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Buffalo Safari Camps
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- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- AUTO, UTB & Fairtrade Tourism
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $80 to $3,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
safari in south west uganda
We gave Buffalo the areas and activities we wanted to do, and they did the rest. We stayed in some wonderful lodges in Ishasha, Queen Elizabeth national park and in Bwindi Inpenetrable Forest and a homestay in Fort Portal. All were great. In Bwindi and QENP, we were had local guides, but elsewhere our driver took us around and took great pride in ensuring that we saw as much as we possibly could. In Ishasha, at the end of two trips through this incredibly scenic area, he tracked down a tree climbing lion which had eluded us, and even a glimpse of a leopard. He was very a great source of information. Other than a roadslip which forced the cancellation of a trip to Lake Bunyoni, everything worked out very well.
Highly recommended.
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Email Bob Becker | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Gorilla trekking and lions
working with Buffalo was a great experience. The communication was very good leading up to the trip as far as planning with Tim, he was helpful in explaining the accommodations and overall trip. The tour was amazing and our guide was probably the best available. We had an amazing time and would book with Buffalo again.
Email Emily | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A excellent experience with Buffalo Safari Camps!
I booked with Buffalo Safari's having had an excellent recommendation from a friend. I had 4 friends coming to visit and wanted to not have the hassle or the responsibility and pressure to organise a 4 day trip. I was immediately impressed by the Buffalo team who were processional, friendly and responded to my email quickly, offering me a variety of options and itineraries to choose from. It was a no brainer - this was the company for me. The safari itself was excellent - the driver, guide and personal chef all went above and beyond to ensure the best customer experience. The tour guide was excellence and did his absolute best we saw a large variety of game. The whole experience was stress free and smooth . The food from chef David was divine and in plentiful supply. We plan to book with Buffalo again for another trip in April 2017. Thank you Buffalo!
Email Sue | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional service!
I cannot recommend Buffalo Safari Camps more highly. My daughter lives in Uganda and recommended we book with Buffalo for a short 3 day trip to Murchison Falls National Park. We were not been disappointed. Brilliant service from the beginning to the very end. Professional, reliable and friendly across the board. The food and accommodation at Murchison River Lodge an absolute highlight for us. The driver/guide was highly communicative throughout the trip, always talking us through the programme and most importantly ensuring we were happy with the days plan. We'll be booking with Buffalo again for sure. 10/10!
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Email Gerard | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good and well arranged 3 day safari to Murchison
We went with four people on a three day safari to Murchison falls with Buffalo safari's. The communication with Tim and the office staff beforehand was both very clear and informative. They thought along with us regarding the budget as well as the activities we could do during the safari.
The safari itself was arranged perfectly. We had a pick up at a location in Jinja we chose ourselves exactly on time and from there on our guide (Rogers) could not have been more helpful and informative. Rogers speaks about 10 local Ugandan languages which is very usefull (espacially when going up north), and knows a lot about all the animals and the history of the park. Any communication with Rogers while in the park as well as with Tim back in Jinja, is easy and again very clear.
We saw a lot of beautiful animals and we were able to fully enjoy the beauty at and around Muchison.
All in all, a great experience. I would recommend Buffalo Safaris to anyone.
Cheers!
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Email Emily | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent Budget Option
I've lived in Uganda for years and have taken visitors on safari multiple times, through multiple tour operators. Buffalo has been the best option I've come across. It was very well organized, the staff were patient with our many bank transfer issues, and the hostels/lodges they partner with are excellent.
We enjoyed our driver, Emma, and were really appreciative of his expertise regarding timing in order to get the best chances to see animals during the actual safaris. A great experience overall! Will definitely be back when I have visitors in town, or simply need a break from Kampala.
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Email Pam | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tim did a great job helping us develop an itinerary that matched our interests and budget.
We loved our safari. The animals were amazing. We saw lions, giraffe, cape buffalo, Nile crocodiles, baboons, monkeys galore, chimpanzee, hippos, rhino, elephant, water buck, antelope of all kinds, guinea fowl, warthogs and more birds that I can even name. The price was affordable. The accommodations far exceeded our expectations - absolutely loved all of the lodges. I think Murchison Falls was our favorite park. Listening to the animals at night was an unbeatable experience. It was the perfect combination of wilderness and comfort. Our guide, Emma, was an exceedingly good driver. I am certain we wouldn't have seen half the animals we did without his expertise. Would definitely do it again!!!!
Email Cassandre | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beautifully tailor-made and very well organized 12 day trip throughout Western Uganda
My mom came to visit and I wanted to be able to spend our time together exploring the beauty and abundant wildlife of Uganda without stressing about logistics. Tim built a wonderful itinerary combining our desires for wildlife and culture. Our guide/driver Roger was so knowledgeable and kind throughout the entire trip and our Chef David amazed us with excellent food suited for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. We could not have been happier with our experience with Buffalo Safari Camps.
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Email Andrew | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime
Everything about the trip was perfect.
From start to finish the trip was exactly what we wanted from our honeymoon. The organisation was seamless in a country that can often frustrate even the most patient. Our guide Kirunda was excellent - friendly and knowledgeable, but allowed us our space when needed.
The tour exceeded our expectations and we couldn't recommend Uganda and Buffalo Safari Camps highly enough.
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Email Emily | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent Customized Group Tour with Chimp Trekking and Queen Elizabeth
I had family in town, and Buffalo organized and incredible week in southern Uganda for us. Unfortunately during the trip, our vehicle broke down, but Tim and his staff were so efficient in finding replacements and getting them to us on time that we barely noticed the issue (aside from a visibly different vehicle). I was super impressed with their problem solving efficiencies. In addition, the tour was amazing! We went gorilla trekking, toured Queen Elizabeth, and went chimp trekking. The lodges we stayed at were beautiful and well appointed, and the food was great throughout.