Carol, our safari consultant
Gorilla Link Tours
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2017)
- Member Of:
- Association of Uganda Tour Operators, Uganda Wildlife Authority & Uganda Tourism Board
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $65 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Gloria | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
white water rafting
My team and I started out on an early sartuday morning for one of our bucket list items *water rafting* and Gorilla tours were prompt with time. Caroline Amutuhaire, the bubbly lady we went with is an amazing person.yet proffesional and knowledgeable, het enthusiasim rubs off to everyone. Because of her company, the journey from Kampala to Jinja seemed so short; she filled us in on different stories, giving insight into different potential gate away places. Although non of my team members is a birder, I felt like I had know birds on the Nile and butterflies for a long time. The guide fussed about our comfort and very resourceful on planning for different future activities!!
My team
My team was a first time rafting team and non of us could swim, the operator put our fears to rest. She assured us of safety and fun and sure enough it was a thrilling day for us. The soreness we got from rowing the rafting was a good check of fitness
CA
Email Robi McKenna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best trip of my life
We had the most mind blowing experience with Gorillas and lions and leopards and elephants, at all times we felt safe and we felt take care of. The guide was informative and wise and we felt taken care of every single step of the way. I have zero complaints, they were amazing :D
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Email Marta Osnaghi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Superb!
We went to Uganda with Gorillalinktours, the trip was modified and customized according to our requests, communication was always easy and excellent. The tour, places, accommodations and guide were just perfect!
Our guide Robert was not only friendly and pleasant but very knowledgeable and attentive to our needs!
The trip overall exceeded our expectations!!!!
The Best - Carol and Lucci
What can I say about the best company and staff other than we had the best service from (holding my hand) making reservations to transporting 6 ladies from airport to hotel to gorilla/monkey sites to shopping and back to the airport.
Carol and Lucci, thank you for making our visit memorable and for becoming our friends.
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Email Bonnie Douglass | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Look no further, Gorilla Link Tours is the BEST!
Carol with Gorilla Link Tours was amazing! Her attention to detail is unsurpassed. She personally visits every accommodation prior to using them as part of her packages. She even had someone meet us as we got off the plane to assist us with customs/immigration. This trip was PERFECT because of her. In addition to seeing an abundance of animals up close and personal, we also did numerous cultural experiences which helped us to better understand and appreciate the local flair. Her selections for every option on this trip were top-notch. I can't imagine a better tour company!
Email Tanya & Frank | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly recommend Carol to have a trip of a lifetime!
My husband and I had an amazing trip to Uganda, Rwanda and Zanzibar through Gorilla Link Tours and would highly recommend them and Richard our driver. Carol and I had a lot of email correspondence before the trip organizing the itinerary, the accommodation and suggested activities and every question that I had (and there were many) were promptly answered with great knowledge by Carol. She really does know Uganda and Rwanda well and we could not have asked for a better person to organise this trip.
From the time that we arrived and were met by Richard to the time that we had to leave every aspect of our trip was organised with care, professionalism and with our individual needs and wants in mind. Richard is a lovely man, very knowledgeable and a great driver and guide and we could not imagine anyone better to have on this incredible trip.
Uganda is an amazing destination, the primate trekking is one of the best experiences that we have ever had and Carol and Richard made the experience easy, pleasurable and without any stress.
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Email Gianpaolo Tabbita | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience
Carol immediately proved to be very professional in presenting us with a travel proposal and then adapting it to our needs. Since arriving in Entebbe we have always felt safe and in great hands thanks to our guide and driver Richard. Both for the vehicle used and for Richard's experience and friendliness, even the longest journeys have always been pleasant and interesting. The proposed accommodations turned out to be perfect, both in terms of location and quality of the structure. The planning of the itinerary allowed us to visit everything that interested us, with a correct management of the times.
We saw chimpanzees, lions, and especially gorillas up close, a unique experience.
Uganda is a beautiful and safe country, but with a powerful nature that could interfere with your travel plans, also for this reason I can only recommend that you turn to experienced people like Carol and her team, so that any eventual unforeseen can be resolved without compromising the holiday.
CH
Email Marta della Rocca | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Attentive, fun and extremely well-organised: the best tour operator in town
We spent 10 days in Uganda with Gorilla Link Tours and each day we were so glad to have chosen this tour operator.
From the get go, Carol provided us with a tailor-made itinerary that would take us through the South-West of the country and she was full of tips and suggestions. She is incredibly attentive and flexible, we felt looked after from the very beginning until the end.
Carol made a point of meeting us on our first and last day of the journey, to prepare us for the beautiful adventure we were about to embark on and to get a first feedback on it. This was just a proof of her immense care for her clients. On top of that, she is such a warm, open and overall cool lady, meeting her was a treat.
The main reason we picked Gorilla Link Tours is their commitment to responsible and sustainable travel. Indeed, we didn't only experience the main attractions of Uganda, such as the extremely moving Gorilla tracking in Bwindi, the exciting Chimp tracking in Kibale, the rewarding hike on the Rwenzori and the riveting game drives (just to name a few!!). We also had several activities with the local communities, such as the Bigodi swamp tour or meeting the Batwa Pygmies. These activities allowed us to meet inspiring locals, to experience their culture and ways of living and left us with so much food for thought. Gorilla Link Tours' support for the local communities is what truly makes them a special operator worth choosing.
On top of this, each of the stunning lodges we stayed in runs on renewable energy and made a point of providing comfort and luxury in a sustainable way. The food was also outstanding, we already miss the traditional Rolex!
We could not possibly recommend Carol and her team enough. Thank you for the beautiful memories you gifted us with, we will see each other again!
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Email Christine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded expectations!
A group of eight of us used Gorilla Link for a two week safari in Uganda. We all had a fantastic time, Uganda and Gorilla Link exceeded our expectations! I started the planning process in 2019 with Carol. Carol never missed an email, responded promptly and was always professional and helpful with my questions. Carol is extremely efficient and is simply the best at what she does. When covid hit in 2020 we had to postpone our trip. Naturally this was nerve racking, for we had already made deposits and we had no idea about the solvency of Gorilla Link or the conditions in Africa would be. Carol rebooked everything for us, stayed in close contact and reassured us everything would work out. We finally made it to Uganda in October 2021 and wow, what a fantastic trip! Everything from logistics, wildlife, food and lodging was perfect! Our guides Richard and Bob were the best, so friendly and personable, safe and really went the extra mile to make sure we were taken care of. We were always amazed how they could spot wildlife from far away. Carol’s Gorilla Link is simply the best and Uganda exceeded our expectations for friendly people, wildlife, birding, scenery and diversity and value. I would highly recommend Gorilla Link and visiting Uganda.
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Email Travis | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Expert tours with a personal touch
Nothing but good things to say about Gorilla Link Tours - Carol the owner is a real gem and she's built a special tour company in just a few years.
A friend and I did the 3-day gorilla tour in Bwindi departing from Kampala. There was great communication throughout planning, and they easily accommodated some customizations of the standard itinerary to include a day at the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Rwanda. Pickups were always prompt and Carol even met us at the airport herself.
William our guide gave us lots of great context about Uganda and the gorillas which really enriched our experience - it was actually more information about the gorillas than we got from the guides in the park.
I'd love to come back to Uganda and spend more time in the Mutanda Lake region (which is stunning) and see some other parks, and would book again with Gorilla Link without hesitation.