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
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Email Chelsea Janeski | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Tour Around Uganda
I don’t know even where to begin. I had always wanted to visit Africa and I was presented an opportunity five months ago when meeting someone who had this itinerary already planned and booked with Gorilla O Clock. I had no idea what to expect seeing as I have never been on a safari before, but man let me tell you- it was an experience I will never forget and one that has inspired me to start planning my return trip. Chimpanzee and gorilla trekking were on our itinerary and in my head was going to be the highlight of the trip. Every single day was the highlight, every day was unique and amazing in its own way. Even the long drives in between the different regions were amazing, the views of Uganda are ever changing and absolutely beautiful. We traveled in a large circle around the country to get the most out of Uganda and we wasted no time. I was mesmerized by each and every culture and region we went to. I loved the community visits with the school children, the Batwa village and we even had the chance to watch how a local community in Bwindi made their famous banana beer and gin. The people of Uganda are so welcoming and excited to see tourists, especially the children who run up to you screaming “hello” and waving as you pass by.
Our guide for the entire trip was Jacob K. and I have to say he was the reason our experience was so great. He listened to what we were interested in and tailored the trip to fit our interests. Myself and my travel partner were thrilled to have Jacob be a part of our amazing trip. I was impressed at the end when Jacob and Paul sat down with us, while I had my last Dawa tea, and went day by day asking how each experience was and asking for any critiques or recommendations. We had zero complaints, only wishing we had more time than the two weeks that we were there.
I believe in supporting small businesses, like Gorilla O Clock, and this is why, they go above and beyond and treat you like family. It was really sad to say goodbye to Jacob as we left for the airport, but I will be seeing him again in the near future for the next trip to Uganda.
Thank you so much to Gorilla O Clock for such a wonderfully planned trip that will forever be my best memories.
PT
Email Julie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Safari Experience
We had a phenomenal experience with Gorilla O’clock. In Kenya, Paul took over a booking from a different company that had failed to deliver as promised. He got us into better accommodations and sent Simon as our guide. Simon always seemed to know exactly where to go on every game drive, and we never had a single disappointing outing.
We continued to work with Paul in Uganda and had a superlative trip. Paul made a point of reconfirming every single lodge reservation and designing our itinerary exactly to our specifications. The gorilla treks were amazing, though some of the other activities - horseback riding safari, boat trips, chimpanzee treks - were also incredible. I highly recommend a minimum of 2 weeks in Uganda, and add on another country before or after.
Gorilla O’clock provided the trip of a lifetime and I can’t wait to get back to East Africa for another adventure with them!
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Email Vicki Andrews | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Paul (Gorilla O’Clock) puts his heat and soul into his responsibilities to his clients.
This African Safari was, without a doubt, the most complicated trip I have ever taken. Yet, there was not a “hiccup.” Paul is so knowledgeable about every aspect of traveling in East Africa. We were totally prepared in terms of travel documents, what to pack, what you expect, etc. Paul answered every question we had and planned every detail. Did I mention he’s the nicest guy ever?
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Email Chetan Mistry | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
From beginning to end we had an amazing time. Even when we wanted to adjust our trip our guide accomodated and made sure we had a once in a lifetime trip!
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Email Linda | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best safari imaginable
Imagine that you start planning a trip in 2019! Then in 2020 it gets cancelled and then again in 2021 it is cancelled because of Covid.
When we finally got to go, our expectations were sky high!
Thanks to Paul everything exceeded our expectations! Safari is a lot about the people. The people who plan it, the person who drives and guides you as well as the people you meet.
We got lucky! Paul goes all in to ensure his customers get what they wish for!
He got us a driver, who was a perfect fit for us. Easygoing, knowledgeable, humorous. Khalif was the perfect match for us.
We got to see the Big Five (rhino walking free in a sanctuary) – as well as a lot of other animals.
Khalif was also great – especially when it came to the highlight – the gorilla trekking. We had said that it was important to us to see babies – and he got us a gorilla family of 19 individuals! 3 silverbacks and several babies of different ages – such a special encounter!
We stayed at some really great lodges – some with views you can only dream about.
We also took a trip to the Mabamba swap with Gorilla O’Clock. We got to see a shoebill chick! This is so rare, that even the boatdriver had never seen one in his 24 years on the job!
If you want to see gorillas, the Big Five, birds – or anything else East Africa can offer – you do not go wrong by choosing Gorilla O’Clock!
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Email Jan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome 9 day safari
I had the pleasure of going on a 9 day safari in Uganda organized by Gorilla O'clock. I could not have been any happier with the way the safari turned out. Our guide and driver Khalif was very knowledgeable about all the different animals. He also told us a lot about everyday life in Uganda, which was super interesting. All the lodges we stayed at were clean, had good food and the staff were very friendly. Some of the lodges even had amazing views from our room/balcony. The highlight of the trip was the Gorilla Trek where Gorilla O'clock made sure our permit was for Buhoma and we were lucky enough to get the Rushegura group, consisting of 19 gorillas. This was one of the best experiences I have ever had in my life. I never imagined that I would be that close to these beautiful primates. Another highlight was in Murchison Falls National Park, where our driver Khalif spotted a leopard in a tree. A few minutes later the leopard decided to climb down the tree and I got some insanely good pictures.
So to summarize, everything exceeded my high expectations and I will definitely book through Gorilla O'clock again for my next East African adventure.