Gorilla O'clock Owner and head guide Khalif
Gorilla O'Clock
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Member Of:
- Uganda Wildlife Authority & Uganda Tourism Board
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $80 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Karen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Gorilla O'clock's aim is to make sure you have a wonderful time. They succeeded.
Our 11 day Uganda trip was a triumph thanks to Gorilla O'clock.
From our initial enquiry through to the end of our trip Paul was on hand to give the very best advice. We started planning based around gorilla habituation permits of which there are only 4 per day in Uganda. Paul advised us of the availability and we planned everything else around this.
Paul is available on WhatsApp with almost immediate responses and this made everything so much better than dealing with someone in an office who has to contact someone else on the ground in Uganda. Paul knows his stuff, he's been guiding for years. His recommendations around activities and accommodation were spot on. We travelled through Uganda, which I would recommend to get an experience of this wonderful country, by Jeep with a private guide, just my family of 3. Our guide Khalif was amazing, so professional and knowledgeable, a credit to Paul and Gorilla O'clock. From multiple Jeep safaris, 3 boat trips, chimp and gorilla habituation and much more, do not hesitate to book with Gorilla O'clock. It's the the personal service provided by Paul at Gorilla O'clock that matters.
Email Angus | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Experience
What a fantastic trip. I would definitely recommend our 10 day tour of Uganda and Rwanda with Gorilla O'clock. Paul (the owner) is very attentive and always easy to contact on WhatsApp. Khalif (tour guide) was fantastic. He was able to explain so much about the culture and wildlife we encountered
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Email Max | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very attentive, engaging, and fun.
I just finished getting to explore Uganda and Rwanda with Gorilla O'Clock and I cannot recommend it enough to anybody else who is looking to come to East Africa. Paul (the owner) was so accommodating and responsive throughout the entire planning process and made sure I knew exactly what was happening throughout the months leading up to traveling. I was lucky enough to have Osbert as my guide and after a warm in person welcome and thanks from Paul, Osbert took over for the rest of the trip. Osbert too was just as amazing for the actual trip as Paul had been for the planning. He was a lot of fun to talk to and did an amazing job of balancing professionalism with friendliness. He always made sure I was getting the most out of my trip and ended up feeling more like a friend than like my guide by the end of it. Gorilla O'Clock did an amazing job of making sure that I felt comfortable and welcome as well as really listening to what I wanted and made great suggestions for the things I expressed as wishes for my trip. Uganda and Rwanda were amazing countries that I hope everyone can come see like I did and I cannot recommend Osbert, Paul, and Gorilla O'Clock enough for planning that trip! Their attention to detail and genuine caring for me and my experience is not something I will soon forget. Many many thanks for my amazing trip Gorilla O'Clock!
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Email Debby | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Gorilla O’Clock is extremely responsive, organized and flexible.
Gorilla O’Clock exceeded my expectations in every aspect of our trip. I first contacted Paul in Dec 2023 about a trip in early Feb 2024 (rather last minute). Paul responded immediately (although it was late at night) and began working on our complicated itinerary. Ours was a month long trip that had some difficult logistics, and then we extended (while there) and still everything was seamless! This is truly a bespoke company that listens to what you want and then somehow makes it all happen. It’s really hard to believe that we did not have even one problem the whole month! The tour included time in Nairobi, safaris in Amboseli, Tsavo and Ol Pejeta, a week in Watamu and time at the Mt Kenya Safari Club. Communication was daily, the tour was a dream come true and the value for money was outstanding. Asante sana Paul, Simon and John! We will return!
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Email Casey | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Safari of Our Dreams – Seamless, Special, and So Worth It!
Wow wow wow!
Short review:
They got us 100%. Couldn't be happier — this was truly the trip of a lifetime!
Longer review:
We reached out to Gorilla O’Clock while searching for the right tour operator for our African safari. After contacting a few different companies, I ended up working with Paul over several weeks to fine-tune our itinerary — shortening, expanding, choosing the starting and ending locations — every detail!
My husband and I didn’t know anyone who had done a safari before, so we had no idea what to expect. Paul and his team were incredibly responsive, answering all our questions and easing every concern. I have multiple health considerations, including Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac Disease, and Paul made sure to communicate my dietary needs to each of our accommodations.
From the moment we landed in Nairobi, everything was taken care of. We were picked up at the airport by our guide, and every lodge we stayed at was absolutely stunning — with all the amenities you could want. We even celebrated my birthday during the trip, and the team went above and beyond to make it a truly unforgettable day.
Our drivers, Joe (Kenya) and Lucas (Tanzania), were phenomenal. Thanks to their skill and determination, we saw the Big Five — not once, but twice! Their knowledge, warmth, and passion made each game drive so special. We genuinely miss spending our days with them already.
I can’t recommend Gorilla O’Clock enough. This safari was an unreal, life-changing experience that my husband and I will cherish forever. Book the trip — you will not regret it!
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Email shrikant | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highest customer care and hospitality in Tanzania Safari
Our Safari tour was planned and executed by Gorilla O'Clock. They took care of six of us from Pick-up to Drop-Off. Selection of restaurants, Resorts and tour locations were excellent. They seem to have good network of people. Highlight of our experience : We forgot a bag at hotel and realized it at the airport. The hotel was 4.5 hours away from the airport. Gorilla O'clock managed to send that missing baggage to select location. That was time sensitive. This I call as Exceeded-Expectations.