20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
It was an amazing experience - David was always a phone call away, willing to go the extra mile.
The trip lived up to our expectations. I am happy to recommend Vacay Holidays to my family and friends.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Mikumi National Park by Thomas
Amazing experience seeing the animals up close in their natural habitats. The park clearly respected and protected the animals.
A tale of two halves - serious birding on long dusty roads followed by stunning scenery and Geladas
Ethiopia is very much open for business. I felt safe throughout, despite the apparent chaos and sometimes (always non threatening) gun wielding men. At every check point we were waved through with a smile, whilst the locals were grilled. Yes, there are a few areas tourists are advised by their governments not to venture but then the same holds true for most countries.
Four weeks without illness or issue, not even a flat tyre, and just one mosquito bite. Oh, and it rained for 30 minutes one night. For accommodation lower your expectations - hotels are safe and clean but basic; electricity not always reliable. Clean linen, flush toilets and warm showers, even in the remotest towns. But it was a tough and tiring trip in the south where few venture except serious birders. Here the roads were in poor condition and crowded with wandering domestic animals. My first surprise was how the lack of persecution of birds has resulted in birds being unconcerned by people; resulting in superb views everywhere - a real pleasure that is so rare in much of the world today. My second surprise was the availability of free wifi in even the remotest hotels.
Bale Mountains were stunning until I ventured north and the real highlight of the trip - the 'Simeon' Mountains (as throughout Ethiopia various spellings exist!). Here you can sleep at 3300M asl after hiking during the day at 4300M asl. I even had a beer at apparently Africa's highest bar. Whilst the purpose of my trip was an organised bird watching tour (successfully!) focusing on seeing all of the 17 endemic species and most of the 42 Horn of Africa specialties, the final surprise was the huge mammal list we ended up with. I just had not appreciated how good Ethiopia is for mammals. Incredible and multiple views of hunting Ethiopian Wolves on the Bale Mountain plateau, Black-and-White Colobus monkeys, two species of Zebra, handsome Hartebeest, gorgeous Gerunuk, timid Oribi, stately Oryx, Gazelles galore, skulking Menelik and the magnificent Mountain Nyala all easy to see and un-perturbed by people. The latter being the last large African mammal discovered by modern man.
Saving the best to last, they talk about seeing Gorillas in Africa but right up there in terms of a one-on-one almost life changing experience is surely the Gelada Baboons of the Simeon Mountains. These extraordinary, peaceful, grass eating beauties allow you to sit within 1M of them and become one of their tribe. There are no time limits and no exorbitant fees. And there were hundreds of them going about their daily routines. Time flies invisibly when you are staring out at some of the world's most stunning escarpment scenery whilst pretending you are not a Gelada.
Finally do try the injera just to say you did so, but for me that "once" was enough.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome
Awesome experience with a great guide who knew a lot about the animals and all the best spots to see them and take amazing pictures with the beautiful scenery.
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amasing. We saw the big five
Amasing. The food was excellent, excellent guide Who took us to safari
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Serengetti-Masai mara safari
It was well organized and great trip. We were taken door to door. Service was excellent all around!
HK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well-planned safari with great experience
Tour description
We had a great private 5 days Safari in Selous and Mikumi National Park. Ibrahim came to pick us up from the hotel in Dar es Salaam and gave us short brief of our itinerary then heading to Selous with our driver Khalifa. Boat trip to Rufiji River was great experience in our life. Thanks to our guide we even got to see many animals that was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Thank you Ibrahim and your team. We had a great time!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Their services are excellent
My Team and I did a five day trip, including Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls and Kidepo. It was truly an incredible experience. Our guide, Sedrick, was knowledgeable, skilled in driving in some challenging settings and just plain fun to hang out with for five days. The lodging was perfect, especially Savannah Lodge. The tents and beds were high quality. The views were spectacular. Meals were delicious and varied. I recommend Ngoni safaris Uganda with all my heart and soul!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well Organized Tour Company
Had an amazing once in a lifetime experience with Saso Uganda Safaris. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a well-planned and affordable safari trip.
I was very impressed with the knowledge that both the tour operator, Wilson and the tour driver Fred. All staff went over and above to accommodate myself and my family, including my dietary needs as a Vegan. Wilson and his team provided us with a personalized 6-day itinerary planned around our interested and what animals we were particularly fond off. We managed to see 4 of the big 5 and were able to have close contact with both Elephants and giraffes.
From the start I felt he really understood what we were looking for plus he was able to get what we wanted within our budget! He made some valid suggestions to our itinerary which in the end made a huge difference to our trip. The safari totally exceeded our expectations. The lodges and tented camps he selected had great food and facilities.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was an amazing 24 hours Safari organised by uhuru travel
We thanks Abdhalla for the Perfect program he organize for us:transfert to the airport from our Hotel in bejwu, flight with auric air : beginning at selous with the Boat Safari ( birds, hippo and crocodile) accommodation at africa camp Safari and the fabulous games drive from 6 am to 2 Pm with Daniela the guide and Ruddy the driver: We saw giraffe Buffalo antilope éléphant Impalas vultures baboon and two lions making a rest near the lake
Drop off to matemwe was included
