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Buffalo Safari Camps
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- AUTO, UTB & Fairtrade Tourism
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $80 to $3,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email David | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Buffalo Safari Camps and my Guide Emma were really great. Excellent organization and Guide.
I recently (2025) traveled on a four-week road trip in Uganda, organized by Buffalo Safari Camps, visiting several National Parks and Forests. Had a super-fun trip. We focused primarily on the Western parks. Tim (owner of Buffalo Safari Camps) provided excellent pre- and during-trip bookings for accommodations and specialty-activities. My Guide/Driver was Emma, and he was superb every step of the way—an excellent and very careful driver (and mechanic who carries his own tools), navigator, game-spotter, organizer and companion. Emma is a native Ugandan, and is proficient in the various Ugandan languages and seems to know most of the people personally. He is a very experienced professional and respected as one of Uganda’s best overall Guides. Highly recommended.
Email Fiona | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very irganised
Fantastic experince. Everything super smooth and the logistics worked out very well. We saw so much in 10 days but we did not feel rushed at all. Gorillas, lions, leopards, elephants, hippos etc - amazing experience.
Email Lauren | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional and unforgettable visit to the Pearl of Africa!
I had a wonderful experience with Buffalo Safari Camps. After researching several tour operators, I chose them not only because they are Uganda’s only Fairtrade-recognised tour company but also because of Tim, the owner, who was incredibly responsive, accommodating, and proactive. He refined my itinerary that maximised my experience of Uganda while staying within my budget (without compromising quality).
My guide, Eddie, was outstanding—knowledgeable, attentive, and always ensuring I felt safe and well cared for. His deep understanding of Uganda and its hidden gems ensured that every activity was both meaningful and supportive of local communities, and seamlessly accommodated any last-minute requests.
I would book with Buffalo Safari Camps and Eddie again, and highly recommend them to anyone seeking an ethical, immersive travel experience in Uganda.
IT
Email Caterina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great holiday in Uganda
We did a 10 day Safari in Uganda, mainly focused on primates and birds.
Tim is very precise and quick in communication and made beautiful itinerary for us. Our guide, Emma was exceptional. Always very helpful, made us feel safe and never had issues. We had an unforgettable holiday. Thanks again, we will definitely be back soon.
Email Ria | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing and Unforgettable
I just want to say a big THANK YOU, for this amazing and unforgettable holiday.
-The 24/7 customer support was a great comfort
-The scenary took my breath away - we managed to see ALL the big 5 and the Great Migration
-The drivers were punctual, very knowledgeable and professional
-The accommodation was great &
-The food .. we put on weight!
We loved it and we are now thinking of next year.
Thanks again!!!!
DE
Email Lothar | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
7 days safari: QENP, Ishasha Sector, Bwindi FNP, Lake Mutanda, Lake Mburo, incl Gorilla trecking
Perfect organization, great lodges, wunderfull landscape and nature. Our Guide "Sunday" is a experienced and safe driver. He knows his stuff perfectly and responds to all personal wishes. Thank you Sunday for the wonderfullt time and thank you Tim for the perfect organization. We would do it again at any time :-)
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Email Ann | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was great!
We were picked up promptly in Kampala and driven to Murchison. The stops and lunch along the way was great. Emma was very knowledgeable about Uganda and the animals in the park. The trip was exactly the right amount of time with as many activities in it that could fit! We saw lions and other animals that made it really fun. The car hand a pop up top which allowed for great viewing but lacked ac so sometimes it was a bit hot. Overall, great experience.
Email Kim | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Outstanding Uganda trip organised by true professionals!
Just returned from two incredible weeks in Uganda. It was meant to be a family trip but ended up as a solo trip.
Tim, the owner was so flexible and communicative in putting together the perfect itinerary. Happily responded to all changes and completely understood my budget and planned it accordingly.
The driver/guide, Emma, was exceptional with his knowledge and driving abilities. He has a sunny, upbeat attitude which made every day just so much better.
We were in an older Land Rover that had a pop up roof that made game viewing so much easier and fun.
I would recommend Buffalo Safari Camps to all my friends and family.
Followed the itinerary perfectly and was always in safe hands
Initially we chose Buffalo Safari because they offered a budget option. This was available because we stayed in tents each night but we still had the luxury of the restaurants of the lodges, but at a lower cost we could afford. Camping was an amazing experience I wouldnt have had it any other way.
We were able to squeeze in everything in our action packed tour itinerary and it did not disapoint. I was also impressed with their knowledge and experience of each place they took us. They have many relationships with people and hotels all across the country which they use to give you a wonderful experience
I would recommend my friends and family on going with Buffalo Safari Camps if they are lucky enough to find themselves in Uganda
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Email Melody | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Emma the great Lion/leopard finder!!!
We were picked up and greeted warmly by our driver/Safari guide in Kampala and traveled a long 7 hour ride to Murchison park and Emma encouraged us to go into the park that afternoon for our first gaming tour where he was able to find a large lion asleep as well as a leopard with lots of giraffes and other wild life which made the long drive worth while!! Emma was very accommodating and made lots of recommendations and we had a lovely night at the Murchison River lodge with very friendly staff making sure we were safe from the Hippos that came up from the water through the camp. Emma then took us on another early morning drive and we got to see more lions both male and females using his friendly ways with the local park rangers to find out where they had been spotted. He is truly a wise Ugandan guide we would recommend to all as we talked with others that night at the lodge who had not seen what we had seen that day!! Emma was able to get us safely back on our long trek back to Entebbe for our flight out!! Thanks Emma well done!!
