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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 Ritah | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
My trip with Big Apes Africa is definitely one that will stay on my mind. This trip was organised on short notice with the help of one of the Safari experts at their office in Kampala and within just two weeks, everything was sorted.
Our guide Peter is only knowledgeable but the friendliest I have met.
Without a doubt, this company gave me value for money and more!!!
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Email Sandra | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Uganda is real the Perl of Africa
Africa has enchanted me for a long time and it always draws me back there. This was my second time in Uganda and again I had a great, pretty perfect time there.
The endless expanses, the unique landscape, the fascinating animal world and above all the moving encounters with the local people make every trip a unique and unforgettable experience.
But without our wonderful guide Peter, it probably wouldn't have been nearly as eventful, because he does his job with passion, knows exactly what his guests need today and organizes everything he can without talking too much about it, sensational! Thank you very much... see you again...
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Email Christina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime
I booked a last minute 10 day safari with Big Apes Africa after another provider let me down. Despite only having a week to get everything ready, all of Peter’s arrangements worked out and I had a perfect experience. Out of the 105 countries I‘ve visited so far, Uganda was my favorite.
Not only did I see all of the big 5 and many chimpanzees, but I also had the best possible gorilla sighting in Bwindi with 3 playful babies and a very peaceful silverback.
While I had originally hoped to join an existing tour, I ended up going alone with my guide, Sam. However, this was probably for the best. I felt completely safe at all times and Sam was good company at dinners and a very patient guide during the game drives who ensured we‘d get the best sightings. Eg, when all the other cars had already left, Sam waited until the 3 lionesses got up and came very closely to the car. We were also the only ones to see the leopard in Ishasha that day. Unfortunately, the treeclimbing lions in the Ishasha sector have currently abandoned their previous tree close by the road, but we at least saw them from a distance.
All of the selected activities were amazing and I saw so many additional animals. The only thing I might have changed in hindsight is to spend the last night closer to the airport, as it is a very long journey from Bunyonyi.
All of the food provided was delicious (with vegetarian options available) and the lodges ranged from good to great…They were certainly better than what I had expected, given that the total price for a solo trip was 40% less than what I would have paid to a German travel agent for a shared tour.
Overall, I can’t recommend Uganda or Big Apes Africa enough and I hope that one day, I‘ll be able to do another trip with them and bring my family.
PS: for anyone having doubts about the current security situation- I think the warnings are completely overblown. There wasn’t a moment where I didn’t feel entirely safe, even as a single woman. Just go - it‘ll be the trip of a lifetime!
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Email Stephan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Enjoyed every bit of the tour, guide Ezra was well-informed, attentive - and a safe driver
Done the 3 day tour Kigali - Bwindi Forest/Gorilla Trecking - Lake Bunyonyi with Tour Guide Ezra. Enjoyed every bit of this fascinating tour, Ezra was well-informed, kind, attentive, sharing - and a safe driver!
Accommodations were beautifully located, friendly and clean, and loved the Ugandan lunch buffet at Moonlight Hotel. Ezra told us many stories, about the local communities, the sorghum production, the crowned crane, just to name a few, and got Uganda in our hearts. If anything, this tour ended too soon.
In my evaluation. probably best price for such a fascinating tour you can get!
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Email Monika | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very well organized, punctual, tried very hard to ensure our comfort
My first trip to Africa turned out to be wonderful and this is a huge thanks to BIG APES AFRICA. The entire stay was perfectly organized, from beginning to end. Everything was carefully thought out, timed with a huge number of attractions, at a level I did not expect at all. This is a company worth recommending and which I will recommend to everyone😁😍🤩
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Email chang | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
amazing special experience.
you can see gorilla group in the forest. amazing!
don't miss it.
Email Carol | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent trip
Thank you Big apes for the wonderful trip
Gerald our guide was fantastic so friendly and helpful with anything we asked and was also very knowledgeable.
The Jeep was so clean and comfortable which is great when you’re doing the long drives . Seeing the Gorillas and chimpanzees in there natural habitat was amazing and I recommend anyone to do it , we booked mid range accommodation and we were so pleasantly surprised all the accommodation was fabulous we couldn’t have wished for better and the food was amazing everywhere we stayed also ! Thanks Gerald & Peter it was amazing
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Email Bianca | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing
Ashiraf was the best part of the tour! Very kind, accomodating and went out of his way to make this experience fantastic. He took photos for me and even lent me ugandan money cause I did not have any. If you are to book pla request for him.
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Email Aidan Casey | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Helpful and always happy.
We done a 4 day trip with Big Apes in Rwanda and Uganda. We had a fantastic time. Really unique experience with Trekking to see the Gorillaz. Big apes accommodated our dates and requirements brilliantly. Would highly recommend.
Email Lee Still-Lockhart | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mind blowing
What an adventure, Big Apes truly surpassed themselves. 10 days of close up big 5 encounters, changing landscapes, new experiences & of course the gorillas. Peter, as I said before, you’re an absolute diamond.
