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 Annz Bautista | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great, amazing experience!!!
Thank you for the memorable and enjoyable 5days gorilla and white water rafting safari.More power to Chris and staff--it is a very well organized trip and informative trusted driver-Patrick.Communication is at hand always even in Whatsapp!Keep up the good work for a Job well done.
Comfortable Encounter!
The communication was excellent since I inquired about the tour. They are prompt in response and gave me nothing to worry about. The arrival was excellent even though I arrived at 2 in the morning. Our guide was great throughtout, accomodating every single need. His knowledge was great too, helping us learn a lot more about Uganda and the wildlife it offers.
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Email Andi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
mostly reliable!!
Doing a gorilla tracking was one of the main reasons travelling to Uganda. The communication with Encounter Africa Safaris was just perfect. Prompt responses to all our questions, very flexible with our wishes, easy online-payment system through credit card and mostly reliable. Die Broadbill Camp in Bwindi which was included in the package was a great place to stay.
We would highly recommend this agency (run by ugandans!!)
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Email John White | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The trip was organized by Chris, he was very responsive to my request and concerns which built confi
Chris always answered emails promptly he organized the trip to deliver my request. All of the trip met and exceeded my expectations. The driver Tolbert was excellent, always on time and helpful. He even did my laundry. He drove his van over rough terrain to shorten my hike. Tour guides were friendly and worked hard to assure that I had an unforgettable experience. Guest house staff became unforgettable friends. They made my stay fantastic.
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Email Blanca | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Close encounters with animals in the wild
All services were all right, everyone tried to make us feel comfortable and the encounters with animals lived up to our expectations.
We missed more local food in the lodges and maybe a half-day cycling activity.
Email Kellie Wallis | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Superb experience with Encounter Africa in Uganda
We teamed up with Encounter Africa to experience the mountain gorillas, and a few other stops along the way. Our guide for the trip was Patrick, and we had a sensation time and hit gold with Patrick. I would highly recommend them to any person who is thinking about a trip to Uganda. All the details where taken care off, we were briefed every evening with the finer details for the next day, nothing was too much trouble for Patrick even our wacky requests.
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Email Dg | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Some very cool animal encounters
Some very cool animal encounters in Bwindi, lake Mburo, queen Elisabeth and kibale.
Best experience with Encounter Safaris!!!
My wife and I spent 5 days in Uganda. We were interested in seeing the amazing mountain gorillas and also doing some white water rafting on the nile. Lucky for us, the guys at Encounter Safaris organised all of this for us before we even got to Uganda. Communication with Chris prior to our adventure was fantastic, he always answered our questions in perfect time. Our experiences during the adventure were sentational, our driver/guide was Feni and he was brilliant in making sure my wife and I were always comfortable and it was a pleasure to hear all the knowledge he had to share with us about his great country. A true highlight from this adventure were seeing te mountain gorillas, but also at one of the lodges called Broadbill camp which the Encounter team had organised for us to stay at...a wonderful adventure with wonderful company.
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Email Bart Bakker | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Shooting Dutch tv show on lake vic/the nile/murchison falls
I have worked together with Encounter Africa Safaris on a Dutch TV production. EAF made all the arrangements like media cards, accommodation, transportation, permits etc. They are reliable and fun to work with. As tv productions most of the time turn out to be a bit hectic, and especially a specific "outdoor/rafting" kind of show like we did, i must say they did very well. Even last minute chances and request were no problem.
I would recommend them as a local fixer/production partner.
Email Joel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best close mountain gorilla experience - wonderful tour company, great driver/guide
They do what they promise! Driver was on time to pick us up, patient and a safe driver (all things not typical in Africa). His name is Joseph Kalanzi, but the tour company is so professional that I am sure their other drivers are also good. Booking with them was easy, the price was fair and accommodation in the park excellent. Technically, they call it a 'camp' (Broadbill Forest Camp) but it is more like a lodge. Hot water, good food, attentive customer service. In short, Encounter Africa really understands what is important to Europeans. So an excellent experience and of course the highlight of it all....the gorillas. Amazing experience getting so close. They are so friendly and calm.