65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our guide's experience, trustworthiness and consideration made the trip fun and so awesome!
It doesn't really register, until you are in the bush, that you want to be with someone you have absolute confidence in. That adage of "safety first" was clearly embraced by Early Kingfisher Safaris for us. Beyond that, from booking through the completion of the adventure, every staff person was responsive to our needs, friendly, competent and great fun. The food was beyond anything we could have imagined. We were completely spoiled and we loved it! We chose this company because several different sets of friends couldn't stop talking about the wonderful Early Kingfisher Safari. In fact, all those of us who went, never had Africa on our list. It was the enthusiasm from friends who had traveled with Early Kingfisher that convinced us that this would be an experience of a lifetime. Our guide was magnificent at finding animals, positioning us to take the best photos, patient with our continuous questions, and had a clear respect for the animals, the land, the culture and the history of where we were. We left with a deep and lasting love for the country and all our new friends at Early Kingfisher Safaris. They are the best!!!
DO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
14 day safari Excursion without Dav Safaris
My wife and I just returned from the Dav Safaris 14 day Wildlife Safari in Uganda. We enjoyed every excursion we went on in the 14 days. There was a wide variety from driving and walking safaris to cultural experiences and of course chimpanzee and gorilla trekking. The gorilla and chimpanzee trekking was outstanding experience. I also highly recommend visiting the Karamojong village in Kidepo as well as the Batswana Community in Bwindi. Every lodge we stayed at was very nice and the Ugandan people were very friendly. Our guide and driver for 14 days, “Jungle Jeck” was very punctual with time and we felt very safe on the Ugandan dirt roads with him. Probably Jeck’s only downfall is he is not real personable but after spending 2 weeks with him I figured out that’s just his personality. The negative aspects about our trip were the itinerary When the drives say 4-6 hours you better expect 8-9 hours. The itinerary is too crammed in of places to go for a ilittle bit of time. We drove 5 hours to Beautiful Lake Bunyunyl, arrived at 530 pm and left the next morning at 730 am. It really was not a sufficient time to enjoy it. Also we drove to Hoima , arrived at noon and did nothing all day. That to me was a waste.of time.Many of the lodges only offer 1 choice of entree for dinner , so if you are a picky eater you end up eating cookies in your room. Reagan, the owner, sent one of his employees to the first lodge I was staying at to collect over$7000 dollars that they said we still owed which was already paid in advance so make sure you receive a receipt for all your payments.All in all we enjoyed our trip with Dav safaris, I strongly feel that Reagan needs to update his itinerary to be more realistic with the travel times and maybe 1 less place to visit so you can spend a little more time at the others. Please don’t let this Ebola outbreak in the Congo affect your trip to Uganda. We felt very comfortable and safe there. The government of Uganda are taking measurements to keep the country Ebola free.!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable, dedicated, helpful, with a good sense of humor.
Kihindo Tours and Safaris was exceptional from the very beginning. I requested quotes from three different companies. Kihindo provided the most thorough information, including a pre-departure information. We ended up completing 2 separate tours through them - a 1-day Safari to Mikumi National Park and a 1-day tour of Dar Es Salaam. Both were exceptional and provided great value for the money sent.
I highly recommend them and if I have the opportunity to return to Tanzania, I will reach out to them again!
On the Safari, there was train travel required, and the team ensured that we go on the correct train and picked us up at the destination and got us to Mikumi park. Our guide, Saloniki, was great in pointing out animals and identifying them including the exotic birds.
On the City Tour, they accommodated the fact that we wanted more time at the National Museum and Village Museum. They also assisted us in finding a reputable jeweler so that we could pick up a Tanzanite piece to commemorate our visit. The extended the return time, so that we were able to have the most complete experience possible.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
GREAT!!!
I booked a 10 day trip with Zambesi quest travel. Contacted via Safari Bookings, we then arranged the trip via email and WhatsApp. The owner, Brighton, was smart and attentive to my requests. I was travelling alone with 2 teenager children and chose a private tour. Spent 2 days in Hwange park in Zimbabwe, 2 days in Victoria Falls and then been to Chobe, Elephant Sands and Okawango delta in Botswana. At arrival at the airport we met Brighton and there the guide Gerry took charge of us. He had driven us all the way in a super-comfortable van, up until dropping us off at the airport for departure. The accommodations were good and clean, according to European standards. The parks are amazing, lots of animals and beautiful landscapes. Gerry has been very kind, respectful and caring. We always felt very safe. I would truly recommend the organization and service provided by this agency. Really made the dream come true.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING SAFARI AND TEAM
What a journey ! The Nakilenge team helped us from the beginning till the end to prepare this trip so important for us.
Their were available and kind.
We did an amazing safari tour and it was perfect.
Thank you very much for all.
AT
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
very well-organized safari trip. Friendly and competent.
very well-organized safari trip. Friendly and competent. Im time, flexible u competent
AT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Makes dreams coming true
We booked a Tour for 10 days. Jophride was very friendly, and helpful . We startet in Kigali, than we drove to Akagera Nationaparc and stayed a few nights in Musanze at Isange paradise ressort. There we visited the Dian Fossy Museum and the highlight was the Gorilla trekking in Bwindi nationaparc in Uganda. He organized all for us - it was really perfect!! We would highly recommand Umurage eco Safari
AT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Tour with Highlights like Akagera and Gorilla trekking.
Jophride as head of the company an as driver of a huge Toyota Landcruiser showed us wonderful sights of Rhinos. Hippos, Elephants and Lions in Akagera National Park. Also was the Gorilla trekking an expirience, a must to see in a live. The lodges along the Tour were wonderfull. I can recommend to plan a Tour with Umurage.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazingly responsive, highly informative and resourceful.
We had an incredible experience with Crimson Brooke Safaris. We couldn’t have asked for a better travel agent. From the very beginning, they were incredibly responsive, friendly, patient, and resourceful, answering every question we had and making the entire planning process feel effortless.
The trip exceeded every expectation. Every detail was thoughtfully arranged, and the experience was unforgettable from start to finish. Our kids absolutely loved every moment—from the breathtaking wildlife sightings to the excitement of each game drive. This was truly the trip of a lifetime, and we can’t thank our travel agents (Betty and Amos) enough for making it such a seamless and memorable adventure. We would recommend them without hesitation to anyone planning a African safari!
CO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Caring and loving
Alfred and Nicholas organised a dream Safari for me and my family. Great places to visit and to stay! We drove with Samson and he was the main character in our story. He made sure we’d spot the Big 5. He made it his purpose to fulfil our dream and was very concerned about our expectations and overall experience. We
Got from him all the facts, stories and more, about the country, about the places and most of all the animals.
Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli, all spectacular places to visit, culture to meet and the Animals… it was what we imagined and more.
We did a balloon safari experience in Amboseli and got a great view of the Kilimanjaro from above the clouds. Highly recommended!
Iyana Africa Tours very reliable and you can trust they get you what you want. We can say we left new friends in Africa!
