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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The very best. Unforgettable journey
I have been lucky in my life and I have travelled thru 19 african countries. Some times as independent traveller, sometimes with travel agency and guides. Uganda Family Tours & Travel is the best of best of those. They are extraordinary professionals, fun, friendly, perfect connoisseurs of the terrain, always ready to facilitate the most authentic experiences with a smile at all times. Even when you propose to try to cross the White Nile at night. And we got it. Choosing Uganda Family Tours & Travel is the winning option.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This is an amazing budget friendly safari!
Booked a 3-day shared safari with Karibu, and it was amazing! My driver, Edwin, was a great guide. He was knowledgeable about all of the animals and communicated well with the other guides to get us to wherever animals were spotted. He got us to and from camp safely. He got us so close to so many animals! A cheetah feeding, giraffes, elephants, lions, a lioness with her cubs. There was an abundance of all kinds of animals! Please keep in mind the guide doesn’t determine what you’re going to see on a game drive. But he will do whatever possible to get you neat whatever is spotted.
The tented camp we stayed at was comfortable and a great experience. I was traveling solo and was given my own tent. The bed was very comfy. And they provide an amble amount of bedding for the chilly nights.
The food was good (as an American I kept an open mind about the meal selections.) They catered to a little of all diets. And the food was flavorful. I know some reviews complained about limited selections. You’re on a budget friendly safari. You’re camping. You’re not going to starve and the food is buffet style. So you can get more than one serving. Please keep in mind that beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic…including water) have to be paid for. This is actually normal for safari. Edwin did take some of our group to a liquor store per their request.
The Masai men patrolled the camp at night to ward off any unwelcome visitors (hyenas, baboons and the possible occasional Buffalo). They were very friendly and helpful with getting my bags to and from my tent.
It would be wise to bring a pocket flashlight. As after 10pm the generator turns off. A flashlight is very helpful at night. Especially going to the bathroom in the middle of the night in your tent.
Please note that the roads to, from and while there are extremely bumpy. There is no getting around this part. Edwin handled the roads like an expert and tackled every bump.
There weren’t any mosquitoes that I noticed. And I packed with Deet spray and wipes thinking there would be. But the deeper we got on safari the more the flies were in abundance. There’s really no getting around the flies. You’re roaming around the open land. The animals’ land. Where they eat and poop. And where there’s poop there will be flies. We just consistently fanned them away. Again, that’s not a negative to Karibu. More so an FYI about the safari experience.
We did a game drive the evening we arrived at camp for about an hour. The second day of as a full day of safari. Leaving camp at 7am and returning at 4:30pm. Our camp was close to the Mara entrance. The morning of the third day our group chose to visit the Masai village before heading back to Nairobi. The visit to the village was so exciting and memorable!! We were able to purchase items handmade by the Masai women at the end of the village tour.
Also thank you to my agent Robert and other drivers Evans and Peter!!
If you want a budget friendly, safe and comfortable safari, definitely book with Karibu!!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect in all respects
We travelled to South Africa and Botswana in October 2021 and Safari Partners did an excellent job setting up all our accommodations, flights and COVID 19 tests. Every step worked out perfectly and Chris was exceptionally helpful answering questions, making suggestions and accommodating changes. Traveling now is a bit challenging due to COVID rules but Safari Partners was up to the challenge and did a great job. We had an amazing trip and we were well looked after every step of the way. Looking forward to working with Chris on our next African adventure!
under20 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Queen Elizabeth National Park by Shawn
Kobs in huge numbers and lions in Trees
under20 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Murchison Falls National Park by Shawn
no words....... incredible
under20 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
From vast mountains to dry savannahs
A natural beauty that I have visited numerous time, though remote it is extremely rewarding wildlife is excellent large buffaloes herds roam the savannah in the thousands and lions sit on rocks for an advantage over prey. my favorite African park.
under20 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Africa Zim Travel was one of the most attentive travel operators I have ever booked for my travel.
I worked with Blessing at Africa Zim Travel to put together a short three day, two night package in Victoria Falls. Blessing was excellent in providing me updated information and understanding what I wanted to do during my short time in Zimbabwe. We arrived in Livingstone, Zambia because air service there was better than flying into Victoria Falls itself from Kenya. The border crossing into Zimbabwe was a bit tricky but Africa Zim guided us expertly through the border crossings with minimal disruption, even with COVID tests required and scrutinized. Once in Victoria Falls all was pleasant and enjoyable. The Hotel Ilala was impressive with a view of the spray from the Falls from our room and the lovely grounds. The staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive. Our evening boat cruise on the Zambezi River was incredible with sightings of hippo, elephant, and crocodiles. We had booked a day trip to Botswana's Chobe River. That was an absolutely amazing day with more elephants than I could ever count. Excellent guide met us at the border of Zimbabwe and Botswana named Lance. He switched our boat time on the river to afternoon instead of in the morning because he knew it was a better time to be on the river for elephant viewing. Blessing drove us to and from the border and waited all day at the border for us. That was above and beyond the call of duty. The evening was passed at a Boma Dinner. It was definitely touristy but still lots of fun. Trying various types of African foods was the best part of the evening. All in all Africa Zim did a great job and I highly recommend them.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic travel company
Sun Safaris is an excellent travel company to work with. My wife and I did a self-guided trip without the large crowds and expense associated with large group travel operations. Sun Safaris did a fantastic job coordinating our complicated month long itinerary with many lodges, in-country air flights, ground transportation, tour guides, covid testing, day sight seeing trips and more. Our trip itinerary was executed flawlessly due to the time and effort Brett and Natasha devoted to working with us. Highly recommend Sun Safaris for your trip to Africa. Will work with them again on our next trip
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
As a well-traveled person I was skeptical, but Shikwaru Adventures was exactly what we needed.
I've been to 60+ countries over the years, lived in Africa for 2 of those years, and in general, despise tours. I like freedom, flexibility, and control over my itinerary. That said, for my honeymoon, I knew my wife would be much more comfortable having someone else control the itinerary and with covid complicating things I didn't fight her much on it.
Knowing my situation/background should then make you understand the significance when I say that I will do any tour I can with Shikwaru Adventures. Federica and Ruuan (sp?) are normal, fun people, who just happen to be knowledgeable and experienced. My wife felt safe, I felt relaxed, and we both had so much fun with them.
Also, I am always worried with tours what am I paying for convenience. It honestly isn't much. You really do get what you pay for. So, be honest with your budget, and don't be afraid to say you can spend a bit more. Our itinerary changed unexpectedly and because their costs went down, they gave me money back. THIS NEVER HAPPENS ANYWHERE ELSE. They are good, honest, and fun people, and in tourism that can be rare.
The only downside is that I know that in the future they will have so many bookings, it will be hard for us to book with them again because eventually the rest of you will catch wind of how great they are. It is worth it though, because I hope they make many trips as good as ours.
