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Our gorilla safari in Uganda was truly the trip of a lifetime. From the moment we landed and were met by Ben at Entebbe airport, every detail had been taken care of and the Travel Key app they use meant that we could easily check any aspect of our itinerary at any time on our phones. Ben, our guide/driver, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, professional yet warm and friendly. We are glad we drove to Bwindi one way (and flew the other) to experience the Ugandan countryside and villages, go through the Equator and drive ourselves out of a very muddy multi-vehicle traffic jam! Ben was a hero, keeping us safe and comfortable at all times as well as helping others. We also had a couple of game drives on the way, which was an unexpected surprise, so saw many more animals than just the gorillas.The gorilla trekking itself in Bwindi Natl Park was absolutely incredible - seeing these magnificent creatures up close in their natural habitat is something we'll never forget. Beautiful lodges, delicious meals, and opportunities to explore more of Uganda’s vibrant culture with optional activities rounded out an extraordinary 4 days.In planning the trip, though Amanda from Gorilla Safari Company was in the UK and we in New Zealand on the other side of the world, she was always available for questions and made sure every detail was covered, including special little touches for our wedding anniversary. Thank you, Amanda.Thoroughly recommend Gorilla Safari Company to anyone looking for an extraordinary safari adventure in Uganda or Rwanda.
We had an excellent experience booking a gorilla trekking trip with Amanda. From the planning of the trip, information shared and outstanding support provided during the trip Amanda and her colleagues in Uganda were outstanding!! Thank you so much for helping a dream trip come true.
Gorilla Safari Company for the win! The company and their partners on the ground including Nkuringo Safaris were excellent. Our guides Patrick in Rwanda & Uganda and Mathayo and August who led us up Kilimanjaro were top notch and always there for us, making us feel comfortable, safe, and showing us fun along the way. The operation ran smoothly and I couldn't be happier with our choice to go with Gorilla Safari Company, over the other half dozen I interviewed, and I know my partners Teague and Miguel feel the same way.
We first made enquiries about doing a gorilla safari in Rwanda and a safari in Seregetti in Tanzania back in Dec 2019. After we paid a deposit in Jan 2020, and booked all our flights for the trip in Nov 2020, the pandemic hit.....we finally did the safari 3 years later with much assistance from Amanda from the GS company and she was very helpful and professional in rearranging the whole trip albeit 3 years later! The tour guides / drivers, 4WD, accommodation chosen etc were all top notch and i would not hesitate to recommend this very professional company to book your dream African trip!
Gorilla Safari Co was recommended by a family member and I’m so grateful. They took away so much of the anxiety one could get from planning such an extraordinary trip. Their team was always quick to respond and very enthusiastic. Our trip to Rwanda far exceeded our expectations.
Gorilla Safari Company put together my short trip to Rwanda. Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. I was particularly impressed (since not expected) with the personalized and superb arrival service - a gentleman was waiting for me at the bus drop, taking me to the lounge, completing all arrival formalities while I had coffee and croissant, before whisking me through immigration and security in a heartbeat. I felt very well cared for and looked after throughout the entire trip. Thank you to Jill and Amanda for contributing to a memorable and out of this world experience.
Amanda and Jill went above and beyond to reorganise our covid postponed trip. Everything went without a hitch, making our Rwanda gorilla and golden monkey safari the highlight of our trip to Africa. Our driver/guide Mugabe was wonderful, safely driving us over busy mountain roads and guiding us through the safari registration process with humour and a minimum of fuss. I would recommend him as a guide without hesitation.The Ingagi Park View Lodge was lovely. The staff went out of their way to look after us and make our stay as comfortable as possible - particularly loved the personal fireplaces in the dining room, the open fire every night in our bungalow and the hot water bottles to warm up the bed.We selected the easy to medium gorilla trek and after a not too gruelling 45 minute walk up the mountain found the Sabuyinyo family group in a jungle clearing. Getting to them would not have been possible without the amazing guides, porters and trackers and we spent an unforgettable hour with these incredible animals. The next day we went to see the golden monkeys which didn't involve much of a trek and was totally delightful.The only thing that was a bit disappointing was the first night in the Scheba Hotel in Arusha. I would recommend paying a little more and staying in another hotel if it doesn't stretch your budget too much.
After reading the other reviews, I realize that my sister and I were like many others, postponing the trip several times. It made me realize how much Amanda had to deal with over the past few years and what a great job she and Jill did assisting us and answering our endless questions.Our trip was amazing. The accommodations were wonderful, the staff (especially Wesley and Rosemary) was very attentive at the Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, and our guide and driver, Patrick, was great. The gorilla trek was extremely difficult. My sister and I are 69 and 75 and I'm guessing our age and the altitude are what made it so difficult. Fortunately we had three porters between the two of us who were incredibly helpful and got us up and down the mountain. We got within a few feet of the gorillas and they were completely unfazed by us being there. It was quite an experience to spend the hour with them.We also spent part of a day at the Batwa Cultural Village visiting with the locals. It was very interesting and the children were darling.So despite the 40 hours of flying to get there and back and the difficult trek, it was a great trip.
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As gorilla safari tour specialists The Gorilla Safari Company provides a diverse range of the highest quality gorilla trekking experiences to clients world-wide. Our gorilla safaris are specifically crafted to your requirements and to provide an insight into the lives of these extraordinary endangered animals; an experience that will leave your heart pounding with excitement.
Each one of our team of safari experts regularly visits Africa to inspect the camps and lodges that we recommend. As a result, our portfolio includes only the places that we have personally visited and appraised to ensure the highest standards at all times.
The Gorilla Safari Company has taken considerable time to build strong and lasting relationships with the very best partners in the air and on the ground in Africa. Our service levels are incredibly high and this is reflected in the way we operate, not only before you travel but also whilst you are in Africa and on your return home.See more
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