we had a great experience watching it.
We got to see four of the big five (minus rhinos which are very rare in Masai Mara) and all the other animals the park has to offer including Giraffes, Ostrich, Zebra, Cheetah and Elephants. Again Raymond was really good at tracking the animals, so on day one we got to watch a family of elephants really closely on our own, which felt really special.
Would highly recommend Axis Africa and Raymond, we had a great trip!
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional service
First of all Mr. Simon has been very helpful on the way back and helped in the transfer to the hotel seamlessly. Game drives were great experience and the camp tents were clean, meals good and the area safe and well kept. Definitely nice and recommend experience, good value for money.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great and unforgettable experience - Asante Sana!
We decided to spend our honeymoon on an 8-day safari with Topy Tours, covering Tarangire, Central and Northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. We are extremely happy with our decision!
From the beginning, everything was very well organized. Jackson was always responsive and made sure all our wishes were included in the itinerary. When we arrived at the airport, Andre welcomed us with a big smile and drove us safely to Arusha.
A very special thank you goes to our guide, Josef, who made our safari truly unforgettable. He told us that he loves his job, and you can tell immediately. He is incredibly experienced and knows exactly where to look for the animals, even the ones that are difficult to find. Thanks to him, we saw every member of the Big Five multiple times, including both a black and a white rhino. We were also lucky enough to witness the Great Migration with a river crossing, see cheetah cubs, lion cubs, and countless other animals. Josef was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and a great driver. We learned so much from him and genuinely enjoyed every day of our safari together. Asante sana!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Tanzania Safari
We had an amazing safari experience with Samora Explorers, and Denis was an excellent guide! He is extremely knowledgeable about wildlife, patient, attentive, and always took the time to find the best spots for us to see animals and enjoy the scenery. He was also very punctual and managed our schedule perfectly.
We were incredibly lucky to see the Big Five, as well as a beautiful white-spotted giraffe! The whole trip was very well organized, the hotels were great, and the Chinese-speaking customer service made everything very easy. The value for money was excellent.
A truly unforgettable experience — highly recommend Denis and Samora Explorers! We would definitely choose them again.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An exceptional agency whose highly knowledgeable guides transformed our Masai Mara trip
An Unforgettable Masai Mara Adventure, Highly Recommend Beacon Safaris and Jamlick!
The quality of the entire tour from the well maintained safari vehicle to the excellent lodge selection far exceeded our expectations for the price.
The true highlight of our tour was our incredible guide, Jamlick. We cannot recommend him highly enough! Jamlick’s wildlife tracking skills, deep knowledge of the Masai Mara ecosystem, and innate understanding of animal behavior meant we saw things we never thought possible. Beyond his expertise, his warm personality, endless patience, and dedication to ensuring we had the best possible experience made our trip truly magical.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lucky Trip with Whistling Travel
Our safari guide Alisha Lucas was incredibly dedicated, knowledgeable and professional throughout the whole trip. He had outstanding familiarity with the park and animal habits, and tried his best to track down all the wildlife we wanted to observe. He patiently answered all our questions, shared interesting facts about local animals and landscapes, and always kept our safety as the priority.
The communication was easy and responsive, the service was thoughtful and well-organized. We felt fully taken care of during every game drive. We are extremely satisfied with the whole tour. If you plan a Tanzania safari, Whistling Travel is absolutely a trustworthy choice, we would gladly recommend them to all friends and travellers!
