10 Day Western Uganda Budget Wildlife Safari

What an amazing adventure! We had the privilege of spending 10 days exploring the beauty of Uganda – and every single day was truly special. A huge thank you to Herbert, our driver and guide, who made this trip unforgettable. He was incredibly friendly, helpful, reliable, and full of knowledge about the wildlife, landscapes, and Ugandan culture. We always felt safe and well taken care of, and thanks to his sharp eyes and experience, we saw so much more than we ever expected. From rhinos and lions to chimpanzees and mountain gorillas – Herbert knew exactly where to be and when! We also want to sincerely thank Edison for the perfect organization of the entire trip. Every detail was spot on – the itinerary was well thought-out, the lodges were great, and everything ran smoothly from day one. It really allowed us to relax and fully enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience. The highlights are almost too many to count: rhino trekking at Ziwa, game drives in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks, chimp trekking in Kibale, the breathtaking gorilla encounter in Bwindi, golden monkeys in Mgahinga, and the peaceful moments at Lake Bunyonyi. Even the long drives were scenic and full of interesting stops and conversations. Uganda is a truly magical place, and we feel incredibly lucky to have discovered it this way. Thank you again, Herbert and Edison – we couldn’t have asked for a better team. Highly recommended to anyone looking for an authentic and well-organized safari experience in the Pearl of Africa!

This was a great experience! We loved our trip with Bamboo and would recommend it to others who like hiking. We did a gorilla trek, two chimp treks, a golden monkey trek, and a hike in the park on our last day! However, I would recommend skipping the Batwa Cultural experience. Our third party guide for that spent the entire time disparaging the tribe - also, we were shown a tarp that we were told a mother and her three children live under. We were there with three other tourist groups. It caused questions as to where the $25/person was going if not to the village. Our Batwa cultural experience lasted 35 minutes rather than the 2-3 hours advertised. Our driver, Amanya, was great.

Great tour. Our tour guide for the entire trip was named Chance. We had the most amazing Gorilla trek as well as Chimp trek. We were within a few feet of both primate species during our trek. We had amazing videos. Also Chance is at top quality birding guide. We saw the Shoebill, and grey crowned cranes in mating dance. AMAZING! We also saw. lions, lions in trees, a cheetah, hippos, cape buffalos, etc. can't say enough positive about Chance! Edison arranged our tour. He was prompt in communicating and excellent in organizing our tour. Hotels were very good. Some with fantastic views. Food was also very good. We didn't get sick one time. 10 out of 10!