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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime trip courtesy of an exceptional E-Trip Africa team!
This was the most amazing trip of our lives. We kept our honeymoon plans in 2020 and the 10-night Tanzania safari (and 5-night Zanzibar beach time) was incredible. We unfortunately had to cancel the gorilla trekking portion in light of Uganda’s COVID restrictions but can’t wait to try and do that in the future.
E-Trip Africa was an amazing partner from day 1. During the planning process, Ben was incredibly helpful in customizing an itinerary according to our requests and very responsive to our feedback as we tried to nail things down. He was exceptionally knowledgeable about everything from the macro logistics (in-country flights versus drives; certain parks and regions versus others) to micro details (specific lodges, experiences [i.e., horseback riding in a coffee plantation], and safari drive plans).
After we finalized the plan for our September trip in January 2020, there was obviously a lot of uncertainty and unexpected changes that have needed to take place. Ben was always on top of the latest restrictions from different countries in Africa (for US travellers) and proactive in swapping out our camps / lodges as availability and which ones were open shifted around. At the end of the day, he was able to upgrade us in a number of locations but even with those shifts, we were often the only people at the camps which was a unique experience (though I would imagine the amazing service we received at each would have been the same even if all ~12 tents/villas would have been occupied).
A few weeks before our trip, one of our airlines (Emirates) put a negative PCR test requirement into effect for our return flight from Zanzibar/Tanzania. The combination of a 96 window negative test requirement and 72 response time on the test results meant we had a particularly challenging logistical last few days. Ben was in touch at all hours of the day setting up a special test at a private clinic and even coordinating for our negative certificate to meet us at the airport because it wasn’t ready to be delivered to our resort.
While this was a challenging time to travel, Ben’s work behind the scenes made it still feel effortless for us.
On the ground, our E-Trip Africa guide Aladdin was amazing. He was very knowledgeable about all the animals and plants we encountered. He knew the parks exceptionally well and was often looked at as a resource by other guides around where to find animals and how to navigate the parks! We had some unbelievable viewings with him (two mother lions with 6 cubs on a rock formation, three cheetah brothers hunting, multiple leopards [including with cubs], and a handful of river crossings) and almost every time we were the only truck around! On top of this extreme professional acumen, it is clear he enjoys his job and being in nature in a way that is contagious when you’re in the truck with him.
My wife and I both agree this was the best trip of our lives and can’t wait to book our next one with Ben, Aladdin, and the E-Trip Africa team!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Superb!!!!
"Me and my friends from Kenya did Tarangire and Ngorongoro in December and the we enjoyed with our guide who was very knowledgeable and very cooperative. African chitah is the best company to choose!!!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
100% recommend going with Wildlife Oasis - incredible safari and amazing people
This safari outfit is fantastic. We arranged a 5 day safari (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro) with about 2 weeks notice, and couldn't have asked for more from the boss, Humphrey, who responded promptly to all queries & shared detailed itineraries (including an updated one after a last minute change requested by us). His colleagues, Ali and Nuru, who helped us with transport and arranging an extra day of activities at the end, were really welcoming and made it all so easy! Having the transport to and from the airport included was a huge bonus, as was having a hotel included at the beginning and end of the safari.
The safari itself was magical - our driver, Deo, was amazing and his ability to spot wildlife in the distance was brilliant, as was his animal/bird facts and stories of the various destinations: his sense of humour was awesome too! He timed each day really well, so that we were in the perfect locations for sunrises / sunsets, and used his experience & knowledge of the national parks to find us great wildlife viewing opportunities.
We loved the camping, where we had delicious food (and lots of it) cooked by our very friendly chef, Tuma, each night (he also had great stories). The tent was the biggest 2 man tent I've ever seen, and we had no problems getting to sleep with the comfortable sleeping bags and mattresses provided.
After the safari, we did a half day trip (organised via Wildlife Oasis) to Materuni waterfall (one of the best waterfalls I've seen) followed by a coffee tour in the local village, where we were shown how to make our own coffee from scratch by the local tribe - delicious (even despite us being tea drinkers!)
Next time we visit Tanzania, we will 100% go with Wildlife Oasis again - the value for money is second to none, and we highly rated all the activities, the comfort and the amazing people in the organisation. It's a genuinely great outfit and you will have a wonderful experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Mufasa enabled us have a trouble free holiday in the Tsavo. Kelvin Gichuki is too knowledgeable.
The rates were competitive, they were time conscious. Kelvin is too knowledgeable for anyone interested in birds and other animals in the park. We had a good time. I would definitely be using Mufasa some other time.
MY
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Highly Recommended!
Me and my parents decided to visit Kenya & Tanzania and we had found Parot Safari online.
The reason I chose them is the good price, and the reason I recommend them to everyone is we received out of expectation services, and unforgettable experiences.
Will appoint Parot Safari to be my guide again when I visit Kenya later.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lifetime vacation experience
We started our trip with Jinja then Fortportal, we were driven to the source of the Nile in Jinja. On our way to Jinja, we branched off for zip lining in Mabira Forest, this is activity is out of this world, I screamed so hard, I fear heights but I had fun.
A tour of the Sezibwa falls was great. I got to learn that the Sezibwa river was birthed by a woman.
We liked the boat ride to the source of the Nile.
Joseph took a good care of us. He is a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, thoughtful and so friendly and determined to make sure we got what we wanted from this trip. Kubwa Five Safaris provided the services beyond our expectations.
After our Jinja trip, we hit road to Fortportal which is in the western part of Uganda, the we hiked the 4 crater lakes in Fortportal with interesting information on history about them .
On our last day at Kyaninga Crater lodge, we planted trees around the crater lake.
While at camp fire, we enjoyed listening to stories about the culture of Tooro.
Our tour of the famous Amabere ga Nyinamwiru caves was an added bonus.
It was my first time to have such a trip and I learned many things about my country on this trip.
Highly recommend Kubwa Five Safaris.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME
The most intriguing aspect is that we had a professional tour guide who knew what to look for and which part of the park had most breathtaking view. This was absolutely an adventure of a lifetime.
I recommend to any tourist visiting Africa and especially Uganda, the Pearl of Africa to use the services of Kubwa Five Safaris.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
What an absolutely stunning African experience for our family of 4!
This was an awesome 8 days. We’re a family of 4 (kids 7 and 9) and this itinerary encompassed Murchison Falls NP and QE NP. Chris picked us up from the airport and was with us every step of the way. Everything ran like clockwork and Chris and our driver William were fun, informative and professional throughout. The dream team!
Before we left Chris gave us a series of options that covered a range of budgets and we chose the one that best met our needs. It didn’t disappoint. Highlights were watching the herds of giraffes in Murchison and the chimp reek in QE although my kids will say the baby lions in QE.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Timeless Memories From a Perfectly Organized and Executed Vacation
Our Christmas holiday would not have been the unforgettable vacation that it turned out to be had we not been hosted by Safari360. We appreciate all the help and great planning by Petro who gave us Martin the most wonderful guide that my husband and I have ever had. He is highly experienced and very passionate about conservation, we could feel the zeal and conviction for the 7 days we were together as he guided through the parks (Trangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater). Somehow he managed to get close to most animals without spooking them allowing us to closely observe the elephants, lions, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs, giraffes, baboons, monkeys…. though the antelopes would always gallop away every time we tried to close in. We took numerous pictures and it will be a couple of weeks before we can sort them all.
We loved the luxury lodge accommodation option which was absolutely stunning.
It was a special trip filled with timeless memories and all this would not have happened without Safari360!
FR
20-35 years of age
Amazing!
Thanks to this very friendly company, we have had the experience of our lives, climbing Mount Kenya during 4 days/3 nights. Mrs Felistus took care of the booking while the hiking team took good care of us in these challenging altitudes. Special thanks to Mr Charles and our guide Mr Elijah :D
Go and have the time of your life in this beautiful nature!!