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Buffalo Safari Camps
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- 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)
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Reviews
Email Chris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Safari
What a safari! I've been on other ones before in Kenya, but this was my first in Uganda and we were advised to go to Murchison Falls National Park. Being on a strict budget our group was recommended Buffalo Safari Camps by friends. We met with the owner Tim in Jinja, and he was able to build us an individual safari. Without him we wouldn't have known where to start or where to visit, and he was really helpful in giving us friendly general advice about Uganda and the wildlife.
It was all simply organised for us, and at a good price, and our group spent 3 glorious days in the park where we saw lions, baby elephants and Giraffes. Accommodation was in the tents Buffalo Safari camps provided, which were clean and comfortable, and the locations were stunning, right on the river Nile. Our driver Emma and cook David, deserve special mention. They were such nice guys, easy to chat to, helpful, polite and very good at feeding us!
I would really recommend the Ziwa Safari park, where the Rhino's can be seen on the way into Murchison National Park. And although I was reluctant to do it initially, the boat ride to Murchison Waterfalls really made the trip, sipping beers as the sun go's down on the Nile was magical.
Couldn't have asked for more. Thanks alot, would love to come back soon!
Email Will M | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience with a warm, friendly guide for a very reasonable price!
We found Buffalo Safari through a recommendation given by a friend who's lived in Uganda for a number of years. Couldn't have been happier with the experience we had, and given how reasonable the price is compared to many bigger tour operators in the country from our research (and in light of some of the horror stories we'd heard about some of the budget operators), we would happily recommend them to travelers looking for a fun trip!
We got a custom trip (put together by the very pleasant British owner at the last minute) to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi to see the Gorillas, and Lake Bunyonyi to round it off. Despite being a packed schedule, our brilliant guide always ensured we did everything planned, whilst giving us some flexibility to stay in some places a bit longer when we requested.
I've been on safaris/tours in 5 countries now and this is one of the best experiences I've had thus far - highly recommended!
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 :-)
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!!
DE
Email Andreas | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Friendly & professional rental 4wd operator, good value, going extra mile to accommodate requests
I rented a Land Rover with driver for 1 month in May and June 2021; Western Uganda, Eastern Uganda, Kenya.
Individual set-up of the route by me, including off-the-beaten-track destinations. Accommodation booking done by me along the way.
Party of 1 German, 1 Kenyan, and up to 3 Ugandan friends.
Owner/manager Tim was very attentive and provided timely and valuable feedback before the trip, including flexibility in the light of ever changing Covid related rules.
The vehicle (1993 Land Rover, 6 seater incl driver) was reasonably spacious, comfortable, and very reliable; a few technical issues occuring along the route (several 1000 kilometers) were quickly resolved by the knowledgeable driver, accepting a little assistance by my Kenyan companion while we were in Kenya. Expect real go-anywhere 4wd capability and a roof that can be opened for game viewing, but no modern-age luxury like AC or radio. Dysfunctional fuel gauge meant that we refueled more frequently, which was no problem.
No extra costs incurred along the way apart from diesel fuel, and national park fees for the driver (while in Kenya) and the vehicle, and mandatory border-crossing Covid test expenses for the driver.
Driver Ronald, called "Emma", was very professional and doubled as a guide, especially in Uganda where he knew most of the places we visited. Friendly, courteous, very good English, safe driving style, excellent knowledge of the vehicle and how to fix it. I would certainly request to go with him again during my next trip.
After the end of the original 1 month rental and our trip extension by air to the Kenyan coast (the driver drove the car back to Uganda alone), my Ugandan friend had to return home during a newly declared tight lockdown with cessation of all public and most private transport in Uganda. Tim professionally arranged for a transfer from Entebbe airport to my friend's village, going the extra mile to get him home safely. Very good job, other operators may not have been able to accomplish this.
Overall: Professional and friendly operator, good value for money, accommodating individual requests; I would certainly book with them again.
BE
Email Alison | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything has been perfectely organized from thay one to the very last day.
I had a great time organizing my trip!
Tim was really attentive and reactive to all my concerns and questions.
After a few mail, I really had a perfect tailor made tour matching my budget with all the things I wanted to see, the right accomodation and fun activities.
The trip itself was just breathtaking, everyting went super smooth, we got to see the big fives, but also Gorillas and Chimpaz.
Accomodation were the perfect mixte between experience and comfort with always some extraordinary welcoming.
Our guide (Emma) was not only attentive, forward looking, kind and patient but also and mainly fun and available!
Coudn't have asked for much more!
Unforgettable trip!
Email Justin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Kidepo Valley National Park & Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Buffalo Safari Camps were excellent: friendly, flexible and knowledgeable. They tailored the trip to fit exactly what I wanted to do, and offered great advice as to how to plan the trip. The guide was superb: knowing all the right people and the right places to go, taking the time to understand what activities would best match what I was interested in seeing. The trip to Kidepo Valley National Park is amazing: an astonishing, remote, beautiful landscape and they made everything work perfectly.
Email Andrew Aiken | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Affable , slick and ready to change plans as the need arose ( which of course it did )
service was excellent , tailored just right for us, and the safari varied from hard going ( as we went up country near the South Sudan border , was only to be expected ) , to delightfully relaxing . the wildlife was ,from beginning to end , brilliant.