Client Comments

"....I remember the romance that surrounded the idea of my trip to Africa. I remember feeling satisfied with the wide-eyed looks and the impressed nods I got from people whenever I told them my summer plans..." Click here to read more of Ali's journal!

Robbie Shavitz, Greensboro Day School Student:

"...I feel that what I have gained from this trip is a better perspective on how we and others live. It has also made me realize how important my family and the other people in my life are to me. Africa will forever be in my heart!"

Robbie had such an incredible experience that he returned to Uganda the following summer for a second trip!

Meredith Lomax, student at UNC-Wilmington:

"...It is hard to put into words how wonderful this trip has been. I will never forget all of the beautiful people and places I have seen here. I can't thank all the people who made this trip posible enough, because the things I'm taking away from here are priceless. I realize the best thing for me to do is to educate my friends at home about how wonderful Uganda is. Mrs. Hendrix, I can't thank you enough! I will be back!"

Joe Mintz, student at UNC-Wilmington

"...Going to Africa has been by far the biggest and most grand adventure I have ever been on in my life!"

Joy Hamlin, Curator of Education, North Carolina Zoo

"Thanks to African Connection, the North Carolina Zoo's UNITE team of teachers has recently completed our most successful trip to Uganda. As the coordinator of the UNITE project, I rely greatly on the expertise and reliability of a travel company that provides a highly customized, personalized and affordable experience. Laura Hendrix ensures that African Connection does just that! Without a doubt, her service is far and above any other company that I have used."

"What is most valuable to me is that Laura is knowledgeable of the country, people, wildlife and conservation issues. Combined with her passion for travel, education and global conservation, her past experiences living in and traveling throughout Africa are a genuine asset to UNITE as well as all her clients. She offers significant assistance and provides guidance with every phase of trip planning from beginning to end to ensure that travel objectives are met. She is well organized, detail-oriented and provides excellet customer service. Her suggestions not only saved us money but also made our itinerary more efficient and well suited to our group. Everyone expressed total satisfaction."

"African Connection certainly provides the personal touch that engenders confidence and security. I have grown to respect Laura not only for her dedication and professionalism but also for her initiative, enthusiasm and sense of humor. I look forward to a long and lasting relationship with Africa and African Connection."

Margaret Salinger, Ph.D, parent of Maggie Salinger, UNC-Chapel Hill Student

"My 17-year old daughter will be traveling to Uganda this summer with a group of high school students led by Laura Hendrix, and I have the good fortune of serving as chaperone for the group."

"Laura's passion for Africa is unmistakable in her rich descriptions of its history, people and wildlife. Her expertise in these subjects comes from her personal experience and her academic background. Having lived in Uganda for four years, she has an intimate appreciation of its culture. Her expertise in African wildlife arises naturally from her academic interests and training as a biology teacher. She has many anecdotes that make her lively lessons on Africa even more entertaining. As she imparts her information, you realize that you are learning about the land from an "insider's" rather than a "tour guide's" perspective".

"Laura's intimate knowledge of Africa is especially reassuring when it comes to organizing and preparing for a trip. She does an excellent job of educating the participants about health and safety considerations. She provides lists of essential and optional items for the trip, and she holds regular meetings to check on the preparations of the participants and to answer any questions that arise. She is extremely organized in making the arrangements for the events on the itinerary, such as whitewater rafting or gorilla tracking, and she is wonderfully flexible in accommodating individual needs and preferences. These types of interactions with the participants build a sense of trust and assurance that the trip will be safe, that it will run smoothly, and that it will meet their expectations and desires."

"Traveling with Laura Hendrix' African Connction will be an educational adventure tailor made for the traveler who wants an intimate experience of the continent. The package is irresistable. I would encourage anyone to get on board!"