CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
its best trip
Thanks to experience of saadi and George , our guides during the kilimandscharo hike, we made it to the Uhuru Peak right in the moment , when the sunrise started . Our safety and well -being was always secured by fantastic team - we really enjoyed all served (in our case ) vegetarian dishes. Richard ,our safari guide, made sure that we had the chance to see countless of animals ,including the big five and several river .we had the chance , thanks to his support ,to see a lot of lions and cheetahs .
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
It was the first time that I visited Uganda and after this trip I understand why they name this country as ‘a pearl’. It has everything: rainforests and swamps, but also savannahs with a very specific fauna & flora. It was the first time I saw a savannah with palm trees! A richness of nature that hides a huge amount of different animals. Toni (Hannington) guided us from day 1 through this richness. He picked us up in the main city of Kampala (we visited Kampala for one day) and with a lot of patience and experience he drove us out of Kampala. The people who already visited Kampala know that leaving Kampala by car is a real challenge! You can see Kampala as ‘a human jungle’: many people, many cars, many boda boda’s – making a lot of noise, all moving together. You need to have eyes on your back to move in this jungle without causing accidents! But Toni knew the rules and guided us through this jungle without any problems. The first day, we drove 7 hours to Kibale national park. We had a lot of time to ask many questions to Toni about the life in Uganda. The advantage of travelling with a guide like Toni is not only that he brings you to the most beautiful places but also that you can learn a lot about the history, nature and habits of the country. The road from Kampala to Kibale is long but not boring. The landscape you see is diverse and you drive through a lot of colorful smaller and larger villages. We stayed 2 nights in a fantastic place: Isunga Lodge. The lodge has a magnificent view on the rain forest, fantastic! In Kibale we first did the Chimpanzees tracking. A must when you are in Uganda! The opportunity to meet Chimps in their natural environment is a wonderful experience that you can’t miss! It is quite expensive but the money you pay for it goes the nature conservation program. Besides the chimpanzee tracking we also visited Bigodi: a local community project that consists of visiting the swamps and the village. Walking through the swamps with a local guide (her name was Stella) is amazing. The fauna and flora and all the different birds and monkeys… you can’t get enough of it. The tour in the villages learns you a lot about the daily life of the people in the villages. You experience how they make coffee, banana beer, how they weave and colour baskets, and you get the chance to meet the local medicine man.
After Kibale Toni drove us to Murchison Falls. Another drive of 7 hours, and again it was not boring! A variety of landscapes and villages: from the rain forest to the savannah. And again Toni learned us many things about the nature and habits in Uganda. We stayed 4 nights in Murchison falls which gave us the time to enjoy it in a full way. Toni showed himself as a real ranger and safari man: he wanted us to see the big five with the leopard as the crown jewel of this savannah. We did different game drives early in the morning and late in the afternoon. It was surprising to see how much wildlife there is in this parc. We saw many different antilopes, buffalo’s, monkeys, elephants, giraffes, Pumba’s, hyena’s and… lions with baby’s and… 2 leopards!! And the view is amazing! Besides the safari with Toni’s 4 by 4, we also did a boat safari on the Nile, the place where the hippo’s and crocodiles live. I never saw so much hippo’s in my life. They lay lazy in the Nile, they stared at us when we passed by. And the view: the Nile crossing through the savannah… and at a certain moment there they are: the famous Murchison falls! An enormous amount of water that throws itself as thousand elephants into the depth!
From the boat we saw the waterfalls of beneath, after that Toni brought us to the top of the waterfalls. When we started driving to the top the rain falls with buckets out of the sky, but Toni persisted: ‘We can’t miss this, the most beautiful falls in the world,’ he said! And he added: ‘Rain is a blessing for our country’. And he was right: it was an amazing experience to stand in the rain at the top of the falls, feeling not only the rain but also the warm mist of the falls with the sound of the power of water that falls from 45 meters high.
Thanks Toni – Hannington and Pearl Africa – for this amazing Uganda experience!! We will come back to experience other parts of this pearl of Africa.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Holiday of a life time thanks to Kibera!!
Wow! Kibera Holiday Safaris gave us the best holiday of our lives. We did the 5 day Masai Mara, Amboseli & Lake Nakuru tour. We chose this tour operator because the price combined with the lovely and unique accommodation they offer. The places we stayed in were breathtaking and just as much a part of the special experience as the game drives. Our guide John was so excellent - so relaxed, friendly and had an answer for every single question we asked about Kenya & the animals! We didn’t have to worry or think about a single thing, John took care of everything from lunch stops, water to where in the parks to see the best animals. We saw absolutely everything up close and John controlled the van so we could watch everything for as long as wanted from the best vantage point. We were recommended a great hotel to stay in Nairobi by Peter who runs the company and then dropped off at our final destination after a morning game drive on the last day. Communication with Peter was great beforehand so we knew exactly what we needed to enter the country & for the safari. We learnt so much, saw everything and didn’t have to worry about a single thing. If you’re wondering between another tour operator and Kibera I would recommend them. Their experience, the value for money and the accommodation they offer as part of the tour are second to none (and I did a lot of research!) Also don’t forget to bring binoculars to see alllllll the wildlife & landscape! Thank you John and Peter!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our driver Edward was amazing!
We came to Kenya for our honeymoon. Glory safaris arranged everything from our pick up from Nairobi airport (at 3am) to all the excursions including safari picnic experience, naviasha, masai Mara, to first class train to Mombasa and our final transfer to the airport. Our driver Edward was the best tour guide! On arrival he gave us safari hats, a traditional blanket known as Masai suka, and a refillable water bottle. Edward is so knowledgeable of the wildlife, the agriculture, politics, and history of Kenya. Very smooth handling of the jeep especially on some difficult roads during the safari drive. Definitely will be coming back!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
funny, charismatic and very knowledgable
these guys are amazing far exceeded my expectations i would highly recommend using them if your considering a safari, there isnt enough i could say about how happy i am about the service they provided.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
31st Anniversary
Mr. George O planned our 31st anniversary trip from day 1 till the end of our trip. This review is a continuation from a previous review titled "Hakuna Matata Made True" Our accommodations were excellent..Zebra Plains Mara Camp, Serena Hotels at Serengeti, Kibo Safari Camp in Amboseli and Ngorongoro Serena Lodge where we spent our anniversary night (3/9/22). Unbelievable and unforgettable views. And then, we thought that was it...but no. Our gorilla trekking lodge was Bakiga Lodge...an eco lodge ....a beautiful lodge with magnificent views of Bwindi Impenetrable NP.
Thank you Mr. George and to all our guides...Jacob, Chambusa, Patrick and Belinda
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hakuna Matata made true
From the time we asked for a price quote on the safari tour up to our final airport drop off to come home, Right Choice was by our side. It included assistance with visa and covid requirements to and from Tanzania, back to Kenya and to Uganda, and of course, Jacob our guide and driver through Masai Mara, Amboseli Park and airport arrivals and departures. Jacob kept us safe, on time, constantly informed and entertained and delivered the “big five” and more like he promised us on our first game drive. We enjoyed Zebra Plains Mara camp for an unforgettable glamping experience in the middle of game and the staff was super nice. Our stay at Kibo safari camp was also wonderful, having a view of Kilimanjaro.
Big thanks to George and his Nairobi staff also for successfully partnering with Raven Safari for our Tanzania tour of Serengeti and Ngorongoro, and Wild Rwanda Safari for our gorilla trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Jacob always said Hakuna Matata and it was true for our entire trip. We recommend Right Choice to our family and friends, and to all you out there!
CN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
very good service
2 ninghts 3days travel everyday its marvelous all day is cost
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
Me and my fiancé booked a private 4 day tour of Masai Mara and our experience exceeded our expectations from start to finish. Bateleur Eagle Safaris was so accommodating and quick to respond to all of our questions leading up to the trip. They were professional , organized and on time. Our tour guide Jackson was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I could not believe how much wildlife we got to see during our trip! A once in a lifetime experience - I HIGHLY recommend this company
US
35-50 years of age
Mountain Kilimanjaro Climbing and Wildlife Safari Experience. What a great vacation experience in Ta
Early this month we booked with this company for the Mountain Kilimanjaro Climbing trip and a Wildlife Vacation.We started climbing the Mt. Kilimanjaro and then went for Wildlife game drives in Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park.We had a great experience climbing the Kilimanjaro. The guides, cook, and porter were all really nice, they did their best to enable all of us to make it to the summit in the best possible conditions! They took into account the individual needs of our group and were very calm and experienced in dealing with our concerns.We feel privileged to have experienced Mount Kilimanjaro with Kubwa Five Safaris and met such an amazing group of people. Thank you so much.The food was really good and varied, which in camps at 4600m is anything but easy.The game drives in Serengeti, Ngorongoro and lake Manyara were out of this world, we got an opportunity of seeing 4/5 of the big five (lions, leopards, elephants and buffaloes).And our guides Benson and Godfrey did so well in guiding and driving us, we had two jeep vehicles, they were very comfortable and we had internet connectivity in the vehicles so we were able to be in touch with people back home 24/7.Benson and Godfrey knew a lot about their country, wildlife and culture and we greatly enjoyed listening to them, they have great communication skills and very knowledgeable.The genuine care Kubwa Five Safaris shown to us made our experience unforgettable.We recommend you book your mountain climbing and wildlife vacation through Kubwa Five Safaris for a trip of a lifetime.We look forward to book with them again.