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
PL
Email Daniel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unique experience!
We choose 5 day safari (Gorillas Tracking + Chimpanzee). And really couldn't be better. Places we stayed were beyond our expectations. Wildlife experience was just spectacular. Actually it's hard to put it in words, what you feel when you're just a few meteres from those majestic creatures. We were also very lucky to have a Joseph as a guide. Very funny and cool guy who answered thousands of our questions, was looking after us and made really unforgettable memory. Encounter Africa Safaris is really trustworthy crew.
IT
Email Marco | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
3 days in Bwindi Nationa park
I went for the safari trekking with Encounter Safaris, as they were the first to reply my mails and the most accurate (on internet, I've found that price are not differing a lot between operators).
Me and the other guest, Ana, had the beautiful travel across the south part of the country. Our cicerone was Joseph, which is a very good driver and extremely funny! He also knows a lot about safaris and we spent our time together happily talking about everything.
We spent out two nights in the budget Broadbill Camp, which is very ok considering to be in the middle of the jungle: I was able to receive calls and call my office :( . The food vas very good as my fresh Club Beer, always available (you have to pay it apart).
We were lucky to quickly find the gorilla, after only 1 hr walking.
I won't tell you if the experience worth the price and effort related to do this safari but it was, for me, something that I wanted to do from long time and finally did. You will have what you ask: Gorillas in their natural environment.
Take care that the area can be very cold!
At the beginning I was supposed to go alone, and previously paid a full amount for a single person travel.
Fortunately Chris has been able to match me with another guest (Ciao Ana!),so that I had the full refund of the difference single traveler - group traveler. Thumbs Up for Counter Safaris!!!
EG
Email Phillip B. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!!
I would recommend to anyone who can to do it, to experience gorilla trekking and observing these incredible animals from up close. The whole trip was great. The accommodations were very nice. Our driver was very good and helpful and shared his knowledge of Uganda with us. The trekking guides were very grateful and knowledgeable. We got to spend a little over an hour with a family of about 8 gorillas, a silverback, a couple females and some younger ones. Overall, truly a once in a lifetime experience.
IT
Email michela | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
a wonderful and unexpected surprise, a unique experience!
Encounter Africa is a great choice for safari and gorilla tracking trip.
They have flexible packages, affordable prices, excellent organization and professional staff.
I went with two friends for one week discovering Uganda including Bwindi forest and we never stopped marveling. I personally had the opportunity to visit national parks in Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa which are wonderful but Uganda and especially the experience with the gorillas was an unpredictable and unique discovery, thanks to our driver and guide Joseph, he is a fantastic person with sense of humor, able to make the trip very special because he is extremely knowledgeable on the history, culture and wildlife of the country, with him you cannot get bored.
I can say that Joseph was the best guide I've had during my safari in Africa.
I recommend to go and discover Uganda!
Email Daksha | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!!
I was a little anxious initially, but when we got to Kampala, my daughter and I got a nice surprise meeting our driver the night before our adventure. We were introduced and our driver explained to us about our adventure and the trip to see the gorilla.
We stopped for lunch and tried Yuma Chuma... a must and it was amazing.
Seeing the gorilla and the silver back so close with the babies, it was unbelievable, so surreal. Thank you for the experience.
AE
Email Marc Ruiviejo Cirera | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari tour with Encounter
Encounter Africa Safaris were the perfect travel agency to organise the tour with. Since the beginning they were extremely helpful and straightforward. It was easy to prepare a tailor made tour in collaboration with them, and everything worked out as planned. Our guide Patrick was a great person, an excellent driver and very knowledgeable. He took really good care of us, ensuring we always had what we needed.
So, overall, a fantastic tour around Uganda with zero inconveniences thanks to Encounter professionalism.
NZ
Email Emily | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience
We went on a 3-day gorilla trek with Encounter Africa Safaris. Chris and Joseph organized a wonderful trip. Prompt responses, tailored the trip for us with no fuss when we wanted to do more on the trip. Joseph, our guide, was friendly, knowledgeable, attentive, and got us into the best gorilla trekking group! Thank you! We had a blast.
SI
Email Gekko potovanja | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very well organised 10 day safari in Uganda.
Just finished a 10 day tour to Uganda with Encounter Africa Safaris.
I found Encounter Africa Safaris thorugh safaribookings.com. I work for a small Slovenian tour operator and was searching for a reliable tour operator in Uganda. I have probably contacted every possible tour operator, but non of them was as helpful and responsive as Chris from Encounter. From the initial contact, through the whole trip planning process, to the tours itself, everything was always highly professional and first class in every aspect.
The tour went through as agreed. From the clients respons (we were 14) i would say we got more then we were expecting. Tolbert and Benjamin are good and experienced guides, excellent drivers and meet all of our needs.
All in all i can only recommend them and for sure will use their service in the future.
CA
Email Alysha | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience
Overall the experience was fantastic! Our driver was on time which is rare in Africa. The food and accommodation were amazing. Would recommend this company to anyone looking to book a gorilla trek!
Email Ryan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing trip and great service
Fantastic trip around Uganda to see the gorillas. Along the way, both Chris and our driver/guide Joseph were amazingly helpful (not to mention fun) and informative. Joseph was able to get us onto one of the best groups for gorilla tracking, and we ended up seeing a very large group up close. Highly recommended!