US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Alex was the BEST tour guide; very informative, knowledgeable, and accommodating!
Morning Star Tours were absolutely amazing to work with, from beginning to end. They were swift in response to email with all questions and concerns we had before booking. Alex, our tour guide picked us up from our hotel, on time, with a smile on his face, and cool waters to drink at anytime. We stopped half way to Amboseli for a 30 minute bathroom break and local shopping. We also stopped at a Maasi village to meet the people and learn more about their lifestyle. Before we even arrived in the park, we started seeing giraffe, and Alex was most accommodating to us excited Americans, slowing down so we could see them better. Once inside the park, we learned Alex has the best eye for spotting wildlife and was extremely knowledgeable about the different animals, where they hang out, and what times of day they are where. The hotel, Ol Tukai Lodge was AMAZING with views of Mt Kilimanjaro and the animals (elephants, gazelle, zebra, baboon) from almost every spot on the property. The food was also AMAZING, with so much to chose from, salads, rices, meats, fresh fruit, etc. You will not go hungry! The staff at Ol Tukai were extremely attentive, greeting you with a cool, wet cloth when you arrive and carrying your luggage to and from your hotel room. All in all, not only will we use Morning Star again, we would 100% recommend this tour group and Amboseli to all of our friends and family.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
What a dream!
What a dream weekend! Lots of animals (lots of babies)! Incredible landscapes! An unforgettable trip on the Nile! All this with a guide generous in information and passionate about his work!
The hotel was perfect with an incredibly varied buffet with several delicious vege options!
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HU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very great agency, know the area like the palm of hand!
This was my 2nd trip with the agency, and every thing was fine! First the Kilimanjaro, one of the greatest experience of my life! Great guides, great organisers. The food was delicious even on the mountain!
Then this year I went back because Tansania is a beautiful country, many things to see with friendly locals, great food drinks and the landscape was great, so I decided the go back to Mt Meru. I have been to some places all aorund but trust me, Mt meru is a very goo hiking to a 4000er mountain and the sunrise worth anything! With the Kili in the background, tha land before your feet...must have!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Superb Service and Advice from beginning to end
I would highly recommend Sabi Sands Lodges Reservations to assist you with organising your next trip/ adventure. Quick response time, epic service on all fronts - taking away any stress by handling all logistics and always available to assist where they can. Thank you for superb service and making all my trips thus far an absolute pleasure.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kenya was so much better with BosoDabreo
From the start Lydia was so easy to work with, she has an itinerary, ready with the places you’re staying the activities that will be taking place the time it takes to get to the new locations etc. Lydia is great with communication and responds promptly. The driver and guide Geoff is the best of the best, he is untouched when it comes to safaris. He is kind, respectful and so informative. He explains the animals and their habits but he knows exactly how to find and spot the animals, even if they’re miles away.
Money wise this your was well under my budget which was worth it. Having already gone on the tour I would still say it’s worth more, so the value for this tour is definitely well worth it.
I will be going on more tours with this company with groups and with my family. I can’t wait to see what Lydia has in store for other countries in Africa.
CO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very confident, very kind, everything was reallty good!
We really enjoyed the trip, everything was as we planned. The hotels (serena hoteles) were amazing! it was a really good experience, the guide was a very good, respectfull guy, he knows everything about the animals and Masai Culture.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Trustworthy, Knowledgeable Private Operator
If you're looking to see Gorillas, Chimpanzees and the infamous Shoebill Stork you should look no further than Adventures to Gorilla Africa in our mind. The Owner of the business is from Western Uganda and has worked his way up from the ground up, tracker, guide etc. to his own business and it shows. He and his Team know where the Primates are and where their Clients should be in order to view them. Rogers runs a small but tight ship and is completely trustworthy, very informed and excellent at responding to any and all communications. His recommendations to us were excellent in all facets, sightings, lodges, areas, driving / vehicle condition and comfort. Having not done a Safari in Uganda such as this before, it is hard to say the Value for Money equation. However in my opinion it was reasonable compared to other Countries in Africa. We had a wonderful experience with this group and we think you will to. Enjoy.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic to share their world with us.
Wild excursions Uganda gave us a beautiful tour of the national park, including the Nile river and Murchison Falls, and the beautiful Safari lands and animals. We were fortunate to see lions with their cubs, as well as the innumerable, giraffe and herd animals. The river cruise on the Nile was beautiful to see hippos and so many species of birds ;and elephants and Nile crocodiles. The food was delicious and the information from the operators was clear and very helpful to understand all of the animals’ natural habitat. Everything went smoothly and was well organized, especially the lovely breakfast on the shores of the Nile river , they organized wonderful hotels that had comfortable beds and lovely dining. All of the transportation was timely and comfortable. I will always be using wild excursions Uganda.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Encredible safari with Amakula Afrcan Safari guys
We have just finished a 4-day Gorilla & Golden Monkey trekking safari with Amakula Afrcan Safaris. When we contacted having seen their profile seriously they are young and brilliant guys, yes they have so far operated for one year and they opened up to us and seriously they are true guys to deal with. We have previously done the “Big 5” in Tanzania, so we can now say we have done the “African Big 6” with Gorillas in Uganda!
Amakula African Safaris was an excellent choice to deliver our experience. Communication from home via WhatsApp with Simon was always efficient and timely, and the program they put together for us covered off everything we wanted to see an experience. They are a highly professional outfit to deal with, and they took the stress out of planning by explaining the different options available.
Arthur was our driver/guide/problem solver (and at the Rwandan land border crossings there seemed to always be something unusual to deal with!). He was so personable, friendly and willing to share information about life in Uganda that it felt like we were on a road trip with an old friend. He kept us on schedule and properly prepared for the next days’ activities. Many thanks my brother!!!!
As for the treks themselves, we started with the Golden Monkey trek, and it was amazing to see these creatures in the only place in the world they can be found. But the real deal was trekking for Gorillas in Bwindi. We were 4 very fit hikers and it was a tough 4-hr trek to find them, but so worth it! Absolutely amazing to see these beautiful animals - an experience unlike anything you can imagine. There are easy, moderate and difficult treks (ours was moderate and I would not like to imagine hat the difficult one would look like!), and you are an experienced guide and an armed security escort (to scare off any threats - not to harm them). It is a very well-run operation, and we felt completely safe at all times. These guides work very hard, and in our high-end hiking gear we could only marvel at them doing this in rubber boots. Please remember to bring Ugandan Shillings with you on the treks to leave them a meaningful tip, as trust me they earn it. If not for them, the only gorillas you will see will be at souvenir shops.
I would absolutely recommend Amakula to anyone looking for a safei planning company. They are efficient, courteous, professional, and very competitively priced. All lodging and meals were top notch.
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 4-day safari to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru.
I recently had the pleasure of taking a 4-day safari to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru with Sunnycreek Safaris and I must say, it was amazing. The highlight of the trip, however, was our guide, Kikitu.
Kikitu was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging. He had a wealth of information about the wildlife and the ecosystem, and he was more than happy to share his knowledge with us throughout the safari. He was also very patient and accommodating, always making sure that we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves.
Kikitu's passion for the wildlife was contagious, and his enthusiasm and excitement added to the overall experience. He was always eager to answer our questions, and his insights into the animals' behavior and habits made the safari so much more meaningful.
The safari itself was breathtaking. We saw so many animals, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, giraffes, and many more. The scenery was stunning, and the wildlife was beyond words. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
I cannot recommend Kikitu and the safari excursion enough. If you are looking for an incredible adventure, with a knowledgeable and engaging guide, this is the trip for you. Thank you, Kikitu, for making this safari so special.