Naks M 
 
 
 
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# An Unforgettable Uganda Gorilla Safari Experience with Buutu Safaris
We had such a wonderful and unforgettable safari with Buutu Safaris! From the very beginning in Entebbe to the journey back, every part of the trip was special, and we came away with so many beautiful memories. Our adventure started in with an exciting boat cruise to Mabambanon Lake Victoria see the magnificent shoebill stork, that we thoroughly enjoyed. From there, we continued to Lake Mburo, where we spent the night at Mihingo Lodge under a beautiful, clear sky filled with stars. It was such a peaceful and magical experience. The following morning, we went on a bike safari, which was another highlight of our trip. We were lucky enough to see zebras, giraffes and several antelopes in close proximity. We are grateful to Buutu Safaris for recommending this activity. Our journey then continued to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with our wonderful tour guide, Tony. He was an excellent driver, very patient, friendly and knowledgeable. Throughout the journey, he shared interesting information about the places we were visiting and took the time to explain what we should expect during our gorilla trekking experience. We always felt comfortable and well taken care of. We spent two nights at Gorilla Valley Guest House, surrounded by the beauty of Bwindi forest. On the morning of our gorilla trekking adventure, Tony drove us to the starting point, where we joined other visitors preparing for the trek. One of the lovely surprises was being welcomed by a group of local women performing traditional dances and playing drums. It was such a beautiful cultural experience, and their energy and warm welcome made the morning even more special. After the welcome, we received our briefing and prepared ourselves for the trek, making sure we had everything we needed. We were then grouped with four other lovely travellers, and together we set off into the forest in search of the mountain gorillas. Words cannot fully describe the feeling of finally seeing the gorillas in their natural habitat. It was truly an incredible and humbling experience, something we will remember for the rest of our lives. Being able to observe these beautiful creatures up close was undoubtedly one of the biggest highlights of our entire safari. Throughout the trip, we also thoroughly enjoyed all the meals. Everything was lovely, and it was nice to have good food and hospitality along the way. On our return journey, we also had the opportunity to stop at the Equator, which was a lovely way to add another memorable experience to our adventure. A very special thank you to Buutu Safaris for organising such a fantastic trip and making everything come together so smoothly. And a huge thank you to Tony, who made the journey even more enjoyable through his patience, kindness, knowledge and excellent driving. Having a good guide really makes such a difference, and we were lucky to have him. Looking back, every destination offered something different, from the shoebill and boat trip in Entebbe, the beautiful landscapes and wildlife of Lake Mburo, to the unforgettable mountain gorilla encounter in Bwindi. We truly had a tremendous experience and would happily recommend Buutu Safaris to anyone planning a safari in Uganda. If we had to do it all over again, we absolutely would! Thank you for giving us memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. 🍀
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Jacob M 
 
 
 
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Misty Murchison!
We had a family safari to Murchison Falls last week, I'll just say amazing. From the go the long beautiful ride out of the city and that they experience. We should be back soon. Thank you!
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 katie m 
 
 
 
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Five stars all around!!
We had an absolutely incredible experience with Buutu Safaris and cannot recommend them highly enough. From the very beginning, the team handled every detail of our trip, making the entire experience completely seamless and stress-free. Their planning, communication, and attention to detail allowed us to simply enjoy the adventure and focus on making memories. The accommodations were outstanding, the activities were thoughtfully curated, and every stop on our itinerary felt special. It was clear that Buutu Safaris put a great deal of care into creating an experience that was both personalized and unforgettable. Thanks to their expertise, we were able to experience so much while feeling well cared for every step of the way. What truly stood out was how they went above and beyond to make the trip feel special. Their passion, hospitality, and commitment to creating meaningful experiences turned what was already a dream vacation into something even more memorable. We will be talking about this trip for years to come and are so grateful to the Buutu Safaris team for making it such an amazing experience. Thank you for an unforgettable adventure! We would absolutely travel with Buutu Safaris again. 🌟
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Stevee C 
 
 
 
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Unbeatable experience
I had such an amazing experience in Kenya and Uganda with Buutu Safari’s. While we got very lucky with how many animals we got to see, we also got to learn so much from all our guides and drivers. You can tell Daudi really enjoys what he’s doing and is passionate about making these tours a special experience for everyone. He is super knowledgeable and I learned so much. Every day was a new adventure! It was a bucket list item for sure and an experience I will never forget!!
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Sarah R 
 
 
 
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Buutu Safaris Kenya and Uganda
Two weeks of "absolute Africa" in Kenya and Uganda. A tour curated with Buutu partner, Follow the Fro - spanning culture, cuisine, night and day safaris, dawn hot air balloon, chartered flights to move inter-country distances quickly, rafting on the source of the Nile, and Gorilla trekking in the forest of Uganda and more.... Each of these experiences were offered with local cultural care, integrity and ethical considerations foremost. Whilst every moment was unique, special, different - it was the sense of immersion in time and place that was my "secret ingredient takeaway". Buutu Safaris created experience - yet also provided for feeling and moments that will last so much longer that truly give a yearning to return. Thankyou.
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Jeff D 
 
 
 
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Best trip of my life!
We had an incredible safari experience with Buutu Safaris and couldn’t have been happier with the entire trip. From the planning and communication beforehand to the actual safari, everything was extremely well organized and seamless. Our guides were fantastic! They were very knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and clearly passionate about the wildlife and the areas we visited. They did an amazing job finding animals while also giving us plenty of time to enjoy each experience without ever feeling rushed. The accommodations, transportation, timing, and overall itinerary were all handled extremely well. We saw an incredible amount of wildlife and had so many memorable experiences that we’ll be talking about for years. I would absolutely recommend Buutu Safaris to anyone planning a safari in Africa. They made what could have been a complicated trip feel effortless, and the experience exceeded our expectations. Five stars all around!
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Meagan D 
 
 
 
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Once in a lifetime experience
Incredible safari experience! We flew in a 10 seater plane to get from entebbe to queen Elizabeth and that was so fun in itself! Then we stayed at very very nice lodges and the land cruisers we were in were very comfortable. Moses was our driver and did an incredible job getting us around to see all the animals and would sit there as long as we wanted to watch (I especially loved watching all the elephants). We also did a boat cruise on the channel in Queen Elizabeth and I think that was my favorite part. Overall, Daudi planned an amazing, once in a life time trip. He was super professional and I felt very safe the whole time. Will definitely be going back to Buutu for more safaris!
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Luke D 
 
 
 
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Best Safari Ever
I've now done two safari trips with Buutu Safaris, and on this round, Daudi and his team put together the safari of a lifetime - there was something for everyone to enjoy. Communication and transport was a breeze, and every step was taken care of. His drivers are super fun and professional. Plus, Daudi's an awesome dude! He genuinely enjoys this stuff and has taken his family business to the next level. Give him a chance to earn your business and you won't be disappointed.
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Haley 
 
 
 
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Incredible customized safari with Buutu Safaris
Our 8-day customized safari with Buutu Safaris in Uganda and Tanzania was an absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. The planning process was smooth and thoughtful, and the itinerary perfectly balanced the gorilla habituation experience in Uganda with witnessing the Great Migration in Tanzania. All transportation between locations was seamless, and every lodge and hotel was comfortable and well chosen. The guides were knowledgeable and professional, and everything ran effortlessly, allowing us to fully enjoy the experience. This trip exceeded our expectations in every way. We highly recommend Buutu Safaris for anyone looking for a seamless, well-planned, and truly unforgettable safari.
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Marc Bischoff 
 
 
 
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A warm and absolute recommendation
We traveled with Buutu Safaris for 15 days from Dec 26 - Jan 09. Our Uganda roundtrip was kind of unusual, because we traveled the opposite direction that most travelers do. The reason was that our son works as a volunteer in Masaka and we first visited him over Christmas, then let Buutu pick us up. Buutu also organized the transfer from Entebbe to Masaka with another driver. Our safari was exclusively for our family, 4 adults, we had Moses as exclusive guide and traveled in a 4WD Toyota Hiace with an extensible roof, so you can enjoy wildlife from the safety of your car without any restrictions. The safari included Lake Mburo, Lake Bunyonyi, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth NP, Kibale Forest, Murchison Falls NP, Ziwa Sanctuary, Jinja and finally a quick city-tour through Kampala. We decided to go for the budget option, but with private bath. All the lodges were selected carefully by Buutu, and most of them can only be described as luxurious. We had the full-board option booked and the food was always very good, enough and made from both local and international recipes depending on the lodge. Moses, our guide, is a great person and we warmly recommend him to you. He is knowledgeable, caring, stays calm and focused even if problems may arise and really builds a personal relationship with the guests. He was very good in spotting animals in the National Parks, he and our older son made up a great spotting team, getting us Giraffes, Elephants, Buffaloes, Warthogs, all types of antelopes and even lions and a leopard (latter is quite unusual in Lake Mburo NP). The whole trip more than exceeded our expectations. We had great wildlife encounters, met interesting people, enjoyed the food and the activities. Buutu overdelivered and that for a more than affordable price. When booking, we were a bit hesitant, because Buutu does not have European representation and we had to send the safari price via WISE to their Ugandan account, but all went well. The itinerary price included pretty much everything: travel and guide, accommodation, full board, entry to National Parks, even the gorilla- and chimp-tracking. There were no organizational or financial surprises and apart from some minor itinerary changes it was all as agreed in the itinerary (the changes are unavoidable in African countries, this is independent of the tour operator you choose). At the end of the tour, when we arrived in Jinja, where Buutu's head offices are located, our trip became even more a bit like a family holiday, because Lincoln, the manager at Buutu, and Moses wife joined us on the boat-cruise to the sources of the river Nile and for a sundowner in the Jinja Sailing Club. Lincoln even offered us a little present, as sign of his appreciation and introduced us to his colleagues Daudi and Paul (not sure, if I understood his name correctly). All in all we warmly recommend Buutu Safaris. We had a great time, the company is small but reliable and we would look forward to travel with them at any time again.