Reviews & Testimonials

Yet another amazing Pete Oxford expedition!

We’d heard diving was incredible in Indonesia but this surpassed our expectations once again. The Damaii II was fabulous, the crew were on hand for ones every need, whether it be a steak and chips (the food on board was incredible), a full body massage, a hot chocolate after the dive or help with removing one’s wetsuit!! The diving was phenomenal.

Pete organised one of the trip highlights - jelly fish lake. You have got to do the trip to experience that! Only with Pete do these things happen!

Thank you, Pete, and thank you Renee for putting it all together for us – hassle free as always.

This trip was 4 months ago and I am still having dreams about being back on The Damaii boat! The best scuba diving and snorkeling you could ask for with an unbelievable team, I never wanted to leave this paradise.
We saw amazing wildlife and learnt so much about what we where seeing from Pete & the dive guides on the boat. They where all amazing underwater guides and I felt so safe in their hands. The food was unreal, a highlight being fresh tuna sashimi! The boat was so beautiful and the boat team were also a highlight, so friendly and so much fun.
This really is the dream trip for anyone who loves being in the water.

I have never written a review before but as I fly home from Pete Oxford’s Botswana expedition I am brimming with such deep gratitude that I feel compelled to puzzle through why this trip was such an extraordinary, stand-out adventure. I would begin with the fact that owners, Pete and Renee, are two top in class naturalists who love what they do. Everyday, from dawn to dusk, they took us on gloriously wild rides, tracking down rare sightings of animals with their cubs, predators on the hunt, endangered species in action. Their irrepressible enthusiasm for our “hunts” was impossibly contagious and we ended each night feeling moved by the privilege, rarity and uniqueness of what we had encountered.

Behind the scenes we benefited from their organizational perfectionism, personal connections with the camps, guides and staff; and their quiet kindness and sensitivity to both guests and personnel. This was a unique trip and everyone in our group was profoundly affected by their experience. To a person, we walked away hoping we had measured up to Pete and Renee and that in some way we could remain a meaningful part of their lives. How often does that happen?

Oh, and Botswana itself was a dream: teaming with wildlife, incredibly lovely people, a storied, fascinating history. We will be back!

My wife and I joined our second Pete Oxford Expedition in February 2024. This time we opted for the two week tour of Uganda. It was a fantastic experience and is highly recommended.

The wildlife and cultural aspects of the trip were both amazing. Every day included highlights which we'll remember the rest of our lives.

In total we spotted 5 reptile, 42 mammal and over 180 bird species during the trip. At one point we were standing among four different primate species at one time (counting ourselves).

The highlights for us included the four primate walks (two gorilla, one chimp and one monkey) and the two boat safaris. I'd also be remiss to not mention the rhino walking safari, the shoebill stork canoe ride, the game drives, the village walks, the visits to the NGOs in Bwindi and all the other surprises Pete and Harriet arranged along the way.

The lodges were excellent, the food was great, the people of Uganda unfailingly friendly and the wildlife just kept coming. We were very well taken care of, always felt comfortable and had a great experience.

Pete is a fantastic tour leader and always knows the special places to really create a memorable trip. His knowledge of animal behavior and ability to spot birds and wildlife is second to none. He also teamed with a local legend (Harriet) who has an amazing background and seemed to know everyone in Uganda!

Uganda is a fantastic destination with opportunities for wildlife viewing unlike other African safari visits. You won't be disappointed!

February 2024

My husband and I joined Pete’s Jan-Feb 2024 Uganda expedition. The whole experience surpassed my expectations, and my expectations were quite high.
The logistics of the trip went off without a hitch, we stayed in some beautiful lodges and were treated to a generous amount of delicious food (breakfast, lunch and dinner). There was a minor hiccup with lunch one day, we were unable to eat at the planned destination and without hesitation, alternate arrangements were made, and we were treated to a local cultural experience that I would not have wanted to miss.
All the experiences, from the game drives to the local village visits to the infamous Gorilla treks were spectacular. Uganda is an amazing place, and the people of Uganda are warm, welcoming, beautiful, and so kind.
Pete, Harriet, and crew took good care of us (and kept us in line…kind of 😊) we felt very comfortable and secure in our travels across Uganda. All the trip leaders, guides and drivers were well versed in Uganda wildlife and answered a million +1 questions about the area, culture, people and the infamous “how much longer” with knowledge, kindness, and a good dose of humor.
Our fellow travelers were AWESOME, we met some truly wonderful people and enjoyed spending time with and getting better acquainted with our friends, who had previously travelled with Pete and recommended Pete Oxford Expeditions.
Pete’s limitless enthusiasm for sharing his knowledge made this trip more than an expedition, it is a life experience that touched me to the core and something I am grateful for and will always remember with a full heart.