Kajie Safaris Director Ronald at Ngorongoro crater
Kajie Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2014)
- Member Of:
- AUTO, USAGA, UTB & UWA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $2,595 to $13,841 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Subi Sridharan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A Remarkable Uganda Adventure with Kajie Safaris
I recently embarked on a 7-day journey to Uganda with Kajie Safaris, and I can confidently say it was one of my best trips to Africa. My decision to choose Kajie was based on thorough research into local travel agencies, and it turned out to be the best decision I made for this adventure.
From my initial query to the moment I departed, the founder, Ronald, exhibited exceptional professionalism and a passion for providing an unforgettable experience. The meticulous planning started with numerous email exchanges to craft the perfect itinerary. Ronald's suggestions, backed by his extensive experience, proved invaluable, and I'm grateful for his insights.
What truly sets Kajie Safaris apart is the personal touch. Ronald was by my side from the moment I landed in Entebbe until my departure. His warmth, sense of humor, and deep knowledge about Uganda added a unique dimension to the trip. I felt like I was learning more from him during our travels than I could have from any online source.
What impressed me most was Ronald's flexibility. He seamlessly accommodated last-minute changes to my itinerary, providing me with the opportunity to explore more of Uganda. The accommodations he recommended were not only comfortable but also affordable, striking the perfect balance between quality and cost.
In just seven days, I fell in love with Uganda—a credit to Kajie Safaris' ability to showcase the country's beauty and diversity. Ronald's commitment to ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience has left an indelible mark on my memories. Without a doubt, when I return to Uganda, it will be with Kajie Safaris. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an authentic and memorable African adventure.
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Email Sascha John | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gorillas, Mountains and even more
What should I say?
We had an incredible experience together with Ronald to discover the amazing surroundings of Uganda.
From the very beginning of our planning process I knew that we will do our trip with the right guy!
Ronald was very responsive in communication and considered in detail all desires of our adventures. Tailormade … to bring it on the point
On site we met a humorous guy, very obliging and friendly who made the trip even more worth it!
We can recommend Kajie Safaris without any restrictions.
Stay as you are!
Gyebale Ronald!
Greetings from Nadine & Sascha
Email Tam | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommend Kajie Safaris for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Three generations of my family, ages 16 - 79. just returned from a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, doing the 11-day Safari, Gorilla and Chimp treking safari. All seven of us agreed that the trip exceeded our (already high) expectations. Ronald and team were responsive in weeks and months prior to the trip, answering questions promptly, and also helped us navigate hiccups with the visa process. Once in Uganda, our guide Simon went above and beyond to teach us about the wildlife and culture in his beautiful country. We were amazed by how plentiful and close-up all of the wildlife sightings were. The geography of each park was different from the one before it, all scenic and beautiful. And the optional cultural experiences in local communities were all worthwhile. Lodging was comfortable, even for my 79-year old father, and the attentive of the staff and the food at each lodge were fantastic.
Uganda discovered with Kaije Safaris
Everything was great: organisation, contact, price, the tour and the driver and guide Bob. New discoveries, animals in free beautiful nature and really a good spirit on all sides. Very pleasant and a new world for us. Thanks for that chance and experience!
Email Sherry | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gorilla Safari was the trip of a lifetime. We loved our guide Ronald
What an amazing trip. All our dreams of seeing gorillas in the wild and lions and leopards and elephants and hippos came true. Ronald was an excellent guide. We had our own private safari, which was perfect. The accommodations were great.
One of our favorite parts was visiting a village in the mountains and interacting with the women, the Botwa (AKA Pygmies) and the orphans. I highly recommend this safari. The price is amazing. The Guide is so personable and caring. You won't regret booking the Safari.
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Email Dani & Jonny | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kajie Safaris EXCEEDED our expectations
We booked this trip 3 years ago, just before COVID, and finally realized our dream adventure a few weeks ago. Ronald was always available to answer questions via email or WhatsApp. Simon was our brilliant guide/driver. I cannot say enough or give enough praise to Kajie Safaris for exceeding our expectations. Simon seemed to have an extra set of eyes…one on the road ahead and one scanning for animals and birds. His knowledge of nature is vast. His love and pride of beautiful Uganda is quite evident. We fell in love with Uganda too. We got to meet Ronald as he was with some clients whose tour intersected ours a couple of times. Ronald and Simon took care of so may little details and never hesitated to assist. We HIGHLY recommend Kajie Safaris
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Email Rodrigo Molinero | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
5 day tour in Uganda: Kampala, Bwindi and Jinja
Though the most normal would be for me to say that the best part of the trip was the actual encounter with the Gorillas at Bwindi I must admit that it was all the trip with Ronald. His friendly and humble behavior during the whole tour made me and my father enjoy our holiday to the limit. I normally do not write reviews online for anything but in this case and considering he was possibly the best tour guide I’ve ever encountered I am indebted to him. We covered tons of topics during our car rides, shared my music from Spain with his music from Uganda (Eddy Kenzo!) and eventually extended our tour around the country with him. Its a must to visit Uganda and hence to reach out to Ronald to enjoy it to the fullest.
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Email Denise & Marcus | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely the best choice, excellent value for money, will come back! 10 stars at least!!
Our 10 day trip with Ronald was the experience of a life time. From the start, Ronald and his team took extremely good care of us, patiently answering all of our questions and adjusting our itinerary multiple times. Looking back, I actually wished I had more relied on their judgement instead of coming up with my own itinerary because they are so familiar with all the destinations and know very well how much time you need at a given place. So in case of doubt, trust that they will find the ideal solution!
Once we were in Uganda, we really had the time of our lives. I had been a bit sceptical about spending so much time with a stranger, but boy, was I wrong. Ronald took us around himself and his company was actually what made this trip so special. Besides being extremely organized and attentive to all our needs, he is just a very kind and fun person to hang around with and I'm not exaggerating when I say that our hearts felt very heavy on the day we had to say goodbye (and that we were overjoyed when we happened to meet on the road to Murchinson Falls some days later). Friend, we can't wait to see you again, be it in Uganda or Europe!!
While my tears are drying, back to more practical things: the lodges that Ronald picked were amazing. We loved every single one for their stunning vistas, carefully decorated interiors and lovely staff. We opted for budget (although "budget" does not mean cheap in Uganda), so naturally, these are not 5 star hotels. But the surroundings made more than up for this and we actually felt like on a luxury trip most of the time. Needless to say that everything was extremely clean (much more so than e.g. in Asian countries at this price level). Notably, we talked to other people traveling with other tour operators and they weren't as happy with their accommodation, so this is certainly another aspect where Kajie Safaris excels!
We also really enjoyed the food. Most of our meals were provided by the lodges, but Ronald also took us to different restaurants on the road, all of which were equally delicious. From our experience, it is better to opt for vegetarian dishes, since this is what most locals eat by default, so you get more authentic food this way ;). We also really appreciated that Ronald would rather find a nice local restaurant on the way than going the easy way and getting a sandwich from the lodge. Our tour, unlike many others, included all food and this can actually quickly add up since lodges charge nearly European prices. So one more reason to choose Ronald and his team.
In terms of activities, our schedule was perfect. We saw and did so many things, but still had enough time to unwind and relax. Ronald suggested extra activities, but left the decision to us. He also broke up long rides by showing us interesting scenery and making sure we got to stretch our legs from time to time. Besides, time in the car passed so quickly because Ronald would explain a lot of things about Uganda to us and we had so many interesting discussions on the road.
The game drives were out of this world - Ronald is exceptionally good at spotting animals and birds (he saw lions moving their tail when I didn't even see their heads with my binoculars) and never tires to point them out to you, literally going the extra mile to make sure you get to see as much as possible of Ugandas awesome fauna. When we were on our own in Murchinson Falls NP, we took a ranger, so we have a good comparison, and I can honestly say that Ronald was just as knowledgeable and more keen on making our experience special.
Ronald is also a very good and careful driver and knows his car like no other. Ugandan traffic and roads can be challenging at times, but we felt very safe. On the topic of driving: we had considered to self-drive the entire trip, but ended up doing only Murchison Falls on our own. We were actually very glad about not doing the whole trip ourselves. While driving in Uganda is definitely doable (at least during the day), it would have been a lot more exhausting. And frankly speaking, it is hard to enjoy a game drive when you have to pay attention to the more than bumpy roads in national parks.
Considering all of the above, a package from Kajie Safaris is really extremely good value because it literally includes everything (for example entrance fees to NP, which also add up quickly). We met other people who certainly paid more and were not nearly as happy as we were. If you're considering a trip to Uganda, look no further!! And if you haven't yet, you should certainly put it on your bucket list because the country has so much to offer and no one does Uganda better than Ronald. Webale!!!
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Email Linda and Kevin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Pearl of Africa together with the best tour guide ever!
One of the most beautiful vacations that we've ever had!
We booked a 10-day tour including gamedrives and boatrides at Murchinson Falls, Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo NP as well as chimpazee and gorilla trekking in Kibale and Bwindi forest and added also a boat ride at lake Bunyoni and a river rafting tour in Jinja.
Ronald is just the perfect guide - he has a broad knowledge about nature and wildlife, a lot of experience with international tourists and is such a lovely person to have around! He helped us to find all of the animals that we wished to see (even leopards and tree-climbing lions) and organised everything that we needed including a last-minute covid test. It was very hard to say goodbye in the end...
Uganda itself is indeed the Pearl of Africa and if we had had more time, we would have loved to stay for at least three or four weeks. So we'll definetely be back to go hiking in the Rwenzori Mountains and also see the Northern and Eastern part of the country.
Don't hesistate to book your tour with Kajie Safaris!
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Email Lisa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely unique!
Unique! Ronald is a kind hearted person and you get an incredible amount for your money! We would book with Ronald again at any time because he is simply uniquely warm! At the same time, however, he also gives you total freedom and caters to every request! Ronald you are the best! We'll be back dude!
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