Peter Amanya and our guide in the safari van
Buyaga Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- UTB & AUTO MEMBER
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $450 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Scott and Kerry Hemstad | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Buyaga tour was excellent from beginning to the end.
We did the 10 days holiday with gorillas, chimps and wildlife safari. It was amazing from begining to the end. Peter (the ownver/operator) was quick to respond to all our questions before and after booking. The trip was exactly as described. The accomodations were comforatble and in some cases amazing. Each lodge has a different feel and comfort level. The best accomodation was the Murchison Falls Lodge. Be prepared for no AC or fans, spotty wifi and electricity in most of the lodges. We didn't mind, it added to the adventure! Every lodge offers washing services at a fee per item. Each part of the tour had new scenery, animals, and experiences. We were surprized how the landscape changed throughout. (savanah, hills, mountains, forest, farmland) We got to see the Big five and got extremely close to the chimps and gorillas. The guides all communicate with each other while in the national parks, so you have a better chance at seeing the lions/leopards. The chimps and gorillas were the highlight! Both my husband and I were grabbed by juvenile gorillas!!!! Don't worry it was safe. Be prepared for a possible 90 minute hike through dense at times steep forest to see the gorillas. The park rangers use machetes to cut the trail along the way. The chimp trek was a much easier trek.
The vehicle was an older land cruiser, comforatble but not luxurious. Water bottles were supplied along the way. It had working ac, but we drove with windows open instead all 10 days. Don't expect high end. Bring binoculars, as the guide only has 1 pair.
The food in the restaurants in the lodges was just okay. Unfortuantely, the lodges have americanized their menus. Each lodge allows you to choose between 2-3 items for breakfast, lunch and supper. Each lodge had bar and at addional cost you could enjoy most types of alcohol. Don't expect ice.
Our guide (Derek) was outstanding! We highly recommend requesting Derek as your guide. He is a young, knowledgeable, punctual and hardworking guide. He had a good sense of humour and tried his best to meet our needs/requests along the way. He has been a guide for 6 years and knows each area very well. Derek could spot the animals meters away hidden in the tall grass. Derek was a very careful driver, we felt very safe along the busy, occasionally bumpy, narrow roads.
Go to Uganda, do this tour. You won't be disappointed!
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Email Paola | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An amazing and unforgettable experience, full of emotions!
My 11-day tour in Uganda with Buyaga far exceeded my expectations, and I had one of the most incredible, impressive and unforgettable trips of my life. From the very first message, Peter has always been extremely efficient, professional, passionate and flexible with our plans, providing detailed information on what to expect from every single experience. And after a flight cancellation, Peter was exceptional in helping me to find the best solution, allowing me to keep my schedule! Anderson, our guide, was incredibly kind and caring, with a positive attitude, always ready to answer our questions while taking good care of us. An excellent driver, Anderson was really tireless, in spite of the long drives, making each part of the trip so full of emotions. We had a great time together, and I really had a once-in-a-life experience! Everything was absolutely perfect, from the excellent accomodations, to the many different activities, to all the people we met. I can't thank Buyaga, Peter and Anderson enough! But I am pretty sure we will meet again, in Uganda...
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Email Mimi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful experience
We had the best time on a 12-day tour with Buyaga Safaris through Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth NP, Kibale National Forest, Bwindi, and more. All of the lodges we stayed at were clean and comfortable (many were even nicer than we expected), food was exceptional everywhere, and the staff were so kind. Peter was so helpful and made the booking process easy.
The highlight of our trip was getting to know our guide, Richard. He went above and beyond to make sure that we had a great time and that we saw the Big 5! He was always communicative, had a positive attitude even after long days of driving, and had a great sense of humor. He taught us so much about Uganda. We were also lucky to meet Osman and Anderson from Buyaga for part of our trip, and Osman helped us see a leopard and a lion up close — what a treat! I would absolutely recommend Buyaga and our guide Richard for any safari trip.
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Email Piero | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic and very good
Our trip was 10 days, we visited Rhino Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale National Park, Chimpanzee Trekking, Bwindi National Park with Gorilla Trekking, Lions in the Trees and more.
Peter was great at finding a solution on the first day with the flight problem in Kigali (Rwanda).
It was a beautiful experience and Buyaga Safaris did everything to make our trip unforgettable that I will remember forever.
Our guide Anderson was great, caring and knowledgeable who made everything go smoothly.
Thank you so much Peter and Anderson.
Piero
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Email Marina Gambarelli | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Simply all perfect!
Perfectly organized tour, Peter was extremely helpful and always available for every need. Great professionalism in an excellent quality/price ratio. Our guide Anderson accompanied us and supported us for every need as well as being extremely kind and prepared. One of the most beautiful trips I have done
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Email Sascha Lehn | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
In all honesty, I had the best week ever. People, nature, food it all comes together.
From the start to the end, this has been a great experience.
Peter the owner was always quick in responding to any kind of question I had. He also helped out with the commutation when my luggage got lost during the flight.
My tour guide Anderson was taking care of everything trying from A to Z, always having my best interest in mind. I can’t thank him enough for everything I have seen and learned in this beautiful country. As a solo traveler I was relying on his communication and was answering all me question, we had a lot of fun, serious talks and also silence on long drives never felt weird.
Go new wings!
Email Luke H | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredible experience from start to finish
I recently finished a 5 day chimp and gorilla tracking experience with Buyaga safaris and my tour guide job. The whole experience was incredible from the first message to Peter at Buyaga to saying good bye to my guide, job at the end! Job went above and beyond to make it an amazing experience and the tour of Uganda from park to park was just as amazing as the parks themselves! I am recommending visiting Uganda to everyone I know and using Buyaga safaris. I will be back to see more of Uganda this year and for another tour with these guys for sure.
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Email Mikayla Joffe | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Amazing Experience From Start To Finish
Buyaga was amazing before I even began my trip. Peter was exceptional in helping me with issues with my Ugandan visa. I cannot thank him enough for this. Once on tour Azariah, my guide, was incredible. With so much experience and knowledge, he made each game drive so special. He was also incredibly kind and caring, just an amazing guide overall. I cannot recommend this tour enough!!
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Email Robert Carlina | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Anderson is personable, knowledgeable and a great conversationalist.
From start to finish, Buyaga far exceeded my expectations. Peter responded quickly to every communication; answered every question and provided expert guidance. I booked the 7 Day Gorilla Tour. My driver/guide. Anderson, picked me up at my hotel in Entebbe right on time. He explained in detail what we would be doing and seeing; gorilla trekking, up close wildlife (elephants, hippos, buffalo, chimpanzees and many more); as well as Community Experiences (interacting with members of the various communities and first hand view of their ways of life). The accommodations were clean and comfortable, the food excellent and the staff at each place friendly and helpful. This was a 5 star trip, thanks to Buyaga, Peter and Anderson!!!
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Email Mike | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent communication, incredible guide provided, very organized, on time, professional, and safe
We booked a 4 day day gorilla and wildlife safari with Buyaga Safaris and had the most incredible experience with our guide Derrick. Booking the tour was incredibly easy and the itinerary was very clear and optimized the limited time we had in Uganda to see both the gorillas in Bwindi Goriall Forest and the incredible lions and other animals in Queen Elizabeth Park. The owner Peter was incredibly professional and flexible with our plans. He took care of all the transportation, permits, food, and lodge bookings for us. There also was a Boat cruise and Chimp tracking included in the plans. The lodges and food booked as part of our tour were very nice incredibly safe, and ensured water and food sanitation. The best part of our experience was our guide Derrick who was an incredible driver that knew all about Uganda. It was most impressive to see his navigation and safe driving all over Uganda for us. The transportation was very nice and included cold bottle water for us as well as unlimited WiFI in the land cruiser to have us connected the whole trip. It was really nice to be able to share out photos with family in real time as we completed each activity. Our guide Derrick was on time and went over the days plan with us. It was a perfect experience to have someone to show us the beauty of Uganda in such a short time frame. He also had an intimate knowledge of all the sights and Queen Elizabeth Park having been born and raised in the park. He also made our dreams come true of seeing the famous lions in the trees. We really look forward to requesting Derrick again and spending a longer trip with him seeing more of Uganda. Overall, we would give the highest recommendation to Buyaga Safaris for experiencing Uganda and seeing the majestic gorillas and climbing lions.
