Gorilla Tours Staff
Gorilla Tours
- Located In:
- Size:
- 50-100 employees (Founded in 2001)
- Member Of:
- AUTO & http://www.visituganda.com/
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Veronika | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent tour operator - Amazing trip
We booked our trip in Uganda for eight days as a group of friends with Gorilla Tours. I contacted them approximately six months before the planned travel dates. I already had an itinerary in mind. Gorilla Tours organized a driver/guide, booked accommodation on a full board basis in comfortable and luxury lodges and booked activities in the national parks.
We were assigned a driver/guide named Moses. He picked us up in Entebbe and drove us through the country.
Our first stop was a rhino-tracking experience in Ziwa Sanctuary. Then, we continued to Murchison Falls NP, where we spent three nights in Fort Murchison. We had a morning game drive and a boat tour to Murchison Falls on day one. On day two, we had a beautiful early morning river safari with the sighting of the rare shoebill up to the Nile delta on Lake Albert. Then we drove to the Top of the Falls, where we had a short walk with a ranger. The next day, we continued to Kibale Forest NP, where we spent two nights in Kibale Forest Camp. We had a chimp tracking in the rainforest and a community tour afterwards. We finished with Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP and stayed for two nights in Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge on an all-inclusive basis. The drive to the Rushaga Park entrance took 1 hour. From there, we tracked a gorilla group through the rainforest. We opted for a flight from Kisoro airstrip for the journey back to Entebbe. Our accommodation the night after and before the international flight was Airport Guesthouse in Entebbe. Airport pick-up and drop-off were included.
Our driver/guide, Moses, stayed with us during the trip, took care of the paperwork at the entrance gates and shared his knowledge. He was very attentive and took good care of us. We felt very safe with him.
The activities were fabulous. The highlights was, of course, the primate tracking.
The accommodation facilities were unique and had attentive staff. The highlight here was the Nkuringo Lodge in Bwindi.
The booking went smoothly. I contacted the company approximately six months before the planned travel dates. Our tour consultant was Annette. A deposit (price for the gorilla and chimp permits) was needed immediately after booking to confirm the booking. We transferred the sum in USD using an international transfer. We transferred the rest of the payment about a week before the trip. Annette constantly updated us that she received the payment and sent us updated payment confirmations.
We had a fantastic trip and definitely recommend Uganda as a destination and Gorilla Tours as a tour provider. Thanks, Annette, Moses and the team, for the excellent experience.
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Email Magali | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our expectations were exceeded!
An excellent company. 18 days full surprises. We had a lot of fun with Donah our driver. How can anything else be with the queen of road? We recommend this company 100%!!!
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Email Belén Orgeira | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A perfect trip
My experience with them has been perfect. I contacted them because they are one of the first tourism companies in Uganda. From the first moment the attention was fast and efficient, resolving my doubts at all times.
They made me a 12-day itinerary around the country in which I was able to visit the most important national parks.
I have experience in going on safaris and I have been super happy with them. The hotels they chose for my mid-range budget were excellent.
The guide who accompanied me was 10 (Wilson) and by the way an ax looking for leopards.
I would repeat without a doubt.
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Email Stefanie & Torsten | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience with Gorilla Tours
It was our first time in your beautiful country, and it was an awesome time for us. We are so impressed.
Thanks a lot for a perfect time in Uganda!
You and your team did a great job! Thanks! Everything was organized very well.
A special thank you to Fred, he was a great driver and guide!
We will definitely recommend your beautiful country to our friends and tell them about our trip.
11/10 tour and service
Best experience ever.
From day 1 Gorilla Tours 10/10. Anette is super responsive and helped us with every question. The lodges are extremely beautiful , the car brand new and well equipped and the itinerary well structured.
But the real additional value was our guide Grace. She told us so much about herself and Uganda and always went above and beyond to make us have a great experience. She is so solar and funny, took us to local restaurants and even got us the best rangers in the national parks so we always had amazing experiences with the animals. Grace is a truly beautiful person.
Will recommend this agency and definitely come back myself.