Our Director Samuel Rkundo
Primate Journeys Africa
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Member Of:
- AUTO, USAGA & UTB
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $45 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
Email Grace | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Good
Hi I would like to ask if you allow volunteers please .
Thank you.
Email Tien Nguyen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very personalized!
Samuel was very communicative in the arrangements. He gave very detailed responses and in a timely manner. His associate Paul also was very effective as Samuel's second.
The prices offered for a 3-day trip to Murchison was the best out of five quotes. The package included lunch and dinner, basic lodging, fuel, park fees, and several game drives. It was difficult to beat what was offered.
The driver and the vehicle were great for the price. The top was able to be raised for excellent viewing. The vehicle had a built in fridge which was useful. The outlets didn't work in the vehicle, which was not critical. The vehicle didn't have the appropriate equipment to change a tire so that needs to be addressed.
The game drives were everything that we were looking for. Our group was able to see all of the big 5, many birds, and other wildlife during the weekend. The driver was knowledgeable and great at spotting different types of hidden animals.
The boat cruise was also part of the package but reservations need to be confirmed before hand.
The lodging choice had great service and views. The dinner options were fantastic. The area felt very peaceful. The outlets in the accommodations weren't working, however.
I would totally recommend Primate Journeys and our colleagues are already planning the next excursion with them.
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Email Greta | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Knowledgeable tour operator who provides a rich experience in Uganda exceeding expectations
We had a very positive experience with Samuel, the owner of Primate Journeys Africa, during our group’s nearly two-week trip to Uganda. Samuel served as our excellent and careful driver and tour guide. As our guide, he went out of his way to help us meet our goals for the trip. His knowledge of Uganda, the national parks, the natural history, and the roads made our tour seamless and provided us with many insights. He knew just where to stop along the way for meals as well as one instance of needed medical care. Further, through his knowledge and connections, he ensured that we had close-up encounters with wildlife, an experience with gorilla tracking that exceeded our expectations, birding and walking tours with knowledgeable naturalists, and a boat ride on the Nile. Personally, Samuel was extremely pleasant, conversational and patient with our large and diverse group over long drives throughout the trip.
I highly recommend this company for a safari in East Africa.
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Email Bob Palermo | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sam was knowledgeable about Ugqanda roads, lodges, wildlife -primates, mammels, and birds.
Sam, the proprietor of Primate Journeys Africa, was our driver and guide for most of our trip to Uganda, and his listening to our trip goals and following through made our excursion most enjoyable and educational. Sam not only had intimate familiarity of the roads, parks, tour possibilities, and lodges, he also shared his extensive knowledge of the flora and fauna, which enhanced our experience tremendously. He willingly answered our inquiries on all subjects related to Ugandan history, economics, education, and development.
While all of the above alone would have made for a successful once-in-a-lifetime experience, his strong interpersonal skills were really the icing on the cake. I find it difficult to imagine that there could be a better organization to provide the greatly appreciated results of our trip.
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Email Richard Jacobs | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
My trip operator was intelligent, personable and attentive to my needs
Primate Journeys was very good to work with. They provided me with all i wanted to see and do. From the big 5 and many other species to the different tribes i wanted to visit. i got to try the many different African foods and learned a great deal about Trible history and customs. I would recommend them to anyone.
BR
Email Isabella Nogueira | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unforgettable Uganda experience
I had a great experience from start to end, since the early communication to set up the itinerary, quotation, flexibility during the tour to adapt due to flight delays, change of plans, etc. Primate Journeys Africa was the perfect choice as I had a unique and unforgettable experience from North to South of Uganda!
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Email Krista Johnson | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Samuel is exceptional in all aspects of tour operation; he truly cares.
I knew Primate Journeys from a previous trip to Uganda for another purpose and chose them for a trip for my husband. Samuel and team carefully plan each trip and make detailed arrangements to bring the unique beauty of this precious region alive. From lion treks to an afternoon with chimpanzees, hot air balloons over the Serengeti to chasing rhinos this team knows how to connect you with the experience you hope to have all while ensuring your comfort. They are a special bunch. It’s a true blessing to know them!
RS
Email Petar Popovic | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Journey of a lifetime
This one is probably the most challenging review I wrote. After two weeks' journey in Uganda with Sam and Anna, we felt like leaving our long lost and finally found family members and not our guides. We booked a 13-day long tour across Uganda, and we met Sam the night before starting the journey. You know that feeling when you meet a new person and instantly feel that you have known it for a whole life. That's was our situation. We explained that we would like to know about history, culture, way of life, practically everything we can learn about Uganda and Sam made impossible. He answered every our questions showed us local culture, local food, different tribal traditions and relationships. He drove us not between parks and lodges but between Uganda's enormous cultural and ethnic diversity, though long and complex history and its consequences. For us, that was not only an incredible safari but also a journey through space and time, through rituals and traditions, through real Uganda. Safari and parks experience was perfect since Sam's, and Anna's eyes are so trained that we had a feeling that they could spot steady animals from a few kilometres of distances while sleeping. We learned a lot from them about birds, wildlife, different vegetation and climate, and animal habits, so we spent evenings renewing the names of the spotted animals. We stayed and fantastic lodges and camps but having lunch with Sam's family was a memorable experience for us and not only because Sam's mom is a great cook. All our activities were carefully planned, so after two days we have just relaxed knowing that we're in perfect hands and that Sam and Anna will lead us to the best places they know. Gorilla tracking and community walk at Bigodi were unbelievable activities, first because of the most exciting trail we ever had with machetes cleaning the jungle in front of us. Second, it allowed us to literary enter to one community's everyday life, habits and traditions. Maybe because of that constant contrast - where we would start our day in perfectly organized lodge viewing on the crater lakes, with warm toast and cold butter melting on it, and just a few hours later had lunch (on our insisting) in a local pork restaurant eating by hands, listening to local music sitting around barley sturdy plastic table- allowed us to enjoy our Uganda journey even more. For us, this was a journey of a lifetime, thanks to Sam and Anna. They understood us and adapted the classic itinerary according to our wish to see Uganda from all possible angles. The last day I felt that I was living there for years, feeling of understating which I didn't reach even in the countries where I'm a regular visitor and all that thanks to two of our fantastic guides and now hopefully friends for life. Thank you for everything.
DE
Email Teichert / Stephanie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
One of the best experiences in my life
I had a 14days- trip in Uganda including Hiking in the Rwenzori-mountains, a Gorilla-Trek as well as a lots of seeing the country by drive. Also individuel stops and due to the Guide's contacts experience of Real life and not only so called "touri-hot-spots"
Communication with my Guide Samuel was always totally uncomplicated, warm and clear. We had great discussions about everything. Individuel wishes and ideas were directly fulfilled, i never felt unsafe with him! He was also always reliable, cared for food and water and was always on time. Service was great and totally worth the money i spent.
I absolutely recommend Primate Journeys if you plan a trip to Uganda or East Africa! Whatever you wish or need: you get more than you expect!
This was a very special experience in my life and i can't wait to repeat!
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Email Linda Noah | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Service.
Primate Journeys Africa hosted us in Uganda for over a week. They were extremely attentive, went beyond the call of duty, and made sure our entire team had a positive experience. They took special care to expose us to experiences unique to Uganda that will be remembered for a lifetime. All hotels and bookings were excellent, and as North Americans traveling to new territories, we felt secure in their hands.