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Founded on the notion of safari (‘travelling’ in Swahili), Kenya is the motherland of the safari holiday. A safari in Kenya offers a rare combination of incomparable natural beauty and evocative cultural experiences, all threaded together by exciting experience with its wildlife. Come for the vibrant spectacle of the great wildebeest migration in the Masai Mara or the stately elephant herds of Amboseli framed against Mount Kilimanjaro – and you won’t be disappointed.
Our team offers customized tailor made safari tour packages that are based on tourists and visitor needs by personalizing the Kenya safari holiday itinerary. The tailor made safaris are tailored for a solo traveler, a couple traveling and with a desire for a romantic holiday, families looking for an educational and fun filled family holiday, and for groups of friends seeking adventure amongst many others.
We offer numerous varieties of safari options to all endemic parks in Kenya including legendary Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu, Tsavo and so on. This safari packages are flexible where in you can customize to fit your days, destination parks and even add on extensions to beaches of your choice. Our packages are also very affordable and pocket friendly with luxury and breathtaking experience. We are also offering a combo of full priced Kenya safaris with life changing experiences like Gorilla Trekking in Uganda or Rwanda and Beach Holidays on the sparkling crystal clear shores of Indian Ocean.
Boasting over 10 years’ experience in organising East African safaris, we offer excellent value for money without compromising on quality. Operating out of high-end safari lodges to tented adventure camps, we invite you on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Kenya’s wild heart.
This meticulously crafted 9-day Kenya safari combines wildlife viewing with rich cultural experiences, offering participants
This compact 3-day Masai Mara safari offers participants an opportunity to explore one of Africa’s
This carefully crafted 6-day Kenya safari offers participants a comprehensive journey through Kenya’s diverse landscapes,
This meticulously crafted 8-day Kenya safari offers participants a comprehensive journey through Kenya’s diverse landscapes,
7-Day Kenya Safari: Wildlife and Cultural Discovery This carefully designed 7-day Kenya safari takes participants
5-Day Kenya Safari: Wildlife and Cultural Exploration This carefully crafted 5-day Kenya safari offers participants
Whether you go out at dawn, in the middle of the day or at night, you are guaranteed to see an incredible variety of animals on Kenya’s game drives. The Big Five (lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes and leopards) are commonplace, as are the gazelles, wildebeests and giraffes, not to mention thousands of different types of birds. The Masai Mara National Reserve (famous for the great wildebeest migration from July to October) is the best place to enjoy wildlife adventures.
Other great parks that offer unforgettable game drives include Amboseli National Park, Samburu National Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park.
The world’s largest overland migration – ‘The World Cup of Wildlife’ – is the annual great wildebeest migration that takes place along the 800 kilometre journey between Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park and Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, and which has been declared one of the seven New Wonders of the World. With 1.5 million wildebeests joined by thousands of zebras, Thomson’s gazelles and Grant’s gazelles, this journey extends across the seasonal cycle in search of fresh grasslands and water.
The best place to see the migration is the Maasai Mara National Reserve and the spectacle can be experienced at the Mara river-crossing where migrating herds enter the reserve and ford over the Mara River, fending off Nile crocodiles in fast flowing waters while the river banks are filled with potential predators.
Kenya is home to more than 45 tribes and tongues, each an important part of the rich culture of the country. If you are interested in cultures and traditions, do a Kenya culture tour where you will explore the lifestyle, traditions, and customs of the Samburu, Maasai, Kikuyu, Luhya, Kisii, Mijikenda, Kalenjin, Mbiti, Kipsigis, Taita, Turkana and many more tribes in Kenya.
Arriving at the bomas (Maasai and Samburu homesteads), you are given a tour of quadrants built in circular form with nomadic style houses. Sit in on a local feast and sample dishes, watch energetic dances and dramatic performances, and mix having dinner with the locals. Admire their traditional attire and colourful beadwork.(warriors).
Kenya is among the world’s best safari destination, with a variety of experiences in diverse and spectacular landscapes in a wildlife-rich country. But the answer for which country is the best for a safari comes down to the experience you want, and what you personally value most in a safari. Kenya scores high for multiple reasons:
1. Wildlife Galore: Kenya is known for its diversity of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, giraffes, and zebras.
2. Maasai Mara National Reserve: Maasai Mara in Kenya is one of the top places for wildlife viewing anywhere in the world. It’s famous for its wildebeest migration, which takes place every year and can be viewed in the plains of Gran Panorama in June and July. The plains are filled with more than a million wildebeest, zebra and gazelles.
3. Landscape: Landscape, as provided by the open savannas of the Maasai Mara, the flamingo-filled lakes of the Great Rift Valley, the rugged hills of Samburu, and the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya.
4. A cultural feast: Kenya is a diverse melting pot of more than 40 tribes. Its visitors can interact with local communities, like the Maasai or Samburu, and visit individuals’ homes to learn about their culture and traditions.
5. Established Tourism Infrastructure: Kenya has a longstanding history of tourism, full support infrastructure and facilities, all seen and played by the end of the 19th century, where racism and segregation ruled a molten world, and a warm, safe and charming colonial safari was built on the hope of a stay. From lodges and tents camps to guides with many years of experience and well-adjusted vehicles that show the country, Kenya is the oldest place in the safari fashion with a long and celebrated history, which made it one of the earliest and most famous places of pilgrimage before the word safari became a sport.
Having said that, other African countries – Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Botswana and Rwanda among them – have fabulous safari options, too, with their own distinctive aspects of highlight and specialty. In the end, the best safari option for you will depend on your interests, your budget and the time of year you intend to go.
The price of a Kenyan safari depends on the duration of trip, luxury level, season, and specific locations and activities included. Below is an itemised list of expenses for the average safari in Kenya:
Budget Safaris: Budget safaris cost between approximately $150 and $300 per person per day. Guests stay in basic campsites or tented camps, travel in shared vehicles, and share activities in groups. Meals may not be included, nor entry fees to the parks.
Mid-Range Safaris: $300 to $600 per person, per day This is for a guided, multi-day safarilodge or tented-camp-style accommodation on a full-board basis (using private transport) with parks fees and one to two activities per day included in the price.
Luxury safaris: $600 to $1,500 or more per person per day While still providing top-notch accommodations, luxury safaris consist of staying at the choicest lodges or luxury tented camps with private guides and vehicles, gourmet meals, and impeccable service. All park fees, activity costs, and often airfares are included in this type of safari package.
Park Entrance Fees: Most national parks and game reserves have an entrance fee depending on the one chooses from. For instance, Lake Nakuru National Park entrance fee is around $60 or €60 per adult per day, while Maasai Mara National Reserve has an entrance fee of around $80 or €80 per adult a day. However, the safari price-tag includes such fees.
Destinations: Where you go in Kenya, can also factor into price: look up the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo East and West National Parks, Lake Nakuru National Park and Samburu National Reserve, all magnificent, if well-travelled safari destinations. Combining various destinations into the same safari or going to more secluded areas can add to the total safari price.
Our website presents a range of exciting safaris and tours that we having to offer. Whether you are interested in wildebeest migration, a wildlife safari, or even a beach tour, we have something for everyone. Our price range is tailored to enable our customers to pick what suits their interest and budget.
So, whenever you are ready to start planning your dream safari adventure, just get in touch via our contact form, by email or by phone. Let us know what dates you have in mind for your travels, how many people will be travelling with you and what you would like your safari experience to include. We’ll then get back to you quickly to suggest several options that should match your requirements. From specialist luxury accommodation, through to more adventurous activities or a combination of both, we look forward to helping you develop the itinerary that’s right for you.
After making your selection of your perfect safari, we will assist you on your booking process; simply complete our online booking form, providing us with all relevant information and pay a deposit or full payment, depending on the selected package. An extensive pre-departure guide will be forwarded to you after your booking confirmation with every necessary details to prepare you well for your trip from visa requirements, immunization updates, and packing guidelines.
On your first day, your guide will meet you at the airport and take you straight to your first stop. He’ll be a professional, fluent in English, and extremely knowledgeable about the wild elephants, lions and other wildlife you’ll encounter, as well as the landscapes and riveting human stories that will captivate you throughout your journey. Once you return, we’d like to hear about your trip – your feedback adds to what we already know to help us improve our services for the future.
Kenya has two main seasons – the dry season and the wet – and each offers its own advantages and disadvantages that will dictate the nature of your safari.
Kenya’s dry season generally runs from July to October and then again from the end of December to February when there is little rainfall (an average of 20-50 millimetres a month). The temperature ranges from 20°C up to 30°C, with cooler temperatures in the early morning and evenings and low humidity, all of which makes for enjoyable outdoor activity.
Dry season is the best time for wildlife, and people on safaris, as animals start to concentrate around the few remaining permanent water sources – rivers and waterholes. It is also easier for wildlife it tough on the tourists – it gets hotter July to October. This is when the big wildebeest migration makes its way into the Maasai Mara in Kenya (after a deserved rest in Tanzania’s Serengeti). A staggering million and a half wildebeest – plus a few hundred thousand zebras and gazelles – migrate north from the Serengeti, travelling about 500 km across the border to the Maasai Mara in search of fresh pastures.
However, the wet season is different. There are two periods of wet climate in Kenya: March to May (the ‘long rains’), and November to December (the ‘short rains’). The country receives more rains, on average of 100-200 millimeters a month, during these months. The average temperatures commonly vary between 22°C and 28°C (72°F and 82°F), at the same time the level of humidity is considered to be higher.
Although viewing wildlife can be more demanding than in the dry, when animals accumulate around water holes, in the wet season the bush teems with life, the landscape is so green, and the backdrops of photographs can be incredible, some animals give birth, and prices are lower, while it’s also possible to escape the crowds.
However, it is useful to note that Kenya’s climate varies by altitude and region. The coast is hotter and more humid than theate’ climes as the preferred destination for sick Protectors, and more specifically the Maasai the capital Nairobi. Nairobi has a mild and pleasant climate year-round with cool nights.
Whether you’ll be visiting different regions of Kenya or just one, it all comes down to what you plan on doing. If seeing the wildebeest river crossing is on your list, which happens every year over several months in the Maasai Mara (July to October), that’s when you book your safari. If you want to do some birdwatching, then the wet season is for you since it’s also when migratory species arrive.
Overall, although the dry season between July and October, which is high season in Kenya, is arguably the most favorable and predictable time to go on a safari, visit Kenya during the wet season if you want to avoid the crowds, save money on flights, and experience the monthly rains. The most suitable time to visit Kenya for a safari is simply the time that you enjoy the most. You have to consider weather conditions, the behaviour of wildlife and your goals before setting off in Kenya.
We recently went on a 6-day safari with Wild Whispers Africa and had an amazing experience. Our tour guide, Edmund, was very knowledgeable, supportive, and always in a good mood.… read more He made sure that we saw everything we wanted to see and was also able to make spontaneous adjustments based on our upcoming needs. The itinerary was well-planned and gave us a good mix of activities and some downtime.
During our safari, we visited Queen Elizabeth National Park, where we saw elephants, lions, hippos, and other wildlife. The highlight of the trip was definitely the gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, which was an unforgettable experience. We were super lucky to be matched with the group closest to the forest’s entry, which meant we only had to hike for roughly an hour. Edmund made sure that we were well-prepared for the trek and celebrated our experience with us.
The accommodations throughout the safari were excellent, with comfortable beds and hot showers. The lodges were all located in beautiful settings with amazing views of the surrounding landscape. The food provided by the safari was delicious, filling, and catered to our dietary wishes. We had breakfast and dinner included, and sometimes even lunch. Dinner was always three courses.
Overall, we highly recommend Edmund and Wild Whispers Africa to anyone looking to go on a safari in Uganda. Edmund’s level of professionalism and dedication to making this an unforgettable experience for us was exceptional. He went above and beyond to ensure that we had a wonderful experience and made lasting memories.
I had a fabulous vacation with Wild Whispers Africa – did 6 days of safari, chimps tracking and gorilla tracking. First of all they are incredibly organized and Racheal answered… read more all of my concerns, changed the dates when needed and was super helpful. The lodges where I stayed were absolutely beautiful and I was very positively suprised. I also very much liked the itinerary they prepared as everyday I had some time for myself to rest and relax. The guide Jacob was so knowledgeable about everything and I would not spot half of the animals if not him. Also he tried extra hard to find the lions when even I gave up already. The gorilla tracking doesn’t need even a comment – it’s an experience of a lifetime.
I totally recommend Wild Whispers Africa and I was so happy with my choice as it’s not the easy one.
I used Wild Whispers to help coordinate and book my gorilla trekking adventure for myself and two friends. Rachael was incredibly helpful and quick to respond to any and all… read more questions.
The accommodations were fantastic and Wild Whispers took care of everything needed to make our journey easy.
We (three sisters (age 36-52) and our mother (79 yo)) had a great experience travelling with Wild Whispers in Uganda! Our guide, Jacob, took excellent care of us through… read more the whole 4-day trip, and we felt incredibly safe, appreciated and entertained!
Our itinerary started in Entebbe, where Jacob picked us up at the hotel early morning, and drove us up to Bwindi national park for gorilla-trekking. The journey up there was an experience in itself, and Jacob arranged for good stops, to see the equator, we were able to do some outside of national parks – safari (saw for example zebras), stopped for fruits and lunch, and were well looked after. It should be said that the last part of the drive was a bit bumpy, but this was no fault of Jacobs nor Wild Whispers, but if you are frail it might be worthwhile flying up to Bwindi.
The gorilla trekking and lodge was amazing, and we are so proud of our mother who managed to climb and crawl through jungles to experience her life-long dream of watching gorillas in the wild. Jacob picked us up afterwards, and made sure that we got back to the lodge safe and sound.
After gorilla trekking Wild Whispers had arranged for us to go to queen Elisabeth national park were Jacob guided us on an breathtaking safari. Although we missed out on the tree-climbing lions, we had an amazing time and got to see so much beautiful wild life!
Cudos to Jacob who really went above and beyond to make our trip unforgettable! Last minute he was able to arrange a boat-trip that allowed us so experience hippos en masse, elephants bathing, crocodiles and many many birds! A true highlight of the trip! He also brought us to a womens center in Bwindi, were we got to experience local culture and see the impressive entrepreneurship that is blossoming in Uganda. Finally, on our last day after driving us to Kampala he arranged for us to go to a cultural event and dinner, that we would have never found or experience without his expertise! Our trip would not have been as amazing without Jacob!
Also great thanks to Rachel who with patience and kindness helped us plan and book our trip beforehand, and responded swiftly to all of our anxious questions and confusion in the weeks and months leading up to our travel!
We strongly recommend booking and planning your trip with the help of Wild Whispers, and if you are lucky enough to get Jacob as a guide, treat him well! He is incredible!
Back one week ago after a 9 day tour with Wild Whispers Africa to Uganda : Entebbe, Murchison, QE national park, Kabyle and Bwindi . Edmund was a fantastic guide… read more -friendly,funny,knowledgable,chatty and kindly let us use his phone data so we could watch the Queens funeral enroute from Bwindi to Entebbe . He also saved our lives by taking quick action when a large elephant appeared out of the dark on the highway We saw so many animals , including 4 individual leopards ,male and female lions in a tree. Loved the rhino tracking in our wellies, chimpanzees amazing but obviously the main reason for our trip was the Gorillas which was surreal ,a family with silverback and babies -wow . Do stop taking photos for a minute and sit and savour the experience .
The lodges were great and staff friendly and helpful , finally got chance for a swim in the amazing infinity pool overlooking QE national park . Thanks to Julius for our hot water bottles at Bwindi (shh don’t tell everyone about them)
A big thankyou to Racheal for organising and re-organising our trip which was planned for a big birthday 2yrs ago and this was our 4th attempt to get there , well worth the wait
We booked an 8-day trip between Uganda and Rwanda. We spent 5.5 days in Uganda and 2.5 days in Rwanda. Although we went specifically for gorilla trekking, we did a… read more game drive, and had a few other adventures along the way including chimpanzee, golden monkey sightseeing, river cruise.
We had an amazing time in our trip and would HIGHLY RECOMMEND to book this company.
THE GOOD
* Racheal, our point of contact, was very responsive. She would respond our emails within 24 hours. Her communications made us feel she was trustworthy and our trip was in good hands. She was also very attentive and had our best interests in mind. Did not try to oversell us and accommodated our needs.
* Jacob, our guide, was incredible. Not only he was extremely knowledgeable about both countries, but also knew everyone and was very friendly. He started as our guide but ended the trip as our friend. Thank you for your patience and generosity. Jacob drove us around the Uganda and Rwanda, helped us cross the border to Rwanda, and ensure that everything went smoothly (planning COVID tests, calling each hotel ahead of time, making sure we had everything we needed).
* The accommodations: the hotels we stayed in were all booked by Wild Whispers and we were pleasantly surprised with each hotel (Papaya Safari Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge, 4 Gorilla Safari Lodge, Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel). Would stay in all of them again.
THE BAD:
* We saw Didier Drogba on the trip and he didn’t take a picture with us. Can’t blame him…
Our itinerary was as follows:
* Landed in Entebbe, Uganda
* Day 1: Drove to Mountain Rwenzori
* Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park
* Day 2: Drove to Quen Elizabeth Park
* Day 3: Game Drive at Queen Elizabeth
* Day 4: Drove to Bwindi National Park
* Day 5: Gorilla Tracking in Uganda
* Day 6: Drove to Rwanda
* Day 7: Gorilla Tracking in Rwanda
* Day 8: Golden Monkeys and drove to Kigali
* Left Rwanda
Had the opportunity to travel to Murchison Falls with Edmond! He was very knowledgeable and engaging about all the questions I threw at him. Highly recommend traveling with Edmond and… read more Wild Whispers as they will treat you right! Be on the lookout for his new youtube channel!
Just finished an amazing trip to the beautiful Uganda! Amazing tour provided by Wild Whispers Africa! And our tour guide Mugisha Godwin was outstanding. I highly recommend this company and… read more this guide for your trip. Godwin took us across this beautiful and scenic country to visit the Gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Many thanks Wild Whispers and Godwin!!
Words are not going to do this justice, but I will try. Ngabirano Chris was our guide. He has made our trip here in Rwanda so special and memorable. We… read more started our trip off with the Gorillas in Volcanoes national park. He taught us so much about the gorillas before we started the trek. When we returned he wanted to see every picture and hear about ever experience we encountered. After a night in Kigali, we made our way to Akagera National park next. He taught us so much about the way of life here as well as the forrest and animals. He spotted animals that none of us could have been able to see. We saw 5 leopards during our stay in Akagera, the rest of the Big 5, and every other animal it has to offer! He also helped us coordinate buying food, essential supplies, and children gifts for local villagers. He would stop in the areas that he knew there were many mommas and children and help keep everyone in order while we passed the items out. Chris is absolutely wonderful, and I cannot say enough positive things about him. I am sure we will keep in touch, and we will see him again one day. We hope in Uganda! If you are lucky enough to get Chris as your guide, please tell him the Alabama girls send our love!
We have just completed 2 weeks safari with Wild Whispers and had an amazing time thanks to our guide Nasser and also Racheal who helped to organise this trip for… read more us. We actually booked this 2 years ago but were unable to travel as a result of Covid restrictions. Racheal was very responsive in re-organising the dates/activities so we were finally ready to go in April this year.
Our trip started off with rhino’s sanctuary where we were able to come very close to these amazing animals and progressed to the Murchissons Falls park which is abundant with animals. It was great to see all the antelopes, giraffes, buffalos, hippos, elephants, lions, birds etc. We were lucky enough to spot leopards, one of them was close to the lodge we stayed in.
Very appreciated the customised boat trips where you could get closer to the hippos/crocodiles in the water. Each guide on the boat was happy to accommodate my needs to take as many pictures of birds (mostly kingfishers) and patiently waited for me to take tens of them :-)
Was really impressed with the numbers of elephants in the Queen Elizabeth’s Park and the whole landscape.
Our guide Nasser was very enthusiastic to show all the possible wildlife and even spotted a rare giant forest hog which was a treat. I have always admired the ability of safari guides to be able to drive through the countryside and spot animals/birds at very long distance while us struggling to make out the distant dot. Nasser was definitely one of them and thanks to him I have got a camera full of lovely pictures and memories. A big thanks to Nasser!!
Uganda is a very beautiful country, people are very friendly and always smiling despite the fact a lot of them have very little to live on. I would recommend to anyone to go and see for themselves and Wild Whispers could be your choice to help you with that.
We (two friends) just completed an incredible 14-day safari with Edmund and cannot say enough good things about the insights he provided, the humor he brought to the trip or… read more how easy he made everything. Seriously, this guy knows everyone in Uganda and has all the right tips to get you the best views and experiences customized to your needs and preferences. Thanks to him and Racheal’s wise counsel and responsiveness as we were planning, we saw everything we hoped to see (Africa’s Big 5, plus gorillas, chimps, golden monkeys, giraffe, zebra, hippos and more), had an amazing time and never had to think about a thing.
If you are debating coming to Uganda because of COVID, please know it is very safe. Every precaution was taken to ensure both we and the animals stayed healthy. If anything, we were fortunate to get to experience this beautiful place with fewer tourists.
If you are debating between tour operators, do yourself a favor and go with Wild Whispers. I cannot imagine a better team and look forward to planning future trips with them.
Wild Whispers was the ideal travel company for our honeymoon trip in Uganda.
They helped organize our four day trip to see Chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, and also Gorillas… read more in the Impenetrable Forest.
The communication with Rachael was amazing throughout, and our drivers and guides were also knowledgeable and helped us along the way.
On our last day, we were having such a great time in Uganda that we wanted to stay an extra day. We asked the lodge owner to help us, and he told us to communicate with Wild Whispers directly.
Rachael replied immediately and helped extend our trip an extra day so quickly!
I would recommend Wild Whispers to anyone planning a safari in Uganda!
We had an amazing 8 days trip to Uganda organized by Wild Whispers Africa. Great contact, knowable local guides – especially our guide Jacob!!! and adjustable schedule. 10/10
I’m sitting here at the lounge at the airport, staring at my wife to be, as she looks at pictures from our most perfect week. I see her smile, then… read more laugh, then smile, then her eyes have just welled up with tears, at one point she puts her hand on her heart and sighs, then her mouth opens wide , her eyes light up and she shrieks in delight and shouts happily , “wow would you just look at that, that gorilla.” Then I watch ten minutes later as a single tear rolls down her cheek. I can’t take it any longer, I move over to look at her phone . She is looking at a photo from today, at Lake Mburo National Park- it is our guide /driver/in house comedian/ educator/FRIEND Edmund and me smiling happily as zebras and impalas run behind us, and in this moment I can’t remember feeling more of all those feelings you want to feel every day but can’t figure out how-happiness, calmness, appreciation, empathy, true unadulterated excitement and love – love for Jessica , for Africa, for Edmund and for getting to be part of something so singularly special as this trip.
Jessica’s emotional journey staring at those pictures was our trip. It was only one week but the journey felt endless. We started in Kibale National Park with the most beautiful accommodation, ensconced in the park itself. We enjoyed fine dining, romantic ambience , a chimpanzee trekking adventure and a walk through the community and the local swamp land with the kindest and most knowledgeable guide Michael.
What I will always will be most grateful for on this trip wasn’t the destinations that we arrived at BUT the ride to get to them . It is not exaggeration to analogize our drives to being dreamlike. Winding roads high up in the mountains, past vast tea and coffee plantations, through quaint towns with welcoming locals and children running to our car to greet us, endless banana farms and the hustle and bustle of the banana trade at the ensuing villages. The labyrinth of roads was navigated seamlessly always stopping for a picture of a vast crater lake, or to stop and meet the locals . It is uncanny and you may be understandably incredulous BUT Edmund knows literally everyone in Uganda, everyone is a friend or family and because of this, they treat us the same. We have never laughed so hard with strangers or shared so many moments of genuine connection. This was all part of the journey; if Uganda is the Pearl of Africa then the people are it’s heart…… kind, compassionate, funny and alive with life and the vitality that we all long to experience . The most fun we had on the whole trip was the dance parties to the country music that Edmund joined us in singing along to on the Bluetooth. We laughed soooooo much.
Our journey took us next to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where we snuck up on a pride of Lions at Sunset, ate dinner overlooking herds of elephants and water Buffalo who meandered below us on the lake shore, crept up on a crocodile, and the highlight was the boat trip around Lake George-staring at hippos from meters away, watching the way elephants move as a family, and eat as a family, and clean as a family, and to see herds of antelopes and water buffalo against the picturesque backdrop of the lake, against the perfect sunny afternoon will be etched indelibly into my memory.
The last stop was the best stop, undoubtedly a unique product of traveling during COVID . A magnificent, luxurious resort on the edge of the Impenetrable National park with a sweeping jungle and mountain views- with expansive bungalows nestled into the mountainside. We were the only guests with a full staff to cater to us- as exceeding expectations became the expectation- romantic dinners, campfire nights, and exceptional service and care. For Jessica and I the mountain gorilla trek and the jungle walks outside of Bwindhi were a fitting apogee to our Uganda dream.
COVID has had terrible and devastating repercussions within the tourism industry. You hear the narrative at each lodge , at shops or from guides on treks. However, Uganda has a very low Covid rate and is open for the world to see- no longer are there any waits for permits, there are once in a lifetime deals and experiences that are truly unique to this unusual time . Wild Whispers always made us feel COVID safe and Jessica and I always felt assured in our travels, even the ease in which we received our exit COVID test was a relief. It was all SEAMLESS,
Please go to Uganda now, support these amazing individuals like the ones we encountered. If you do go , you would be out of your mind If you did not choose Wild Whispers . Most importantly ask to have Edmund as your guide. Edmund is a man like few I’ve ever met; a heart as big as his laugh, and just almost as big as his smile. Edmund epitomizes the best of Africa, carefree and caring, he lives in the moment acutely aware of how ephemeral life is . If I live at least a few of my days like Edmund has shown me is possible I’ll be better for it. THANK YOU WILD WHISPERS!! As Edmund would say Hakuna Matata!
**** also thank you Racheal for letting us change our trip dates like twelve times LOL. You orchestrated the perfect symphony of Uganda. We could never have hoped or expected anything so amazing!
Our tour with Wild Whispers was amazing. We went on our honeymoon to Namibia, South Africa, and wanted to end with Uganda. We were supposed to arrive to Uganda Saturday… read more at 3pm, with a very tight schedule. There was a strike on South African Airways, and our flight got cancelled. We had to call Racheal (who was our link with WW) up and let her know that we didn’t know at what time we were arriving because our flight was delayed.
We managed to get the first flight out of there and arrive at 3 AM. We were received by Jack: in a great mood even though he had been waiting for us for 12 hours. He let us sleep in the car, and called the hotel while we were asleep to make sure that they would bring breakfast for us to the car because we were in a hurry to make our first tour. He made sure that it complied with our very complicated dietary restrictions. When possible, he also made sure we got very good tour guides for each one of our adventures.
Jack was also very knowledgeable about every question we had: all types of birds, landscape, land animals, he made sure we saw every animal we wanted to see, would be happy to adapt to our needs to make sure we had a great experience. If we wanted to try something different, or go to a local restaurant he would find a way and have it all ready. Aside from elephants, jackals, warthogs, different types of monkeys, hippos, we even saw a leopard from less than ten feet away, a drooling lion, chimpanzees brushing up against us, gorillas, baby owls, and much more. Always feeling very safe.
Just a small detail of how great Jack was: one of our tennis shoes was damaged and we mentioned to Jack we are thinking of fixing it. Next morning he had already taken it to have it repaired.
For anyone thinking about going for the chimpanzee tour as well: do it. It was a great experience, very different from the Gorillas, and definitely worth it.
The hotels were wonderful, all of them very beautiful with great views, food was delicious. We went for the medium package, and Racheal did a great job of picking them, making sure that we had a great experience in Uganda, that the areas we went to in each park were close to where we needed to be, and writing up a plan that would fit our requests. She was very helpful with everything we needed and helped us resolve our matter so we wouldn’t have to change anything from our already tight schedule. As a note: she took our concerns very seriously, and we really appreciated the work she put into our trip.
We found Wild Whispers on Tripadvisor and selected them for the good recommendations. The expecteations were all met and even exceeded.
We were picked up by Jacob our excellent guide… read more who took us to Lake Mburo, Bwindi Queen Elizabeth and Kalinzu.
The different reserves/parks had a great variation of species.
In Mburo we saw Leopards, Giraffs, Impala antelopes, Waterbuck, Baboons, Mongoose, Warthogs, Topi, Eland and more.
In Bwindi we met the gorillas after a long walk in the djungle. The silverback slid down the tree trunk just meters away, followed by his family members. They settled on the ground and we could watch them for almost an hour at close distance.
Queen Elizabeth showed us Lions, Water Buffalo, Uganda Kob, Warthogs, Hippos, Elephants. The boat trip on the Kazinga channel was great.
In Kalinzu we met the Chimps and many other monkeys in the rain forest.
The Lodges (Medium budget) were all good and clean with great views and food.
Jacob was very professional, helpful and knowledgeable. He certainly had our best in mind at all times. He explained how the animals behaved, he knew where to find them and we got great experiences and close up photos.
Unbelievable trip! Special thanks to Racheal, whom answered every single question promptly and with detail on what to expect before arrival. The itinerary couldn’t have been more perfect. But, the… read more trip couldn’t have been as special without the best guide possible. Edmund made this experience magical. Extremely knowledgeable on all things wildlife and Ugandan culture. Always made my fiancé and I comfortable with all our adventures during our 6 day safari of tracking gorillas, chimpanzees, lions, etc. Do yourself a favor and book with Wild Whispers and ask for Edmund. You will not regret it.
I had a great experience with Wild Whispers. They were very responsive and flexible when I was booking my trip. My guide (Innocent) was helpful, informative, funny and made the… read more trip wonderful. I was a solo traveler and I felt very well taken care of by the entire process. I chose the moderate hotel package and it was excellent. And of course, the gorilla experience was breathtaking, once-in-a-lifetime. I would 100% recommend this company to a friend.
Our tour with Wild Whispers was amazing. We went on our honeymoon to Namibia, South Africa, and wanted to end with Uganda. We were supposed to arrive to Uganda Saturday… read more at 3pm, with a very tight schedule. There was a strike on South African Airways, and our flight got cancelled. We had to call Racheal (who was our link with WW) up and let her know that we didn’t know at what time we were arriving because our flight was delayed.
We managed to get the first flight out of there and arrive at 3 AM. We were received by Jack: in a great mood even though he had been waiting for us for 12 hours. He let us sleep in the car, and called the hotel while we were asleep to make sure that they would bring breakfast for us to the car because we were in a hurry to make our first tour. He made sure that it complied with our very complicated dietary restrictions. When possible, he also made sure we got very good tour guides for each one of our adventures.
Jack was also very knowledgeable about every question we had: all types of birds, landscape, land animals, he made sure we saw every animal we wanted to see, would be happy to adapt to our needs to make sure we had a great experience. If we wanted to try something different, or go to a local restaurant he would find a way and have it all ready. Aside from elephants, jackals, warthogs, different types of monkeys, hippos, we even saw a leopard from less than ten feet away, a drooling lion, chimpanzees brushing up against us, gorillas, baby owls, and much more. Always feeling very safe.
Just a small detail of how great Jack was: one of our tennis shoes was damaged and we mentioned to Jack we are thinking of fixing it. Next morning he had already taken it to have it repaired.
For anyone thinking about going for the chimpanzee tour as well: do it. It was a great experience, very different from the Gorillas, and definitely worth it.
The hotels were wonderful, all of them very beautiful with great views, food was delicious. We went for the medium package, and Racheal did a great job of picking them, making sure that we had a great experience in Uganda, that the areas we went to in each park were close to where we needed to be, and writing up a plan that would fit our requests. She was very helpful with everything we needed and helped us resolve our matter so we wouldn’t have to change anything from our already tight schedule. As a note: she took our concerns very seriously, and we really appreciated the work she put into our trip.
We found Wild Whispers on Tripadvisor and selected them for the good recommendations. The expecteations were all met and even exceeded.
We were picked up by Jacob our excellent guide… read more who took us to Lake Mburo, Bwindi Queen Elizabeth and Kalinzu.
The different reserves/parks had a great variation of species.
In Mburo we saw Leopards, Giraffs, Impala antelopes, Waterbuck, Baboons, Mongoose, Warthogs, Topi, Eland and more.
In Bwindi we met the gorillas after a long walk in the djungle. The silverback slid down the tree trunk just meters away, followed by his family members. They settled on the ground and we could watch them for almost an hour at close distance.
Queen Elizabeth showed us Lions, Water Buffalo, Uganda Kob, Warthogs, Hippos, Elephants. The boat trip on the Kazinga channel was great.
In Kalinzu we met the Chimps and many other monkeys in the rain forest.
The Lodges (Medium budget) were all good and clean with great views and food.
Jacob was very professional, helpful and knowledgeable. He certainly had our best in mind at all times. He explained how the animals behaved, he knew where to find them and we got great experiences and close up photos.
Wild Whispers Africa Safaris
Uganda, East Africa
Mob: +256753299565
Tel: +256 312107945
Plot 19 Bukoto Road , Kampala Uganda
Email: info [at] wildwhispersafrica.com