DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable trip to Uganda thanks to NGONI Safaris!
We wouldn't change a thing in our memorable 18-days safari trip!
We booked with Ngoni Safaris and we are so grateful, we did. Our personal contact Sedrick, answered all our question we had regarding our trip pretty prompt. A very special "THANK YOU" goes to our lovely guide and trained driver Ben. He took always great care of us and helped with his knowledge in every situation. Ngoni safaris managed everything to include accomodations, transportation, meals and booking activities. And they really made it a personalized and memorable experience. We spent every two nights in a different lodge and always got the best room or safari tent. We were blown away by the amazing cuisine, weather, culture, welcoming people and activities (e.g. rafting on the white nile was so much fun!). We didn't want to leave one place after the other, but what was awaiting always exceeded our expectations. The highlight of our tour was the gorilla AND the chimpanzee tracking. An unforgetable experience meeting those giants und little "humans" (baby gorillas) in a lush green rainforest! We always had amazing guides, saw wildlife up close and personal, went on bush walks and enjoyed great food as well. The destinations alone would have made this an incredible trip, but Ben really went above and beyond for us. After seeing pictures from our trip, I always wish to go back to enjoy more of this beautiful country! We will absolutely, without a doubt, be recommending Ngoni Safaris. Thanks so much!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
it could not have been better
First of all, and most important: Thank you! Thank you Haruna (our guide) for making this trip such an unbelievable experience. During our 10-day roundtrip through the various national parks of Uganda, you made us feel safe & comfortable allowing us to enjoy the “ride” thoroughly. While being a reliable driver, you provided countless information regarding the country as well as its wildlife in perfect English language. However, what we liked even more were the interesting and deep discussions about our different cultural backgrounds leading to an exchange and sometimes even an adoption of rituals, practices or habits.
We arrived at Entebbe International Airport in the middle of the night, with transport to our accommodation already arranged. Everything went as planned and, after a first delicious breakfast consisting of assorted fruits, pancakes and coffee the next morning, Haruna picked us up in his comfortable tourist van where you could raise the roof while on safari. We then started our journey to the different national parks of Lake Mburo, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale and Murchison Falls before heading back to Kampala to do a Covid-19 test and then Entebbe to fly back to Germany. Throughout the various national parks, we were able to see elephants, hippos, giraffes, lions, leopards, zebras, buffalos, chimpanzees, baboons, various other species of monkeys, mountain gorillas, multiple beautiful birds as well as many other animals. When we weren’t able to see the wild animals that we were supposed to see in a specific national park during our first game drive (safari) there, Haruna was relentless in pulling all strings possible and even offering a second unplanned game drive in that national park when time would allow it. While every single game drive was enjoyable and delivered an animal species that we hadn’t seen before, the penetration of the “impenetrable forest” in Bwindi to see the mountain gorillas was another big highlight. After an exhausting (but easily doable for people of average fitness) 2-hour hike up the mountain, we essentially became part of a gorilla family for one hour. The gorillas didn’t mind the human presence at all, allowing you to observe our tremendously smart and impressive relatives from a very close distance. Certainly a must-do for frenetic wildlife fans who can afford it!
On the road from one national park to the other, Haruna quickly recognized what was most important for us: He made sure that we had a constant supply of drinking water, asked regularly if we had to use the washrooms and let us enjoy the scenery and culture. We stopped for typical Ugandan food, fruit markets along the highway and different viewpoints where we wanted to take photo. Basically, whenever we asked for something or had a small problem, Haruna was able to help and solve it very fast.
This setting as well as the surprisingly beautiful weather during the wet season allowed us to have an all-around amazing stay in Uganda. Highly recommended to travelers around the world!
Once again, thank you. Haruna hakuna matata!
ES
Safari!
Great experience and I can only recommend it for ngorongoro and serengeti
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Seamless, high touch and bespoke level of attention.
The level of communication was outstanding. I felt completely looked after. The care and attention to detail was exceptional. The entire experience was seamless, enjoyable and overall a fantastic trip.
I had a perfect safari in Mikumi NP for a great price. Everything was organised very well.
Great. I requested the safari spontaniously only few days in advance and everything worked out perfectly.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent customer service from start to finish - definitely recommend!
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we had to switch our vacation from Kenya to Tanzania. I sent out multiple quotes to various companies through this website, but Philomena's prompt response and customer service persuaded me to book through African Savannah Trekkers. From arranging the COVID test in Arusha and waiting at the hospital for our results, to Elisante (our driver and guide) who was both professional and personable, to the overall safari experience with the wildlife and spotting the Big Five, it was a wonderful experience!! We even got to see a leopard up close and personal! Philomena was even to organize last minute transfers to the airport for us since one of our flights was changed and we needed to leave at different times to go to Kilimanjaro.
Accommodation review - We stayed in Hhando Coffee Lodge the first and last night - a very quaint lodge just outside of Ngorongoro - and in the Seregenti Heritage Luxury Tented Camp in the Serengeti for nights two and three. The food in the tented camp was delicious and the water pressure in Hhando was exactly what we needed after two nights in the Serengeti. All in all, accommodation was just what was required! Comfortable beds and accommodating staff at both locations! Just note that in both locations, you do not have wifi in the room. There is no wifi at the tented camp (although I did have LTE data on my mobile phone in Serengeti).
With both Elisante and Philomena, African Savannah Trekkers has star staff that go above and beyond. I would highly recommend this company to others considering any type of safari in northern Tanzania!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Andy provided the best service and had patience beyond measure
brillianly done. Andy was constantly available I was guided and reassured through whole process and all my concerns and questions alleviated. wouldnt hesitate to recommend Safari Bookings and the 2 lodges we were at being Elephant Plains and Kapama River Lodge. Kapama was beyond doubt a delight and in a different league. outstanding service.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Experience of a lifetime!
This experience was truly amazing.
Communication, tours, service.. everything was on beyond my expectations.
My friends and I had such a great time, that we are coming back to Swakopmund and plan to go on some more tours asap.
RO
An amazing experience
It was the best experience so far.
We met David and he helped us with a lot of informations.
Kili Slope and tours is the best agency, Jackson ,the driver, is very kind and professional.I sent my request to at least 10 agencies but I chose Kili Slope.
We changed several times the dates, the schedule because of the pandemic but everything went well.
I would highly recommend it.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing highly recommend
I’m so glad we chose this company for the safari in Kenya. Masai Mara was beautiful and our driver Ken made us feel so welcomed. Our experience would not have been the same if it wasn’t for Ken’s kindness. He picked us up from Nairobi and stayed with us for 4 days of game driving adventures. With him we were able to see the big 5 and he was super knowledgeable about all of the animals. If you see this Ken, thank you very much for your hospitality. We will definitely be returning!