Big Apes Africa

4.7/5 – 157 Reviews

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Big Apes Africa

4.7/5  
(157 Reviews)
Office In:
Uganda Uganda
Size:
1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)
Member Of:
USAGA, UTB & UWA
Tour Types:
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations:
Rwanda RW
Uganda UG
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We are a Safari Company with operations in Uganda and Rwanda handling Destination management for Tour operators around the world through well crafted private or group tailor made life impacting African experiences. We are a team of Nature lovers and believe in sustainable tourism through conservation and community empowerment. We love to constantly explore our region just for the love of it and it is from this passion and personal experience that we want to craft for you a lifetime experience.

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Friendly, Accommodating, and Delivers
5/5

From the booking to the actual tour things very very smooth. Good communication (would recommended getting them on WhatsApp) so we could discuss options and make changes quickly. We had Andrew as a tour guide and he was awesome, we hit everything we wanted to see an then some. He suggested some changes on the fly based on how we were doing and what we wanted to see and with the office they made it happen. There will always be little hiccups but they sorted them all out. Accommodation options were very well choses, vehicles were good, and we basically felt very well taken care of.

Incredible & memorable experience thanks to Big Apes Africa!
5/5

I have (sadly) returned home after the most amazing 5 day tour of Uganda with brilliant guide Ben from Big Apes Africa.

I truly can’t fault them. A professional company, maintaining great communication during the planning stage and who patiently accommodated all my requests and changes. Bella and Peter were great to deal with, always prompt in their responses.

When in Uganda, my guide Ben did everything in his power to ensure my Ugandan experience was beyond anything I could imagine - up close and personal with the gorillas and chimps, tree climbing lions, elephants, zebras, water buffalo, hippos, lions, warthogs and a million bird species - you name it, I saw it!

Ben was always punctual, so informative and knowledgeable about the bird and animal life and he personalised the sites and info to my interests. I also learnt so much about Uganda and the wonderful people and he was so patient with me wanting to stop for numerous stunning scenery photos!

The boat ride was really amazing for the abundance of wildlife but Queen Elizabeth NP was also a highlight. The accommodation was great, particularly at Lake Bunyonyi which was so special and a wonderful relaxing start to the week, along with Enshama Game Lodge where meeting ‘John’, the visiting wild elephant was a highlight!

Ben was great - always courteous, friendly and was excellent company on the long drives, so accomodating and always patient in answering my many questions!.

I am beyond grateful to BAA and especially Ben, for ensuring that I had the most memorable and incredible experience that surpassed all expectations. Thank you 🙏🏼 ☺️

Service Excellance
5/5

I recently returned from an incredible 8-day safari that travelled through Rwanda and Uganda organized by Big Apes Africa Tours that included excursions to see the golden monkeys, chimpanzees, mountain gorillas, white rhinos and numerous games drives to see the Big Five that was a complete success. From start to finish, the trip was absolutely amazing. A special mention to Jackson, my tour guide, who was brilliant throughout and especially keen on shortcuts that allowed me to experience some of the most beautiful countryside there was to see. Jackson ensured all transportation worked smoothly and that every detail of our itinerary and daily planned tours were executed perfectly. The safari itself exceeded my expectations - I saw every animal I had hoped to see and much much more! The accommodations were stunning and I consistently meet with warm, friendly staff who provided excellence service everywhere we stayed. Thanks for an unforgettable vacation.

The company still needs to refine a few things.
3/5

Communication was uncomplicated. The service from our driver was practically nonexistent. We're not even 20 anymore and would have appreciated more courtesy and assistance (ages 65 and 72). And planning for cash was a disaster. We were repeatedly told we didn't need cash, but everyone wanted tips in the hotels. The dollar bills weren't valid, and so we lost time constantly having to deal with such things. The car was incredibly dirty, both inside and out, which we found very unpleasant.
The tour was the usual one always offered in Uganda. The Nile tours are very beautiful. And the highlight, of course, are the gorillas, in a very well-organized park.

Trained guides, organizational flexibility and knowledge of the area
5/5

A wonderful journey to discover the country's largest parks. Big Apes offers a wide range of dates and allows you to tailor the itinerary to your travel needs. Over 11 days, we explored the eastern part of the country, discovering ever-changing habitats and landscapes, spotting hundreds of animals, including all the Big Five (yes, even the leopard, we were lucky!). Don't miss the Chimpanzee trekking and Gorilla trekking to immerse yourself in the rainforest on the border with Congo. Making everything truly unique was the experience and professionalism of our guide, Ronaldo, who led us on sightings, helping us better understand the animals' behavioral dynamics and characteristics. He was always very kind, punctual, and available to chat and answer numerous questions and curiosities. Among the activities we enjoyed most, and which we recommend including in your tour, were the boat safaris, offering the opportunity to see hippos, buffalo, crocodiles, elephants, and an extraordinary variety of birds up close. All the accommodations were very welcoming and well organized, dinners with excellent and varied food.

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