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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)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Violette | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value
I travelled to Uganda end of November 2017 with my mom and we met a friend who was doing charity work in Kampala.
Tim was very professional when I contacted him for a quote. He redid the quote several times to meet my criterias (budget and activity wise).
The trip was awesome. He managed to fit all I wanted to do in an 8 day trip (Bwindi/gorillas, chimps, Queen Elizabeth and Murchinson). It was intense but completely worth it and amazing. Uganda is a very pretty country - but do NOT expect good roads ^^ - and we saw amazing things all along the trip. It was our first time in Africa, and we were definitely wooed! Our driver, Emmanuel, was both super nice, very knowledgeable and helpful. It was a very nice trip. Definitely recommend the company.
Email Jann | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A magical stunning experience in Kidepo.
I travelled with Buffalo and another company while in Uganda recently. Buffalo was outstanding and professional from beginning to end. Buffalo were flexible and accommodating and went out of their way to ensure a fabulous trip. They are very efficient with replying to emails and the entire booking process was very easy. I did the 5 day trip to Kidepo and it was absolutely stunning, words cannot describe how amazing Kidepo is. The food and the driving was excellent as was the knowledge and friendliness of the crew. This was the perfect end to my Ugandan adventure.
I would recommend Buffalo without hesitation. I will certainly travel with them again. They are the best.
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Email Colleen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
They can handle any challenges
I had a wonderful time with Buffalo Safari Camps on a private trip to Kidepo. Rodgers (the driver/guide) and David (the cook) have great personalities and many stories and we had lively discussions which I thoroughly enjoyed. David is an excellent cook, and Rodgers a knowledgeable guide and highly experienced driver (a true Kidepo expert). My communications with the office were always promptly replied, and Tim helped me choose an itinerary that was best suited to me.
My trip was not without complications (including getting stuck in the mud, encountering a flooded road [becuase it was raining in Kenya, we were told], and two car breakdowns). NONE of the issues we had were caused in any way by the staff, nor the quality of their equipment/vehicle (the breakdowns were a consequence of the extremely bad roads which we were forced to travel for hundreds of km because of the flooded out road). The staff handled all of our problems extremely professionally. We all kept our spirits up, and ultimately made it to Kidepo and had a great time. I'm sure my safari ended up going over-budget because of the added fuel (due to re-routing around the flooded road), and extra food/accommodations in town, and ultimately an extra vehicle, but Buffalo Safari Camps did not even mention this as an issue.
I would highly recommend Buffalo Safari Camps to my family/friends. Not only do they provide high-quality service for a budget price, but also with them, you can rest assured that if anything goes wrong, they will know how to deal with it and you will be well taken care of!
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Email Emily | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent Budget Option
I've lived in Uganda for years and have taken visitors on safari multiple times, through multiple tour operators. Buffalo has been the best option I've come across. It was very well organized, the staff were patient with our many bank transfer issues, and the hostels/lodges they partner with are excellent.
We enjoyed our driver, Emma, and were really appreciative of his expertise regarding timing in order to get the best chances to see animals during the actual safaris. A great experience overall! Will definitely be back when I have visitors in town, or simply need a break from Kampala.
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Email Gerard | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good and well arranged 3 day safari to Murchison
We went with four people on a three day safari to Murchison falls with Buffalo safari's. The communication with Tim and the office staff beforehand was both very clear and informative. They thought along with us regarding the budget as well as the activities we could do during the safari.
The safari itself was arranged perfectly. We had a pick up at a location in Jinja we chose ourselves exactly on time and from there on our guide (Rogers) could not have been more helpful and informative. Rogers speaks about 10 local Ugandan languages which is very usefull (espacially when going up north), and knows a lot about all the animals and the history of the park. Any communication with Rogers while in the park as well as with Tim back in Jinja, is easy and again very clear.
We saw a lot of beautiful animals and we were able to fully enjoy the beauty at and around Muchison.
All in all, a great experience. I would recommend Buffalo Safaris to anyone.
Cheers!
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Email Anne Werth | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Efficiently organized safari with a fabulous, knowledgable, friendly guide!
We used Buffalo Safari Camps to plan and organize our 7 day trip in Uganda. Tim was very easy to work with and came up with a wonderful itinerary that included a night in Entebbe then flying to Kidepo and overlanding from there to Murshinson Falls, the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and back to Entebbe. Our son ended up joining us at the last minute and Tim was able to seamlessly include him on our itinerary.
Our trip was amazing! Tim’s friendly driver, Ellie, welcomed us to Uganda and transported directly to and from the Karibu Guesthouse in Entebbe which was very helpful. After our stay in Kidepo we were picked up by Paul who was our guide and driver for the remainder of our trip. Paul took great pride in sharing information regarding the villages we passed through, identifying all the animals and birds we saw, and answering all our many, many questions. He went out of his way find rare animals and waited very patiently while we took our time watching the wildlife. He made sure our time in Uganda was very special.
Asante Sana!
Email Sue | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional service!
I cannot recommend Buffalo Safari Camps more highly. My daughter lives in Uganda and recommended we book with Buffalo for a short 3 day trip to Murchison Falls National Park. We were not been disappointed. Brilliant service from the beginning to the very end. Professional, reliable and friendly across the board. The food and accommodation at Murchison River Lodge an absolute highlight for us. The driver/guide was highly communicative throughout the trip, always talking us through the programme and most importantly ensuring we were happy with the days plan. We'll be booking with Buffalo again for sure. 10/10!
Email Emily | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A excellent experience with Buffalo Safari Camps!
I booked with Buffalo Safari's having had an excellent recommendation from a friend. I had 4 friends coming to visit and wanted to not have the hassle or the responsibility and pressure to organise a 4 day trip. I was immediately impressed by the Buffalo team who were processional, friendly and responded to my email quickly, offering me a variety of options and itineraries to choose from. It was a no brainer - this was the company for me. The safari itself was excellent - the driver, guide and personal chef all went above and beyond to ensure the best customer experience. The tour guide was excellence and did his absolute best we saw a large variety of game. The whole experience was stress free and smooth . The food from chef David was divine and in plentiful supply. We plan to book with Buffalo again for another trip in April 2017. Thank you Buffalo!
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Email Folk. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Briljant in the details
I can wright a long review but let's get to the bone: from the climbing sun to the coming moon, BSC take cares of you and your wishes. With care of environment, a lot of British humor and much to show and see, BSC takes you on a trip that will last in your mind forever.
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Email Bob Becker | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Gorilla trekking and lions
working with Buffalo was a great experience. The communication was very good leading up to the trip as far as planning with Tim, he was helpful in explaining the accommodations and overall trip. The tour was amazing and our guide was probably the best available. We had an amazing time and would book with Buffalo again.