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 Jan M. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Couldn't ask for more
My 6 days with Peter from Buyaga Safaris was excellent - from the beginning to the end. I received the quote very fast and got a very competitive offer - since the itinerary seemed to be more relaxed compared to the 5-days-tours of other operators, the decision was an easy one.
During the whole process of payment and organisation, Buyaga Safaris did a splendid job in providing information and guidance.
The tour itself was the adventure I was hoping for. On the long rides to national park and on Uganda's 'massage roads', there was plenty of time to exchange a lot of cultural information, perspectives and personal opinions regarding land and people of Uganda (and my country) - learning about the differences and similarities between our people.
The trekking of chimpanzees and mountain gorillas - as well as the safaris in Queen Elizabeth national park - created long lasting memories and Peter was always happy to 'run the extra mile', to make sure that the trip is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
I hope that Peter and Buyaga Safaris have a long and prosperous future ahead and can fully recommend the whole experience.
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Email Christina P | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Africa Trip!
I can’t begin to thank Buyaga Safaris enough. We did the eight day Safari including the chimps, the gorillas, rhino Trekking, Murchison Falls, multiple boat rides, and of course the safaris. My trip could have been ruined because my luggage did not arrive. Our guide Dalson, and Peter (the manager) worked very hard and graciously with the airline and the luggage assistant at the airport to locate my bags and have them personally delivered to me when we were eight hours away from the airport. They are locals and have many connections. It took many text messages and phone calls, however, they came through. Dalson, our guide was very knowledgeable and very personable. He was passionate about Uganda and guiding. I highly recommend him to guide your tour. This is my second Africa trip and I would go back just to experience it all again with Buyaga. Also, the accommodations were very nice.
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Email Kristin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing experience!
We stayed in the moderate level accommodations and they were absolutely wonderful. They were clean, safe, and had wonderful views, luxurious amenities, friendly staff, and bountiful food. Our host Peter was amazing. During the booking process, communication with him was prompt and clear. As our guide on the tour, he was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, well-connected, and resourceful. He successfully coordinated a busy itinerary and ensured we had a great time. Be prepared for the possibility of a few long drives, if you plan to see a lot of the country; Uganda is large. Some of the roads can be bumpy, but they allow you to access so many hard-to-reach places. We saw so much of the country traveling between points. We saw all kinds of wildlife on our drives— every animal we had hoped to see. It was truly an amazing experience and a great snapshot of Uganda.
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Email Pamela Tran | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
5 days Gorillas and Chimps Safari amazing and FUN with Peter of Buyaga
The five days Gorillas & Chimps Safari by Buyaga was even more amazing than we expected. First, the main reason for our trip was to see the Gorillas and we are still in shock over that experience. We were able to be so close to them for the full time. Watching the silverback eat his leaves and the mom try to get her playful baby down out of the tree was astounding. My daughter and husband got VERY gently side-swiped by the silverback when he moved to a new spot.
We were delighted with other experiences that we can directly attribute to Peter Amanya (our guide). He met an impossible schedule to get us to a boat ride to see many hippos up close. He pushed to get us in Queen Elizabeth Park near dusk which put us within feet of a half dozen lions. He patiently stayed so we could watch them climb out of trees, play with each other, roll on the ground and even cross right in front of our van for a new lounging spot. He took extra time on a super long day journey to circle a park in search of more views of exotic animals. He stopped to allow my husband and him to help a guy on a motorcycle who had fallen over with a huge load of bananas. I don’t think we would have had the same rich experiences with any other company/guide.
Finally, I will mention the only unavoidable negative for someone planning such a trip—YouTube prepares you for the challenging hikes, but doesn’t mention the grueling road trip to get there. Your safety there will depend on your company/guide choice. The roads and other drivers present challenges you just can’t imagine. Peter’s skill in knowing the depth of the water filled potholes, the steering technique for steep mud-rock roads, and the unexpected behavior of the overloaded cow/human truck in front of us assured our safety. Additionally, his wonderful humor and infectious laugh made every minute of the trip FUN.
This trip will long stand first in our memories of the over 80 countries we’ve visited. We thank Buyaga and especially Peter for the unforgettable experience.
Email Rebecca White | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent 5* service had the most amazing time with Buyaga Tours!
Our trip was a total of 8 days, visiting murchion falls national park, Kibale National park, Chimp trekking, Bwindi National park and gorilla trekking!
It was an absolute amazing experience and was also my very first time visiting this country. The company Buyaga Safaris went above and beyond, they delivered the most unforgettable experience and made it a trip of life time, and one I will never forget!
I couldn’t recommend them enough and our guide Dalson was the most lovely, thoughtful and knowledgeable guide that made everything feel so smooth.
I loved it that much that I’m taking my mother to do the same tour next year!
Don’t miss out on a great company and fantastic experience in Uganda!
Thanks again so much!
Rebecca and Rob!
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Email William Darlington | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fabulous Tour with well organized company and best guide
I couldn't recommend Buyaga Safaris enough, Peter was absolutely fantastic in organizing our week long tour of Uganda. Always available and quick to respond to any inquiries or requests.
Darlson was our guide he is the best, has a great knowledge of all the areas. Knowing where to find the animals and always going that extra mile to make sure your trip will be bit one to remember. Everything from start to finish was perfect with our trip.
Uganda is a beautiful country with so much offer. Thank you Darlson and Peter
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Email Daniela | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
had a good time with them
I went on a 5-day tour as a solo traveler with Buyaga Safaris and had a great experience. I went with the itinerary details and choice of lodges as proposed by them and was quite happy with it. Unfortunately some unforeseen car issues caused some disruptions along the way, but my guide was always looking for solutions without compromising my experience.
From the get-go I felt that I was in good hands with Buyaga Safaris. Thank you Peter for this fun and interesting trip!
Email Rachel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Couldn't fault Buyaga Safaris. Perfect from start to finish!
Absolutely fantastic tour! Right from the word go, Peter was incredibly helpful and flexible, working with us to plan our perfect adventure. Our trip had to be postponed for 2 years due to Covid but Buyaga's communication was excellent and helped guide us through all the extra complications re Covid.
Peter's organisation during the trip was spot on. Permits and tickets arranged perfectly, all accommodation was great and we felt very safe during all the travelling. Peter was incredibly knowledgeable about the places we visited and great to chat to whilst also allowing plenty of time to ourselves.
We would not hesitate to recommend Buyaga Safaris - Excellent value for money - just perfect from start to finish!
fantastic time and the hotels were first class.
Communication was excellent. Peter would responded to emails within hours. Oman the guide was super.