JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lewis
Amazing safari tour.
Food and drive was very good.
Should recommend to my friends who will go to safari in Africa
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
The safari with Suricata was amazing. The staff always very helpful, the lodges are excellent, the car is very comfortable and our guide Lewis is very kind! Super recommend!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
10-Day Adventure in Rwanda and the Pearl of Africa
I used Abantu Safaris to book a 10-day adventure through Rwanda and Uganda, visiting some truly incredible places, including:
Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village
Volcanoes National Park
Lake Bunyonyi
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
Kibale National Park
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
Mabamba Swamp
From the moment I arrived at Kigali Airport, everything was very well organised. My tour guide, Deus, contacted me via WhatsApp before my arrival and was waiting for me at the airport. Once we were on the road, he gave me a clear overview of the itinerary and explained what to expect each day. Every morning, he also provided a detailed briefing about the day's activities.
As I was travelling on my own, Deus became much more than just my guide and driver. He was also a great companion and friend throughout my holiday. His friendly attitude, knowledge, flexibility and willingness to go the extra mile made a big difference to my experience.
Accommodation
Overall, the accommodation selected for my trip exceeded my expectations, with each property offering something different and memorable.
Garden Palace Hotel – A comfortable start to the trip, and the best mocha I had during my holiday!
Gorilla Mist Camp – A fantastic mountain atmosphere and the perfect place to get into the adventurous spirit before gorilla trekking. The fireplace was a particularly nice touch.
Bunyonyi Overland Resort – A beautiful location right on the lake, with easy access to Lake Bunyonyi and its activities.
Tabingi Safari Lodge – A very special experience, especially seeing elephants walking right in front of my lodge.
Bweza Kibale Lodge – Another highlight, particularly if you get one of the front-line rooms. The floor-to-ceiling windows provide fantastic views, and the terrace is a wonderful place to relax.
Red Chilli Rest Camp – This was the only accommodation that I didn't particularly enjoy. However, I completely understand that it was selected to meet my overall holiday budget, so I would not consider this a reflection of the organisation of the trip.
Ziwa Rhino & Wildlife Ranch – This place was a real treat and, if I had the opportunity, I would happily have stayed an extra day. Animals roam freely around the property, and I even had two rhinos resting approximately 10 metres from my room door early one morning! There is also a swimming pool available for an additional fee.
Food
The food throughout the trip was very good, and the portions were often extremely generous — sometimes more than I could finish!
One unexpected highlight was a visit to a banana beer factory near Kibale National Park. I would definitely recommend adding this experience to your itinerary if possible. You can taste banana juice, banana beer and gin, as well as purchase T-shirts and hoodies. The owner, Mr Banana Man, was incredibly entertaining and passionate, and his personality made the visit particularly memorable.
A big thank you to Deus for arranging this extra experience for me. It was a great addition to the trip.
Safari Experiences
The itinerary included plenty of game drives and safari experiences, giving me enough time to enjoy the national parks without ever feeling rushed. I really appreciated the pace of the trip, as there was sufficient time to take in the surroundings and enjoy each experience.
One of the highlights was the night safari, which was a completely new experience for me. I was lucky enough to see a lion during the drive, making it one of the most memorable moments of the entire holiday.
Overall Experience
This was not my first visit to Africa or my first safari experience, so I had fairly high expectations before travelling. Abantu Safaris exceeded those expectations.
The organisation, itinerary, accommodation choices, safari experiences and, most importantly, the personal service from Deus all contributed to an amazing holiday.
Travelling solo can sometimes feel a little daunting, but I always felt well looked after and comfortable. Deus was knowledgeable, reliable, friendly and genuinely interested in making sure I enjoyed every part of the journey.
I would truly recommend Abantu Safaris to anyone considering a safari in Rwanda and Uganda. Whether this is your first African adventure or you are already an experienced safari traveller, I believe they can create a memorable and well-organised trip.
Thank you to the whole Abantu Safaris team, and especially Deus, for an unforgettable 10-day adventure. I came home with fantastic memories and would happily travel with them again.
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent customer service that addresses every need, helping build a high-quality personalized trip
We wanted to book a safari tour through Freeingo Safaris. Throughout the entire process, we received quick, accurate, and personal responses to every single one of our needs. They worked to tailor the trip specifically for us and did everything in their power to help us find the exact trip we needed. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to go on the trip due to various reasons unrelated to the company. Still, we wanted to recommend them for their exceptional service during the coordination and planning phase, and we hope to travel with them in the future.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing and well organised Safari Tour thorugh five of Tanzania's greatest national parks
A well organized 6 Days Trip. Everything Was taking care of and our Guide and Driver Melita shared his immense knowledge of all of Tanzania's wild animals with us.
The Tour took us through the Serengeti National Park (including an immersive night inside the Serengeti), the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (including the Ngorongoro Crater) Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park. An amazing and diverse Journey. We saw Africas Big Five from stunningly close! , Lots of Zebras, Antilops, Hypos, Wild Beasts and an incredible amount of other aanimals including A Sheetah mother with her three children, a Serval Cat on the hunt and a look so close to a Leopard eating his prey on a tree that i could even smell the blood and hear the bones crushing.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Wild Journey Worth Every Penny!
I have to give a huge shoutout to our tour guide Mellita! He was as warm and welcoming as the golden sun glowing over the African savanna the entire trip, with every thoughtful detail of his service tailored perfectly to our needs. He kept our photography and safari experience close to his heart the whole time. To help us capture the most vivid, magical moments of the wild animals, he adjusted our route again and again to chase the best light, and scouted out every incredible shooting spot — even the hidden angles tucked behind the bushes that no one else would have noticed. With him around, we never had to worry about a thing. All we needed to do was pick up our cameras and walk away with frame after frame of stunning shots. I absolutely adore him! At least half of the highlights from this perfect African safari experience come from our incredibly reliable, one-of-a-kind Mellita!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Experience together，Mellita is so kind and the best one who can find the best spot for us.
I love serengeti. Unforgettable experience.I can feel the freedom.Leopard，Lions and others can live as they want
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari tour with guide Melita
6 days tour, we saw all big 5, rare cheetah, Seval cat, and all of the hotels, Lodge, Camps in the Serengeti were great! We are very satisfied with Suricata!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic, responsible and valued for money
We had a fantastic safari trip with the Whistling Travel. The agent is very responsible and value for the money, they always answer the questions quickly and solve them, it is a very reliable.
We want to special thanks to our guide Godfrey, he is very responsible, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. He can speak many languages such as Spanish and Chinese, he only use 8 months to study Chinese but can speak it very frequently, he can find all the animals whatever we wanted to watch, he knows almost all the animals’ habits, so it is easy for him to find the animals by himself instead of just rely on walkie-talkie. Every time when we stop to watch and take photos of the animals, he always wait for us patiently. We saw the wildebeests across the river twice in the trip and only wait for 40 minutes, Compared to the Internet, tourists always wait for 4-8 hours to watch it, he knows the wildebeests’ route so he can find the best position for us to take photos. We are highly recommended him as a guide and our agent Yuanyuan who is also very professional and responsible.
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professionals
Thank you Kisaza Tours Steven and the whole team for an amazing and unforgettable Tanzania experience! 🇹🇿
We booked both the Kilimanjaro hike and 5-day safari, and everything was well arranged from start to finish.
Our Kilimanjaro climb to 5,895m was challenging but truly rewarding. The guides Michael and Ezekiel , porters and chef took very good care of us throughout the journey. They were patient, encouraging and always made sure we were safe and comfortable.
We are vegetarian and requested no onion and no garlic, and the team did a great job preparing our meals according to our needs. The food was fresh, tasty and gave us enough energy for the long hiking days. A big thank you to the Chef Nicolus.
The 5-day safari was another amazing experience. We saw so many animals in their natural habitat and enjoyed every game drive. Our safari guide Hans was knowledgeable, friendly and patient, and always tried his best to give us the best experience.
Most importantly, we really appreciated how caring and attentive the whole Kisaza team was. From the mountain to the safari, we always felt well taken care of.
Thank you for making our Tanzania trip so memorable. We truly enjoyed every moment and will definitely recommend Kisaza Tours to anyone planning a Kilimanjaro climb or Tanzania safari.
Asante sana, Kisaza team! 🇹🇿❤️
Hakuna Matata! 🏔️🦁
