Encounter Africa Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2009)
- Member Of:
- Association of Uganda Tour Operators
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $300 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email jangevine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Uganda Gorillas and Chimps with Encounter Africa
I chose to arrange my gorilla habituation and chimp trekking through Encounter Africa. I was extremely pleased with the professionalism and knowledge of the team I worked with - Chris in bookings, and my guide/companion for 5 days, Patrick. From the first inquiry, Chris was quick to understand my needs and reply with clear responses to the questions posed. I found the booking process to be straightforward and well-documented. Patrick, my guide, stopped by my hotel the night before scheduled pick-up to meet me and prep me for the next day and ensure that he understood my needs and expectations. While there were some long days of driving, the scenery was stunning and Patrick was happy to share his extensive knowledge about Uganda, its' people and the economic, political and social fabric of the country. We met every evening for dinner to ensure that I was properly prepared for the following day. Patrick took care of all of the details with respect to permits, entrance and orientation to the gorilla habituation and chimp trekking which made the experience stress-free and enjoyable for me.
I would not hesitate to recommend Encounter Africa and Patrick, for your tour and safari needs in Uganda.
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Email Lesser | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organized and good fun
Cant fault them. I had very limited time of 3 nights. They managed my time very well and got me the permit very quickly. Chris was very responsive on the emails and the trip was well planned and everything met my expectations. My guide Simon was fantastic and highly recommend the use of this company.
Email Katie & Patrick | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip to Uganda with Encounter!
We just returned from our 7 day trip with Encounter Africa and what and amazing time we had from start to finish.
Our guide, Tolbert, picked us up from the airport on day 1 and looked after us better then we could have imagined throughout the entire trip. We did a lot of driving to visit various places and Tolbert always ensured we were fed and watered and continued to act as tour guide while driving around his beautiful country - telling us the history and politics of the country, pointing out various wildlife (amazing knowledge of birds) and other interesting facts! We felt very safe with him and had a made a great friend by the end of our trip. He was also a brilliant driver on some very bumpy roads!
The highlight of our trip was gorilla tracking in Bwindi National Park. Tolbert had asked us previously what we most wanted to get out of the experience and asked what length of walk we’d like to do. He then made recommendations to the park rangers before our briefing to get us into a group that suited and to try and see the group with the most gorillas (the more we saw the better was our criteria!). This paid off as we ended up seeing 12-13 gorillas.
We would highly recommend this tour company for anyone wanting to experience Uganda and the wildlife on offer!
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Email Nancy Burkholder | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
THE BEST TRIP EVER!
THE BEST POSSIBLE TRIP EVER
My 28 year old daughter and I just came back from the 5 day gorilla and Chimpanzee trek last week.
Every minute of this adventure was absolutely incredible! We saw and learned about so many things I never knew went on in the world or even existed. The land, the people and the animals of this incredible land are so beautiful.
The drive to the Forest from Entebbe is a must! There is so much to see that Westerners will probably never experience otherwise.
The hospitality at every stop and the lodges is beyond belief! You are mad to feel at home in this extraordinary land and you do. The food is fantastic everywhere you go.
The Gorillas and Chimps are even grander than you could imagine and well worth every second of the brutal mountain jungle hike!
We had the most incredible driver/guide for the 5 days. Hannington was not only very knowledgeable in all aspects of the culture, land and animals but was also the most incredible driver I have ever met (and you will want a superb driver for this trip)! Hannington knows many languages extensively and easily converses with his clients as well as any of the local people in all the areas we visited. He seems to be very well liked by all. Although he made our trip very fun and kept our anticipation up for each new days adventure, he also was very professional in every respect. He ensured our safety and enjoyment at all times.
Thank you to this great company for making so many wonderful memories for the rest of our lives!
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Email Allan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect budget choice, all staff are professional and everything is wonderful
When we searched the internet for the Gorilla trekking tour, Encounter Africa Safaris had the lowest price. We though the staff may be unprofessional, the hotels may be shitty, and the vehicle may let us very uncomfortable on the bump roads. But it turns out everything is perfect ! The 4x4 van we took was quite comfortable, and the hotel was also very nice! More like a resort with independent cabin and a wonderful view with balcony, much better than we expected with the price. For the staff, Chris, the person who contacted us, was responsive and professional, we settled our itinerary in one day. Simon, our driver and guide, was very passionate, not just a guide, but more like a friend, shared everything about Uganda and local culture, we really had a good time with him. So if you are looking for a cheap but reliable and quality tour, I will recommend Encounter Africa Safaris.
Memorable gorilla encounter!
The communication with the office was fantastic - chris answered all questions and we were able to receive the most affordable quote we found, with transparent and accurate billing break downs. Our guide, Rodgers, was professional and brought a positive manner to our trip. He, along with the whole encounter africa operation, ensured our trip was smooth and memorable. We had an awesome encounter with the gorillas in bwindi impenetrable rain forest! The accommodation was also great and the transfers could not be faulted. Would highly recommend A++
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Email Martin Forman | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Can't ask for more or better
My wife and I spent 13 days around Uganda. Ambroise from African Encounter Safari was our driver and guide. He was not only nice and friendly but he was very knowledgeable about his countrie's history and fauna. He was not only concern for our well being but also made sure anything we might need was taken care of and we had only to worry to enjoy everything else. We set up our tour and hotels before arriving to Uganda but his suggestions for activities were often better options than ours inicial Plans. Overall it was a great experience and we feel lucky we got ambroise to become part of our trip and everlasting memories. Always greatful.
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Email Sarah | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything as planned!
Communication was always very prompt and clear. I just did the gorilla trek, so other than transfers to my camp, the park, and the airstrip, I did not have much of a "safari" tour. My guide was fine. Not very interested in engaging with me directly, but he was polite and did the job without any problems along the way. I would recommend Encounter safaris.
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Great experience with Encounter Africa Safaris, Simon (the guide) did a great job, I will recomend it!
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Email Hetty | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The guide and other workers were awesome and patient
We are deaf and we had guide use gestures and paper and pen method to communicate with us. Highly recommend people to book with your company.