Staff team
Gorilla Bookings
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- AUTO, USAGA & UTB
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $1,000 to $4,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Kathryn | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A local business working hard to promote their country, its people and precious wildlife.
We wanted to support a local business and were rewarded with our decision. Justus (the owner) was very caring, answering our questions and offering advice. Our driver (also called Justus) was a very polite, local young man, perfectly familiar with the roads, the customs and was an immense help to us. I have no hesitation in recommending Gorilla Bookings Uganda.
CL
Email Yadi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Puik ervaring!! Ernstige, georganiseerde en baie betroubare maatskappy.
It was a great trip, everything planned was fulfilled. Communication with his owner (Justus) was very fluid from the beginning, he was always attentive and willing to clarify my doubts, despite not speaking the same language.
Special mention for the guide (Keneth) a great person, he spoke very good Spanish and very professional.
The accommodations included were all very good as was the food.
Uganda is 'n pragtige land, met baie plekke wat die moeite werd is om te besoek, dis baie vriendelike en glimlaggende mense ...jy kan nie mis om die gorillas te besoek nie...wonderlik!!
DK
Email Family Veng Olesen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience with Gorilla Bookings
We have had a wonderful journey around Uganda with Gorilla Booking.
From the very beginning, Silvia from the office, has been very quick in responding to our inquiries, and so helpful in trying to meet all of our requests.
Once we arrived, we were greeted at Jero Farm with all the friendly people from the Company. What a great way to begin our journey.
Our guide, Allan, has done more to meet our needs than we could ever have expected. Through our many conversation, we have learned a lot about Uganda and it’s fantastic people. He was a great guide and a kind and helpful person. Ask for him, if you decide to go.
We had a great encounter with a small group of chimpanses. Although there were many people, we still enjoyed the moments we had.
Our encounter with the Muyambi gorilla family was fantastic. Quite a tiresome hike, but well worth the effort.
Aside from the encounters with these magnificent creatures, we also had several fun and heartwarming moments with the local children, that will stay in our hearts forever. Despite the fact that they have so little to themselves, we were always greeted with big smiles and waving hands.
In regards to accommodation, we certainly appreciated Kibale Guest Cottages,
which had a nice small balcony outside each room and beautiful surrounding forest. Also the food was delicious here.
The next place, Ride 4 A Woman Hotel was a nice place that supports an important cause for woman. The people there were also very kind and accommodating.
However, the last place we stayed in, which was classified as mid-luxury, Bunyoni Lake Safaris, was anything but luxury. Back in 1994 when it was built, for sure the place must have been luxurious. But it seems to have not been maintained ever since, giving visitors a stay in run-down facilities.
Fortunately the staff, in particular Pleasure, the girl in the reception, were very kind and eager to meet our requests. So that made somewhat up for the run-down resort.
All in all we have had an unforgettable meeting with this beautiful country, thanks to a well planned trip by Gorilla Bookings. Can definitely be recommended!
PL
Email Robert | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Of course with Gorilla Bookings Uganda :)
I highly recommend a tour with Gorilla Bookings Uganda. The country is beautiful, safe, people are kind and the nature is amazing. Everything was very well planned and perfectly executed. Our driver, Justus, drove safely and did everything to make us happy. I recommend it to everyone who wants to experience the adventure of a lifetime. I do not rule out that we will visit Uganda again in the future. Of course with Gorilla Bookings Uganda :)
Email Fernanda Campos | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 days in Uganda
My friend Priscila started to exchange emails with Justus an year ago, and since the beginning he was always impeccable on the responses. He was 24/7 ready to reply all our questions and doubts.
The actual trip was amazing and perfect!
Julius, our guide was always very polite and helpful and willing to show us the best of Uganda.
The safari was over our expectation, we were able to spot many animals, even a Leopard. Thanks for Julius persistence!!!
Both hotels (Rushaga and Pumba Safari Cottages) were very good, but Pumba Safari was also an unique and great experience, all staff was very pleasant.
Leaving the best to the end...
The opportunity of being close to the Gorillas and watch them peacefully in their habitat is very powerful. It is impossible to describe the emotion in words. The Bwindi team that dedicate their lives to save and preserve those animals are real heroes!
It was indeed a life changing experience!
Thank you Justus and Julius for all!!!!!
PL
Email Marian, Bolek, Damian | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Opinion
Gorilla Bookings is a very good company and is trustworthy. Provides a good value for money. I really liked my journey!
In 2022 -12-03-11. Our three -person group was on a trip around Uganda. We saw the most important parks. Justus of Gorilla Bookings always reacted quickly and adapted the journey to my needs. Everything went as they said.
Ela driver is a great driver and a very nice man and driver and a great travel companion.
Many thanks for the amazing trip! :)
US
Email Zoran Brkanac | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, friendly and reliable agency!
I have connected to Gorilla Booking online as I have found the agency via Google. I was never in Africa and Uganda before so I was a little comprehensive. Luckily there was no need for worries.
Sylivia was super responsive and arranged my trip according to my specifications via online correspondence. Once I arrived, everything was "as promised".
Moses, my safari guide and Amon, my city guide, were knowledgable and on top of things. Uganda is a beautiful country and safety was never an issue. And of course, it was great to do a habituation safari with Chimpanzees and Gorillas.
Thank you Gorilla Bookings.
US
Email Erika | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Can’t miss experience
I was very nervous to book what I considered such an expensive trip online, but everything was great. I usually travel alone and find my own way, but for a first trip to Africa,it was the right choice to book a tour. I booked as a single and was alone with my driver the whole time, which was ideal for me. Every hotel stayed at was spectacular, beyond my expectations. The tour was outsourced to another company, which on arrival was a disappointment, because I booked this company intentionally, but I ended up with E-Pronto and Eddy went out of his way to make sure I had a spectacular trip.
CH
Email Saskia und Benny | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best experience!!
We booked a 15 day guided tour with our guide Moses through Gorilla Bookings in July 2021 and were absolutely thrilled! We booked directly with Gorilla Bookings. The agency is completely trustworthy and the organization of the tour, safaris, boat trips and trekkings was excellent. All accommodations were beautiful and Moses brought us closer to culture, country and people and also spent a lot of time with us after work.
We made friends in no time and felt very comfortable. The national parks and the great nature and wildlife are absolutely worth seeing. An unscheduled visit to an orphanage (at our own request) made our trip perfect and opened our hearts and eyes.
We would love to come back!
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AR
Email Lucas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutey amazing in every way. The whole experience is unique.
Everything was top notch. The organization, the guides, drivers, hotels, etc. it is a unique experience, it is important to do it with the right agency. Again, everything was spectacular. Would highly recommend it to anyone.