Venture Uganda Travel
Venture Uganda Travel
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9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Venture Uganda Travel is a small, independent travel company based in Kampala, Uganda - established in 2007. We offer tailor-made and group tours to Uganda, and neighbouring East Africa countries, focusing on wildlife safaris, bird watching, adventure and outdoor activities, authentic cultural experiences and educational visits.
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Jeevi_London
London, UK7 contributions
Feb 2023
I booked my trip through Holiday Architects in the UK and I wouldn't change anything about what was planned. It was perfectly organized.
I saw such a wide variety of things, with each day getting better than the last. Seeing the gorillas was a life highlight for sure!
A special mention to my guide Ronnie who was so brilliant and kind. His professionalism and knowledge shone through. Itineraries can be the same with different agencies but the guide is what really makes your experience that extra special. The trip would not have been the same without him which speaks to the high quality of the team at Venture Uganda.
Thank you!
I saw such a wide variety of things, with each day getting better than the last. Seeing the gorillas was a life highlight for sure!
A special mention to my guide Ronnie who was so brilliant and kind. His professionalism and knowledge shone through. Itineraries can be the same with different agencies but the guide is what really makes your experience that extra special. The trip would not have been the same without him which speaks to the high quality of the team at Venture Uganda.
Thank you!
Written 22 February 2023
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Thank you so much for this lovely review. I am sorry I did not spot it sooner. We have a great relationship with Holiday Architects and I believe we work well together. We just hosted one of their staff on a Ugandan safari as that first hand knowledge helps them to advise clients properly. We are grateful to have so many satisfied clients like you and I am pleased you saw so much wildlife including thrilling time with the gorillas. Thanks for appreciating Ronnie; I will surely tell him. Best wishes to you from Lesley, Michael and all the Venture gang.
Written 1 May 2023
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Janice51
England199 contributions
Jan 2023
We just returned from our adventures with Venture Uganda Travel and had an amazing visit. We booked via Holiday Architects in UK and the whole holiday was great! Our guides were extremely knowledgeable and helpful in any and every way they could be. We would highly recommend this holiday if it is on your bucket list!
Written 3 February 2023
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Hi Janice, we are so glad you had an amazing holiday in Uganda and thanks for recommending it to others. The reviews really do help us. If you have any photos you'd like to share with us, do send them to me at Lesley@ventureuganda.org Our very best wishes to you, Lesley & Michael
Written 7 February 2023
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carol h
Rawmarsh, UK4 contributions
Sep 2022
We dreamed of an amazing holiday, and it became the holiday of a lifetime. The destination Uganda has to take much of the credit, but Venture Uganda take a huge amount of credit aswell. Firstly the trip was designed by an expert in this wonderful country. Putting together our initial thoughts, interests and expectations into a tour that defied belief, somehow reading our minds to include activities that we may not have considered. This made the trip exceptional in its variety and in meeting our ìndividual interests. The team then proved invaluable during the Covid pandemic being understanding, flexible and supportive even down to the finances.
When the trip finally went ahead the expertise of the company shone through with a guide who became more of a friend than guide. Joining in with the amazing experiences and showing his own awe and laughter when the wildlife showed its true colours. He listened to our needs and expectations and ensured these were met at every opportunity. His knowledge of and love for his country was invaluable, but when needed we were left in the capable hands of other guides to share their individual expertise, who appeared to be hand chosen to ensure our individual interests were met.
Our guide stayed with us through the 3 week trip, allowing us to discuss plans in advance and being flexible and amenable to any small changes to itinerary that we decided to make.
The variety of experiences, animals, birdlife and scenery that Uganda has in abundance was brought to life by an expert team and guide. Nothing was ever too much to ask, and any queries were always answered and addressed promptly, from changing dates of travel, organising private boat trips at last minute, to day to day alterations in itinerary mid trip - nothing was too much hassle.
Meeting the owners of the company at the start and end of the trip was something special and above and beyond anyone's expectations. I am sure they loved listening to our stories of lion kills, Rhinos charging, inquisitive buffalo's, close scorpion encounters and gorilla babies, to name a few.
If you are planning a trip to Africa Uganda should be top of your priority list and Venture Uganda should be your first,and only, port of call.
When the trip finally went ahead the expertise of the company shone through with a guide who became more of a friend than guide. Joining in with the amazing experiences and showing his own awe and laughter when the wildlife showed its true colours. He listened to our needs and expectations and ensured these were met at every opportunity. His knowledge of and love for his country was invaluable, but when needed we were left in the capable hands of other guides to share their individual expertise, who appeared to be hand chosen to ensure our individual interests were met.
Our guide stayed with us through the 3 week trip, allowing us to discuss plans in advance and being flexible and amenable to any small changes to itinerary that we decided to make.
The variety of experiences, animals, birdlife and scenery that Uganda has in abundance was brought to life by an expert team and guide. Nothing was ever too much to ask, and any queries were always answered and addressed promptly, from changing dates of travel, organising private boat trips at last minute, to day to day alterations in itinerary mid trip - nothing was too much hassle.
Meeting the owners of the company at the start and end of the trip was something special and above and beyond anyone's expectations. I am sure they loved listening to our stories of lion kills, Rhinos charging, inquisitive buffalo's, close scorpion encounters and gorilla babies, to name a few.
If you are planning a trip to Africa Uganda should be top of your priority list and Venture Uganda should be your first,and only, port of call.
Written 20 October 2022
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Hello friends! Having booked just before Covid and been through a couple of postponements, you finally made it and I'm glad it exceeded expectations. Thanks for believing that my passion for Uganda was genuine and that I had a fantastic team who could deliver an amazing holiday. And thanks now for appreciating them. We should appreciate you both too, you have been patient and flexible and are such wildlife lovers that you have enjoyed all that Uganda has to offer - not just the headliners. It was a real pleasure to host you. Until next time... Lesley, guide Ronnie and all the Venture team.
Written 31 October 2022
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Claire F
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Oct 2022 • Friends
Just on my way back from 11 days in Uganda organised through Venture Uganda. Three big points to make:
1. Why don’t more people visit Uganda? It’s amazing. It has everything Kenya or Tanzania has to offer plus gorilla and chimp trekking!
2. Venture Uganda were very well organised and professional. I would happily use and/or recommend Venture Uganda to anyone.
3. Our driver Ronny was the model professional. His ability to spot a leopard is unreal. 5 leopard sightings including with a kill on a night drive. Thanks again Ronny for a special 11 days. We can’t thank you enough.
1. Why don’t more people visit Uganda? It’s amazing. It has everything Kenya or Tanzania has to offer plus gorilla and chimp trekking!
2. Venture Uganda were very well organised and professional. I would happily use and/or recommend Venture Uganda to anyone.
3. Our driver Ronny was the model professional. His ability to spot a leopard is unreal. 5 leopard sightings including with a kill on a night drive. Thanks again Ronny for a special 11 days. We can’t thank you enough.
Written 15 October 2022
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Many thanks for your very kind review (not sure why my original response has not been published). I guess Uganda is still under the tourism radar but, as you say, it's all here and without the crowds. We are really glad you enjoyed your holiday and thanks for appreciating Ronnie - true, he's good. Thanks also for your recommendation. Very best wishes, Lesley, Michael and the team.
Written 31 October 2022
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Vataswitiva F
1 contribution
Sep 2022 • Friends
My Name is Tsakane Mathebula from South Africa 🇿🇦, I had a great time in Uganda, Thanks to Road Up Ventures, the entire team for being my agent of choice, you are so transparent in finances, you are helpful and patient, you advise and guide, you protect your clients interests, you go an extra mile professionally to ensure that your client is happy, I have seen you go all out of your way in many occasions, within a short space of time I have spent with you , you have demonstrated to me, that your heart for us your clients is opened , I am truly grateful, I would like to also recommend many South Africans and anyone around the world including friends and family to use your services in future, I am soon coming back to Uganda🇺🇬, Leah, Nathan the driver, our CEO, please get ready to see me soon.
Written 20 September 2022
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Robin Franklin
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Aug 2022 • Family
Venture Uganda are absolutely first rate: highly professional, friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. Our guide Alex was outstanding- a prefect guide for anyone interested in Uganda’s fabulous bird life
Written 30 August 2022
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Hi, many thanks for your wonderful review and apologies for the slow response. If I was asked how we would wish to be regarded as a team, it would be with the attributes you have mentioned, so we're truly thrilled that that was your experience of us. Alex is indeed an excellent guide and we're happy that you enjoyed Uganda's amazing birdlife. There's plenty more out there, so see you next time!! Very best wishes, Lesley, Michael and the Venture team.
Written 21 September 2022
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Noluvo X
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Friends
My favourate part of my experience was the excellent service that we received from Leya from making bookings to welcoming us in Uganda and the entire trip. She helped us with transportation from airport to hotel and transporting us everyday to various places and also when ever we needed to change currency she helped us and always helped us with what ever we wanted. Definitely I will be coming back to Uganda using the same travel agent.
Written 19 August 2022
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simon_and_emma69
Workington, UK65 contributions
Feb 2022
We spent over two weeks in Uganda and this was a truly unforgettable experience.
Uganda has so much to offer. Clearly the primates, especially the gorillas, are a big draw but the words captured by Winston Churchill in his 1908 book My African Journey ring as true today as they did then:
"For magnificence, for variety of form and colour, for profusion of brilliant life ... Uganda is truly the Pearl of Africa"
Whether it is primates, game, large mammals, birds, butterflies, culture, food (it's really good!) or scenery there is just so much to see and experience. Uganda really is like Africa concentrated all into one country.
It is worth sharing that the holiday was twice rescheduled due to Covid and then the outbound flights were cancelled three times due to the February 2022 storms in northern Europe. Throughout all the hassle Venture Uganda worked with us to adjust everything such that we didn't miss anything from our tour. During the stressful flight issues Venture calmly said not to worry and they would manage everything at the Uganda end, which they did brilliantly.
Once we arrived, the worm and genuine welcome melted all of the issues away and from then on we enjoyed one of the our most memorable holidays ever. Paul, our guide and driver, was nothing short of brilliant. He was constantly thinking about tweaks and improvements to our schedule on a running basis and as a result we added in many nice surprise visits, one example being a stop off at a community run honey farm.
The support team at the office were in regular contact with Paul to make sure all was running smoothly and that we were enjoying things. We had an opportunity to meet some of them on the trip which made for another special experience.
We can't capture here everything we saw and did, we can't even really summarise it in this short review, but we can say we have come away with some lifetime memories of wildlife, people, places and experiences.
If you are thinking of an African holiday, think Uganda. If you are thinking of Uganda please do at least contact Venture. You will have a brilliant holiday.
Uganda has so much to offer. Clearly the primates, especially the gorillas, are a big draw but the words captured by Winston Churchill in his 1908 book My African Journey ring as true today as they did then:
"For magnificence, for variety of form and colour, for profusion of brilliant life ... Uganda is truly the Pearl of Africa"
Whether it is primates, game, large mammals, birds, butterflies, culture, food (it's really good!) or scenery there is just so much to see and experience. Uganda really is like Africa concentrated all into one country.
It is worth sharing that the holiday was twice rescheduled due to Covid and then the outbound flights were cancelled three times due to the February 2022 storms in northern Europe. Throughout all the hassle Venture Uganda worked with us to adjust everything such that we didn't miss anything from our tour. During the stressful flight issues Venture calmly said not to worry and they would manage everything at the Uganda end, which they did brilliantly.
Once we arrived, the worm and genuine welcome melted all of the issues away and from then on we enjoyed one of the our most memorable holidays ever. Paul, our guide and driver, was nothing short of brilliant. He was constantly thinking about tweaks and improvements to our schedule on a running basis and as a result we added in many nice surprise visits, one example being a stop off at a community run honey farm.
The support team at the office were in regular contact with Paul to make sure all was running smoothly and that we were enjoying things. We had an opportunity to meet some of them on the trip which made for another special experience.
We can't capture here everything we saw and did, we can't even really summarise it in this short review, but we can say we have come away with some lifetime memories of wildlife, people, places and experiences.
If you are thinking of an African holiday, think Uganda. If you are thinking of Uganda please do at least contact Venture. You will have a brilliant holiday.
Written 14 March 2022
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Simon and Emma, would you like jobs in our marketing department? This is such a great review, thank you so much. We are so pleased you had such an amazing holiday and saw and experienced so much. Paul is an excellent guide and we have wonderful staff in the office supporting those in the field.
You have been such lovely clients, through all the ups and downs of Covid and storms etc. But eventually, you made it and I think Uganda did not disappoint. We now count you as part of the Venture family and expect you back some day soon. There is lots more to see and do.
With thanks and best wishes, Lesley, Michael and all the team.
Written 17 March 2022
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Axel A
1 contribution
Feb 2022
I honestly don't know where to start, this trip was magical from start to end, everything was perfect, Venture Uganda organized my trip perfectly I had nothing to be worried about , just have to come and let the magic happen.
My trip start with an excellent communication by email with Philo, she was really helpful and available. My guide Franck is just the best , he knows Uganda like the back of his hand.
Uganda is such an amazing country really under-rated , the people, the landscape, the animals . I did a 8 days safari I saw all the animals you usually see in National Geographic (Lion, Buffalo, Girafe, Crocodile, Monkey, Gorilla, Zebra, Antilope, Pumba , Leopard...)
It was really a beautiful experience , I could talk about this trip during hours but I'm just going to end like this do not hesitate and go directly with Venture Uganda Traval they are just the best !!!!!
My trip start with an excellent communication by email with Philo, she was really helpful and available. My guide Franck is just the best , he knows Uganda like the back of his hand.
Uganda is such an amazing country really under-rated , the people, the landscape, the animals . I did a 8 days safari I saw all the animals you usually see in National Geographic (Lion, Buffalo, Girafe, Crocodile, Monkey, Gorilla, Zebra, Antilope, Pumba , Leopard...)
It was really a beautiful experience , I could talk about this trip during hours but I'm just going to end like this do not hesitate and go directly with Venture Uganda Traval they are just the best !!!!!
Written 25 February 2022
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Wow, Axel, what a review. Thanks so much. People sometimes forget the team behind the scenes, in the office, who prepare our safaris, so thanks for appreciating Philo.
Yes, I think Frank knows every corner of this country - I am glad he was able to show you all you wanted to see, and more. So when do we see you again? 😜😜
Our best wishes to you, Lesley, Michael (Directors) and the Venture team.
Written 27 February 2022
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Franklin S
Altrincham, UK7 contributions
Jan 2022
It was an incredible whirlwind tour round Uganda taking in 7 different lodges/hotels in 14 days . Everything worked like clockwork. I was very lucky with some incredible sightings of lions mating, elephant eating a palm tree by our swimming pool . My driver/guide Ronnie was fab; his knowledge is amazing and without him , the experience wouldn't have been the same . The people are so wonderful, service at all the lodges top class and of course the highlight was spending an hour incredibly close to a mountain gorilla group
Written 27 January 2022
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Hello Franklin, welcome home after your epic tour. Thanks so much for your feedback: it sounds like you had quite a few special experiences. It is true to say that an expert guide makes all the difference and can really enrich a holiday and Ronnie is one of our best. Thanks for traveling with us. Very best wishes from Lesley, Michael and the whole team at Venture.
Written 3 February 2022
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