Semu Gorilla Safaris and Tours Specialists
Semu Gorilla Safaris and Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2023)
- Member Of:
- USAGA, UTB & UWA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $60 to $1,400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Mahulima | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible 2-Day Gorilla Safari with Semu Gorilla Travel and Safaris – Highly Recommended!
We booked a 2-day gorilla safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with Semu Gorilla Travel and Safaris, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences of our entire Africa trip.
Our guides, Edison and Jimmy, were simply fantastic — protective, reliable, and extremely knowledgeable. They helped us explore Kigali’s key sights, gave rich insights into Rwanda’s history, and made our border crossing from Rwanda to Uganda smooth and stress-free. They also informed beforehand what we need to bring for this trek.
They arranged everything perfectly — from the gorilla trekking permits to comfortable accommodations near Bwindi. Both Edison and Jimmy had exceptional knowledge of birds, animals, and the forest ecosystem, which made the whole safari even more engaging.
A big shoutout to Jimmy, who is not only a wonderful guide but also a very skilled and safe driver, even on challenging mountain roads.
If you're looking to explore Bwindi National Park, do a gorilla trek, or simply want a trustworthy local operator for travel in Rwanda and Uganda, we highly recommend Semu Gorilla Travel and Safaris. Their personalized service, deep expertise, and warm hospitality truly made our journey unforgettable.
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Email Jay | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Efficient and great communication
I did a one day trip to Uganda from Kigali and it was amazing. It’s a long day, leaving at 2am, but absolutely worth it. A special shout-out to by guide, Justice, for helping me deal with a visa issue at the boarder when returning to Rwanda.
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Email Anna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing gorilla safari
Thank you for an amazing experience! We will remember this for life!
Everything went so smooth, and thank you for your fast replies.
The only comment, we have was that the 10 m distance were not kept. We believe our guide let us closer with good intentions, but for us we would have preferred to keep the distance for the gorilla’s sake.
Thank you once again!
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Email Alexandra | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Semu Gorila Safaris
It was a great experience in Africa, the trip was personalized, I was the only tourist, my guide was very kind, smiling and patient, I value your great experience and knowledge, took me to various places of interest, was very punctual and contributed to making my experience unforgettable. Although it was a few days, I managed to see Girafas, Lions, Elephants, Panthers, monkeys and other animals in their inhabitants, many of them through binoculars as in the park they do not walk very close to humans.
Jimmy was an amazing and wonderful guide!
We loved our trip. We did a 3 day safari in Murchison and then decided to do the Gorilla trekking. We visited the Rhinos and saw many animals in the Park. Put accommodations were amazing. Our guide (Jimmy) was very knowledgeable on everything. We were able to see the Gorillas after a short walk off of the road, which was very helpful due to some physical limitations that we had. We were so impressed and he made sure we had the most excellent accommodations and a lovely time which we did. I would highly recommend Semu Safari.
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Email Davey en Minou | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good!
We travelled to Rwanda and Uganda in september 2024. We booked a trip with Semu Gorilla Safari and Tours. We were on a trip for 21 days.
We wanted to have a specific travel route. Not the standard route and Semu Gorilla Safari and Tours helped us to create our best experience ever! They were so helpfull and kind! The communication with Edison was excellent from the beginning till the end. He made sure that we would have an amazing time in the beautifull coutries of Rwanda and Uganda.
We also had an amazing guide and driver. His name is Jimmy. He made sure we would see everything we wanted. Jimmy is a very kind man with a lot of humor. He had so many stories about the country, the culture, the people of Rwanda and Uganda and the animals. He made sure all our wishes came true.
Rwanda and Uganda is a must see for everyone. The people are very kind and helpfull. We have seen a lot of different types of animals in different area's. The nature of Rwanda and Uganda is very beautifull and breathtaking.
We could not make a list of our most beautifull experiences in Rwanda and Uganda, because every experience had his beauty in a different kind of way.
We totally recommend to book your trip to Rwanda and Uganda. And don't forget to book it with Semu Gorilla Safari and Tours. You will not regret it!
Lots of love,
Davey and Minou
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Email Jonas van Stekelenburg | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Semu has a very good guide in Jimmy!!!
Had a two day tour out of Kigali (Rwanda) to Uganda to see the gorillas! Guide Jimmy Mukasa did a very good job in driving, in explaining about Rwanda, Uganda and the region (their wildlife, nature, economy and their history) and in telling all kinds of stories about the things we encountered. Very cheerful guy! I wholeheartedly can recommend him!
Email Brandon | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional and very accommodating, with a great depth of knowledge about MFNP
My three day Murchison Falls NP adventure with guide Jimmy was an incredible few days seeing so much wildlife, as well as the fantastic falls on the Victoria Nile. His knowledge of the area, and where the animals would be, meant we saw a large number of lions, elephants, giraffes, antelope, monkeys and many different bird species. His professionalism and reliability, as well as flexibility in the program to optimize opportunities and time available, made it a memorable and action packed few days. I would highly recommend Jimmy and Semu Gorilla Safaris and Tours to make the most of a visit to MFNP.
Email Malaika | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Murchison falls Magic with Semu Gorilla Safaris
Had an incredible 3-day Murchison Falls safari with Semu Gorilla Safaris! Our guide was fantastic, and we spotted lions, leopards, elephants, and more.
The Nile River boat safari was a highlight. Comfortable accommodations and stunning views.
Highly recommend Semu Gorilla Safaris for any Uganda safari adventure
Email Sam | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great guide - amazing experience!
We completed a 1 day Gorilla trek from Kigali, Rwanda to Bwindi NP. It was an early start but well worth it! Jimmy, our driver was fantastic, a lovely, friendly man who answered any questions we had.