IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Kenya safari
It was wonderful experience. We had very good driver guide Linus. He provided excellent driving and sighting experience. Could see Big 5 and Ugly 5. Sillas accomodated all our requests and offered us a tailor made compititive Tour Package.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dickson was everything you could ask for in a tour operator. Friendly, skilled and informative
I would highly recommend Lenchada safaris for a competitively priced safari. We had 6 days seeing everything we wanted to. Lions, Elephants, Cheetahs, Rhinos and so much more as close up as we could safely get. Our guide Dickson new all the best spots to get close to the animals and navigated the challenging roads with ease. All the hosts at the accomodation were friendly and the food was tasty and in good quantities.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Timely responses with queries
We all really enjoyed Arathusa. 100% for everthing!!
The directions to the lodge were vague and confusing. Perhaps if you liaised with Arathusa about the road conditions (Vian was very helpful on our return journey) then it would be more accurate.
We changed our party size from 5 to 6 and it felt like we had to do all the work to organise the change of dates to accommodate us.
All my daughter Emma’s queries were answered by one sentence responses. (Caileen Fortune) 😔
My communications with Dorothy were good and helpful.
She was helpful with the price reduction I asked for. 😊
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great, our guide (erick) was the best!!!
The Safari was a dream came true. We saw so many animals in their own world. We learned so much about them. The accommodations were great. And our guide was the cherry on top. We miss you Erick
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fabulous
I would definitely recommend Safari.com, they organised our whole holiday not just the Safari. They arranged the transfers too so we had very little to do. Izanne was our travel consultant, we communicated mainly through whatsapp which suited me. She was very responsive and got things sorted really quickly when there was a minor mix up at one of our hotels - not too bad as we stayed in 4 different locations. We would love to go back to South Africa / Africa and will look to book with them again without doubt.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome experience
Having waited years to do this trip I was not disappointed! The permits for trekking in Rwanda are much more expensive than Uganda however, once you find out about the country and how they are working together both the government and people to rebuild their country I was quite happy that I was contributing to this and also helping the gorillas as well. Everything was extremely well organised and seamless. I did two days trekking. On the first day I had been very unwell during the night but with help support and patience from the trekking guides and wonderful porters I was able to complete the day. All this would not have been possible without the guidance and help from my very patient driver John. He was marvellous! Answered all my hundreds of questions about the people and life in Rwanda and was great company on the long drive to and from Kigali.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best tour operator in Africa!! 10/10 would recommend!
N’Tee was very responsive and made booking our tour very easy. He answered all of our questions and helped us with some last minute bookings. We were only with N’Tee’s tour company for one day and even though we crossed multiple borders, he made the whole process so smooth and easy. We had door-to-door white glove service and all of our guides were awesome! We wish we had spent more time in the area and when we go back, N’Tee will be the first person we call. Book with these guys, you will happy that you did!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing 3-Day Masai Mara Safari
We were incredibly lucky to see all of the Big Five. A very special thank you goes to our driver and tour guide Raymond, who made this trip extraordinary. He always made sure we always had the best viewing spots, positioned the vehicle perfectly and shared his knowledge about the animals.
He is without a doubt the best driver and guide you could have for a Masai Mara trip.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Outstanding birding in Uganda with Davis Kibuga and Wide Birding Eco Tours — highly recommended!
We have recently returned from an incredible 16-day birding trip with Wide Birding Eco Tours Uganda. We can highly recommend our guide, Davis Kibuga. From our very first enquiry and throughout the trip, his professional demeanour put us instantly at ease, and this continued for the entire journey.
His knowledge of Uganda’s birds is truly exceptional. His ability to identify calls and locate species before we even knew they were there was remarkable. What stood out most was Davis’s helpfulness and dedication — requests for earlier-than-usual morning starts, changes in accommodation, and other adjustments were never too much trouble. He was always enthusiastic, professional, and passionate about sharing Uganda’s natural wonders with us.
We also travelled in a comfortable LandCruiser, well suited for birding, and appreciated having a cooler on board, which was a welcome touch on long days in the field.
If you are planning a birding trip to Uganda, we strongly recommend using the services of Wide Birding Eco Tours and Davis Kibuga. What an amazing experience!
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A detail-oriented operator capable of crafting comfortable, tailor-made primate safaris across compl
I recently completed an 8-day private safari from Kigali (Rwanda) to Entebbe (Uganda) with Gorilla Specialist, and I can confidently say it was one of the most enriching and seamlessly organized travel experiences I’ve had.
From the very beginning, the planning process was responsive and flexible. Prisca and the reservations team were patient with multiple itinerary refinements and accommodation adjustments, and they worked constructively to align the program with my budget while maintaining a very good standard of lodges throughout.
The itinerary itself was exceptionally well balanced — combining primate trekking, classic savannah wildlife, boat safaris, and cultural encounters without ever feeling rushed.
Highlights included:
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi — a truly unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime encounter
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Game drives in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks
Boat cruises on the Kazinga Channel and Victoria Nile
Rhino tracking at Ziwa Sanctuary
Logistically, the cross-border routing from Rwanda into Uganda was handled smoothly, with all permits and park formalities pre-arranged.
A special mention goes to JULIUS, my driver-guide, who was consistently professional, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout long driving days and early park starts. His wildlife spotting skills and willingness to adapt the pace of each day made a significant difference to the overall experience.
Interestingly — and very much appreciated — the company also arranged an additional support vehicle during parts of the safari, including a trainee guide and photographer. This was not something I had requested, but it added an extra dimension to the trip, and I look forward to seeing some of the photographic moments captured along the way.
Accommodation standards were solid across the board, with a particularly memorable stay overlooking the savannah in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The selection struck a good balance between comfort, location, and value.
Overall, the safari felt thoughtfully curated, well paced, and professionally delivered — especially considering the complexity of permits, distances, and park logistics involved in a Rwanda–Uganda circuit.
I would not hesitate to recommend Gorilla Specialist to solo travellers or anyone looking for a tailor-made primate and wildlife safari in East Africa.
Many thanks again to Prisca and the entire team for an unforgettable journey!!!
