IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best and friendly travel company
Our trip with Incredible Africa Adventures was very amazing. We felt as If we visited our home friends. We had no single problem during our Kilimanjaro climbing and safari. Octavian organized everything perfectly. Our guides Mwinyi for Kilimanjaro climbing and Peter for Safari were very professional and friendly. They enable us to have unforgettable memories. IAA is very good at tailoring a holiday for your needs.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Uganda really the pearl of Africa
we had a unique time, many impressive encounters, an excellent guide (thank you again Ivan), wonderful accommodations and now a longing for Uganda, forever in our hearts,
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Was just amazing, loved every second!
The communication was excellent, the experience outstanding, the Safari tour was just breathtaking, thanks to our driver Joe.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent travel agency
Daniel is not only an operator but a friend.He always replys your request very quick and arranged everthing himself. He knows a lot about animals, especially birds.if you travel wih him, he will tell you a lot of stories of animals. During this 15-day trip, we drove from Livingstone Zambia to Nyika Nationl Park Malawi. The whole journey was more than 3,000 kilometers drive. It was a very hard job for Daniel, but he was happy to arrange all this for us. Thank you very much Daniel. Although I didn’t see the leopard this time in South Luangwa (because it was the rainy season), next time, when I come next time, I will still find Zamsato and plan a more interesting trip.
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great great great experience, everything was perfect, nice, lovely, breathtaking ....
Joseph from Mufasa tours was great in helping me with the booking. I struggled with paying with kreditcard, but he helped me (on whats app) immediately and we found a solution
Our lodges were also great. We booked the cheapest camps, but because of the rain joseph changed the booking and we slept in beautiful, luxury lodges near masai mara and in the Nakuru park. The food was very good, the rooms so cosy, i slept so well and we heard the hyenas laughing at night. Out Driver, Joe, was a very good driver and we had so much fun cruising through the streets and gras and bushes, catching all kind of animals we wanted to see. We had 4 days safari in total. And of course i will do it again. This adventure will stay forever in my mind and in my heart!!!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A car tour of the Cape Garden Route and 3 day safari staying in first class accommodation on route.
Communication with Pembury tours was brilliant throughout the tour planning, it was tailor made to our specific needs whilst providing expert guidance on what to do and where to stay. Everything happened without a hitch providing us with a wonderful holiday experience. The safari at Lalibela was fantastic, the staff brilliant and the animals amazing.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Safari with Terrain Safaris, Uganda – the Pearl of Ugandan Safari Companies
To watch a short video on our Ugandan Safari follow this YouTube link: https://youtu.be/s5L-fwxEE8Q
Uganda and Terrain Safaris exceeded our expectations.
We contacted scores of safari companies, and then narrowed it down to three companies and then I did some due diligence Tripadvisor review research. We choose Terrain Safaris as we are keen birdwatchers and many of the reviews mentioned Paul’s excellent bird knowledge along with the positive reviews they had already received. We were choosing to do a general safari, Murchison Falls, then Chimpanzee Tracking and Gorilla Tracking however we wanted to squeeze in birding at every opportunity.
Paul arrived promptly at our hotel in Entebbe and off we set on a magical adventure around the Pearl of Africa. The country is rich and fertile and bustling with life. Travelling to the National Parks was an amazing experience in itself, as the terrain is constantly changing, the people, the homes, the crops, fruits and vegetation.
We had chosen the budget accommodation option and were impressed with the quality of the camps and food. Some places have power via a generator which is switched on after dark and all of them had Wi-Fi services. Remember however that National Parks are naturally remote areas and you should not expect superfast broadband connections.
We were impressed with the professional standards in the camps. Staff were welcoming, introduced themselves, informed us about the dinner options etc. They were, at all times, welcoming, friendly.
Lugandan is widely spoken but the standard of English spoken is excellent, probably even better than that spoken in Kenya.
We visited Uganda in February 2020, during a time where the ‘dry season’ had become an unseasonable wet season. Terrain Safaris vehicle performed very well in the challenging driving conditions, aided by Paul’s excellent driving skills. The vehicle was clean, reliable and robust with a pop up roof for game viewing and constant supply of drinking water.
On our way to Murchison Falls we stopped off at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and enjoyed the breath-taking experience of tracking wild rhino. Accompanied by a ranger, we walked with rhino and enjoyed a magical hour with these giant grey creatures in the hot African sun.
Then onwards to Murchison National Park. We had two nights at this park and enjoyed a full day exploring its natural wonders. The animals which delighted me most were the Abyssinian Ground Hornbills of which there are many and then the elephant who got a bit too interested in our vehicle when it smelt the ripe pineapples in our boot, and started trotting along behind our vehicle, trunk aloft and curious.
In the afternoon we boarded the African Queen Boat for a cruise on the Nile towards the falls. Imagine how amazing the falls were during the time of unseasonable rains!
We cruised towards the Falls, watching hippos relaxing in the river, sometimes with birds on their back, crocodiles sunbathing. We watched elephants coming down to drink from the river along with waterbuck and pumbas while sipping on a cold beer with a great name Nile Beer!
Next morning and an early start to catch the 7am ferry across the Nile to head south towards Kibale National Park and Chimpanzees. We headed south through more beautiful countryside and our next adventure. In the late evening on nearing our accommodation, baboons had taken over the road, one curious guy jumped on our vehicle, a modern day Highway Man. This baboon looked at Paul, then he peered at the passenger seat, quickly we closed the windows, he was searching for his dinner, this cheeky Baboon Highway Man.
The next morning we headed to Kibale National Park. There were so many vehicles there, so many tourists for the Chimpanzee Trekking briefing. A ranger skilfully told all of us the Dos and Don’ts in the Forest. Then we were split into small groups of 6 tourists to one armed (AK47s) ranger. Amazingly when we disappeared into the forest tracks with our ranger Jessica, you would never know there were another 40 people looking for Chimpanzees.
Wow! To hear the Chimpanzees calling in the Jungle! We stop, we listen, and we change direction. The rangers communicate with their colleagues by radio and try to assist each other to locate the chimpanzees.
Amazingly after only 45 minutes, chimpanzee were spotted high up in the forest canopy feasting on figs. We were thrilled! We gazed and gasped! Jessica told us to be patient, as it might get even better.
The experience didn’t disappoint. The Alpha Male of the group decided to come down to the forest floor, he came Face to Face with a lucky tourist, the rangers told him to move back (8 metres to avoid transmission of our human diseases) but he would have got amazing eye to eye images.
Then the Chimpanzees would hoot and holler some more! The forest reverberated with their call! One of the females was on heat and things were indeed hotting up. More chimpanzees came to the forest floor; we watched them groom each other, relaxing against a tree. They gazed at us, we gazed adoringly back at them, they moved, on instruction from our ranger we followed them. Wow, wow, wow!
After Chimpanzee Tracking, next challenge, Mountain Gorillas!
We drove through a landscape of fertile terraces en route to Mgahinga National Park. We expected to walk from 3 to 8 hours to locate the Mountain Gorillas but we were blessed that morning. No rain, amazing mountain views and after a short trek of only 45 minutes our Ranger told us “we are near”!
We discarded our walking poles as these remind the Gorilla’s of the spears of hunters long ago. The rangers who protect the Gorilla group and who follow them every day of the year, greeted us and then the baby gorillas were spotted playing in the trees.
Then as we looked around it seemed as though the forest was teaming with Gorillas.
Gorillas everywhere!
Babies playing, mum’s with suckling babies, teenagers showing off. Then, from deep in the grass, the magnificent head of the group’s silverback. He lifted his regal head, the sun caught his eyes and he regally checked us out.
We were absolutely thrilled, spellbound and so so lucky.
Only one tourist group, with a maximum eight tourists per day, may spend one magnificent hour with the Gorilla group.
The sun was out, the Gorillas basked in the sun, stripped bark, fed, played and frolicked. One rambunctious gorilla teenager bounded past our group and playfully grabbed the leg of a Dutch lady and down she tumbled into the soft grass.
We could not have wished for a more memorable magnificent hour! We were thrilled beyond words with this experience.
Did I mention that our first trip to Uganda exceeded our expectations?
Well let me mention it again. Uganda exceeded our expectations. Friendly people, beautiful country, amazing National Parks and wildlife experiences, which will not be surpassed for close encounters of the rare and wonderful kind.
Terrain Safari’s answered all our emails promptly and thoroughly. We especially loved Abraham’s email salutations “mysteriously awaiting”. Payment procedures were simple and easy to make. Terrain Safaris tailored the safari to our needs. Paul is a very knowledgeable and experienced guide, kind and considerate, an excellent driver. We had plenty of water in the vehicle and sufficient breaks while driving to our next destination. Even our break sights were chosen with care, packed lunch at Queen Elizabeth’s pavilion and the Equator for a photo opportunity.
Would we use Terrain Safaris again?
Yes, we wouldn’t hesitate to use them again and recommend them. We look forward to our next trip to the Pearl of Africa and hope to experience more of the wonders that it has to offer.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Phenomenal life-changing experience!
I cannot say enough about the remarkable visit we had with local Maasai communities in Arusha and at Clamian’s family boma in Tangagire corridor. It was nothing short of life-changing - the friendships and connections that we made through the introductions by Clamian and Frank are priceless. We came as part of an international social work visit and our priority was to connect with local communities and Clamian and Frank took this mission to heart. Later in our stay we had a chance to visit the Ngorongoro crater with Frank Sabore- the most knowledgeable and talented guide we could have imagined. He brought us out of the crowds and we found ourselves surrounded on a hillside a close knit herd of elephants- from an enormous bull to tiny babies - Frank expertly tracked behavior cues to ensure our safety while allowing us to marvel inches from this stunning clan (from inside our open roof vehicle). We look forward to an upcoming visit in April from a new Maasai friend and to returning soon to our new Tanzanian home.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our bucket list adventure with Parakuyo Tours & Safaris exceeded all expectations.
After many years of dreaming about a trip to Africa, we have just returned from an amazing photo safari to Tanzania. We had heard great things about Parakuyo Safaris and Meleck John, owner/operater did not disappoint. We were able to plan together what our goals were for the trip and he customized a package for ourselves and our 2 travelling partners. From the time we were met at Mount Kilimanjaro airport to the time we said our goodbyes 2 weeks later, the details of each day and each part of the adventure were totally taken care of and our only job was to enjoy the beauty of this amazing country and store away as many picture memories as possible. We chose to stay in tent camps as much as possible in order experience being in the midst of the animal migration and our guide provided us with amazing opportunities to see every animal possible in its habitat. After long days of game drives, we opted to spend a few days on the beach at Zanzibar and the accommodations Parakuyo selected for us were superb. Because he pays attention to every detail and demands excellent quality from all the services he sub-contracts, you can be assured of an excellent safari experience. Meleck John, owner operator of Parakuyo Safaris has a lifetime of experience with the local culture and wildlife. As we encountered each species, Meleck was able to answer our many questions and we came away with many previously unknown facts to accompany the pictures we took. We cannot say enough about the integrety with which he runs his business and the individualized care he took to make sure our experience was exceptional.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Many major species during a day's drive.
We were fortunate that it was not rainy. Road was excellent though unpaved. Animals and birds were everywhere. Trip requires an in-car park guide. Leo was great, knowledgable (particularly about birds), and connected to other guides for locating animals. Suggestion, have guide ride in front passenger seat. It allows better sightings. Some travellers in other vehicles complained they got to a location after everything happened.
There is a hill or mountain road which we did not take, but is worth asking about. There was plenty to see driving along the lakes which took most of the day.
We stayed in Rhino Lodge (an eco lodge on the ridge line overlooking the park and Tanzania border) which is a short distance from the park. There is an in park lodge which may currently under remodelling.