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
IN
Email Ranga | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good experience!!
We were taken care by Simba Africa during our trip to Entebbe, Uganda. Had a very good time. They organised a three day tour. Quite a good one. We added a trip to Mboro national park. Tony the driver cum guide was a real hooky good fellow. Had an impressive knowledge of birds and the places. He was very courteous, polite and respectful. He showed us good places. Most interesting and impressed be was the birds and animals he showed and explained. We carry good memories of the trip. Lake heights was a very good hotel and comfortable. Though initially there was a hot water problem the staff looked after us well. The chef was a wonderful chap. He discussed daily the menu and made lively food. He made us very nice homely Indian food. The stay was very good and homely! Worth the stay!!
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.
IT
Email Silene | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safaris with amazing Simba!
Me and my family travelled around Uganda for 10 days in Aug 2019. We organized a 9 days tour (Murchison falls, Queen Elizabeth safari, Bwindi gorilla tracking) with Simba Africa Expeditions and I would totally do the same choice again. Before booking, I exchanged many (more than 70!) emails with them, asking plan changes, hotel upgrades etc , and they always replied me quickly and super super kindly (thank you again Sharl!). Tom, our guide/driver, has been the most patient and positive guide ever, always well-prepared about what we were seeing and open to any request about changes on the plan.
I would definetly recommend Simba as tour agency for the best experience in the wonderful country of Uganda!
Email Rodolfo Adolfo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Real Tailor Made Trip
A very agile company!!
We arranged everything wiht Sharl, who is a very fast email responser... LOL. She is also very kind, and we talked a lot by Whatsapp, helping to avoid any lack of information, and arranging a totally tailor made trip for my friends and I. SHE IS THE BEST.
Our guide and driver Eddie is also a very good professional and a lovely person who shared with us for 3 days his huge knowledge about world history and geopolitics, especially from East Africa.
The prices were very fair.
It was an amazing experience. I totally recommend!
Email Annie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very friendly, caring, thoughtful staff who show pride in showing their country
Very well run. Excellent accommodations. Great vehicals. Excellent food offered. Kept well to schedule.
IT
Email anna claudia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
amazing experience
I arranged everything with Sharl and she was always very kind and professional, she arranged a totally tailor made trip for us. Tom, our guide and driver, was a perfect guide and a very good and safe driver. He really loves his work and this 8 days experience around Uganda was fantastic!
Email Ope | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Truly outstanding safari company
Communication was always prompt! The trip itself and our guide - Arnold, were exceptional and we couldn’t have asked for better. Fully recommend planning a trip through Simba Africa Expeditions.. they are the best!