GR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Queen Elizabeth National Park by Panagiota Marouli
Abundance of animals, there is no way anyone can leave QE without having seen every animal group that lives there. The savanna is also pristine and the road is not too bumpy.
GR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Kibale National Park by Panagiota Marouli
We found ourselves in another lush forest, hiking to get to the trackers who had spotted the chimpanzees. Our guide was so informative and her love for chimpanzees was contagious! We were a bit unfortunate because the chimpanzees we found were high up in the trees, never coming down once so we hurt our necks constantly looking up. It was also harder to see them up there, but even so seeing them and hearing their calls and learning so many interesting things about them was well worth the visit.
GR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by Panagiota Marouli
This is the scenery for Tarzan & Jane story. Our guide would make way with his machete where there was nothing but dense forest in steep mountainside. One could employ porters to help with the trek, which provides income to members of the community that has been relocated away from the gorillas.
A lot of care is shown towards the gorillas, the trackers have established a trusting relationship with the families they track so the animals feel safe in human presence. And still, this is a visit on their terms. You quietly observe them without interacting with them like you would in eg a circus, thus they remain wild and comfortable in their own environment. Priceless!
MA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience ever
We booked a 2 days one night safari with lennon, it was a very good experience inside of the park we got to see 4out of the big 5 and we loved it!
I highly recommend to includ the massai village's visit it's absolutely worth the visit.
GR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unspoiled and true Africa!
We went on a tour with Home to Africa that was custom made for us and loved everything about it. Very professional agency from start to end. It is funny how pick season in Uganda means hardly any tourist vehicles around you! We only got to see other tourist cars when visiting Ishasha for the tree climbing lions, and next at the gorilla trekking and that was it.
So we had a lush country to roam like we were the only foreigners in it, winding red dirt roads fenced by dense nature being my favorite. On day one we saw almost every animal there (elephants, water buffaloes, impalas, zebras, birds etc). Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to great numbers of animals and one is sure to spot them very soon into their safari. I particularly loved the misty mountains and the gorilla trekking activity in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. A short but intense adventure that still respects and protects the amazing gorillas.
Lake Bunyonyi is definitely worth a stop over, very serene and picturesque.
Food was excellent (loved rolex!!), no stomach issues although tap water is to be avoided. The weather varied depending on the itinerary, it was hot in the savanna but quite cold up in the misty mountains so t-shirs and fleeces would all serve well. Changing money to local currency is not very easy so you best change at the airport (we tried changing at a bank and they refused saying they would only change 50usd bill or higher!).
Throughout our trip we passed villages and towns, saw up and close the daily routine of the locals and got to meet some of the most polite, welcoming and attentive people I have met in my life. It blows my mind to see what they call "ordinary day" as opposed to what I do. Like when we were escorted to our bungalow and the guide casually directed his flashlight to a herd of implalas that was like 3m away, like right there, resting in the dark among men, feeling safer than the open savanna! The herd was so quiet and it was so dark that we never would've noticed it if he hadn't shown them to us!
Man and nature can co exist in harmony and that is something we need to think of and try to practice more. And this is why I keep returning to Africa.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wild yet Luxurious. A perfect balance!
What an incredible experience we had with Lomo! It isn’t easy choosing a tour operator because of all the options out there, but we know that our choice was the right one.
From the attention to detail Lomo showed in replying to our questions before the trip, to the hot lunches, to the great accommodations, and most importantly, to our very knowledgeable guide. It’s one thing to see the animals, another thing to have a guide that is passionate and understands the animals and their environment.
We won’t hesitate to contact Lomo on our next trip to Tanzania!! Thank you for making it an experience of a lifetime! ❤️
IL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We were lucky to find Lion King
The whole experience was fantastic! Nickson from the office provided great and fast service and was very informative and provided all the needed guidance regarding the upcoming Safari trip. Together with Ms. Pendo we got the most recommended and luxury accommodations which provided us 3 meals a day Inc. lunch boxes and snacks during the activities.
Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge and
Escarpment Luxury Lodge are highly recommended.
Our dear guide Mr. Petro (the "professor" ) made our trip even better than we imagined. He was so professional, kind and friendly and took care about all of our needs. We learned about each and single animal and saw such an amazing scenes during our Safari trip. Mr. Petro is very talented and guided us through the whole journey. Every day was better than the day before. The big migration was amazing and we were lucky to have such experience to see so many animals from different angles.
The service was excellent - starting from the pick up at the airport and drop off, taking care about all of our needs Inc. miniral water and spirits in the car refrigerator. All was arranged properly and the car was cleaned every single day.
I've founded Lion King due to its high rating score and pleased to recommend on their great service!
Thank you for making our honeymoon 10 day trip unforgettable!
GH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Forthcoming, time keeping, fun, excellence.
Safari 56 makes everything safari feel great - I've loved all the hiking experiences I've done with them. They are detailed oriented, and nothing is ever forgotten. Loved the experience, and I will go on more hikes and safaris with them.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Rubber
We asked for reimbursement of 1300 euros sent before covid period.. Basili told us to wait due to lack of travellers he had problems to refund tje money. We understood. Now 2 years after we ask for reimbursement and Basili does not reply. WhatsApp email... incredible... i definitely not recommend this tour operator
DK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excelllent tour operator. Communication and service exceed our expectations. Highly recommended!
We booked a tailor made private tour (7 days) with African Savannah Trekkers. At a very affordable price. Philomena, the coordinator, was so helpful and reassuring. She did everything to meet our needs. We planned out the day by day, over several months. All details where professionally handled by Philomena, and we are so grateful for everything she did. She was able to answer all of our questions and concerns. It was amazing to visit beautiful Tanzania, The Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro Crater and Tanrangire National Park. The total tally of animals we saw on the whole trip: 25 lions, 4 Leopards, 4 Cheetas ... plus, Eland Deer, Dik-Dik, Thompson Gazelle, Turtles, Black faced monkeys, Striped Snake, Donkeys, Wilderbeast, Marabou Stork, Impalas, Hippoptamus, Giraffe, Warthogs, Buffalo, Crocodiles, Flamingo, Heart Beasts, Mongoose, Zebra, Topi, Jackal, Baboon, Elephant, Flamingos, Pelicans, Rock Herricks, Hyena, Ostrich, and too many bird species to name here, Weaver Birds, Starlings, Buzzards, Guinea Fowls, Falcons. We also saw the very elusive Serval. And fortunately, the icing on the cake - one White Rhino ! We were definitely pleased with our choices of parks, but two days (in stead of one) in Tarangire, would have been a better choice, just so much wildlife there. The whole trip was so memorable and just truly amazing. The safari is an unforgettable memory. It will stay in our hearts forever.