HU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Extremely amazing
I had fun in Kibale National park since i tracked Chimpanzees and also enjoyed a nature walk to Bigodi walk.
Dream Bandas Uganda gave me an affordable quote and their communication is effective. Great work thanks
Incredible safari experience from beginning to end!
Choosing Estleon Adventures for our first safari was the best decision my husband and I could have made for ourselves. Not only was it way more affordable than other travel companies, but the professional was also unmatched. There are not enough words for us to describe the beauty of our trip and our appreciation for Esther and our guide, Ben, but I will do my best with this review.
I have dreamt of exploring Kenya for many years of my life and knew that this is where I would want my first safari experience to be. (It will definitely not be our last!) Kenya is beautiful on its own, but the attention to detail that Esther and her team demonstrated was beyond any experience we have ever had. We celebrated our one year wedding anniversary during the trip and did not really mention it to anyone, but they made sure to make us feel so special throughout the trip. Esther's connections with these luxury resorts made our stays some of the most lavish we have ever experienced.
Thank you, Esther, for making this trip so perfect for us from the first day to the last. You made sure the trip was perfect for us and were in constant communication with us from my interest email many months before our trip to throughout our trip, as well. We will recommend your company to everyone we know and we will definitely be back.
To our tour guide/driver, Ben -- we could not have had a more magical safari experience if it were not for you! Ben was kind, attentive, professional, and so very knowledgable. I've always loved learning about animals (and teaching my students about them) and Ben taught me more facts about these incredible creatures than anyone ever has. You can tell that he has such a passion for his career in tourism and such a respect for wild animals. He is an incredible photographer, as well! Because of Ben, we were able to witness the big five in the wild -- many times! If we wanted to just sit and stare at a group of cheetahs or admire the beauty of a leopard, he let us -- no questions asked. We even witnessed the largest tusked elephant in the world at Amboseli named Craig!
Words and photos will never do this trip justice, but it truly was a trip of a lifetime. This is the longest and most detailed review I have ever written, but that is because this company deserves it. Thank you again!!!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommend Kajie Safaris for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Three generations of my family, ages 16 - 79. just returned from a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, doing the 11-day Safari, Gorilla and Chimp treking safari. All seven of us agreed that the trip exceeded our (already high) expectations. Ronald and team were responsive in weeks and months prior to the trip, answering questions promptly, and also helped us navigate hiccups with the visa process. Once in Uganda, our guide Simon went above and beyond to teach us about the wildlife and culture in his beautiful country. We were amazed by how plentiful and close-up all of the wildlife sightings were. The geography of each park was different from the one before it, all scenic and beautiful. And the optional cultural experiences in local communities were all worthwhile. Lodging was comfortable, even for my 79-year old father, and the attentive of the staff and the food at each lodge were fantastic.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
African Big Cats Safaris provided an unforgetable and expertly guided 7-night safari!
We wanted to work directly with a locally based operator, avoiding any middlemen. African Big Cats Safaris' excellent reviews and extensive experience since 2013 further reassured us of their expertise. Before travel, Justice and Naomi answered all of our questions, addressed our concerns and worked closely with us to customize our safari. Upon arrival in Tanzania, we met the owner, Emanuel. He wanted to make sure that they would exceed our expectations. Our amazing guide, Lordi, more than exceeded our expectations. His extensive knowledge was like taking a graduate course in the wildlife and Tanzania. He always encouraged us to get an early start in the morning and stay out late in order to maximize our experiences. Under his guidance we always felt safe and cared for. This is a tour operator and guide that truly cares about their guest's experience.
Lordi picked us up at JRO and had lunch for us in the vehicle, for our long drive to Tarangire NP. Along the way, we saw many elephants. The following day, the park's breathtaking landscapes came alive with abundant wildlife sightings, including majestic elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, monkeys, baboons, zebras and more!
We made many stops on our way to Serengeti NP to appreciate Lordi's insights on wildlife, insects, and plants. Witnessing the ever-changing topography, from jungles to grassy plains and swamps, was a testament to Tanzania's natural diversity. Further along, we saw lions, zebras, leopards, cheetahs, impalas, ostriches, giraffes, hyenas, hippos, & crocodiles.
Driven by Lordi's dedication to providing exceptional wildlife experiences, we embarked on a quest to witness the legendary wildebeest migration, which we found adjacent to the Grumeti River.
Our final safari was at Ngorongoro NP. Following Lordi's suggestion, we set our alarms early for 5am, eager to witness the wonders of Ngorongoro Crater. Our early start allowed us to reach the entrance road before any potential crowds. We saw an amazing amount of wildlife, including lions, bulls, hyenas, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, warthogs and a very rare black rhino. They even arranged for an amazing walking safari with two armed rangers!
On our last day, Lordi drove us back to JRO. It was sad to say goodbye. Lordi texted us 45 minutes later to make sure that we got checked in for our flight and we were okay.
I highly recommend African Big Cat Safaris and would not hesitate to work with them again when in Tanzania!
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Budget Friendly, worth the money, pleasant experience
Excellent - Everything went well from the drive to Masai Mara, the game drives and the stay at the tented camp
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Driver Dennis was extremely helpful and had an amazing knowledge of the wildlife. Vehicles were clean and well-functioning.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A memorable journey of my life and thank you Wyclef!
We can't believe we are back to Sydney, Australia.
I still think of gorillas, chimps, Lions, Murchison, Sipi Falls and Rafting white Nile.
We have planned our trip 8 months and spent three weeks in this amazing country Uganda, organized by our guide Wyclef. The whole journey was incredible and will be a memory for a lifetime.
I cannot find enough words to thank Wyclef, for his incredible knowledge and patience; he never complained and always took on all our requirements for the best outcome. He was always willing to help and was very positive towards any unexpected request.
He is also an excellent and safe driver and we went through many difficult roads without trouble. He was everything in our journey and made things happen for anything; like exchanging money, or buying food we wanted on the journey.
The most memorable highlights on this trip were (i) the gorilla tracking where we spent over 6 hours with a family of 22 gorillas in the forest which was an absolutely amazing experience, (ii) a visit with an overnight stay in a chimpanzee sanctuary (Ngamba Island) which was a very emotional experience. They have 98% DNA the same as humans. We fed them on the Island bank after we called them, they came out to greet us on the water edge; a very memorable experience.
If anyone wants to come and visit Uganda, Wyclef is the person to talk to. and his company and his staff will provide remarkable service to make your journey a delightful memory. He is highly recommended.
I have documented our journey in videos. You can see them from Gorilla and Beyond on Instagram and Facebook.
Mary M from Sydney
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful landscape, nice food, the people we meet were very friendly
We had a very good time in our safari. We went in Ambosoli and viewed lots of animals and the lodge (Elewana Tortillis) was a very good place to be. In Masai Mara we stayed in Emboo River Camp who's the best place we had in this safari. They have a very good sustainable concept with their own energy production, rational use of water for their garden and recovery of kitchen waste to produce biogas. In the Masai Mara we also had the chance to see wild animals up close, including a cheetah that hunted a tompson gazelle. During our five-day safari, we saw elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, hippos, lions, crocodiles, a cheetah and many other wild animals and birds. We highly recommend Betty and Amos for organising a safari. It's the first time we've had such a warm welcome. Their driver Ruben and their French guide Ezechiel also accompanied us very warmly during our stay. Thank you for the perfect organisation!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful country with diverse scenery and wildlife
We absolutely loved our trip in Uganda. We spent 14 days on a round trip and experienced many different landscapes and saw many interesting animals. The beautiful mountains with rainforest and tea plantations was a lovely contrast to the savannah and forest national parks. A highlight of course was seeing the mountain gorillas & chimpanzees. The people of Uganda were always friendly & welcoming and showed amazing hospitality. We always felt very safe. We traveled with Home to Africa and had the best experience. 10/10 would recommend.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beautiful people, beautiful nature
We were told Botswana was amazing but expensive. While it was pricier than other destinations, we found reasonably priced "budget safari" options and were handsomely rewarded with close wildlife encounters, informative local guides, and the deep peace of both the Okavango Delta and various open spaces of enormous national parks. Highly recommended!