As soon as we met K safaris team we knew we have made the best choice. Richard and his team are the best in Africa. Me and my wife have... read more booked with Richard on our honeymoon to see and experience the gorillas, golden monkeys and chimpanzees and it was life changing. They went above and beyond to make our honeymoon the most memorable. Everything was perfect and hassle free, accomodation was luxurious and we were greeted everywhere with such a warm welcome and splendid hospitality. Everything was cattered for in a manner we have never experienced before. The safaris and trekking were beautiful and magnificent. These guys are honest, reliable, friendly and will do everything to accomodate your needs. They are definitely 5+ stars. Richard loves Uganda and knows everyone and everything, he will make you experience Uganda like no one else. And above all that they have the best pricing amongst all other tour agencies. Thank you Richard & Ken for making our honeymoon the most memorable and joyful. We will come back again for sure, and ofcourse we are waiting for you to visit us and be our guests in our country.
Much of love
Jamal & Sarah

  I did an 8 days Tour with K-Safaris and has been on of the best experiences I had in my life. Richard has been amazing, very nice person and very... read more professional. Has a deep knowledge of the fauna, put me on the best hands on my trekking with the chimpanzees and the gorillas and adapt the journey on your tastes. He is the best person to be with if you really want to experience Uganda.

  Don’t normally do reviews but I think K-safari deserves an an honest feedback.

Trip details:
-5 days
-5 locations: Kigali(pick-up), Mutanda/Bwindi, Lake Mburo, Jinja, Malaba/Kenya border(drop-off)
-2 fairly... read more experienced travellers(male and female)
-First time in East Africa

Communication:
-Pre-travel: My friend was mainly the one in contact with K-safari(Richard) prior to the trip so can‘t give much info with regards to pre-arrival communication. But we haven‘t had any issues prior to the trip so I guess all was well.

-During travel: Richard was pretty much very communicative and vocal with the planning. We have had a rough idea of what we want and so we kind of plan things as we go along, and Richard was very easy to accommodate our needs, interests, and any sudden changes to the plans. Despite out limited budget, Richard was still very accommodating and made sure that we get a good deal and matches our expectations.

-After travel: Richard maintain contact even after we left Uganda. He did check on us if we arrived well in Kenya or if we‘re doing okay on our journey.

Accommodation:
Richard has helped us sort out our accommodation. The Mutanda accommodation was decided prior to the start of our trip. The other 2 were pretty much last minute as we weren‘t exactly sure how to plan our route.

-Mutanda Lake Resort: This accommodation was top class and probably the best place we stayed at during our entire trip. No complaints! 10/10

-Hyena Hill Lodge: We chose this place as the pictures from google look amazing and then Richard helped us booked it. But coming from Mutanda which was difficult to top, Hyena hill lodge was an okay stay. 6/10

-Source of the nile hotel. We haven‘t done much research on accommodations in Jinja so we let Richard decide where to put us. I‘m pretty sure Richard was so pressured to make sure that we get a good experience that he booked us in a hotel. The hotel was meant to be very good but the fact that they‘ve closed down during the pandemic, there‘s still signs of wear and service wasn‘t completely back to normal. 5/10

Food:
We never really had any issues with the food and pretty much all the places we stayed at were accommodating to our diet. Note that my friend is allergic to nuts and is vegetarian.

Outside our accommodation meals, we had a chance to grab lunch in Masaka where we tried some Matoke and Posho. Richard also let us try the infamous ”Rolex“, the legit street kind. It was fun experience and a must try if you are in Uganda.

Journey:
-We were picked-up by K-safari(courtesy of Roger) from Kigali and drop us off in Mutanda. He came at around 9:30, 30mins earlier than our 10am planned departure. On time which was great! Roger was driving a mini van (which I think can do some interior make over), but for 2 people with reasonable baggage, it was spacious. The road to Uganda was mainly concrete but on the exit to Mutanda, it was all rough road so with the van, we got to experience what they call an ”African massage“. Roger was a nice guy. Just the right amount of peace and conversation. He was very flexible when you want to stop or slow down for pictures. So the 5-hour journey was smooth and no issues.

-For the next few journeys, it was Richard who drove us everywhere. Richard’s driving a landcruiser so it was more comfortable even in rough terrain. We met him on the second day just before our 6am planned departure to go see the gorillas. So we were on-time again!
Richard was very knowledgeable and he gave us some details of things we want to know or random facts about the things and life in Uganda. He has this vibrant personality that will make you get excited to travel. His energy is positive and bright, the type of guide you want to travel with, and despite us getting flat tire twice, he remained very composed and never let the problem affect his mood. I guess this is the reason why we never felt like getting flat tires was an issue at all because Richard remained calm and still jolly.

Richard was just and passionate, and you can definitely feel that he wanted us to experience the beauty of Uganda and its people. He tried to haggle for us. He shielded us from people those who try to extort us, and he did his best to gave us a balance and fair experience of Uganda.

One of the great things about Richard as guide is that he knows his stuff. He has the connections, experience, and has tricks on his sleeve to make sure that you‘ll get to experience and see as much as possible.

Overall:

We had a pretty great time and experience with K-Safari and Richard. I think as Ugandan tourism slowly bouncing back, the experience for future travellers will only get better.

It’s also worth pointing out how K-safari is also very dependable when it comes to time. We were pretty much always on time and I really appreciate that.

Keep up to good work, Richard! Hope we meet again in the near future!

  We initially just booked a Gorilla trekking trip with Richard (which was simply great) but extended our trip with him for a few more days. He always made an effort... read more to plan the itinerary to our needs, budget and expectations. We got so much insight into this beautiful country Uganda! No matter the situation, Richard always kept smiling and most importantly we always felt we were in good hands.

Keep up the great work! We can't wait to come back and to explore more of Uganda.

  We just returned from an incredibly moving trip to see the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda. It is an experience hard to describe...exciting and definitely unforgettable. Following a thorough search for... read more a tour company, we chose K-Safaris, in Uganda, and we couldn't have been more pleased. Richard at K-Safaris took care of our every need from beginning to end. He answered all of our questions and his attention to detail resulted in a wonderful itinerary. Our accommodations were stunning, food top-notch, and the gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, magical. K-Safaris has countless 5-star reviews and it's easy to understand why. Richard was professional, knowledgeable and engaging, and dedicated to providing us with the best customer service and travel experience possible.

If a guided private/group safari or gorilla tour is in your future, Richard at K-Safaris is a fantastic guide and is highly recommended for a trip of a lifetime.

  I used K safaris for my gorilla trekking experience in Uganda. Richard was excellent in organising everything promptly and within my budget. He made everything seamless from the very start.... read more I even brought a friend along last minute which he organised for him to join in a very short amount of time. We had the most amazing time gorilla trekking. I would highly recommend K safaris for an excellent experience. Thanks Richard!