13-Day Wildlife Adventure Trip to the Pearl of Africa
Overview
This safari takes you to Murchison Falls. Expect Big 5, launch trip to the bottom of the falls. Proceed to Kibale for chimp habituation and thereafter enter Queen Elizabeth National Park. Here, you expect more game drive and launch trip on the Kazinga Channel. The safari continues to Bwindi for the ultimate gorilla experience. You will exit Bwindi for relaxation in Lake Mutanda. Head to Lake Mburo NP where you will enjoy a boat ride or park walk. Travel back to Entebbe for your outbound flight.
Inclusions
- All accommodation
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- 12x Breakfast
- 12x Dinner
- 12x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 12 nights
- Entry/Admission - Lake Mutanda
- Entry/Admission - Gorilla Bookings
- Entry/Admission - Lake Mburo National Park
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Entebbe and overnight at the booked accommodation
Stop At: Entebbe, Entebbe, Central Region
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport you will be received by a Home to Africa assigned driver/guide who will welcome you to Uganda – the Pearl of Africa. Thereafter, you will be transferred to the booked accommodation in Kampala. In case you have had an early landing into Uganda, you may opt for a late afternoon ride around the city of Kampala. Else, check-in and have enough rest awaiting dinner and overnight stay.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Cassia Lodge
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls NP with rhino tracking Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Stop At: Murchison Falls National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Western Region
Your driver/guide will pick you from the accommodation and you will head out for Murchison Falls NP. The highlights of this park include: the roaring rapids of the Murchison Falls, the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest National Park where you will have the chance of viewing lions, giraffes, hartebeest, buffalo, and elephants. Then surely you will be fascinated by the concentration of hippos and the Nile crocodiles here.
En route, make a visit to Zziwa Rhino sanctuary. You will have at least one hour of rhino tracking while here. Another stop will be in Masindi in order to enjoy your lunch. Continue to the park and check into your accommodation to relax for the Evening.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Fort Murchison Lodge
Day 3: Murchison game viewing and the afternoon boat trip to the base of the falls
Stop At: Murchison Falls National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Western Region
Have your breakfast, depart for an early morning game drive across the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest National Park where you will have the opportunity of viewing lions, giraffes, hartebeest, buffalo and elephants among others. For any birder, this area supports the secretary bird and black chested snake eagle to name a few. Return to your accommodation for some rest time and lunch.
After lunch you will head out for the boat trip to the base of Murchison Falls where you will also be able to catch sight of more animals including Hippos and Crocodiles and several water birds. Continue with a hike (if you like) to the top of the falls. The hike may be a strenuous one but the thrill on reaching the top is unforgettable. Miss it only if you must. Return to your accommodation and have a relaxed evening.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Fort Murchison Lodge
Day 4: Exit Murchison and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Stop At: Kibale National Park, Kibale National Park, Western Region
After breakfast at your accommodation, depart right away for Kibale Forest National Park. The drive is incredibly scenic, passing through villages, lush green countryside and hills dotted with tea plantations which characterize this part of Uganda.
Kibale NP is popular for its primates like the chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, grey cheeked mangabeys and red tailed monkeys. On your chimpanzee trails, these are regularly seen swinging in the forest trees and others feeding on the wild fruits. You will reach and do little but check into your accommodation where you will have dinner and the overnight rest.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Kibale Forest Camp
Day 5: Kibale chimp habituation experience, return to the accommodation and relax
Stop At: Kibale National Park, Kibale National Park, Western Region
Have breakfast at the accommodation and proceed out for a lifetime experience of chimp habituation in Kibale Forest. The activity allows you to accompany Kibale’s research and habituation team on their daily activities. You will spend a greater part of the day in the presence of these amazing human closest relation with the wild and witness them nesting, de-nesting, feeding, playing etc. while getting first hand explanation of the experts on the ground. Later, return to the accommodation for relaxation with spectacular view of Kibale features right in front of you.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Kibale Forest Camp
Day 6: Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP, relax and undertake the afternoon game viewing
Stop At: Queen Elizabeth National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Western Region
Have a relaxed breakfast at the accommodation and drive off to Queen Elizabeth NP. You will reach Queen early enough to relax, have lunch and in the afternoon proceed out for game viewing. During the game drive, look out for wild animals like: reedbuck, bushbuck, kob, warthogs, elephants, lions and buffaloes to mention but a few.
Alternatively, you could choose to go for the Queen’s breathtaking explosion crater drive (instead). The drive is basically sightseeing with very spectacular view of the breathtaking scenery in and around Queen. There is also plenty of wildlife to see along the drive although commonest are sights of Cape Buffaloes plus Elephants. Return to the accommodation for relaxation, dinner and the overnight stay.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: The Bush Lodge
Day 7: tracking plus other game viewing and afternoon boat trip on the Kazinga Channel
Stop At: Queen Elizabeth National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Western Region
Have breakfast and proceed out for the early morning lion tracking experience. The lions that are tracked have radio collars on them and it’s breathtaking for Wildlife enthusiasts who take part in this rare opportunity while in Queen. However, the groups (to go tracking) are limited in order to reduce stress on these members of the big 5 and increase the quality of the experience for visitors. You will also have the opportunity to encounter other wildlife while on the lion tracking experience. Return to your accommodation for some rest time and lunch. The afternoon adventure entails a launch (boat) trip on the Kazinga Channel – a water stream joining Lake Edward and Lake George. The channel attracts a large school of hippos and Nile crocodiles besides the variety of birds that flock the reed shores like: the pelicans, kingfishers, saddle billed stork and sometimes the crowned cranes. Return to your accommodation in time to relax, enjoy dinner and surely the overnight rest.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: The Bush Lodge
Day 8: Proceed to the southern part of Queen – to the Ishasha area
Stop At: Ishasha, Uganda
Have breakfast then set off for a breathtaking game viewing experience in the Ishasha area of Queen Elizabeth National Park – famously known for its resident tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions is about 70% though sometimes they are really hard to spot (most especially when they’re down in the grassland looking for prey). Hoping you get the chance to spot them, the sight will be spectacular! You will also be able to see other wildlife such as the Uganda kob, Cape buffalos, elephants and warthogs in addition to the tree-climbing lions. Thereafter, head to the accommodation for relaxation, dinner and later overnight.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Topi Lodge
Day 9: More Ishasha game viewing and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Stop At: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Western Region
Be up and have your breakfast served. Go for more tree-climbing lions’ sighting and thereafter transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi is a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda (harboring an estimated 400 mountain gorillas – roughly half of the world’s population), including several habituated groups, which can be tracked. With a strenuous day ahead, you will do less on arrival but just check-in your accommodation, relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience the following day.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
•
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•
Accommodation included: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Day 10: Gorilla trekking Bwindi and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Stop At: Gorilla Bookings, Entebbe Victoria Mall, Kampala Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a highlight for many visitors as this is where they will be visiting the home of the gentle giants. The park lies in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley. Uganda's oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests lies on the mist-covered hillsides. This magnificent forest dates back over 25, 000 years, even surviving the last Ice Age (most forests disappeared). Bwindi forest has an incredible diversity of flora and fauna and is the only forest in Africa which can make claim to host both mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. In fact, half the worlds’ population of gorillas live here divided over nine habituated family groups. Also 5 other primate species, 120 species of mammal, over 220 butterflies and 360 bird’s species call Bwindi home. This is the place to see the critically endangered mountain gorillas up close for your very own ‘Gorillas in the Mist’ moment.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Heritage Lodge (Buhabulo Island)
Day 11: Discover Lake Bunyonyi many islands in a traditional dug-out canoe and take the afternoon relaxing
Stop At: Lake Mutanda, 20 Minutes Off Kisoro Town, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park P.O Box 280 Uganda
Lake Bunyonyi is framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach a height of (2, 200 – 2, 478m) with 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water that make it most magical — you could admire them all day. You shall have an exciting boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi. In the afternoon you may have optional activities; a Canoe boat ride, a swim in the Bilharzia free lake, you may also explore a nearby village. Residents are happy for you visit and are open to explain their daily lives.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
•
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•
Accommodation included: Heritage Lodge
Day 12: Transfer to Lake Mburo NP and enjoy afternoon (evening) game viewing
Stop At: Lake Mburo National Park, Mbarara Uganda
Have breakfast and set off to Lake Mburo NP. Drive past the intensely terraced Kigezi hill slopes into Mbarara town and finally Lake Mburo NP. Arrive in the park in the early afternoon and take some rest before proceeding out for the late afternoon (evening) game viewing.
On the game drive, expect to see the gigantic eland antelopes, zebras in big numbers, topis, impalas, warthogs, Uganda kob and Cape buffalos among others. Later, relax at the accommodation where you will spend the night.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 13: Mburo park (nature) walk and transfer to Entebbe Airport for your flight out
Stop At: Entebbe, Entebbe, Central Region
Enjoy your early breakfast and proceed for the Mburo morning park/nature walk in the presence of an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger/guide. On this early morning guided walk, you often encounter hyenas that are returning to their dens after a night of being on the prowl. Also, you will have the opportunity to encounter (at close range): Zebras, Giraffes and Eland, Topi and other antelopes, Cape buffaloes among others.
Take the Trail to the top of the hills and see Lake Mburo and beyond. From this vantage point, you will have a great view of 9 of the twelve lakes surrounding Lake Mburo NP. Thereafter, return to the accommodation for checkout and then hit the road to Entebbe airport for your flight out. We hope to see you (or any referral) when next, you visit and thanks for choosing Ngoni Safaris Uganda!
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: no accommodation
Day 1: Arrive Entebbe and overnight at the booked accommodation
Stop At: Entebbe, Entebbe, Central Region
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport you will be received by a Home to Africa assigned driver/guide who will welcome you to Uganda – the Pearl of Africa. Thereafter, you will be transferred to the booked accommodation in Kampala. In case you have had an early landing into Uganda, you may opt for a late afternoon ride around the city of Kampala. Else, check-in and have enough rest awaiting dinner and overnight stay.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Cassia Lodge
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls NP with rhino tracking Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Stop At: Murchison Falls National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Western Region
Your driver/guide will pick you from the accommodation and you will head out for Murchison Falls NP. The highlights of this park include: the roaring rapids of the Murchison Falls, the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest National Park where you will have the chance of viewing lions, giraffes, hartebeest, buffalo, and elephants. Then surely you will be fascinated by the concentration of hippos and the Nile crocodiles here.
En route, make a visit to Zziwa Rhino sanctuary. You will have at least one hour of rhino tracking while here. Another stop will be in Masindi in order to enjoy your lunch. Continue to the park and check into your accommodation to relax for the Evening.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Fort Murchison Lodge
Day 3: Murchison game viewing and the afternoon boat trip to the base of the falls
Stop At: Murchison Falls National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Western Region
Have your breakfast, depart for an early morning game drive across the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest National Park where you will have the opportunity of viewing lions, giraffes, hartebeest, buffalo and elephants among others. For any birder, this area supports the secretary bird and black chested snake eagle to name a few. Return to your accommodation for some rest time and lunch.
After lunch you will head out for the boat trip to the base of Murchison Falls where you will also be able to catch sight of more animals including Hippos and Crocodiles and several water birds. Continue with a hike (if you like) to the top of the falls. The hike may be a strenuous one but the thrill on reaching the top is unforgettable. Miss it only if you must. Return to your accommodation and have a relaxed evening.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Fort Murchison Lodge
Day 4: Exit Murchison and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Stop At: Kibale National Park, Kibale National Park, Western Region
After breakfast at your accommodation, depart right away for Kibale Forest National Park. The drive is incredibly scenic, passing through villages, lush green countryside and hills dotted with tea plantations which characterize this part of Uganda.
Kibale NP is popular for its primates like the chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, grey cheeked mangabeys and red tailed monkeys. On your chimpanzee trails, these are regularly seen swinging in the forest trees and others feeding on the wild fruits. You will reach and do little but check into your accommodation where you will have dinner and the overnight rest.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Kibale Forest Camp
Day 5: Kibale chimp habituation experience, return to the accommodation and relax
Stop At: Kibale National Park, Kibale National Park, Western Region
Have breakfast at the accommodation and proceed out for a lifetime experience of chimp habituation in Kibale Forest. The activity allows you to accompany Kibale’s research and habituation team on their daily activities. You will spend a greater part of the day in the presence of these amazing human closest relation with the wild and witness them nesting, de-nesting, feeding, playing etc. while getting first hand explanation of the experts on the ground. Later, return to the accommodation for relaxation with spectacular view of Kibale features right in front of you.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Kibale Forest Camp
Day 6: Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP, relax and undertake the afternoon game viewing
Stop At: Queen Elizabeth National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Western Region
Have a relaxed breakfast at the accommodation and drive off to Queen Elizabeth NP. You will reach Queen early enough to relax, have lunch and in the afternoon proceed out for game viewing. During the game drive, look out for wild animals like: reedbuck, bushbuck, kob, warthogs, elephants, lions and buffaloes to mention but a few.
Alternatively, you could choose to go for the Queen’s breathtaking explosion crater drive (instead). The drive is basically sightseeing with very spectacular view of the breathtaking scenery in and around Queen. There is also plenty of wildlife to see along the drive although commonest are sights of Cape Buffaloes plus Elephants. Return to the accommodation for relaxation, dinner and the overnight stay.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: The Bush Lodge
Day 7: tracking plus other game viewing and afternoon boat trip on the Kazinga Channel
Stop At: Queen Elizabeth National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Western Region
Have breakfast and proceed out for the early morning lion tracking experience. The lions that are tracked have radio collars on them and it’s breathtaking for Wildlife enthusiasts who take part in this rare opportunity while in Queen. However, the groups (to go tracking) are limited in order to reduce stress on these members of the big 5 and increase the quality of the experience for visitors. You will also have the opportunity to encounter other wildlife while on the lion tracking experience. Return to your accommodation for some rest time and lunch. The afternoon adventure entails a launch (boat) trip on the Kazinga Channel – a water stream joining Lake Edward and Lake George. The channel attracts a large school of hippos and Nile crocodiles besides the variety of birds that flock the reed shores like: the pelicans, kingfishers, saddle billed stork and sometimes the crowned cranes. Return to your accommodation in time to relax, enjoy dinner and surely the overnight rest.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: The Bush Lodge
Day 8: Proceed to the southern part of Queen – to the Ishasha area
Stop At: Ishasha, Uganda
Have breakfast then set off for a breathtaking game viewing experience in the Ishasha area of Queen Elizabeth National Park – famously known for its resident tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions is about 70% though sometimes they are really hard to spot (most especially when they’re down in the grassland looking for prey). Hoping you get the chance to spot them, the sight will be spectacular! You will also be able to see other wildlife such as the Uganda kob, Cape buffalos, elephants and warthogs in addition to the tree-climbing lions. Thereafter, head to the accommodation for relaxation, dinner and later overnight.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Topi Lodge
Day 9: More Ishasha game viewing and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Stop At: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Western Region
Be up and have your breakfast served. Go for more tree-climbing lions’ sighting and thereafter transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi is a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda (harboring an estimated 400 mountain gorillas – roughly half of the world’s population), including several habituated groups, which can be tracked. With a strenuous day ahead, you will do less on arrival but just check-in your accommodation, relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience the following day.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Day 10: Gorilla trekking Bwindi and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Stop At: Gorilla Bookings, Entebbe Victoria Mall, Kampala Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a highlight for many visitors as this is where they will be visiting the home of the gentle giants. The park lies in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley. Uganda's oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests lies on the mist-covered hillsides. This magnificent forest dates back over 25, 000 years, even surviving the last Ice Age (most forests disappeared). Bwindi forest has an incredible diversity of flora and fauna and is the only forest in Africa which can make claim to host both mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. In fact, half the worlds’ population of gorillas live here divided over nine habituated family groups. Also 5 other primate species, 120 species of mammal, over 220 butterflies and 360 bird’s species call Bwindi home. This is the place to see the critically endangered mountain gorillas up close for your very own ‘Gorillas in the Mist’ moment.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Heritage Lodge (Buhabulo Island)
Day 11: Discover Lake Bunyonyi many islands in a traditional dug-out canoe and take the afternoon relaxing
Stop At: Lake Mutanda, 20 Minutes Off Kisoro Town, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park P.O Box 280 Uganda
Lake Bunyonyi is framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach a height of (2, 200 – 2, 478m) with 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water that make it most magical — you could admire them all day. You shall have an exciting boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi. In the afternoon you may have optional activities; a Canoe boat ride, a swim in the Bilharzia free lake, you may also explore a nearby village. Residents are happy for you visit and are open to explain their daily lives.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Heritage Lodge
Day 12: Transfer to Lake Mburo NP and enjoy afternoon (evening) game viewing
Stop At: Lake Mburo National Park, Mbarara Uganda
Have breakfast and set off to Lake Mburo NP. Drive past the intensely terraced Kigezi hill slopes into Mbarara town and finally Lake Mburo NP. Arrive in the park in the early afternoon and take some rest before proceeding out for the late afternoon (evening) game viewing.
On the game drive, expect to see the gigantic eland antelopes, zebras in big numbers, topis, impalas, warthogs, Uganda kob and Cape buffalos among others. Later, relax at the accommodation where you will spend the night.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 13: Mburo park (nature) walk and transfer to Entebbe Airport for your flight out
Stop At: Entebbe, Entebbe, Central Region
Enjoy your early breakfast and proceed for the Mburo morning park/nature walk in the presence of an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger/guide. On this early morning guided walk, you often encounter hyenas that are returning to their dens after a night of being on the prowl. Also, you will have the opportunity to encounter (at close range): Zebras, Giraffes and Eland, Topi and other antelopes, Cape buffaloes among others.
Take the Trail to the top of the hills and see Lake Mburo and beyond. From this vantage point, you will have a great view of 9 of the twelve lakes surrounding Lake Mburo NP. Thereafter, return to the accommodation for checkout and then hit the road to Entebbe airport for your flight out. We hope to see you (or any referral) when next, you visit and thanks for choosing Ngoni Safaris Uganda!
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: no accommodation
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
fedegiovannelli
February 2022
I have just returned from my Ugandan safari and I already feel nostalgia for what has been a home away from home for 14 indelible days that count as years. And I am not being hyperbolic when I say that my solo escape to Uganda has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience which will remain engrained i...
I have just returned from my Ugandan safari and I already feel nostalgia for what has been a home away from home for 14 indelible days that count as years. And I am not being hyperbolic when I say that my solo escape to Uganda has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience which will remain engrained in my memory forever. Everything about Uganda spoke to my soul: the sprawling savannah inhabited by hundreds of species of birds and unhabituated animals, the untouched beauty of the landscapes, the huge expanses of wilderness, the unspoilt, rough bush experience, the lushness of the vegetation surrounding the crater lakes in Kabarole district, the sound of the rapids of the Nile river, the warmth and hospitality of the people, the visits to the local communities and the relatively unmediated insights into their lives, the encounter with the chimpanzees in the wild and, last but not least, with the gorillas in their forest habitat, the most memorable, transformative experience of the trip and, quite possibly, of my life. And all this wouldn’t have been possible without the advice, the support and guidance of Sedrick, who helped me put together the travel itinerary that suited me best, striking the perfect balance between intense days and unwinding days; assisted me in selecting the lodges that resonated with me and the landscape they are immersed in (and that follow and promote good conservation practices and ethics); communicated swiftly with me via email from the start, and made transactions easy. But my most heartfelt thanks go to James, my driver, my guide, my companion, for his confident driving that made me feel very secure even on the less travelled roads, for his knowledge in terms of local culture, wildlife and nature, for his insider’s perspective into the Ugandan way of life and customs, for his professionality, his reliability, his kindness, his attentiveness, his friendliness. He definitely went above and beyond to address my concerns, meet my demands and fulfill my wishes. I can’t praise him highly enough. This journey has been a time of exploration and renewal and real bonding. I hope to return to Uganda one day and, when that happens, I will certainly book my safari with Ngoni Safaris.Akintolaakintayo
October 2020
Very, very good place, I can highly recommend this place to anyone that really want to go for adventure. It's was a good place and I really want to come back here.
Very, very good place, I can highly recommend this place to anyone that really want to go for adventure. It's was a good place and I really want to come back here.Trey D
October 2020
My experience is good i love them service. I just say that you can try them service. They give you low price and good service. You can try them service.
My experience is good i love them service. I just say that you can try them service. They give you low price and good service. You can try them service.danielhH1147WR
October 2023
Sedrick was quick to respond back when I first got in touch way back in 2020, and helped me to tailor an itinerary to my needs. Of course, 2020 didn't pan out so well and I ended up needing to cancel my trip due to travel restrictions, so was very grateful when Sedrick honoured my deposit, no que...
Sedrick was quick to respond back when I first got in touch way back in 2020, and helped me to tailor an itinerary to my needs. Of course, 2020 didn't pan out so well and I ended up needing to cancel my trip due to travel restrictions, so was very grateful when Sedrick honoured my deposit, no questions asked, a full three years later! The tour itself was INCREDIBLE. We did an 11 day trip through Uganda, covering many of the main regions. I'm not exaggerating when I say that every single day of the trip was a highlight - and I say this as someone who has done a few safari trips before (SA, Kenya, Namibia, Botswana). Our guide, Darius, was down to earth, friendly and welcoming, and a great person to spend the trip with. We enjoyed chatting to him and learning about life in Uganda as well as the the sites we visited. Not only did he have comprehensive knowledge about both the animals and birds (including prior experience working at some of the national parks), but he clearly made an effort to focus on what we were interested in. I can't believe how good his eyesight was. For example, Darius spotted a leopard about 100m off the road in a cactus tree which I struggled to even find with binoculars (you can see it in one of my photos below taken at full 600mm zoom - and not the close up, that was a different leopard!). We were the only car of many driving along that main tarmac road that stopped to take a closer look! We loved exploring Uganda, and it was completely different to anywhere else I've been (even neighbouring Kenya) in terms of landscapes, wildlife and culture. The chimp and gorilla tracking were the focal point for me and didn't disappoint - I'm still looking back though those photos often to relive those experiences. There is absolutely nothing like it. On the accommodation side, each place was fantastic and unique in its own way, from an island in a lake to a lodge where elephants wander past in front of you as you have a drink at the end of the day. Similarly, the food was a consistently high standard. Neither of us got sick at any point, although we met people on other tours who had, so probably best to bring some precautionary meds in case. Overall, this was the trip of a lifetime - I would unreservedly recommend Ngoni Safaris to anyone looking to visit Uganda. And if you're not specifically looking to visit Uganda... Maybe reconsider, it's really worth bumping to the top of your list!Lee A
February 2022
Great discovery ! I enjoyed the tour with David who did his best to give me the best experience : he adjusted last minute the accommodation to adjust to my needs and wishes and some activities in order to be less rushed on the last day for pcr test and permit me to see the shoebill. He went out...
Great discovery ! I enjoyed the tour with David who did his best to give me the best experience : he adjusted last minute the accommodation to adjust to my needs and wishes and some activities in order to be less rushed on the last day for pcr test and permit me to see the shoebill. He went out of his way to explain and illustrate for me life in Uganda for the people but also I the safaris. A country full of surprises worth visiting smoothly organised… ( expect the en expected and accept nature , there won’t be a hiding lion every day 😉) . I felt lucky and happy to live this human experience , the gorilla tracking, the views and very nice accommodations ! Will look forward to come again for Kidepo natural parc and some more gorilla tracking!michaelbJ5254TI
January 2022
First of all we can say, that we had a great time in Uganda with Ngoni Safaris. They offer a great price-performance relation. Sedrick from Ngoni Safaris is a reliable and flexible person. As we made our request for the tour, he gave us some important tipps, but tried to follow our imaginations ...
First of all we can say, that we had a great time in Uganda with Ngoni Safaris. They offer a great price-performance relation. Sedrick from Ngoni Safaris is a reliable and flexible person. As we made our request for the tour, he gave us some important tipps, but tried to follow our imaginations as strict as possible. For example we have choosen an unusual route, because we wanted to have the gorilla trekking in the beginning of our trip. It was no problem, they are flexible in that kind of things. Contact was easy made during our planning period by whatts app or call. We always got quick answers when there were any questions. During our tour mostly everything went as planned, but bit disturbing was the fact, that twice we had some uncertainties of the booking period of lodges. But as I said before, sedrick in agreement with david (driver and guide) always regulated it in a fine, uncomplicated and quick way. It was always easy to reach him by whatts app or phone during the whole trip too. Our driver and guide Davis always tried very hard to fulfill all our wishes. We told him at the start of our tour what is most important for us to discover and he tried everything to fulfill these wishes. And he succeded. For example he took in a lot of effort, to make some leopard spottings possible. He isn't a person of many explanations (for example some detailed information about life and culture in Uganda) but more important he was always absolutely reliable and always in time. His driving was a bit to fast and aggressive for our point of view. Sometimes it depended on his mood. David always tried to gave us a private experience. If possible he always organized boat tours for example for the two of us. So we could enjoy everything in the way we like it. Last three days his friendly mood changed. We don't know why he started to be unfriendly. We think maybe because of the uncertainties with the lodges I mentioned before. Even owners of lodges asked us, why he is in a bad mood. But also during these last three days he was always reliable, in time and organized everything as it was booked and planned. As a conclusion we can recommend Ngoni Safris. At no place any extra charging, everything as booked. Perfect. Not always like that, but with Nogoni you can trust that you get what you've booked. As mentioned initially, really good price-performance. And Uganda itself is a wonderfull destination. Great diversity of landscapes, villages and animals. Really worth a trip.