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 Roeland W | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We really enjoyed Uganda tour: game drives, walks and lodging!
Before flighing to Uganda I frequently mailed Encounter Africa Safaris with questions and itinerary change requests. They always responded promptly and friendly. In Uganda we where in the good hands of guide/driver Steven, a friendly and talkative companion who learned us many many things on culture, nature, history and economy.
The 4WD van was comfortable, cleaned several times during the tour. Water bottles where always available and there were enough stop overs.
Trip of a Lifetime to see the Mountain Gorillas!
Encounter Africa Safaris offered incredible service on our trip to see the mountain gorillas (A 3 day tour, departing from Kigali, Rwanda, to Bwindi National Forest in Uganda). We arrived after midnight in Kigali and our guide Jason was there to greet us with a smile. He was so friendly, knowledgeable, always on time, and catering to our every need. We so enjoyed our conversations about East Africa, its wildlife, and culture. The gorilla trek was well organized and--in a word--breathtaking. You get to spend an hour with the gorillas and it's an experience you won't forget. The silverback took a liking to our group, and the rest of the family followed--the babies swinging around us and others walking right through our group! Lodging was fantastic (at the scenic and well-maintained Bukiga Lodge, which uses part of its proceeds to install water tanks in the local community), the food was excellent, and I only wish I could do it all over again. Five stars for Encounter Africa Safaris!
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Email petermartinez | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing knowledgeable and fun tour guide.
Everything was wonderful and exceeded our expectations. Our overall experience was great. Our tour guide went out of his way to meet all our requests. We would definitely use your services again.
Email Danielle | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Honeymoon trip
We booked a one week trip with Encounter Africa Safaris as the first part of our honeymoon and all was perfect from start to finish. Chris was prompt at replying and easy to liaise with ahead of the trip. We had done a lot of research and had an itinerary in mind and Chris helped us to put everything together to make this happen for a very reasonable price.
On the trip we had a private vehicle for the entirety which was exactly what we wanted. Cyrus was our driver and an amazing guide - really friendly and knowledgable, working hard to find the things that we wanted to see and quickly understanding what was of interest to us/how much information to give.
Would highly recommend a trip to Uganda and booking with Encounter Africa Safaris!
Email Elizabeth | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
fantastic guides make for a phenomenal safari
We were a large group (8 adults, 3 small children) and Encounter was so helpful, flexible and accommodating to our needs. Our guides, Jason, Abdul and Alonso, were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We couldn't have asked for more. I highly recommend Encounter.
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Email Urs | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very personal journey and an excellent experience!
Had the pleasure to go on gorilla trekking for 3 days and got fully rewarded. It was a long drive, but service was good. The trekking was extremely exhausting, but the gorillas were absolutely worth it. The lodge was comfy, allthough the bed clothes were humid due to the weather conditions. All in all a "once in a lifetime" experience.
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Email Neil | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent guide, smooth tour!
Obed was an outstanding guide and a great guy. His deep experience working as a porter, ranger and guide was helpful in helping us plan our trip. We had a fantastic gorilla interaction. Thank you so much!
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Email Rene | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
2 day trip to Lake Mburu NP
Great trip to Lake Mburu with 2 gamedrives (evening and morning) and a boat trip on the lake with hundreds of hippo's. Very good guide/driver. Highly recommended!
Email April and Ian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable gorilla trekking experience
We had an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience, which we booked through Encounter Safaris. Great communication made the booking an easy and straightforward process. We were picked up from Kigali, driven to Uganda, and did two days of trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - this worked really well for us. Our guide, Jason, was very friendly, had great local knowledge, and made sure we got the most out of the experience. We were very happy with their recommendation for accomodation at Rushaga Haven Gorilla Lodge. Everything was well organised, and the trip ran completely smoothly from start to finish. We couldn’t recommend Encounter Safaris (or the gorilla trekking experience) more highly.
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Email Leandro Rezende | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A lifetime experience
We had a very nice gorilla trekking with Encounter Africa safaris, which provided us very good acommodation, transportation, food and a very helpful guide (Alex). Certainly a lifetime time experience. Very recommendable!!!