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 Vinith Kevin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime!
Peter was an amazing guide and he really pays attention to the smallest detail to ensure our trip was the best experience for us. It was our honeymoon and at several locations, Peter went out of the way to arrange romantic candle light dinners, our favorite one being by the Nile. We preferred having the local food and Peter made sure we had fresh, local food prepared for us at every stay. We felt extremely safe and confident traveling cross country. We enjoyed our time in Uganda so much that we extended our trip to a month! Peter was so cool about showing us around the city too, taking us to the offbeat, local pub and club experiences. The beauty of Uganda really came to light at such moments, with its rich music and laid back lifestyle. It really surprised us how untainted the country is, neither by mass consumerism nor an active social media presence.
Thank you so much for a memorable trip Peter, we have earned a true friend from Uganda
ES
Email Carles Zamora | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect host in Uganda
We first did a trip to Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth for 4 days. Peter is really charming and makes you feel comfortable at any time. The information you receive is clear and the lodges and activities are carefully chosen. As we enjoyed it very much, me decided to do another trip with him, this time a 2-day trip to Murchison Falls and it was also amazing. Very recommendable and wishing Peter very good luck.
Email Nabila | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A lifelong dream come true :)
I have been wanting to see the gorillas for many years, with my last attempt being in March 2020...
Luckily I was able to come to Uganda again and searched for reputable operators to help me achieve this. Peter's company quickly stood out as just that - and boy did he deliver!
Peter is a knowledgeable and friendly guide. I travelled alone and often requested changes to the day's plans which he went above and beyond to accommodate. He has a wealth of local knowledge and loads of anecdotes that make the road trips extra-special.
Everything was very well organised, down to the comfort breaks which is a nice touch, especially if travelling as a female alone. The activities were
The lodges (Bakiga; Birdnest Bunyonyi and Elephant Hab) were excellent: great facilities, good food and friendly service, as well as breathtaking views at each lodge, which was wonderful.
The activities were well planned and occurred with no surprises nor delays.
Peter was a delight to travel with, easy to talk with and just lovely to be in his company and learn about Uganda, off the beaten track.
If you are looking for a well organised trip at competitive rates, Peter is the one to contact!
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Email Anna C | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable experience
Peter, the director of Buyaga Safaris was extremely helpful leading up to the trip and very communicative. He even organized for a birthday cake as a surprise for my husband’s birthday. All of our accommodations were beautiful and memorable in their own ways and of course the gorilla trekking was one of the most amazing things we have ever done. Alex was our guide for the 5 day trip and he was so easy to get along with and so knowledgeable about the whole trip and locations where we traveled. He kept us on time and helped make the most out of all of the activities we had lined up. Alex answered all of the questions we had and his driving skills are most excellent. We felt very comfortable and safe in his hands. If you are considering a safari with Buyaga, feel confident that you will have a wonderful and memorable experience. We strongly felt that the value was great for the money we spent and would do the whole thing over again in a heartbeat.
Amazing experience in good company and secure hands - and we saw leopards!
Travelling with Buyaga Safaris was really fantastic. From the beautiful places we stayed in, to the activities and food. Everything was perfect and we saw gorillas, lions, leopards, eagles and elephants among so many others. The company thinks ahead and plans well to make sure all the arrangements are in place for you on arrival at every destination or activity. The boss is called Peter and his care, consideration and concern for your wellbeing means you are in really good hands. Peter himself is friendly and fun to be with and as a guide, he will fill you in on the local customs, some of the history and up to date circumstances of the country, which add flavour to the information from the rangers and guides about the wonderful flora and fauna all around. I can say that my journey with Buyaga was amazing and I am already looking forward to next year’s trip! Thank you.
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Email T Garcia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Communicative, knowledgeable, kind, funny!
I highly recommend booking with Buyaga Safaris! Our trip was an absolute dream. Peter was so communicative with us from the start and made everything very easy by answering any questions we had. Our trip was amazing and we had no complaints at all. The lodges were all beautiful with exceptional views and great food. We saw so many different animals throughout our time in Uganda, including 3 leopards! I would book with Peter’s company again in a heartbeat and go all over again if I could.
NL
Email Eva Nuwenhoud | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great organization, fantastic company
Everything was really well arranged for my tour. I kind of booked last minute (3 weeks before arriving), but Peter made sure he also arranged the items I did not even look into yet. What I really enjoyed was the combination of luxury and community lodges on the road. It was not Peter, but Derrick who went with me as a guide and he was wonderful company. I learned a lot about the country, the culture and Africa in general. I would (and I do) absolutely recommend this company.
NL
Email Aveline | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing and priceless safari
In June we decided last minute to do a trip in Uganda and we chose Buyaga for our trip. They are fast to reply and try their ultimate best to make sure you get the experience you want. We did a 10 day trip and had a private tour. We had Alex as our guide at the beginning of our trip and at the end we had Peter as our guide. They were both amazing and made us feel truly at home in Uganda. They were very knowledgeable and kind. We stayed at beautiful lodges with amazing food. If you are still deciding on a tour operator for your Ugandan trip, I would highly recommend you choose Buyaga. They are worth every penny!
NZ
Email Nathan Milicich | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kiwi and Mexican Traveling to Uganda
My girlfriend and I book a private 4 days 3 nights Tour.
Let me tell you we regret not booking more days. Uganda has many beautiful faces we just didn’t have the time to see more.
Our tour guide Petter, was simply the best. He is knowledge about any topic we asked (making it truly interesting), all about we having the best time and with a great positive attitude. That definitely made our visit to Uganda more special.
He pick us up from our hotel and dropped the same no problems.
The van we got had A/C and ‘The Best’ plugs to charge our devices (suggest you to bring a Chinese plug adapter).
We were really happy with all the lodges we stayed at. If anything you don’t like just share with your tour guide, and he will take note or try for change whatever is possible.
Just relax and have a good time, your tour guide will take care of you :).
Easy to deal with, always available
From the very first moment communication with Peter was easy and always available to answer my many questions. I always felt confident in my decision of booking with him and paying in advance. I am a solo traveller and ended up having a 9 day private safari, just me and the driver-guide (friend!).
All accommodations were superb, much more than I expected.
I feel very lucky to have Derrick as my driver and guide. He is a young man very passionate about his job and country, always sharing his knowledge, punctual, making sure all was ok, polite, always accommodating to my needs and wants, and nice to have as company, especially when traveling alone.
I felt very welcomed and had an incredible time in Uganda. Hopefully will return one day! Thank you!!