2 dias - Parque Nacional Murchison Falls Big 5 Safari

Unfortunately, quite a while after doing this review, I found out that I had been charged twice on the same day - so an overcharge of $676. Despite months of communications and sending the bank statement (see attached) showing this quite clearly (no subsequent refund shown on any later statement) I was just strung along and received zero satisfaction, acceptance of what had happened or any reimbursement. Please avoid using this company to save yourself a similar experience. I have however left the review of my actual experience as the guide and tour were both faultless: Fantastic tour guide in Eddie who works exceptionally hard. Being solo meant a premium cost-wise so, naturally, if there are two of you it becomes more economical. For whatever reason, I was the only one on the tour as the other two intended didn't seem to make it. I am very grateful for that not least because they could have just cancelled on that basis. Unfortunately, as stated at the top here, I never realised that I had, in fact, been charged twice and have been unable to obtain either refund or acceptance of what happened after months of fruitless communications by e-mail and whats app !! I had come from Ngorongoro two days before and this was in a different league. Where the former had gazillions of tourists in many, many vehicles and very little prime wildlife to see, hardly anyone was here and game was abundant thanks to my guides contacts with rangers and his own expertise. Lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo and to mention that the tour includes a generous stop-off en-route at the Ziwa white rhino sanctuary and, of course, the falls. He ensured there were multiple impromptu stop-off's too as species popped up. The overnight accommodation at the Hornbill Lodge was lovely - great staff, lovely en-suite room and nice food. Entebbe pick-up and drop-off was included too. Be aware that Eddie turns up well ahead of schedule so, if you have his contact, you can get going sooner if desired and also save him traffic hassle. There is a boat trip possibility (extra cost) outside the park at the new bridge but need to ask for in advance to tie with departures.

We only had a weekend to explore Uganda's largest national park and Friendly Gorilla's did not disappoint. Our guide Arafat was great with logistics and knew when to order food at busy places, which roads to take and specific times, and most notably where to go in the park to find all of the wildlife. We managed to see 4 of the big 5 (no leopards) in just two game drives! The park is absolutely beautiful, a must do if you are in Uganda.