The Mighty Team
Kyooma Gorilla Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2021)
- Member Of:
- AUTO & USAGA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $1,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Gloria | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kyooma Gorilla Safaris created memories that will last a lifetime!
Our guide Shever really went above and beyond to ensure we had a great trip. He was our bodyguard at the local markets, our personal photographer and comedian, and encyclopaedia on local culture. The highlight of course was the gorillas, but Shiva also saw how much I admired the local women’s technique of carrying babies and facilitated a lesson for me.
I wish Shever and the company all the best and will definitely be recommending them to my family and friends!
NZ
Email Ben | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Shever was a fantastic guide. Energetic and accommodating.
Kyooma Gorilla Safaris offered a fantastic all inclusive gorilla tracking experience. Our guide Shever was fun, flexible and topped off what was an already incredible experience.
Kyooma Gorilla Safaris and Shever were flexible with our wishes and took us to see markets and have unique local experiences that weren't planned.
The organisation was fantastic and made the golden monkey experience, gorilla experience and border crossings carefree with all of the paperwork handled by Kyooma.
Accommodation was also fantastic and in particular Embarambi lodge in Uganda which I wished we could have spent more time at.
Finally the gorilla experience was unforgettable and Bwindi national park in Uganda would undoubtedly be my pick if I ever do it again due to the proximity to and number of gorillas we were able to see.
Thank you Kyooma!
NZ
Email Courtney | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A trip of a lifetime
My friends and I did the 3 day golden monkey and gorilla trek with Kyooma. Honestly, it exceeded all of our expectations. Our guide Shever was kind, efficient and had a great sense of humour. It was like traveling with another friend. The accomodation was amazing, particularly our lodge in Uganda. We were well fed with unlimited water. We were luckily enough to come across 2 other Gorilla families on the trek to our group. This meant we saw a large number of gorillas playing and interacting- absolutely mind blowing! My advice- book the trip. Kyooma will organise everything, keeping you safe, well fed and having the time of your life.
IT
Email Riccardo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent mountain gorilla experience
This agency took care of our trip to Rwanda and Uganda to see mountain gorillas, chimpanzees and other natural sites in Uganda and the experience was flawless. The staff is friendly and professional and took care of every detail. I strongly recommend it.
Email Guillermo Ardon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was an amazing experience!
I booked the Golden Monkeys Trekking day trip from Kigali with Kyooma Gorilla Safaris. Their team was very efficient and communicated well the days before the trip. Eden, my driver, showed up on time and drove me to this day activity. I enjoyed our conversations and he made sure I was having a good time. Id recommend this day trip to anyone visiting Kigali. The golden monkeys were amazing! Whenever I visit Uganda, I know I will be contacting this company again!
Easygoing tour planning and pleasant safari with Kyooma
Pleasant Tour, thanks to Kyooma Gorilla Safari team, especially to Kato Gracious!
The answers on all my questions beforehand were answered promptly and all communication was easy, special thanks to Mwije here!
Our experience wouldn‘t have been the same without Kato, who was not only a pleasant Guide and dialogue partner but also a really thoughtful and secure driver. Our long drive wasnt borsesome at all and even crossing the border between Rwanda and Uganda was relaxed. Additionally I want to point out his punctuality, which exceeds even german standards ;-). I would definitly choose him again!
The Lodges Kyooma Safari choosed for us were derinitly worth the money. Next time we would spend more time with them in Uganda.
Greetings,
Theresa and Marcus from Germany
NL
Email Milan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome 🤩
We booked a 3-day safari with Kyooma Gorilla Safaris. From the very beginning, everything was organized perfectly. As agreed, we were picked up right on time in Kigali, Rwanda, by our guide Edgar. We highly recommend Edgar – he speaks excellent English, is always punctual, and is great company. We shared many laughs during the trip!
The accommodations we stayed in fully met our expectations, as did the Golden Monkey Trekking and the Gorilla Trekking experiences 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻.
After these three days, we took advantage of the opportunity to rent the 4x4 and continue exploring Rwanda on our own. Once again, everything was arranged perfectly, including the border crossing from Uganda back into Rwanda.
We highly recommend Kyooma Gorilla Safaris and guide Edgar to everyone!!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
ES
Email Jaime Esteban | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Making a dream trip an unforgetable experience
We just returned from the most incredible safari across Uganda and Rwanda, and we can’t stop thinking about it! The tour took us from Rwanda to Uganda, where we had the extraordinary chance to observe mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. But the adventure didn’t end there—we also saw the golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park, and an extra day took us to Akagera National Park. Every moment was a marvel.
From the very beginning, the tour operator stood out. Mwije was incredibly responsive and always aimed to offer the best value to enrich our experience. Our guide, Kato Precious, was a true gem—always going above and beyond, sharing insights not only about the wildlife but also the rich cultures of both Uganda and Rwanda. As we traveled through towns and villages, he fostered connection—not just with us but with the local communities, making us feel like part of something bigger.
We stayed at beautiful eco-lodges in both countries, which were not only comfortable but really immersed us in nature. Since it was a private tour, it felt personal and special—just my wife and I, with all the attention and care we could have asked for. If you’re dreaming of a safari that blends wildlife, culture, and the warmest hospitality, this is the one. We couldn’t recommend it more!
CH
Email Thomas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent organisation, communication and guide/driver - amazing experience overall
We had an amazing 4 days tour starting Kigali up to Queen Elisabeth NP. The organization from Kyooma was very good. Mwijie was very fast in responding to messages and always reachable. Our Guide and Driver Kiiza did an excellent job bringing us to all our destinations safely & in time, and telling so many interesting stories about the country, the animals and locals, and much more. We had a fantastic time - thank you Kiiza. The highlights: so many. The amazing gorillas, the chimps at Kyambura Gorge, the playing golden monkeys, the >50 elefants at Kazinga Channel and much more. Great experiences!
Email Matt Aubuchon | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Muhwezi shiver was very friendly and personable. Speaks great English and was very informative.
Our safaris took us to see the gorillas and golden monkeys, both were great experiences and got us up close and personal. Accommodations were very nice with clean rooms and a variety of meal options.