Gorilla tour in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Abunda Discoveries Uganda
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Member Of:
- USAGA, UTB & UWA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $250 to $800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Allan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very Educational
I visited Lake Mburo National Park with Abunda Discoveries during a short holiday from Nairobi. Since I was travelling alone, I wanted something simple and stress free, and that's exactly what I got. The park was beautiful, especially during the evening game drive. I saw zebras much closer than I expected and even got to enjoy a peaceful boat ride on the lake. Abdul was friendly, knowledgeable, and always happy to answer questions without making the experience feel too formal. What I liked most was that the trip felt genuine and well organized. No rushing, no unnecessary stops, just a chance to enjoy Uganda at a comfortable pace. I would definitely use Abunda Discoveries again for another safari.
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Email Makuek | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
I travelled from Mombasa to Uganda on my own and booked a 4-day trip to Kibale Forest through Abunda Discoveries. My main goal was to see chimpanzees in the wild, and the experience was better than I expected.
Abdul was easy to communicate with from the start and helped me plan everything around my travel dates. The chimp tracking was incredible, but I also enjoyed the drive through the countryside and learning more about Uganda from a local perspective. As a solo traveler, I was a little nervous at first, but I felt comfortable throughout the trip. Everything ran smoothly, and I appreciated how flexible the itinerary was. I came back to Kenya with great memories and some amazing photos. Highly recommended.
Email Kesande | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Such an amazing operator
My husband and I traveled to Uganda for our anniversary and chose Abunda Discoveries Uganda for a safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Our guide, Renatus, made the experience even better with his knowledge of wildlife and local culture. We saw elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and an incredible variety of birds. The Kazinga Channel boat cruise was one of our favorite activities. The tour was well organized, and we always felt safe and taken care of. We left Uganda with amazing memories and would definitely book with them again.
Email Atuheire | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well informed
As someone who enjoys independent travel, I was looking for a company that could provide a flexible and authentic experience. Abunda Discoveries Uganda exceeded my expectations. Edgar was an excellent guide,friendly, punctual, and always willing to answer questions. We visited Murchison Falls National Park, where I saw giraffes, elephants, and countless other animals. The falls themselves were spectacular. The trip felt personal rather than rushed, and I appreciated the attention to detail throughout the journey. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Uganda.
Email Jim Uwera | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible Uganda safari with abunda discoveries
I had a memorable trip with Abunda Discoveries Uganda visiting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park. The team was responsive and helpful throughout the planning process, making everything smooth from start to finish. The journey itself was beautiful,lush landscapes, vibrant communities, and amazing wildlife. Bwindi’s forest experience was unique, while Queen Elizabeth offered stunning savannah views and diverse animals. Everything was well-paced, and the long drives were made enjoyable with scenic stopovers. Abdul is an excellent guide ,very professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable. He made the trip comfortable and engaging, always sharing interesting insights and ensuring i had the best experience throughout. Uganda is truly a beautiful country, and Abunda Discoveries made me experience it in the best way. I’ll be happy to visit again. Highly recommended!
Abunda Discoveries offers seamless, professional Uganda tours with expert, highly adaptive guiding.
Abdul from Abunda Discoveries Uganda is an exceptional guide! He was professional, always prompt with communication, and showed great dynamic decision-making skills throughout our journey. He made us feel safe and ensured we had the best possible experience at every stop. If you are heading to Uganda, definitely ask for Abdul. Highly recommended!
Email Heidi Jensen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Abdul was amazing and very knowledgeable!
Our Uganda trekking organized through Abunda Discoveries Uganda was an extraordinary adventure from start to finish — seamlessly blending thrilling nature encounters with genuine relaxation and luxury. Their team and our guide, Abdul crafted a bespoke itinerary that perfectly matched our goals: gorilla trekking, immersive wildlife experiences, and restorative moments in beautiful Ugandan lodges.
Exceptional Planning & Personal Service:
From the initial consultation to arrival in Rwanda, their attention to detail was remarkable. Communication was responsive and clear, transfers were smooth, and every permit — including the coveted gorilla trekking permit — was handled efficiently. Their expertise meant we never had to worry about logistics, allowing us to focus on the experience itself.
Abdul picked us up from our hotel in Rwanda in the morning and our adventure began first with visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial and then we drove over the border to Uganda. He stopped along the way for us to take in the land and people along our journey to our first lodge.
Gorilla Trekking & Gorilla Leisure Lodge (Bwindi):
One of the standout highlights was staying at Gorilla Leisure Lodge, nestled in the Rushaga sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park — one of the best places on Earth for mountain gorilla encounters. The lodge’s location just minutes from the trekking start point made early morning treks convenient, and the rainforest views from our room were breathtaking.
The lodge itself strikes a perfect balance between rustic charm and thoughtful luxury. Spacious cottages faced lush forest valleys, the hospitality was warm and attentive, and we especially appreciated the peaceful evenings on the terrace after a day spent tracking gorillas through towering jungle.
Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort (Fort Portal):
After days of adventure, stopping at Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort brought a completely different but equally memorable experience. Set on the shores of Lake Nyabikere, this refined eco-retreat offered luxurious spa treatments and stunning lakeside views that helped us unwind and reset.
The spa at Tabebuia is especially memorable — the property was beautiful against a backdrop of calm water and forest — offering a restorative contrast to the energetic pace of travel and chimpanzee trekking. The service was polished and thoughtful, making for a truly rejuvenating stay and the staff went above and beyond for us.
Overall Impression:
Abunda delivered an unforgettable Uganda itinerary, expertly balancing thrilling wildlife encounters and luxury lodge experiences. The combination of gorilla trekking from Gorilla Leisure Lodge and the serene spa retreat at Tabebuia created a trip that was both adventurous and deeply restorative.
Highly recommended for anyone dreaming of exploring Uganda’s “Gentle Giants” while also indulging in thoughtful, well-curated hospitality.
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Email Urbashi chhetri | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
The tour was a very impressive experience. The tour guide Mr. Abdul was really a gentleman who is knowledgeable n experienced in his field, everything was hassle free n comfortable. I would highly recommend to him to anyone in need.
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Email Lennert | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The guide of the operator was very friendly and flexibel, and always looking for the best trip!
I communicated a lot with this operator. It was the only operator, I had a good feeling with. Abdul was very flexibel to make a trip, what we as tourist wanted. Even in Queen Elizabeth park, he changed some things last minute at our request to have the best experience. We were students and he was trying to offer the best price/qualitative trip for us.
Abdul always responded very quick on our messages on whatsapp, which was very nice to arrange the trip.
The tour itself was excellent and the guide was very friendly to explain us a lot about life and nature in Uganda.
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Email Davis M | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
1 day Gorilla trekking safari from Kigali
This was once in a life time experience everyone should be on. From the booking process to the start and end of the tour. We received very appeasing treatment from our driver Ben who was so much helpful on helping explain to us about the gorillas even before we started the trek and the border crossing where my friend never had the yellow fever he helped us a lot can't thank Team enough and promise to come back again and I recommend to everyone to use them 10/10.