Safaris · HIKING & TREKKING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 7 hiking & trekking tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Start at 7:20 am from Gros Islet for a 4.5-hour open-air 4x4 safari to Anse La Raye and Venus Estate Waterfall. Guides such as Lulu, Marley, Crystal, and Kelvin share island history and plant knowledge while you cross streams, sample fruit, and swim in natural pools.
“Great way to see the island and we were lucky to have Marley and Dee to entertain us along the way!!”
Walk 6 to 9 miles around Howth with guides such as Shane, Zack, Dee, or Sean. Begin with scones, tea, and coffee, then follow cliff paths, heathland, beaches, and sea caves to Baily Lighthouse and Howth Summit.
“The guide Paul was excellent in his knowledge of the area and flexible in making sure I got the best hike for me. This Coastal Hike gave me a good insight into Ireland and some of it's people. I was truly impressed!”
Travel by private 4x4 from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi, meet local guides and trackers, and spend a full day seeking mountain gorillas. The package includes a gorilla permit, two nights of lodging, meals, a Batwa community visit, and a canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi. Guide assignments vary, with Hudson, Joyous, Benjamin, and Richard among the guides praised for their care and driving.
“We had a great time getting to and experiencing the Gorillas. Hudson our guide was amazing and had confidence in his driving and getting us to our destinations. He was very helpful with organising a great porter and we were very lucky to have a great guide to take us to Gorillas. What I once in lifetime experience.”
Travel privately from Entebbe through Zziwa, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, and Lake Bunyonyi. You will track rhinos, chimps, and gorillas, take two boat trips, and travel with an English-speaking guide such as Derrick or Benon.
“The most amazing thing I have done in my life!! Wow, I cannot recommend this trip and tour guide enough. Every day on this trip was magical, seeing things I have only ever dreamed of seeing with my own eyes. A huge thank you to Derrick wRead more”
Travel privately from Anuradhapura to Sigiriya Lion Rock and Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park. Climb past frescoes and the Mirror Wall, then spend four hours in a safari jeep searching for elephants. Kumaran is one named guide associated with the experience. Lunch can be arranged.
“It was a great day and Kumaran was great at showing us the nearby sights and attractions. We didn't get to see Minneriya national park on the day, so went to Kaudulla park instead which was still great, and he took good care on the trip!”
Travel from Entebbe or Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi, and Lake Bunyonyi on a private four-day safari. Expect game drives, a Kazinga Channel cruise, one hour with mountain gorillas, long road transfers, and guides such as Smith or Sam, depending on assignment.
“On any guided tour, the guide will be the determining factor between a good trip and a excellent one. On this 4 day Gorilla tour, our guide was Smith. He is energized, enthusiastic, and clearly loves his job. I would recommend him for anyoRead more”
Travel privately from Entebbe through Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo. Expect gorilla and chimp trekking, rhino tracking, boat safaris, swamp walks, and game drives. Ngoni Safaris assigns a private guide, with past trips led by guides such as James, David, Allan, and Charles.
“We had an excellent trip with ngoni and led by our fantastic guide Allan! We did a 16 days trip, 4 nights in Rwanda, the rest in Uganda. We excluded Muchinson falls (one of the highlights) to reduce travel times on the road: we are also safari Read more”
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