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
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.
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!
IT
Email moira and umberto | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
unforgettable experience, over the top our driver/guide Ronald
we spent 16 days visiting Murchinson, Kibale, Queen Elisabeth, Lake Bunyonyi, Ruhija for gorilla trekking, Kisoro and Lake Mburo. Our guide, Ronald, was always ready to satisfy every single request we had : from coffee plantation, tea factory, cacoa fruits, not ot mention pineapple or any kind of food we wanted. Fantastic !!
Gorilla trekking was breathtaking, with two silverbacks just in front of us. Trakker and rangers in Bwindi are proud of their job and transfer this passion to people visiting gorillas. Gorilla tours is a very reliable company , where taking care of their customers is a must.
Very reliable, experienced guided tours
Gorilla tours is a very reliable company. During our booking, They kept me informd all the time, all our questions were anserd very prompt. Price/ guarantee is very Good as well.
. During our 4 day trip we had a very pleasant, humoristic and experienced driver who was also our guide. Nothing was to much for Him, he was very friendly and pleasant to be with. His name was James Wanduse. I would really recommend HIM!
NZ
Email Fiona | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Life changing experience
I was apprehensive about traveling alone but Gorilla Tours were always there to answer any questions I had they organised all my ground transport, the accommodation was fabulous and I always felt safe. The drive to the Bwindi National Park was long but my driver was accommodating stopping so I could take photos and meet the locals. This is an amazing life experience that I will forever be grateful for, I would recommend it to anyone and really hope to go again one day. I would totally recommend Gorilla Tours.
US
Email Leo | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Marvelous experience
Though we spent only an hour with the gorilla family, it was a perfect experience. Our family was the "good family," with two silver backs, a couple "teens," mom and a sister, and a baby not quite a year old. It took only an hour of trekking for us to reach our family in the dense forest. And the Gorilla Valley Lodge with its' magnificent views made "gorillas in the midst" come alive. I also stayed at the lodge where the author of "Gorillas in the Midst" did her note taking and relaxing. Another perfect setting, with a lodge that had a bar, a fire place, and a lodge dog that was very friendly. Took the Batwa Trail, and loved the sights. And, finally, the folks at the Travelers' Lodge near the airport were more than accommodating, with an evening dinner on the lawn in the courtyard. The guide/driver was charming and I loved driving through Uganda and taking photos of these charming people. All this at an affordable price.
US
Email Allan Avidano | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Impossible to have been any better!
Gorilla Tours was exceptional in its communication, friendliness, and quality. The tour was tailored exactly to our needs and requests. The lodge was among the best places I have ever stayed. The jeep was clean and in perfect condition. When my wife casually mentioned she would like to see baby gorillas, our guide, Ronald, made sure to get us into a group that had had recent births. Though we expected to hike a little to see the gorillas, we were face to face with them within about 10 minutes. Our proximity to them and the photo opportunities were beyond anything we could have imagined... literally a few meters from us. We spent the rest of the day exploring the countryside and meeting the local farmers and villagers in the valley which was wonderful. I give the highest recommendation to Gorilla Tours.
DE
Email Marion & Martin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
incomparable
We had a great 3 day tour with Moses our driver and guide who will stay unforgettable! The trip to the Grorillas and the Gorillafamily was unique.
NL
Email Hanneke | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great contact, great people,excellent drivers, Good service!
We booked a 4 day gorilla tracking Tour with gorilla tours. One day driving from Entebbe to Kisoro. Stay at travelers rest hotel. Day 2 Kisoro,walking the hills for the view, lunch and drive to Bwindi nationaal park where we stayed 2 nights at gorilla valley Lodge. Day 3 gorilla tracking,day 4 back to Entebbe. Everything was Good organisered. Everything at home quick respons at mail questions, proposing Good alternatifs etc. We felt very much welcomed and also we had the fealing we were taken serious,although not booked anything yet. Because of the Good offers, Good and quick respons, Good price: we were convinced to boom them! All those 4 days were great! We had the best, seriously Good driver ever,called James. We felt safe everyday with his driving, had lots of fun and serious talks and felt relaxed. Those days were wonderfull, also because of him! Our contact violet was the best as well, she organised everything perfect!
CH
Email Horton Anne-Christine & family | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great service, availability, good advice
From the first minute to the last, everything went smoothly. While planning, Violet was very helpful to answer our questions and suggest a program. Mosha, our driver and guide made a wonderful job, very professional while very personal too, always listening to our needs. We highly recommend Gorilla Tours to whoever wants to visit Uganda.