Ecotourism in action
Bamboo Ecotours
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- Association of Uganda Tour Operators
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $110 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Jan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Comfortable and comprehensive 7-day tour in Rwanda and Uganda
We booked a 7-day tour with Bamboo Ecotours starting and finishing in Kigali, covering most of Rwanda's top sights and activities, with a quick detour to Uganda for the gorilla tracking. Our tour included visits to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Volcanoes NP, Lake Kivu, Nyungwe NP, and Akagera NP; we also made a stop at the Genocide Memorial in Kigali. Our guide Godfrey made sure we had a comfortable tour, with a friendly attitude, in-depth knowledge about the countries, and catering to our needs. During our tour, we always felt safe with our guide. I believe Bamboo Ecotours offers the best value for money for this kind of tours, as we managed to see and do a lot for a reasonable budget. Also, although we chose to stay at budget accommodation, most of the lodges were really nice and felt more like mid-range. Communication with Bamboo Ecotours was also very easy, both pre-tour and after our stay.
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Email Maurizio Cenci | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great value for money.
Edison of Bamboo Ecotours is a nice person who will try to do his best to suit your needs. I went on a gorilla safari with my daughter and her fiancè. We loved the accomodation at the Da Vinci Lodge: large rooms, excellent cuisine and friendly staff. We chose to chase the Susan family of gorillas at VNP in Rwanda. It was a steep and hard climb worthy any single step. To look at a Silverback passing by staring at you from less than one meter is priceless.
Email Mark & Mandy | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Edison was always prompt and polite when emailing and provided everything asked for.
For us going to Rwanda was a step into the unknown - But what an experience - Let’s start with the country so green and clean - Lovely to see smiling children as they walked to school. Lots of ticks - Now for the reason of the trip - The Gorilla trek was awesome and seem a lot of money - But having experienced would pay more to see these amazing creatures and no barriers - in hindsight we should have done the Chimps and Golden Moneys first - Then on to Abegera National Park- The boat trip on the lake is brilliant and we now wish it had been longer - On the trip around the park we were fortunate to see the big five during our six hour experience - The night before we had done a night game drive - These are always good. For us good value for money - Plus we saw Silverback and baby - Then a number of other Gorillas.
Unforgettable tour made even better by our great guide, Amanya!
The tour was amazing and well-organized. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and communicative throughout. The experience itself was unforgettable! The 5-day experience we just enough for us. Would definitely recommend to book through this company. Plus the value paid was outstanding for what we got.
Email Nat | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing, Safe, Professional and an Adventure of a life time
I was so overwhelmed starting our research for our East Africa trip with literally hundreds of tour operators and guides. After weeks of research stumbled on 'Bamboo Eco Tours'. It didn't take long until we locked them in to take us from Rwanda to Uganda for Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi.
Our driver Hurbert was fab, drove safely and was a really lovely person.
The story of the company also resonated with us as we loved supporting local and people that care and help others and this company are centered around that.
The communication was the most impressive for us. We received replies within 24hours especially with a Africa Australia time zone. The information that they provided was extremely impressive and so helpful. They put together a very professional itinerary for us to download which was beautiful and included information about each place we were visiting and staying.
The four wheel drive was really lovely, spacious, we had no issues at all.
I honestly cannot recommend Bamboo Eco Tours more especially to take you Gorilla Trekking and other adventures.
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Email William | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable!
Half-day trek to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park was a great and unforgettable experience! Bamboo Ecotours is a very serious company. Edisson is very responsive and communication was excellent at all times. I was greeted by the guide Amanya, and everything went as planned. I really recommend!!!
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Email Tom Dibdin-Hughes and Karen Dibdin-Hughes | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
First Class, professional communication, incredible tour and amazing guide.
The whole process from enquiry to the tour with Bamboo Ecotours has been incredible. Edison kept us informed throughout our booking of the 8 day Gorillas, Murchison Falls and Kibale Chimp Trek.
The tour was unforgettable & we can’t fault our guide Amanya; nothing was too much trouble, he is such a great guide to spend time with teaching us so much about the country during our time together.
Uganda now holds a special place in our hearts & it’s all thanks to Bamboo Ecotours. Thank you for making our honeymoon a once in a lifetime experience we’ll never forget.
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Email Ashley | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tour operator was efficient, communicative, and well priced.
I did a 3 day gorilla trekking tour organized by this company. First day I was picked up by my guide, Herbert and talked to a lodge, second day I did the trek and finally third day returned back to Kabale. Overall, it was a great experience and I would not hesitate to book with this company for a second trip. Everyone I interacted with was very kind and helpful and wanted me to have the best time, which I did!
Email Belinda | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
From enquiry, booking, right through until the end- it was perfect!!!
I have had the time of my life and it’s all thanks to Bamboo. Edison assisted me fabulously with all of my enquires and booking (Thanks Edison!) and my guide Jackson has been absolutely AMAZING. His positive attitude, endless knowledge about the locations, culture and history and cheery disposition made him an absolute joy to travel with. Nothing was too much trouble and as a single female traveler he made me feel so safe and comfortable. I did the 3 day Bwindi gorilla trek and it really was a life changing by experience! Even though I’ve got one more half day to go (off on the golden monkey tour) I just couldn’t wait to write a review and share this amazing view from the lodge that Bamboo booked for me. I’d also highly recommend the coffee tour- it was a great addition to the trip. I’ll be back for a longer trip with bamboo next time! Thankyou!
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Email Amanda | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We had a great trip with Bamboo Ecoutours! Our driver, Fred, was super! Definitely recommend
Communications with Edison were really great since the beginning; he is very responsive and helpful. They were also flexible with our requests and even organised separate activities for different group members. Fred our driver was brilliant, always early, very organised and well prepared. It also goes without saying that the visit to see the gorillas was incredible! Without faults.