20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, well-run, and super fun!
Brian and Issah were absolutely fantastic. Trip was well thought out, well carried out and felt like they truly cared about the process. Would recommend in a beat to anyone looking for a Tanzanian safari to the Serengeti or anywhere near Arusha. We got to see some views and animals that were incredible.
DK
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very pleased with Saddam (driver and guide)
We toured the Amboseli National Park over X-mas in 2025. Saddam, which is his call name, not real one, took us from Nairobi forth and back.
I consider the roads of Kenya much more dangerous than wildlife, crime, or whatever in Kenya. At the beginning of our trip I had a word with Saddam about my concerns and asked him to drive safety (disclosure: pecuniary incentive offered). He took us safely back and forth. Good reading of traffic and prediction of intentions and behavior of other (insane) drivers. Overtakings are inevitable, overloaded trucks snarling up in hilly terrain, elephant overtakings when one overloaded truck overtakes another ditto uphill, Saddam drove exemplarily.
Saddam also took us inside the Amboseli National Park. He is a very extrovert person, seems to know most people around. He stops at every second or third other safari 4x4 to exchange that special handshake and small talk with the driver, while constantly listening to the chatter on the radio com channel. I interpret it as constantly being online on Kenya-style social media. It may be slightly annoying, but he has very good situational awareness. He is very familiar with the park and the terrain. Suddenly he drives with determination, repeat: determination, to reach a certain location in the park, where where we had excellent sightings of wildlife. He talks a lot on the phone, sometimes also while driving on the highway. Part of being extrovert and constantly online, I presume. I'm safety conscious and monitored it closely but felt no urge to intervene, he still drove safely. If you dont like that, make an agreement at the very start. I was pleased with Saddam. We had a great trip. I felt safe.
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good organisation, Casper is best guide!
Good ratio quantity and price. Good guys and I trust.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
My safari trip
Me and my friend recently completed our trip to Uganda and our safari trip with Buyaga.
Our trip was a 5 day excursion where did the gorilla and chimpanzee trekking along with a short safari drive in QE2 and a boat ride in the Kazinga channel.
For the most part our trip with Buyaga was great and we are so pleased we went with them. Peter was always very quick at replying to emails from the minute we enquired to when we went on the trip. We even changed a guest half way through but even that wasn't a problem. Our driver for the 5 days was Simpson who was brilliant with us. Not only did he ferry us around on the long days of driving with a smile at all times but me and my friend had a good time just chatting with him at dinner each night and getting to know him, and him us. We can't fault Simpson throughout and he is one of the main reasons we'd recommend Buyaga.
Our only faults we found was 2/3 of our hotels changing without being told. We were always put in nice accommodation but the first one we was looking forward to having a lake view.
The only other complaint we'd have is missing out on the tree climbing lions in Ishasha. This was due to unsafe roads we were told which we can appreciate is out of their control but would of been nice to have replaced it with another game drive in QE2 instead or something as then the 3rd day became just a travel day like the 1st and 2nd.
On the whole we were very pleased with Buyaga, Peter and of course Simpson. We were also blown away by how lovely a country Uganda was. Green everywhere and we always seemed to meet friendly people.
The chimp and gorilla trekking was of course the highlight and we can't recommend it enough. If this on your to do list and you're looking for a tour guide, we would recommend Buyaga for you to look at.
Thanks again,
Ashley and Johnny
Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Bargain safari with thrills
Great experience with Jungleroam. I was able to see the big 5 - and much more - thanks to the amazing and relentless driving skills of Albert. Whereas other drivers were hesitant to go through mud or floods, he was fearless, even helping out two stuck drivers. We were even able to prolong our Nakuru game drive. Unforgettable trip!!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent customer care
The service was very good and the trip to trek gorillas was well organised. Excellent customer service.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great lions
Our six-day journey with great lions safaris was truly unforgettable because everything was organized perfectly, starting with the powerful murchision falls where the water crashes through the rocks,moving to queen Elizabeth national park where we saw amazing lions and hippos during our drives, and ending with the incredible experience of hiking through the thick forest of Bwindi to spend time with mountain Gorillas. Our guide was very friendly and knew exactly where to find the animals, our vehicle was strong enough for the bumpy roads, and the lodges where we slept each might where comfortable and beautiful making us feel safe and happy throughout the entire trip across Uganda if you want to see the best wildlife and beautiful landscapes while being treated like family, highly recommend booking with this company because they made sure every moment of our safari was easy exciting and full of wonderful memories
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very peaceful day with Kaka.
Our Lake Manyara day trip was not only peaceful but also very memorable day. We really enjoyed the day with Agama Tours and Safaris. Kaka was wonderful and he helped us make our day special. The park has a unique atmosphere, with tall trees, lush vegetation, and open lake views. We saw large elephant herds, playful baboons, and graceful giraffes during our drive. Bird life was everywhere, adding color and sound to the experience. We recommend the day trip & the Agama team.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Delivered on all fronts!
Jackson the tour operator greeted us after we arrived in Arusha, a very warm greeting! The next day Joseph our tour guide picked us up, there were 7 of us, some of our friends from NY had never been to Africa before! We enjoyed our selves so much! Saw 14 lions, a cheetah, leopard, all the Big 5 and then some. It was truly amazing! You must book with Topy!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Rwanda safari with Hermosa and guide Danny – safe solo travel, Big Five, gorillas.
This trip exceeded my expectations, largely thanks to my driver-guide Danny. As a solo traveler, I’d rate the overall wildlife experience a 10/10 and truly recommend it to anyone.
Danny picked me up directly from the airport, and we headed first to Akagera National Park to look for the Big Five. He went above and beyond to show me every corner of the park, to find all the animals I hoped to see (especially the leopard), and to answer all of my questions. His knowledge of wildlife and the park itself is incredible.
I also want to highlight how safe I felt during the long drives with Danny. He drove carefully, never speeding or taking risks in curves, and he constantly checked in about my wellbeing, including photo stops, bathroom breaks, and food stops.
After two days in Akagera, we drove to Musanze near Volcanoes National Park for the gorilla trekking experience. Danny and the Hermosa team had already secured all my permits and arranged hotels according to my preferences. Each morning, he picked me up on time and made sure I got everywhere I needed to be. The gorilla trekking was the absolute highlight of my trip, closely followed by a fantastic day seeing golden monkeys.
On the way back to Kigali, I had some time before my flight, and Danny even organized a brief city tour. He showed me some of the best viewpoints over Kigali and shared insights about the city, which was the perfect way to end the trip.
I can wholeheartedly recommend Hermosa as a tour company—and especially my driver-guide Danny—for anyone wanting an unforgettable trip.
