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Bugoli Adventures
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $138 to $1,930 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
An incredible wildlife experience that leaves you wanting more
7 Day Uganda Wildlife Safari
Gorilla and Chimp Trekking
I had an amazing experience with Bugoli Adventure during my safari. From the beginning of planning until driving with Brighton - my driver - to Lake Mburo, Bwindi NP, QueenElizabeth NP and Kibale Forest, everything was very well organised and the team was incredibly friendly, helpful and professional.
The trek was unforgettable and really leaves me wanting more. Being so close to Gorillas, Chimps, Giraffes, Bufalos, Hippos, Elefants, Lions and more in their natural habitat was a truly special and unforgettable experience.
Brighton guided me safely and flexibly through the safari and, above all, drove me along the “Massage Roads.” Thank you for that. You did a great job!
Even though I had booked a budget safari, the lodges I stayed at were top, the food was excellent, and the service and friendliness of the people were indescribably heartwarming.
I can highly recommend Bugoli Adventure. I travelled solo and felt completely safe in Uganda. Great organisation, great people and an absolutely unforgettable experience! 🦍🇺🇬
Email Paige | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Bugoli tours is professional, kind, and makes the experience personal and unforgettable.
Bugoli tours made miracles happen to get a permit and the full tour coordinated within 6 hours of my pickup. I was very impressed with Michael’s ability to make the tour happen and the whole team’s communication before the tour. When I met my assigned driver, Brighton, at 1am in Kigali for pick-up, I knew I made the best choice. He drove us through the early morning and as we made it to the trekking office, he gave me a personalized tour of Rwanda, Uganda, and the Bwindi Forest. He drove so safely, I was able to catch a quick nap. He helped me get ready for the trek. The trek itself was UNBELIEVABLE. Our guide, rangers, porters, and tracking team were so kind and experts at their roles. We saw 2 silverbacks, babies from 3 weeks to 6 months, and had a route that accommodated all paces. When I rejoined with Brighton, he made sure we were comfortable for the ride back. We stopped for a delicious Ugandan lunch. He facilitated border crossings, including a challenging reentry to Rwanda due to my particular Visa and we made it back to Kigali on schedule. I will recommend Bugoli to EVERYONE because of the care and enthusiasm Brighton and his friends shared about the Gorilla Trek experience.
Email Steve | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience
The tour went great! Collins was a chill driver and provided a professional , well composed experience which was well planned and executed but didn't feel forced and was flexible. All the back office team was very responsive and always texted me back very quickly with good answers, no matter the time of day... the gorillas and chimps, of course, were awesome and the highlight of the trip!!
Email Lia D | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience from start to finish.
I had a wonderful experience with my guide Brighton. He was protective of me every step of the trip which was reassuring considering that I travelled as a young solo female. The company’s director Michael was always available to answer my questions and solve any issues that arose from the first inquiry until I landed safely back home. The tour itself was incredible and was catered to my desires and time constraints. Michael made sure to communicate every detail with me and the whole team was available to me in one convenient group chat throughout the trip. I was nervous at first but Michael and Brighton continually reassured me that they had my safety and comfort as their top priority. Brighton continually checked in with me about how I was feeling and changed our plans when necessary. I am so thankful for Michael and his team for organizing such an amazing trip and I appreciate Brighton going above and beyond for me each day we spent together. I will continue to recommend Bugoli Adventures to my friends and family. There were plenty of tour companies available but for the price and itinerary, communication, safety, and experience they had to offer- I know I made the right choice. It truly was an amazing once in a life time trip. Thank you Michael and Brighton for my amazing experience.
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Email Sandeep | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very personalised and warm
My experience with Bugoli was amazing. The driver - Collins was super nice and gave me a lot of information about gorillas, Uganda, food. It’s more like travelling with a friend. The experience of staying in the lodge always excellent - people made sure I was comfortable. The Gorilla family i saw was a unique experience which i will cherish. Hope to do many more tours with them
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Email Anna | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A reliable agency and an incredible adventure in Uganda!
We found this agency on Safari Booking, and I can confirm that its rating is fully in line with our expectations. They are a reliable and professional company, and everything we were promised was delivered.
A special thank you goes to Michael Sabatti, who was always available and ready to solve any issue, making sure our adventure was truly the best it could be. His constant support, before and during the trip, gave us great peace of mind.
Our guide, Bosco, was outstanding: very attentive, friendly and always willing to help. He made us feel looked after at every moment and helped us get the most out of every day of the safari.
We visited Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which was an incredible experience and the highlight of our trip, as well as Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park. Both safaris were wonderful, with great wildlife sightings and beautiful scenery.
We would highly recommend this agency to anyone planning a trip to Uganda. Thank you to the whole team for an unforgettable journey!
Email James | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Compassionate and friendly
5/5 - Gorilla Trekking was AMAZING. Trip of a lifetime. Car was comfortable. Guides were friendly
I had an excellent time
Email Mike Pollard | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They were very helpful and professional!
The tour was amazing, it was a long day but absolutely worth it! We were picked up at 1am from our apartment and arrived around 7am at the Gorilla Office to be welcomed by some entertaining dancing. The Gorilla Trek was out if this works, rules were explained, we felt very safe and to get up as close as we did was an unforgettable experience. The only negative side was whilst provided lunch it was quite late at around 3pm where we were starving and the food wasn’t particularly great. If we had have know we wouldn’t eat until that late we might have bought a packed lunch. However overall an amazing trip and would definitely do it again!
Email Cami Morelli | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The BEST tour operator in the world: trustworthy, honest, wonderful - book with them!!!
Where do I even start describing the best trip of my life?! This has truly been one of the most incredible experiences I’ve ever had, all thanks to the absolutely amazing Michael at Bugoli Adventures, who organised the trip and made my dream come true - and Matiya, who is simply the BEST safari guide in the world!!!
I cannot thank them enough. I’m so glad I found Bugoli Adventures when planning this trip. I couldn’t have made a better choice! They are trustworthy, reliable, extremely safe, attentive and just fantastic people.
I travel a lot, mainly solo, and as a woman travelling alone, everything was absolutely perfect. In fact, I’m so glad I travelled on my own with Bugoli, because I ended up meeting so many wonderful people along the way!
Michael helped me organised the best itinerary, listening to what I like and then planning accordingly. It really exceeded all my expectations.
Matiya, my guide, was simply exceptional. He did so much driving, looked after me so well and always made me feel safe, and was the best travel buddy!! He shared his extraordinary knowledge of wildlife, local cultures and the places we visited, patiently answering the millions of questions I had! When you’re travelling solo, having such wonderful company makes all the difference. I’m so grateful to have met him!
The gorilla trekking: This was a lifelong dream, so my expectations couldn’t possibly have been higher. And somehow, the experience EXCEEDED them! Seeing gorillas in the wild was surreal. One of the most extraordinary moments of my life.
The chimpanzee trekking: Every bit as incredible as the gorillas! The trek through Kyambura Gorge was unforgettable. I think it might be the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen in my life. I was completely speechless.
The lodges: I chose midrange accommodation, and every lodge was fabulous! Breathtaking locations, spotless and comfortable rooms, absolutely delicious food, and the absolute highlight was the staff, who at every single lodge were some of the kindest people I’ve ever met. I couldn’t have asked for anything better.
The activities and rangers: Everything was incredible from start to finish. The rangers who accompanied us were wonderful. Their knowledge of the forest and wildlife was extraordinary, as was their dedication to protecting these places and the animals living there. I learned so much from them!
Two absolute highlights were the Batwa experience organised by James and Nicholas, and the swamp wildlife walk led by Eliphaz. I LOVED both experiences and would absolutely recommend including them in your itinerary!
And something that made this trip even more meaningful: Michael also runs a charity supporting children with albinism, and a percentage of Bugoli’s proceeds goes towards supporting them. I had the enormous privilege of visiting the children and spending time with them. That experience is something I will carry with me forever. It says so much about Michael and the kind of person he is.
I arrived in Uganda hoping to fulfil a lifelong dream. I left with memories I’ll treasure forever, new friendships, and an even greater love for this extraordinary part of the world. Michael and Matiya, I genuinely cannot thank you enough!!!!!
If you’re thinking of travelling to Rwanda or Uganda, especially as a solo traveller, I cannot recommend Bugoli Adventures highly enough. I would choose them again in a heartbeat!
