Peter Amanya and our guide in the safari van
Buyaga Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- UTB & AUTO MEMBER
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $7,805 to $17,345 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
Email Stephanie Chan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Journey Filled with Smiles, Wildlife, and Warmth
We had a wonderful experience with Buyaga Safari! From the start, Peter was very responsive and extremely helpful in planning our trip. We went on a 6-day adventure with our guide, Deneson, who was truly amazing. He was always smiling, kind, and deeply knowledgeable about both the wildlife and local cultures. From our airport pickup to the drop-off at the end, he made sure everything ran smoothly and seamlessly.
Along the way, we stayed at several lodges, each of which was very comfortable with welcoming staff who made us feel right at home. Overall, the whole journey exceeded our expectations, and we are so grateful to Buyaga Safari for making our trip to Uganda such a memorable and special experience. Highly recommended!
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Email [email protected] | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The experience with Buyanga Safaris has been exceptional
The experience with Buyanga Safaris has been exceptional. Starting with Peter's seriousness and organizational skills, who was always attentive to our objectives and needs, efficiently resolving any unforeseen problems generated by our inexperience. The necessary complement that made our trip a very good option was the guide/driver Aptun, who drove with the necessary expertise on very long journeys to allow us to comply with our program, and his problem-solving skills and knowledge of the country allowed us to do in six days what normally takes 10 days. In short, if we return to Uganda, which we will, since seeing gorillas, chimpanzees, and the Shoebill is a sensation you will want to repeat. When that happens, we will definitely return with Buyanga Safaris for reasons of quality, safety, and, why not say, price.
Email Rupert | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Buyaga Safaris were excellent in every way.
We had a fantastic holiday with Buyaga Safaris, very ably led by, Simpson, our guide. Simpson personalised our experience, making adjustments to the programme to accommodate our requests and capabilities.
Friends and family have asked what the highlight of the holiday was, and that is hard to say with so many:
The power and roar of Murchison Falls, with swirling currents and clouds of spray.
The elephants wandering, just metres away, past our lodge in the Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The encounter with the almost human gorillas. The babies rushing out of the bushes and then back again to tease the tourists. The majesty of the silverback. You looked into his eyes and he seemed to be thinking, 'Oh, another bunch of humans come to visit.'
We went looking for the elusive Shoebill in a couple of the parks, but did not find one. But Simpson had been in touch with other guides swapping sightings. Then on our last day on the way to the airport we stopped at a wetland, and there was the Shoebill.
I could add many other magical experiences, but rather than read this review, go and see for yourself.
Buyaga Safaris:
Communications: Lightening fast and very easy to deal with.
Service: Excellent.
Value for money: Much cheaper than using a UK based operator. Worth every cent.
Reliability: 100%.
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Email Guido | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing tour with Anderson
This tour exceeded my expectations. There’s no need to state how amazing Uganda is, this is obvious. But the company and constant assistance from Anderson, my guide, has been a real game changer. He’s been 100% helpful in everything from day 1 until the very end, I felt always taken care of, he promptly assisted me with any need and he’s also a very nice person to spend time with. He always went the extra mile to make all activities outstanding. I couldn’t recommend him and the company more. All the programme was perfectly respected. The hotels were very good and the food as well. Thanks Anderson again, you’ve made Uganda a real success ! Best. Guido.
Email Estelle Farias | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Anderson was fantastic and extremely knowledgeable!
Never in my wildest dreams did I think this trip back to Africa would be better than all the other trips I've ever been to! Not only did I have superior service the entire time, we went the pace that was good for me As I was the only one on the tour! Not only was a price exceptionally fantastic, I did not have to pay for double occupancy. Nor was I grouped in with a bunch of random people! There was so much to see and do in such an amazing environment. Besides getting to see an experience chimpanzees and gorillaz in their natural h a chat which was breathtaking, I was given the opportunity to truly see everything that Uganda has to offer. We are often told one side of a story in the world and unless you go to the country itself you truly do not know what it's like unless you are there first hand. Not only did I feel completely safe.The entire time , I felt cared for at every single place that I stayed at.
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Email Claudio Mantegazza | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A memorable safari in Uganda
Unforgettable trip to Uganda with Buyaga Safari – 15 days of wonders!
From August 7th to 22nd, we experienced an extraordinary journey through Uganda thanks to Buyaga Safari, booked by Nakupenda Africa Tourism. The organization was flawless, allowing us to explore breathtaking landscapes, enjoy close encounters with wildlife, and immerse ourselves in the local culture.
During the trip, we were lucky enough to spot the Big Five, an unforgettable thrill!
Most notably, the encounters with primates, especially the mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, were deeply moving and unique—truly some of the most memorable moments of the entire itinerary.
The accommodations were excellent: comfortable, well-maintained, and perfectly integrated into the surrounding environment. Each lodge or facility contributed to making the trip relaxing and enjoyable after full days of excursions.
The food was consistently delicious, offering a perfect balance between local dishes and more European-style options, always well-prepared and varied. A real pleasure for the palate!
A special thanks goes to Osman, our guide, who maintained an extremely professional attitude throughout the journey. He was always helpful, knowledgeable, and attentive, providing detailed explanations about the local flora, fauna, and culture, and proving to be a skilled and cautious driver, always mindful of passenger comfort and safety.
We highly recommend Buyaga Safari to anyone looking to discover Uganda in an authentic, safe, and well-organized way. Thank you for making our trip so special!
Claudio e Giovanna
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Email Ester Giulia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best experience ever
We did a 12days safari tour with Buyaga Safari from 19 to 30 july. We choose this company for the good reviews that we saw on internet and also for the good quotation the gave to us.
We talk by email with Peter to finalize our programme, he has been always kind and available to provide us with informations.
The programme was complete and interesting with a lot of different activities and places to see (game drive, boat cruise, walking safari and much more). We saw a lots of animals and birds, all the Big Five and the last day we saw two shoebills (one on the road and one in Mamamba Swamp).
All the accomodations were more than our expectation, we always found nice staff, amazing locations and confortable rooms. The food was always excellent, we had 3 meals everyday, the menu was usually à la carte with a choice of starter, maincourse and dessert. Other times was buffet with a lot of choice.
The vehicle was excellent: Peter provided us a big and confortable Land Cruiser Jeep and had zero problems in reaching every places, it was good for every kind of street: urban street, game drive street and local street villagge (very bad street).
Last but not least: our guide, Osman. He was the best guide, driver (and english teacher) ever. We stay with him for 12 days and appreciated all his job and his kindness and sensibility with us. He always asked if everything was good and if we were ok. He was also very flexible to adapt the programme and always helpful in answering our needs. He explained to us a lot of things about wildlife and culture and replyed to all our questions.
So our assessment for this trip is excellent! Go to Uganda, choose Buyaga Safari and ask for Osman as a guide/driver! Ester & Francesco from ITALY
Email Samuel Hunter | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable, honest, hardworking and enjoyable to be around
Fantastic tour. Organised and trip of a life time
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Email Claudia Baruzzo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very nice people, well organised, super trip
The communication from home was very accurate and precise. We were followed for every questions and doubts. It was one of the best prices I found on SafariBookings. Eric was our guide and he was really kind and helpful. The tour itself was very very nice. The places are amazing and every stage was pretty well organised. The most beautiful things about the journey were the lodges. They were almost luxury lodges, at a normal price. And the period was perfect beacuse we were almost alone, also at the gorilla trekking. I will do it again with this company for sure.
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Email Kesaundra | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
My best African safari to date!
I've done safaris in Kenya, Botswana, and South Africa, but none have come close to my wonderful experience in Uganda. From the start, Peter at Buyaga Safaris helped me plan all aspects of my 8-day safari, fielded all my questions, and exercised the utmost professionalism. He even checked on my visa application for me when it seemed to be taking too long. Then, once I arrived, I was met by Ossman, a vibrant, smart, and capable tourguide and driver who made my wild-cat dreams come through: we spotted 14 lions and my first leopard! Ossman took care of everything perfectly, and I just had to show up, relax, and enjoy the experience. The vehicle was really nice also. All in all 10/10, I highly recommend Buyaga.
