Katella Uganda Safaris
  
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 Mary Sullivan 
 
2024-02-05
 
 
  
5++++++ I found out about this business from another person who spoke highly of them. Boy, was she right. This outfit was outstanding from the first text to the end of the tour. Florence was a delight to work with answering many questions and assisting with situations that were over, above and beyond the call of duty. She was simply amazing. The tour itself, 8 days, with highlights of Safaris, Silverback Gorillas, Chimpanzees and Golden Monkeys was everything I expected and more. Our guide, for the 8 days, was professional, knowledgeable and great company. He was only 'the best' and we were fortunate to have had him.
Thank you to all staff at Katella Uganda Safaris. My trip was supurb and all because of you. I highly recommend this business to anyone interested in an exciting adventure.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Trish Gauci 
 
2024-01-29
 
 
  
Our family of 4 enjoyed a 10 day safari with Katella Uganda Safaris. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment, it exceeded all of our expectations. Florence was easy to communicate with and professional in every way. She really cared that we had a good time and even organised a cake for our daughters 18th birthday at one of the lodges. The lodges were all excellent and food plentiful and delicious. Its hard to chose which we liked the best ! Every encounter we had with every Ugandan was friendly and genuine. Our guide Robert was fantastic, he ensured we saw the big 5 and positioned us well to get great photos ! He was a excellent driver and person, and we felt safe with him. As soon as we met him we knew he was competent and we were in great hands. The gorilla experience was incredible as was the whole trip. On our first day at the rhino sanctuary we knew this trip was going to be phenomenal. I highly recommend Katella Ugandan Safaris, Florence and her team were amazing.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 monika brunnenkant 
 
2024-01-26
 
 
  
We had a great trip! We had a great driver. His name was Arafat.  We learned a lot. We saw chimpanzees, gorillas, Golden monkeys, the coffee queen,banana man, center for women, lot's of crater lakes, swamp walk, a cave, and went to a bar. We saw lots just driving though the cities and villages. And Arafat is an excellent driver with a lot of knowledge to share.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Marie-Antoinette Issa 
 
2023-10-27
 
 
  
An absolutely amazing experience with Katella - and specifically Florence, who helped make our Tanzania + Kenya dream a reality. A consummate professional, Florence handled all my questions from abroad (as a first time Australian traveller to Africa she patiently addressed all my concerns) to craft a perfect itinerary that covered all my must-sees, fell within my budget, and left me to enjoy a truly unforgettable vacation!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Amanda Noyb 
 
2023-10-13
 
 
  
I'm not sure any review I could possibly write will capture just how amazing Florence of Katella Uganda Safaris is. She is the true Pearl of Africa ! ! ! Her communication and correspondence made me feel so comfortable with the decision I made to use this incredible company. And she was so accommodating with my desired itinerary. She truly made my dreams come true ❤️ She provided spectacular accommodations, fantastic game drives, with a professional driver that always made us feel safe (especially during the "African Massages" = really rough roads) Thank you Robert 😊  I was traveling with my Aunt and it was a special birthday for me. Florence made it special for so many reasons and I got to spend it with the magnificent mountain Gorillas in Bwindi. It was an overwhelming day of joy and happiness.

Thank you so much Florence - you are a very special person. So sweet and kind. I'm grateful that our paths have crossed.

To anyone reading this, if you are trying to make a decision,  you will not regret choosing Katella Uganda Safaris ! ! !
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Bryn Mota 
 
2023-10-08
 
 
  
We can't say enough about our experience with Florence and Katella Uganda Safaris, and our trip of a lifetime in Uganda and Kenya. We worked on this trip for over a year. Florence was the first person I reached out to and, due to the scope of this vacation and budget, I, of course, looked at several other companies. Florence was always quick to respond and was so accommodating and patient to the many changes and ideas we had through the process. Her prices ended up being the best and she fit in everything we asked for.

We had many moving parts with 2 couples, specific accommodations we wanted for a few locations, stopping in Egypt on the way, and flights, drives, boats, balloons, horseback riding, etc. and everything was seamless. Not one missed activity, transfer or pick up. She checked in along the way to make sure all was good and we arrived on time.

The accommodations she picked for us (when we didn't have a specific request) and all the drivers she arranged were excellent, and you could tell she was in constant communication with them. Florence and Eveline were also so kind as to meet us for lunch the short time we had in Entebbe, and even arranged for us to see the Botanical Gardens during our layover.

Our itinerary for a 2 week trip was as follows:

- 2 days in Egypt (not part of our Katella itinerary - great guide was Dalia)

- 2 days in Uganda at Tracker's Safari Lodge which we loved. Gorilla trek and Batwa Cultural Experience (both fantastic!)

- 1 night in Nairobi at Tamarind Tree Hotel.

- 3 nights Borana Lodge which was AMAZING and worth every penny. Game drives, Rhino tracking on foot, behind the scenes with conservation efforts (amazing), horseback safari, E bike safari, Masai inauguration ceremony (once every 15 yrs). All was just awesome. Saw the big 5 within first 2 days, and so much more.

- 1 night Lake Nakuru / Cliff Lodge which was fantastic and wish we had more time here

- 1 night Lake Naivasha / Sawela Lodge - Game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park, boat ride on lake, walking safari on Crescent Island.

- 4 nights at Kilima Camp in Masai Mara - loved it. Small, amazing panoramic views of the Mara from the highest point, luxury tents, great food. Masai Mara is everything you picture for an African Safari.

- Flight back to Nairobi - we booked our own accommodations at Crowne Plaza Airport which was a great location and good hotel.

You won't go wrong with Katella - happy planning and safe travels!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Dianne Brueckner 
 
2023-02-22
 
 
  
We traveled as a couple with Katella Uganda Safaris. Flo took care of everything, from our initial inquiry all the way through to follow ups the week after our trip. She planned our dream trip for us and it was perfect in every way. You can tell she works closely with the lodges so you’re treated extra nice all the way. Her timing was perfect as to the pace of the trip and how much we did each day. We were spoiled rotten by not doing it with a group, we had our guide and vehicle all to ourselves, an amazing luxury that she somehow made affordable. I looked around at similar group trips and even in a group, doing less than we did, our trip was lower cost and included everything we wanted to see. When I had a tummy issue before a big event that I didn’t want to miss she pulled all the strings to get me to a doctor and even rearranged our trip for a couple days so I could recover.
I would say if you are thinking about safari, contact Flo immediately. She will make a perfect trip for you at a very reasonable price and you will not be disappointed in anything.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Carolyn Wright 
 
2022-05-12
 
 
  
I met Florence through a Facebook travel group. I was smart enough to comment on one of her posts, which lead to 3 weeks of incredible safari cover most of the country. From the big 5, to cultural adventures, Uganda does NOT disappoint… and either does Katella.
From the beginning, Florence was patient building an itinerary for my requests and my budget. I was privileged to have had the trip off a life time and made a life-long friend to boot.
Highly recommend.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Sheryl Johnson 
 
2022-01-15
 
 
  
. I took a solo trip with Katella Uganda Safaris to Uganda. This was a once in a lifetime amazing experience. From trekking chimpanzees in the wild to seeing mountain silverback gorillas in their natural habitat. This should be in everyone's bucket list!. From the start I was impressed with Florence. She responded quickly to my emails and thoroughly resolved any concerns or questions I had. She put together a custom itinerary, matching exactly what I wanted to see and do. Flo went out of her way to make sure that this trip not only met my expectations, but exceeded them. Everything I  wanted to do while i were there, no matter how big or small she made sure I got to do it.  I would have no reservations recommending Flo and Katella Uganda Safaris to others. The airline did not deliver my suitcase for the first 3 days. Flo came through again. She gave me a top to wear and then she went to the airport, collected my suitcase and delivered it hundreds of miles away to me. At the end of the tour I ran into some complications and Flo and her team could have easily said that I was on my own as that was the end of her services but she made sure to check on me every day, made arrangements for transportation and came to visit me several times even though she lived more than two hours away. I am beyond thankful to her and her team and would wholeheartedly recommend her to everyone. Book your trip of a lifetime with this wonderful team.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 sentongo joel 
 
2021-12-28
 
 
  
They have  awesome trips and an amazing team