7 Days murchison falls with chimp and gorilla safari

We booked a 7-day safari with them because they offered the itinerary that best matched what we wanted to experience. They were very accommodating. Even when Ebola cases began appearing in Uganda, they adjusted our itinerary to help us feel more comfortable and confident about our trip, which we really appreciated. Our guide, Kenneth, helped make the safari unforgettable. He took excellent care of us throughout the week. We always felt safe, and he made sure we got the most out of every excursion. Kenneth's knowledge of the wildlife, local culture, and customs added so much to the experience. We highly recommend this company, and especially Kenneth as a guide. We hope to return someday to experience some of the activities we didn't have time to do on this trip!

Wow! What a trip! Big Apes Africa helped us to create a lifetime of memories in only 8 days. For logistical reasons our week was split between 3 guides - and all 3 were exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they were very caring, friendly, extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife, 100% customer-focused and professional. They were clearly very proud of their country and wanted us to see as much of it as possible - with a full-on, non-stop itinerary. We were very well looked after and felt extremely safe at all times. Thank you so much Blair, Gerald and Ismail. Days were long (with early starts and late finishes) and it was hard going, with many hours spent in the (non air conditioned) van on endless potholed roads - but that only added to the authentic African experience. As we were on a private tour we had lots of space in the van and driving along with the windows open allowed us to experience a comfortable trip with a cool breeze, with the multitude of sights, sounds and smells of the real Uganda. Highlights of the trip were many - but of course the gorilla trekking was top of the bill. Spending an hour in very close proximity to a group of 9 gorillas (including a baby) was beyond incredible and we feel very privileged to have experienced it. We flew into Kigali (but out of Entebbe), so other highlights included golden monkey trekking in Rwanda, the genocide museum in Kigali (gut wrenching and very upsetting but, nevertheless, a must see); and, in Uganda, chimpanzee trekking, rhino trekking, a visit to the Equator, a guided walk in Bwindi village and swamp (where we saw numerous types of monkeys and birds), a boat cruise on the Nile (with wildlife viewing - including crocodiles, hippos, giraffes and elephants) to Murchison Falls, a drive to the incredible top of the Falls and 3 safari drives in Murchison Falls National Park, during which we saw many animals - including giraffes, buffalo, many types of gazelle and antelope, elephants, warthogs, a lioness with a cub in her mouth and numerous birds. All accommodation was excellent (with great service and good food) and we particularly enjoyed the Bweza (jungle) lodges at Bwindi and Kibale. Elephant Oasis at Murchison Falls was also great; and in a beautiful location. The trip was great value for money, with all meals, park entry fees and trekking permits included and we cannot recommend it highly enough. Big Apes were helpful from start to finish and Bella was particularly helpful with the administration, being happy to accommodate a change to our itinerary at short notice when we requested it. If in doubt... book with Big Apes Africa!

Our 7-day Uganda tour was an unforgettable experience, made exceptional by our driver-guide, Tim. His deep knowledge of wildlife and expert tracking skills helped us spot incredible animals on safari in Murchison Falls National Park. The Gorilla trekking in Bwindi was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Throughout the trip, his professionalism, storytelling, and warm hospitality enriched every moment. If you’re visiting Uganda, I highly recommend requesting Tim—he truly made our adventure extraordinary.