13-Day Wildlife Adventure Trip to the Pearl of Africa

Review: 24-Day Uganda Trip Our 24-day trip to Uganda was nothing short of incredible. Every single day was packed with activities and offered something new and exciting. The itinerary was wonderfully varied, ranging from wildlife encounters and breathtaking nature to thrilling safaris and challenging hikes. The program was so well thought out that we truly feel like we’ve experienced the essence of Uganda. We were absolutely blown away by the beauty of the country—it’s simply stunning. A big highlight of the trip was our guide, who took excellent care of us from day one. He made sure we had everything we needed, kept us well-informed, and ensured we felt safe throughout the journey. This trip exceeded all our expectations, and we cannot recommend Uganda enough as a destination for adventure and natural beauty.

A group of 8 from Russia, experienced Africa visitors, had been blessed by gods and weather to see and admire the pearls of Central Africa - Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi with gorillas (exciting!), chimpanzee (closest relatives!), elephants, hippos, rhinos etc. - with plenty of encounters with Mother Africa’s wonders (Murchison Falls, game rides, river cruises, cultural villages, Burundi drummers etc.). Guide Eddy was most helpful and effective - driving hundreds of km per day and giving profound info; guide Hillary is on his way to be as effective (but this will take some time!).

My sister and I had the time of our lives! We had great expectations for this trip, but you never know what reality awaits when you set foot in a foreign country and a new culture. The trip exceeded our expectations! Our guide - Eddy the Elephant Son - was gracious, kind, and well-versed on Ugandan history, wildlife, and culture. He was easy to be around, but also allowed us plenty of alone/down time. Just when we thought we saw the most magnificent wildlife or sunrise or vista, the next day would be even more spectacular. We spent an hour in the jungle with a family of mountain gorillas, including a silverback and a 3-month old baby. We were inches from the gorillas and chimps. We saw countless giraffes and elephants on the savannahs. We rafted the Nile, which was exhilarating beyond belief! Generally, Ugandans were hospitable and kind. It was a real treat to tour some of the communities and visit with local artisans, a coffee maker and a medicine man. The food was outstanding and almost every lodge accommodated my gluten allergy. I highly recommend ALL the pumpkin soup. We both recommend Ngoni and Uganda. What a gorgeous country!