Five staff members and Safari Land cruisers
Simba African Expeditions
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Member Of:
- AUTO, USAGA, UTB & UWA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $270 to $650 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Martin O'Sullivan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent package and outstanding tour guide
The package was ideal for the level of sightseeing we wanted to do in Uganda. Xavier our guide was outstanding and not only was extremely helpful but also made sure that we got the experience we wanted from Uganda. The accommodation was very good, and if there were any issues with anything he made sure it was resolved before leaving us to ourselves. He also made sure we got a feel of the local markets and food stalls on the roadsides so we really experienced how the Uganda people go about their daily routines.
This is a highly recommended company if you are looking for someone to tour with in Uganda.
CH
Email Marcel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
It was a deep impressing tour which we love to tell others.
Already at the first contact Simba understood what we were looking for. So we had an perfect package ready when we arrived. We experienced Uganda as we love and there was nothing we missed except we did not see lions or leopards. But we consider this as nature and this did not make us unhappy. As long as we asked about Country and people Tom our guide told us very much. The gorilla tour of course was the highlight. It made us very happy and silent.
So we recommend the company to everybody planning a tour to Uganda.
DE
Email Susann | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect short trip to Murchison Falls
Our party of 3 ladies had a perfect trip when spending 3 days in Murchison Falls with our wonderful guide Tom!
He made our trip comfortable, informative and funny, always doing all his best to let us enjoy the so far most amazing wildlife trip we aver had!
Thanks a lot for everything!
US
Email Mario | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding!
Eddy Kizito was my driver/tour guide. He was phenomenal, he is knowledgeable, intelligent, friendly and entertaining. He made sure I was safe and visit everything described in the package. He was flexible also if there was something I’d rather do. Simba is fortunate to have him in your team! The communication with Simba was excellent. The only inconvenience I experience was with AllBookSafari, inefficient and not prompt to response. I’ll definitely use Simba again!
CA
Email Kim & Frank | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Amazing 5 days in Uganda.
We spent an AMAZING 5 days with our fantastic driver and guide Alex. We trekked the gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable NP and spent some time enjoying the Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP as well as a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Alex was very knowledgeable, letting us know the names of the various plants, birds and animals, as well as giving us some historical, factual and cultural information. The roads are rough in Uganda, but at no time did we ever feel compromised or unsafe. Every part of our tour was incredible. In Bwindi, we experienced a family of 16 gorillas (babies, adolescents, blackbacks and a silverback). These beautiful animals walked within a few feet of us. This was absolutely a highlight of our trip. Our time at Queen Elizabeth Park and the Kazinga Channel was also amazing. We saw tree climbing lions, kobs, vultures, elephants, baboons, water buffalo, various birds, hippos, warthogs, crocodiles and an unusual siting of a leopard. Our accommodations were excellent and the communication with Hajarah was seamless.
Thank you so much for a wonderful experience!
US
Email Sarah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic safari with gorilla tracking, lions, elephants, and more!
My husband and I had a wonderful safari with our excellent guide Tom! We spent 4 days exploring, including gorilla tracking, game drives with elephants, lion, and hyena among many other animals, and a gorgeous boat cruise on the Kazinga channel. We chose the budget accommodations and actually found the accommodations to be quite beautiful and luxurious! The food and lodges were lovely. We had a fantastic time and recommend both Simba and Tom to anyone looking for a safe and well organized safari adventure!
US
Email Carol J | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top notch short safari and prompt responses from the tour operator
I was impressed with Simba office staff (Sharl) as they responded to a number of last minute changes due to the expansion of my safari group from 1 to 6 (actually combining 2 groups together). Our driver/guide Tom was great - friendly, attentive, timely and very knowledgeable about the animals, plants and many other aspects of Ugandan life as well. Only problem is it is hard to hear past the first row of seats in our safari van as we are driving. Our 3 day safari trip to Murchison Falls and a stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary was just superb. The combination of 3 game drives and the 3 hour Nile cruise in a small boat gives you the opportunity to see so much wild life and experience the profound beauty of the physical landscape, especially as it appears early and late in the day. Our cruise was in a small boat and was very peaceful and informative. It's just a great combo for those without a lot of time. I have never been on a safari before but this experience certainly exceeded my expectations.
NZ
Email David and Sheryl | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Gorilla habituation and Nkuringo walking tour.
Communication was excellent from first contact and throughout.
We chose Simba because it seemed the only suitable company for the gorilla habituation experience at Rushaga. We then added the Nkuringo walking tour as described in the Bradt Uganda guide.
Our expectations were completely fulfilled and we enjoyed our trip very much.
CA
Email Miranda | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Tour!
I just finished a 5 day Gorilla and Chimp tour of Uganda. I am a 26 year old woman who was traveling by herself. From the very start, the communication with Simba Africa Expeditions was great. It was very easy to book through them, and when I changed my pickup/drop off destinations fairly last minute they easily accommodated. Seeing the gorillas and chimps in the wild was an unbelievable experience that I would encourage anyone to do. All the places that Simba booked for me to stay overnight were stunningly beautiful and all the meals were delicious. The best part of the tour was my guide, Tom. From the very first pickup I knew I was in good hands. He is incredibly knowledgable about Uganda and truly made an effort to always make me feel comfortable. He was a great friend along my journey! I could not recommend this tour company more.
JP
Email Jess | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The guide is what made the tour amazing
Simba gave me the best price for the gorilla trekking when I was first researching tour agencies. Frank was my guide and was so knowledgeable on every single animal- fuelling the inner animal science geek in me. He was also happy to answer any questions I had, however controversial, on Ugandan culture. My most favourite moments were the things that weren't scheduled: like stopping on the side of the road to buy local potatoes and watching the guide interact in the exchange.
My only request would be an opportunity to buy a small souvenir from the stalls (with guidance), more chance to try traditional food that isnt from a restaurant designed specifically for foreign tourists, and an explanation why the Batwa community walk was omitted when it was mentioned in the original schedule. I also did not need to stay in anything as lavish as what I did as a solo traveller, so if there was more options given at the begining to chose how much I wanted to spend on accommodation, that would be good too.
I would book through Simba again and request Frank, but ask to slightly alter the tour to include the above comments.
Overall, very happy customer! Would definitely like to come back and do the gorilla habitation program.
