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Big Apes Africa
- Office 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:
- $3,469 to $17,345 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Andreq | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable experience!!!
Company with impeccable and punctual logistics. It is an incredible experience! Brian is an excellent guide and enriched the experience to the maximum.
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Email Kevin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Terrific, personal service.
The service Andrew provided was top notch! We started by just booking a gorilla trek and then added a trip to Queen Elizabeth Park, 2 game drives and a boat tour on the channel and a ride back to Kigali. Andrew seamlessly communicated with our hotel staff and coordinated everything to fit together perfectly. He took care of the smallest detail, including water and adapters for our phones in the van.
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Email Dr med Klaus Middeldorf | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfekt organiced. Verry secure. Competent stuff
Perfect organised tour. Lot of vslue for the money. Gerald was a perfekt guide .
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Email Neus Oliver | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything perfect. An unforgettable trip. The best is our guide Tim, lover of his land and the flor
Everything perfect. An unforgettable trip. The best is our guide Tim, lover of his land and the flora and fauna of the country. Unbeatable.
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Email Anand Radhakrishnan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Incredible Trip!
It was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The entire journey was well-organized, and every detail was meticulously planned.
Brian, the tour guide, was knowledgeable and friendly and went above and beyond to ensure I had a great time. The itinerary was perfectly balanced, offering a mix of wildlife, cultural experiences, and free time to explore independently. The accommodations were comfortable and conveniently located, and the transportation was smooth and efficient.
One of the trip's highlights was the Gorilla Trek at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, which will be a memorable experience for a lifetime.
Overall, the tour exceeded my expectations in every way. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking a well-organized, enjoyable, memorable travel experience. We can't wait to book our next adventure with them!
Thank you, Big Apes and Brian, for an incredible trip!
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Email Kevin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience Gorilla trekking
We had a truly incredible experience trekking with the gorillas in Bwindi with Big Apes. The company very kindly accommodated both a change of date and a last minute change of drop off for us which we really appreciated. The accommodation arranged for us was exceptional and of course the experience trekking with the mountain gorillas was absolutely unforgettable.
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Email Philipp | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Just perfect and friendly
Our safari with Big Apes Africa was an incredible experience from start to finish. We were thrilled to see all of the Big 5 animals up close, which was a highlight of our trip. The entire journey felt very exclusive and personal, making it even more special.
Tim, our guide, was fantastic. He was not only knowledgeable about the wildlife and the terrain but also very friendly and approachable. His enthusiasm for the animals and the environment was contagious, and he made sure we had an unforgettable time.
The accommodations were top-notch, offering a perfect mix of comfort and a genuine connection to nature. Each day brought new adventures, stunning scenery, and moments that took our breath away.
We wholeheartedly recommend Big Apes Africa to anyone looking to embark on a safari. This trip surpassed all our expectations and gave us memories that we will cherish forever.
Email Jay | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Big Apes Africa (and Peter) are professional and my experience was unforgettable!
I thought the unforgettable part of the tour would be seeing the gorillas (which was an experience of a lifetime) but I didn’t anticipate how cool it would be to drive from location to location and see the rich culture's of Rwanda & Uganda. There were many people on the main streets and so much life and culture to see. The landscapes of Uganda are some of the most beautiful I have ever seen. The people were so kind and welcoming. Peter runs a well organized and executed tour. He took care of everything, provided delicious local snacks, and most importantly helped me when I needed. He took me to the local market to buy a few things and made sure I was not taken advantage of. He also helped me do a fair currency exchange at the Uganda boarder. I enjoyed all three lodges i stayed at for different reasons, but the quality of service was nice at each. Wifi gets unreliable in Uganda, but there is enough to see and do. Just close your laptop! Expect to tip for most services. Budget for it. Just tell Peter what you want and he will do his best to provide it. After my treks my hiking boots were dirty and needed repair. He got them cleaned and repaired for me without me asking. (So kind!) I waited to get my tourism visa at the airport when i arrived. It was very quick and easy. I got the East Africa visa to enter Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya. I had no boarder issues. I highly recommend Big Apes Africa, will tell my friends about it, and will use this agency again when i return!
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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!