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Big Apes Africa
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Member Of:
- USAGA, UTB & UWA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $80 to $1,020 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Nuhamin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 8-Day Safari Experience – Highly Recommended
I booked an 8-day budget safari with this agency. The organization was handled very well the team followed up with me before departure, during the trip, and even after it ended to make sure everything went smoothly. The experience was absolutely incredible, and I truly recommend them.My driver, Ben, made the trip even more special. He was attentive, patient, and shared so much information about the itinerary, the country, and the wildlife. I highly recommend this agency, and I hope you’re lucky enough to have Ben as your driver too!
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Email Kristoffer | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great and responsive company with excellent itinerary
We were very happy with the program Big Apes Africa was able to put together for our five-day trip to Rwanda and Uganda. They were responsive and easy to talk with when looking at different pricing options and itineraries, and were able to put together a package that made us very comfortable in choosing Big Apes Africa instead of other operators.
The trip itself went smoothly, as our guide met us at the airport in Kigali, was friendly and knowledgeable, and went with us for the duration of the trip. Big Apes Africa had to provide us with different bookings than in the original quote due to availability issues, but we felt that they handled the issue well and were able to find alternatives that were just as good or better than the original places.
Over five days we visited a cultural village, saw golden monkeys, gorillas and chimpanzees, and went on game drives and a boat trip. The program was varied, and we couldn't be more satisfied. As we spent a lot of time on the road, I think the only thing I missed in the itinerary was an estimate for transport times.
All in all I can absolutely recommend Big Apes Africa!
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Email Alana Verrept | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip of our lives so far
We traveled to Uganda with Big Apes Africa for 11 days at the beginning of February.
At first, we were in contact with Peter, who helped us put together our trip. He listened carefully to our wishes and together we decided on the hotels where we would stay. Peter recommended some real hidden gems. Later on, Bella took over and helped us with the finishing touches. Since this was our very first safari experience, the pre-trip information could perhaps have been a bit more detailed. However, whenever I had a question or concern, Bella was always available and happy to help.
Our guide throughout the entire trip was Don and we truly couldn’t have imagined a better guide. He is an incredibly kind man, very punctual and his knowledge of the local fauna and flora is simply exceptional. Thanks to him, we were able to live our dream. We will always be grateful to him for that.
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Email Marc | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very Diverse Uganda-Rwanda Experience
Really appreciated Peter’s willingness to work with me on customizing our 13-day Uganda-Rwanda adventure. I can’t overemphasize how great it was to do the trekking experiences for the gorillas, golden monkeys, chimpanzees, and rhinos. I had been to Kenya and Tanzania previously, and these trekking experiences were really unique. While the game drives in Uganda were great, I also really enjoyed the water activities in Kazinga Channel, Murchison Falls, and Mabamba Swamp. Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary was another surprise with all of its different monkeys and birds.
Don was our driver/guide for the entire experience and he was great! Very accommodating and helpful.
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Email Katharine S | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent tour through Rwanda and Uganda
Our family of four had a great time with our guide Ronaldo. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the animals and added a lot of context to our trip. In Africa, things go sideways with mechanical issues, muddy roads, etc…it’s all part of the adventure and Big Apes found solutions when they were needed. The tour was as planned and the trip of a lifetime!