DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What an adventure with Grassrootz Adventures!
With Grassrootz we went on our 22-day-safari in Uganda. It totally met my expectations, well no, it exceeded! Sander was very patient and helpful with preparing the tour with me during Covid times. From the first contact and itinerary I felt good with it. Now we are back and I am truly glad and thankful for this trip and how everything went. From our first contact with our driver and guide Paul we felt good in Uganda. The accommodations were awesome, all of them. we felt highly welcomed everywhere, people are so friendly, we enjoyed it so much and everyone had a part that we felt secure and comfortable.
We had a few days up at Kidepo, which was a blast for animals, landscape and magic - and is highly recommended. Grassrootz offer you many community camps. you can change everything at the safari like you wish, „ultimate flexibilty“ like Paul were used to say!
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing 3 days to queen Elizabeth tour
I and my 3 friends were pleased with Nsavi safaris. The team was extremely helpful in what was a challenging time to arrange our short holiday. First, our flight from Kigali got delayed so we arrived hours later than we had hoped and planned. we had the mandatory tests at the airport, waited for the results and as soon as we had them, Nicolas drove us to Queen Elizabeth as we had to maximize the short 3 days visit. The stay at Mweya safari Lodge was amazing and we woke up to the sound of hippos in the morning. Elephants came close to the lodge on our second night and it was the first time to see them that close. The game drive and boat ride were great too. Would 100% use again.
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exciting, memorable and greatest safari with the best company
The safari was well organised from the start when we arrived in kenya. First Paul was so quick to respond to our question,explain how the 7 day kenya safari to masai mara,lake nakuru and Amboseli could work well.Not forgetting the accommodation very nice(Enkorok mara,Ziwa lodge and sentrim in Amboseli)Pick up was on time , driver guide was very cautious, friendly, courteous and patient and more knowledgeable to ensure we saw the wildlife and kenyan life. He explained to us all that needed to be known. We saw many animals and birds. All in all the safari was the best and we will always recommed Africa Starpal Safaris.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Sabi Sands - Outrageously Amazing
One of the best safari experiences I had. Tabo picked me up right on time. Actually he arrived 10 mins early to pick me up from the hotel. We had an amazing conversation during the 3 hours drive to Safari Lodge. Andre picked one of the most amazing lodges out there. Saw all sorts of wild animals. I highly recommend safari with us.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They ensure that you are fully satisfied.
I did a 4 day safari (that turned into 5 days) which included gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking, among other things. All of the activities that Fred planned in my itinerary were very exciting. The gorilla trek, of course, was the highlight of it all and it was truly a captivating experience that I will never forget. That activity, although expensive, is a must do item. The chimpanzee trekking was also a unique experience. Even the boat ride on the Kazinga Channel which I didn’t expect much of, turned out to be such a great experience. The meals were all delicious, and the “budget” accommodations were actually extremely luxurious for me. There were some issues caused by a road closure on the last day which completely changed my itinerary. It was out of our control and nobody could be blamed for it. Fred worked with me to fix it and I very much appreciate it. It was stressful for everyone but it all turned out okay in the end. This is a company that will look out for you to make sure that you’re satisfied. Customer service is very important for them. My driver, Wilson, was incredible. I had such a great time driving around southern Uganda with him, the drive was the second best part of the trip. I always felt safe with his expert driving abilities, and he was okay with talking, listening to music, or just driving with the windows down and staring at the landscapes. He would also look out for me in any areas where there could be petty theft, and raise the windows so that nobody would be tempted to take my phone from my hands. Essentially, he made sure from day 1 until I was at the airport that nothing bad would happen to me. Hands down, I recommend taking a safari/trekking/touring trip with East African Jungle Safaris. Don’t even waste your time looking at other companies. East African Jungle Safaris will offer you the best combination of itinerary and price, and you can be confident that if anything goes wrong, that you will be taken care of. Thank you so much for everything.
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.