6-Day Golden Monkeys, Gorillas and Chimps Safari

Buyaga Safaris

4.9/5 – 140 Reviews

$2,530 pp (USD)

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Peter Amanya and our guide in the safari van

Buyaga Safaris

4.9/5
(140 Reviews)

Office In:: Uganda
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:: RW

UG

Peter Amanya and our guide in the safari van

We are a Ugandan tour, travel and Safari Company that appreciates the richness and diversity of Uganda’s and East Africa’s tourism sector, with particular commitment to giving our clients nothing but the best experience while exploring this diversity. We focus our efforts on a country and region that we know best, with the experience and personal touch that helps ensure that your trip to Uganda or any other East African country is the best vacation of your life.

Reviews140

Martin del Pino –

Reviewed: Mar 7, 2026

Not good experience

2/5

Honestly, the experience with Peter was very complicated and negative from the very beginning. Before arriving in Uganda, communication with him was very difficult. He either didn’t reply or wasn’t clear when he did.

We had agreed that payment could be made by card, but the night we arrived he told us it could only be paid in dollars. Not only cash, but the bills had to be from 2015 onward (something common in Uganda), but we didn’t know that. It was our first day, we arrived at night in a new country, I was with my wife, and he took us to withdraw money in a place with armed people and made us take out cash. It was a completely uncomfortable situation.

The next day we couldn’t withdraw all the money because of ATM limits (it was a large amount), and at 6 a.m. he was already messaging us to go withdraw more. We managed to pay part by transfer, but he charged an extra fee that had never been agreed.

Then he rented us a car that he knew was in bad condition (he had told me) but said it had been properly repaired. We went to Murchison National Park and the car broke down in the middle of the park with no signal. It started smoking.

We managed to contact him and his solution was for us to stay two days at a mechanic’s house in a small town in the middle of Uganda until it was fixed, which was completely unviable. We had to take a six-hour public transport ride across the country, which felt dangerous.

In the end he never refunded the money — he said the car wasn’t his and gave all sorts of excuses.

Later we did the gorilla tour with him. That part was overall okay, although the car also got stuck and we arrived late to all the hotels.

Honestly, I don’t recommend him. The only positive thing I can highlight is our guide, Apton. Very professional and the only thing worth rescuing from the trip.

Reply from Buyaga Safaris

Posted on Mar 9, 2026

We apologize what didn't go well during the trip. Most allegations are false and are intended to tarnish our name especially of not answering to his messages. We attend to our client's needs in real time. we did not charge extra and we never advised him to sleep at the mechanic small house because the trip he had booked with us was starting the next day after his private. We responded after the vehicle developing mechanical issues and sent a mechanic to help them repair the damaged part. The company where we hired a car for their private trip never responded to our call of giving them an alternative vehicle so we advised them to use public transport because Uganda is a welcoming country and there are no risks in using public transport. I personally picked them from the bus stage and dropped them to their hotel where our guide picked them the following morning for their trip which they had booked with us. We conducted their trip with professionalism and all went well including gorilla and chimpanzee trekking. We sincerely apologize and we are currently engaging them for a better solution. Thanks

Jimmy Wang –

Reviewed: Feb 24, 2026

An impressive experience and really recommend wild safari in Uganda

5/5

My guide Simpson is a very kind guy and also the travel agent also reply to my request very fast. Just one day before the start of trip, I tried to add on another destination which is in the opposite direction to our planned route. The director kindly helped me designed a very reasonable new route, my guide also drove safely and fastly everyday, and we also had very nice culture communication. The agency provided a wide variety of experience, in 5 days I visited diversified wild habitats, made several safaris at Queen Elizabeth National Park, and finished the chimp and gorilla trecks. Uganda really has rich natural resources and can offer visitors purely wild experience. The only disadvantage worth to mention is the food in Uganda is not that delicious in China, however, it is not the problem of travel agency and guide but a problem of eating habit.

Taro –

Reviewed: Feb 17, 2026

Unforgettable 5 Days Beyond Words

5/5

My five days with Apton were truly unforgettable.

The journey was physically demanding at times, with long hours on the road. However, the vast landscapes passing by, the magnificent nature, and the people who live there — together with glimpses of their daily lives — made it an incredibly fascinating and irreplaceable experience.

Of course, the encounters with the gorillas and chimpanzees will remain with me for the rest of my life as priceless memories that no one can ever take away from me.

I must admit that I am not very confident in English, and at first it was difficult for me to communicate smoothly with Apton. That was a little disappointing for me personally. But as the tour progressed, we were able to understand each other beyond the language barrier. By the end of the trip, I felt a genuine connection.

If I have another opportunity to visit, I would definitely choose Buyaga Safari again.

Michal Wolosz –

Reviewed: Feb 15, 2026

One of the best travel experiences thanks to the Buyaga crew!

5/5

It was a fantastic experience to work with Peter on an itinerary that was more complete than other operators. Peter was super responsive with all questions and is an amazing tour operator, caring for his clients. The hotels were lovely, the driver Eric was a superb guide, and I’m lucky to have just relaxed and enjoyed the beautiful country of Uganda. Peter even arranged the return of my gorilla certificate after I left it in the vehicle. Highly recommended!

Jan Bolcek –

Reviewed: Feb 13, 2026

Great and reliable

5/5

I had 12 days safari in Uganda. Peter was great. He was very responsible and imidiately responded to all my questions and requests.

The whole process started by Peter sending me an initial tour schedule. Then I made my comments and send it back to Peter, this took 2-3 repetitions until we both agreed on schedule that covered all places and activities I wanted to do and was possible to be achieved in the timerange.

When tour started everything happened exactly as it was agreed in advance. There was no hidden fees, no workarounds everything was fair, clear and transparent.

The accomodation was very luxury and the food was super delicious (I was getting so much food that I sometimes has problems to eat it all).

During the tour I asked from time to time to my guide (Simpson) to stop on the place that wasn't in the schedule and he was very flexible in this and he had no problem (of course when it was possible in accordance to our schedule)

I experienced a wonderful holiday I would remember for the rest of my life and I can fully recommend Byuaga safaris for anyone who considers to travel to Uganda.