Semu Gorilla Safaris and Tours Specialists
Semu Gorilla Safaris and Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2023)
- Member Of:
- USAGA, UTB & UWA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $60 to $1,400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Wilma Willander | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
The guide Jimmy was just so so amazing during our trip, showed us a lot that we didn’t expect. All over 20/10 stars!
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Email Sofia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our experience with Semu Gorillas was really special:
On the positive side:
*We were short on time but didn’t want to miss the experience, so they adjusted the itinerary to see the gorillas in just 2 days. Even though it was challenging and tiring because of the long travel, they made it possible.
*All the planning was very smooth, with clear communication about costs, timing, and everything we needed to prepare for the trip.
*Seeing gorillas is not cheap, but they worked within a budget that was very competitive compared to other agencies, without sacrificing anything important.
*The lodge where we stayed was beautiful, with stunning views, very kind staff, and great food. They even prepared some special details for our honeymoon, which was very thoughtful.
*The car was comfortable, with reclining seats (which makes a big difference for a 9-hour ride!). The weather wasn’t too hot, but the air conditioning didn’t cool enough, so we often traveled with the windows down.
*Our guide, Joel, was very attentive, kind, informative, and proactive in solving any issues along the way.
Things to improve or consider:
*We had car trouble twice, which extended our travel time from 9 hours to 10 or even 11, making the trip quite exhausting. While it was a relatively new car and some issues can be expected on such long trips with challenging road conditions, there was a moment where we didn’t feel completely safe because the brakes started making noises on a very curvy stretch. Our guide was proactive in finding a solution, but perhaps better planning and vehicle checks could help prevent these situations.
*Meals on the road cannot be planned much, as they depend on where you are when lunchtime comes. Don’t expect anything special; it’s mostly standard roadside hotel food.
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Email Peggy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jimmy was enthusiastic and very chill
We just had a 2 day safari with Jimmy. we had a great time, we were able to see a lot of animals over 2 days and go on a rhino trekk. Jimmy was very knowledgeable, courteous and prompt. This was definitely good value for the money. Thank you so much!
Semu Gorilla Safaris and Tours delivers the highest service possible
Semu Gorilla Safaris and Tours is great on the level of communications, e-mail and telephone calls will be handled quickly. We very like the PDF document that Semu Gorilla Safaris and Tours provided and sends that includes all details of a personal plan for the gorilla trekking we had. Wonderful delivered and much appreciated.
Email Rocio Diaz-Chavez | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We enjoyed very much the trip. Well organised and exciting.
We enjoyed very much the trip. They were very accommodating. Only issue is that the car could have been in better conditions. It did not have air conditioning and for a trip of nearly 12 hours from Entebbe to Bwindi could have been more enjoyable. Jimmy was the driver/guide who was very nice, knowledgeable and fun to travel with.
They helped us to break the trip on the return to be more relaxed and managed to get us a room in Entebbe to rest while we were waiting for our flight o Nairobi.
All very enjoyable.
Organised well for your enjoyment experience
I traveled from Entebbe Uganda through to Kilgali Rwanda over 7days.
Jimmy was the driver/guide of my jeep, he was excellent throughout the tour!
I was delayed arriving from Nairobi and they accommodated an airport pick-up and we set off to the first stop at Lake Mburo. The accommodation was excellent, this standard was matched throughout my eight day trip.
Walking amongst giraffes the next day in the national park accompanied by a ranger was a special moment.
Later that day we transferred to Queen Elizabeth National park for a two night stay.
I was very lucky to see two leopard up close on our full days game drive also getting a boat ride in on lake George.
The highlight of any Uganda trip has to be watching Gorilla's in the wild. Bwindi National park is made up of dense forest vegetation. Thanks to ‘spotters’ who go out many hours before you venture on your gorilla trip it is possible to pin point a gorilla family in advance. We were fortunate as we only had to walk 30min to get to them. An incredible sight watching silverbacks climbing through the tree and shrubbery! Staying in the forest for two nights was so atmospheric. Crossing through into Rwanda was relatively easy. At the time of my trip the visa was free for UK citizens and acquired at the land border crossing. For Uganda make sure you get a visa well in advance of your planned arrival.
In Rwanda I did a golden monkey trip and then we drove through to Kilgali for my hotel.
I would recommend Semu Gorilla Safries.
You can ask to change your itinerary and build an itinerary to suit your needs.
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Email Jon | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I can’t imagine a better guide and tour operator. Simply the best!
Semu Gorilla Safaris and Tours was a complete God send. We decided to take a short trip to Murchison Falls and do the big 5 game tour. First I’ll say, out of many different companies I contacted, Edison was the most responsive and gave the best presentation of the different options. The entire process was clear and detailed. From being greeted at our hotel, everything in between and finally delivered back, Edison made for the most pleasant and memorable experience that exceeded every expectation. We received a wealth of knowledge and history about the region along the way, and enjoyed friendly and fun exchanges. We all fell in love with Uganda and when we make it back to see the other parks, there’s no question we’ll be looking up Edison at Semu Gorilla Safaris.
Informative and fun loving.
This was my first time in Africa and so first time in safari, so I didn’t know what to expect. I am used to taking fairly luxurious vacations and so this was a little different of course. I was blown away by the experience. We may have good favor in being able to see so much wildlife. We went to the Rhino preserve and tracked the rhinos by the trampled grass. We got within 30 meters of 12 wild rhinos! We also went to Murchison Falls National Park and saw many animals. Giraffes everywhere, elephants everywhere, buffalo everywhere, etc. We saw lions and lion cubs. The lodge was great with a beautiful background. All in all an unforgettable trip!
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Email Shahar | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip
Me and my brother found them online, sent them a message and they answered me right away, gave me a breakdown of everything, listened to every request and responded accordingly. Their price is great. We did a 7-day trip, enjoyed every moment, they solved every problem we encountered along the way. Our guide Tony was very nice, took great care of us and made the trip fun.
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Email Martin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Helpful and knowledgable
We had a wonderful trip with Jimmy from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and back. Over the course of three days, we experienced an adventure that was both exciting and relaxing. Everything was well organized, and Jimmy kindly answered all our questions along the way. Seeing the gorillas was without a doubt the highlight of our journey! As a family, we highly recommend Semu Gorilla Safaris!