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
An outstanding tour of Southwest Uganda
The whole booking process from the outset was friendly, relaxed and helpful. All the accommodation was of a high standard. You can tailor-make changes to the itinerary or accommodation (we did for a few nights but the places offered by Gorilla Tours were really good). Gorilla trekking was the highlight but there is so much else too - chimps and plenty of elephants, warthogs, hippos. And so many birds. Even if you don't know anything about birds it is really worth bringing good binoculars (we brought rubbish ones - mistake) and a decent bird book. You will be amazed and may go home an expert.
Our guide/driver/ornithologist was Charles. He was the nicest guy and always calm, courteous and kind. He drove carefully and always pulled over if he needed to use his phone. And he knew everything about birds and could spot them with his bare eyes even when we struggled with binoculars. I think we were very lucky as everyone we encountered seemed to know and respect him. And a lot of the drivers with other tours were simply that - drivers. My only regret is that we (Charles that is) spotted a really rare bird but it simply did not come out clearly on camera.
Unforgettable trip and terrific guide. We will be back!
Email Annie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Gorillas in the Impenetrable forest.
From my first prompt response from Violet, to being dropped off at my hotel at the end of the trip, the Gorilla Tours staff were at the top of their game - helpful, solicitous and passionate about their country & what it has to offer the visitor. The hour we spent with the gorillas was probably my top wildlife experience ever (beating the Red deer rut in Scotland and polar bears in the Arctic) and I have unforgetable memories of the Silverback 'laughing' at the antics of the youngsters crashing down through the trees and the babies beating their chests at us in true TV Tarzan fashion and........ Go and see for yourselves.
NL
Email Sonja Jansma | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great trip with Gorilla Tours
My son and I had a great trip with Gorilla tours. In 10 days we saw all the highlights of Uganda including the gorilla's. We did the trip with just the two of us, and all worked out great.
US
Email Clay | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical Experience with Gorilla Tours
While every tour will take you to the jungle to see gorillas, I believe Gorilla Tours did exceptional in the following areas:
1.) Driver was really nice and friendly! This is so important as you will spend hours in the vehicle and its nice to be feel comfortable with the driver from the first second. He made us feel safe on the entire drive and was easy to make candid conversation with.
2) Lodging was incredible. We really enjoyed the dinning room which felt like a family house. You sit at table in a large living room and are served delicious food. The ambiance was just perfect and simple.
Our family safari trip was exceptionally well organized and the driver was very knowledgable.
The service both before and during the trip was excellent.
IT
Email Francesca | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
evrything was good, both the organization and the country; monutain gorillas are top experience
we googled by chance for "gorilla tours" and it came out that there was a tour operator named Gorilla Tours. we found immediately the trip we wanted to do. we checked even other tours but this one was the best for quality and price, according to us. we exchanged emails with the lady running the tour operator and she was always fast and clear with their answers and explanations. the organization was very good, we didn't experience any issue in two weeks. I was very happy of the variety of activities during the tour, even because the country areas and animals are very different. the car and the guide/driver were perfect. the accommodations, even not self-contained as we chose, were comfortable and clean. the food at the lodges was always good and made with the fresh things the country offers and the quantity they give you is surely more than enough. we were very happy with Gorilla Tours and I surely advise to use it to visit Uganda. the tour we chose was not with luxury accommodation, but you have all comfort and cleaness you need. even the plugs in your tent to recharge cameras, phones and so on. the ratio of quality vs price was correct, I believe. for those who love dogs as me, they also keep a friendly dog in most of the lodges visited (especially I loved Sushi in Kisoro Travellers Lodge and Simba in Entebbe Airport Guesthouse). I thank Gorilla Tours people for making our vacation special and unforgettable.
DE
Email Claudia | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A dream came true - Amazing Gorilla tour
The organisation starting with the booking until the end of the tour was perfect. Our driver was on time and super friendly, the 2 lodges I stayed in were clean, comfortable and the service was great. The final jungle tour with the guides was very professional. I can recommend this operator and hope that everybody enjoys the trip the same way I did. Thanks to all who were involved in my dream....
MX
Email Diane | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
I only use "Gorilla Tours"
I have been working with Gorilla Tours now for 13 years and have done at least that many tours with them as well. I guess the fact that I have used them so many times says it all, I think they are great. The owner has worked with me every time to create the experience I want as I have travel with different friends each time.
The driver I use has now become my good friend, as has the owner!!
You will have a wonderful time, be with an experienced driver and see every thing you came to see, it will be the best trip of your life!!
Diane (Mexico| USA)
CH
Email Fritz René | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
I think it was 1998 when I first travelled with Gorilkla Tours. And I keep coming back.
As I visit Uganda since 1992 I usually tell Virgo which route I want to take and at which lodges I want to stay and how much time I have. Out of this Virgp creates a tailor made safari. And as my brother told me last year, just when you think it can' not get any better then Virgo has arranged something special. A boat alone for yourself were nobody stands in front of your camera and where you have all the time in the world. The most important person of a safari is the driver, he is more of a manager and with Ronald Ssempewa you are taken care of. And even driving he sees everything first, fom Lion to northern carmie bee-eater. The cars are new and with the roof up your camera is free to swing around. Summary: accomodation, driver, management, price, and of course the people of Uganda, very good and very friendly. Goralla tracking you can do in Rwanda or Uganda, Virgo is getting you the permits and everything you need to know .
Email Adrian Brown | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The whole experience was excellent, especially the Gorillas
The whole experience was first class, surpassed expectations, with excellent communication and service and our tour went like clockwork. Would recommend the service to anyone wishing to visit Uganda. The gorilla and chimpanzee visits are a World class experience.