We still don’t have the words to describe these magical experiences – the tingling of the first rays of sunshine in the early morning, the almost childlike joy and excitement about every animal we encountered, as well as the evenings with “bush cinema” and popcorn in the middle of the national park will remain in our memories forever. We would like to thank our guide Emmanuel for giving us insights into this beautiful country and its cultures and for showing us impressive places – he will forever be a part of this great trip and our little “safari family”. We were impressed by the friendliness of the lodge staff and the very high level of service in the middle of nowhere. Zanzibar was the perfect complement for us to process what we had experienced and to supplement it with our impressions of the island. Mr. Bockmann put together and organized the ideal trip for us (route, accommodation, duration) – everything was perfect from the first contact to the end of the trip. Although this was our first trip to Africa, it will certainly not be our last. Many thanks for these great experiences and impressions, as well as the right portion of “Hakuna Matata” that we were able to take home with us.

As newcomers to Africa, we fully relied on Mr. Bockmann’s choice of itinerary and organization and were absolutely thrilled. On our route through the various national parks, we were able to experience the beautiful, different landscapes of Uganda with their diverse flora and fauna. We were so lucky to see the Big Five up close, including their playful offspring. In the bushes and trees we spotted a variety of fascinating birds, even the rare shoebill. Among the reptiles, in addition to the crocodiles, a huge golden monitor and a three-horned chameleon were particularly special. An impressive experience was the almost up-close observation of the social behavior of the chimpanzees and of course the encounter with gorillas. We were incredibly lucky to see a family of gorillas on a short walk immediately after arriving at our lodge in Bwindi NP – just like that, as a gift from nature… It wasn’t until the next day that we had the booked tour, during which we were able to get very close to a silverback with its family. The choice of lodges was also very well thought out due to the different locations. They were all very stylish and tastefully furnished and mostly had a wonderful view or direct contact with the wilderness. The staff in the lodges were always extremely courteous. We would especially like to thank Jamil, our guide, from the bottom of our hearts. He was simply incredible! While he confidently steered our jeep through rain-soaked mud roads, he spotted every animal with his eagle eyes, no matter how well camouflaged it was. As far as the animal and plant world was concerned, he proved to be a walking encyclopaedia. Not only did he know all the names, he was also able to explain many special features and relationships to us. We learned a lot about the country, its people and nature and got to know each other better and better. As far as the given planning allowed, Jamil tried to implement our extra wishes and make everything possible for us. He had the main part in all the unforgettable experiences. We can absolutely recommend Mr. Bockmann’s Safari Dreams team as a tour operator.