Gorilla Tracking & Wildlife Safaris Uganda Rwanda
Kisoro Tours Uganda
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2008)
- Member Of:
- AUTO, UTB & MTWA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $80 to $1,100 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Stela | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari with Kisoro Tours
A very good client services provided by Kisoro Tours to the Queen Elizabeth Park was wonderful, punctual and with no complaints. The safari was done all around the park and we had a privilege to see many animals (very near) including lions and elephants.
We had a very enjoyable and worry-free time.
Email communications were mostly good, considering internet challenges in rural UK and Uganda and our inexperience! Dan was very patient and gracious in answering questions and accommodating our requirements, appreciating our limited budget. Our short trip to the Murchison Falls National Park definitely exceeded expectations. Somehow Dan managed to pack a lot in without us feeling rushed. We were always able to stop to take photos and Dan was always helpful and knowledgeable. On our morning drive we had wonderful encounters with lions and giraffes etc. and the river tour brought us close to crocodiles, hippos and elephants among many other animals and birds. Our accommodation at Red Chilli was good and very friendly and the food was excellent. We were confident that this would be the case as on a previous tour with Dan (to the Ssese Islands) Dan had sorted out problems with the hotel very efficiently. This was our third trip with Kisoro Tours and we would highly recommend the company for personalised service, attention to detail and a wonderful experience of the wonderful country of Uganda.
Dan the Man
Dan, the owner of Kisoro Tours is someone I met several years ago. I help run a charity based near to the town of Mbale, 7 hours by road, from Entebbe.I book Dan to drive me there and once in Mbale, to drive me around locally for a few days. He is an excellent, safe driver, and a most pleasant person to be around.
Dan has never actually planned an itinerary, nor booked hotels/lodges on my behalf, since I already know exactly where and when, I am going.
As far as his vehicle is concerned, it's a 7 seater jeep, comfortable but not especially luxurious.
I would certainly recommend Dan as a driver.
Dan's prices are high, he charged us $170 per day, I think the going rate is nearer $100 per day excluding fuel.
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Email Nishant | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible Service and Attention to Customers
We booked gorilla permits through Kisoro Tours Uganda and we could not be happier with the experience. We elected to drive a rented car ourselves from Kigali to Kisoro, but were unaware that the Cyanika border closes at 8pm everyday. We reached the border at 8:45pm and were informed that we could not cross the border until the next morning at 5am, which would have put us in danger of missing our gorilla trek at the Rushaga gate of Bwindi National Park (Check in starts at 7am and Uganda's time zone is one hour ahead of Rwanda's). Dan at Kisoro tours is extremely responsive on what's app and made sure that the Uganda Wildlife Authority was not only aware of our issue, but also that our permits were changed to nearby Mgahinga National Park. We could not be happier with the switch. Mgahinga is a much quieter park than Bwindi and not as inundated with tourists. What's more the largest silverback gorilla in Uganda, Mark who weighs over 250 kgs resides in Mgahinga. We were fortunate enough to see 2 adult silverbacks, 1 juvenile silverback, 2 females and 2 baby gorillas (4 and 6 months).
Kisoro Tours and Dan in particular were extremely helpful in ensuring that we had a great trip.
Email Ekaterina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dan is a capable driver and a very entertaining travelling companion.
I was visiting an agricultural project that my organisation supports and Dan drove us from Entebbe to Mbale, then around the area and back to Entebbe. He is very reliable and knows all the side roads to ensure that he gets you there on time. Dan is a very good planner and he is always happy to accommodate his clients' needs. He is knowledgeable and entertaining and he also knows when to just enjoy some quiet moments which made him a great travelling companion on a rather long and not particularly adventurous ride. Highly recommended!
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Email Sam | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Enjoyable safari vacation.
We had a good time visiting Uganda. We saw the chimpanzees in Kibale, lions and other animals in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and zebras in Lake Mburo. The highlight was our time with the gorillas in Bwindi. Dan - thank so much!
Knowledgeable and good customer care
We made a last mint booking for gorilla tracking in Uganda towards Xmas and the experience wanderfull.we recommend them
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Email Jay | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding and reliable service with very nice guides
I'm just back from a 5 day trip with Kisoro tours.
This trip was over 6 months in the planning with me talking to several companies before i selected Dan from kisoro tours.
I was looking for a specific trip that would be interesting for me.
After numerous emails,Dan and I worked together to form the perfect itinerary.
Booking was simple and Dan provided exactly what we agreed-plus more.
My main guide for the trip was Milton who was outstanding.An educated and honourable man,Milton was a pleasure to be with.He is a wealth of information with an infectious sense of humour-he loved to share the adventure-he loves life.
Another shout out to Innocent who is another guide from kisoro tours.I met him briefly and had a great time.
In conclusion,my trip with kisoro tours was 100% success and cannot find any negative things to say about them or my trip.
I am happy for anyone to contact me with any questions.
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Email Heidi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience gorillas
If you get the chance to go gorilla trekking in Uganda don’t pass it up! It is an amazing experience. You get to get up close to these beautiful animals in their natural habitat.
Email Tim | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
3 Day Trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park
We had a fantastic trip to Western Uganda with Dan. We saw lots of wildlife - leopard, lions, elephants, hippos, mongoose, buffalo, crocodiles...and loads of bird-life. The accommodation was very good - really spacious and comfortable. The staff were excellent. The food was really good. Dan was a brilliant guide - I would definitely recommend going with Kisoro Tours.