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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)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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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.
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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.
Email Amar | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant service from Buffalo Safari - knowledgeable, friendly and looked after us very well!
Safari surpassed expectations, amazing landscape and wildlife. Explanations and information from Eri our driver added a lot to our experience. Felt safe and comfortable throughout, and had a great time.
Email Sophie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible especially when the gorilla family come to you by the roadside?
The whole booking process was very streamlined from regular communications with Dan, to extensive experience and knowledge from Roger our driver / tour guide. The accommodation was great for glamping! The stops numerous if requested the scenery picturesque, with plenty of wildlife and towns to view. Overall a great experience in the beautiful Uganda. The best part was not having to walk far to see the gorillas they came to us!
Top tour - value for money, safe driving and a knowledgeable guide as well.
Just completed a two week safari with Buffalo Safari Camps and wanted to share what a fantastic experience it was. Our guide and driver, Emma, did a fabulous job in taking us on a full circuit of Uganda, while taking account of our interests and needs. We always felt safe with his driving (not something to be taken for granted in Uganda), things ran to time and he provided some great insights during our travels. Buffalo put together a full itinerary for us with all accommodation, meals and activities included. We had specialist guides in each of the parks and other attractions and found the whole experience to be an excellent one. Would definitely recommend their services.
Email Kate | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience and excellent guide.
Our family of 2 adults and 3 children visited Murchison Falls with Buffalo Safari Camps in July. We had a fantastic time. Our guide Emma was extremely knowledgable and friendly and we all really enjoyed his company for the 3 days. We stayed at Murchison Treehouse where the food and accommodation were great. The morning safari drive was the highlight of the trip and we also loved the boat trip and hike up the falls. We booked the trip at short notice with the help of Dan who was quick to respond to our queries. I will definitely recommend Buffalo Safari Camps to friends or family visiting Uganda.
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Email Josh | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Budget Safari to Murchison Falls
Buffalo Safari Camps came highly recommended from friends who live in Uganda and used their services. Our experience was top notch from booking, to game drives, visiting the falls all the way thru our return to the airport in Entebbe. Our guide Emma was fun loving and helpful, he made everyone from my wife to out youngest son feel comfortable, safe and excited all at the same time. His knowledge and flexibility made the trip an outstanding - once in a lifetime experience. If you have the opportunity - I highly recommend staying in the park. We stayed at Pakuba Lodge and our travel time was greatly reduced. Tim built an excellent literary for us that hit every highlight in the area in just 3 days. If your looking for a budget friendly family adventure with the feel of a private experience, Buffalo Safari Camps Budget Safari to Murchison Falls is a great choice.
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Email Greg | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing scenery and animals
Tim was so easy to work with and easy to communicate. We did a 4 day excursion including a rhino trek, chimpanzee trek, 2 game drives and 2 river cruises. Emma was our driver and guide. He was fantastic. We were able to find lots of animals (lions, giraffe, elephants, hippos, etc...). Absolutely zero stress for the whole trip. Emma took care of everything. Rhino and chimpanzee trek were spectacular to be that close to these amazing creatures. Lodging was such a relaxing part of trip. Amuka Lodge for one night and Bakers Lodge for 3. Bakers lodge was so, so nice. The staff were incredible. Right on the Nile, hippos just in front of our cabin in the water. The food was first rate. All in all a wonderful experience. Tim and his team do it Right!!!
