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Gorillas and Wildlife Safaris
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9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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Gorillas and Wildlife Safaris Ltd, a member of the Association of Uganda Tour Operators, is one of the few accredited Tour Operator by the Uganda Ministry of Trade and Tourism. We have been in operation since 2005. We delight in providing the most affordable luxury, mid-range and low budget safaris & tour packages to individuals and small groups/ families without any discrimination. Our major purpose is that as many as possible will visit and enjoy the unique beauty of Uganda and Rwanda with a professional and knowledgeable tour guide, through a fast, honest and professional booking service, at the best affordable price possible. So, talk to us today! We will most likely be of more help than you expect - be it gorilla tracking safaris, Rwanda wildlife and game viewing safaris, chimpanzee tracking, and bird-watching packaged tours, culture, white-water rafting, mountain climbing, name it.
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Laura B
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Gorilla Trekking & Murchison Falls
May 2023
I went on two trips with GWS, one with my family to Lake Bunyonyi and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and the other a solo trip to Murchison Falls National Park. Both were exceptional trips that I will always remember - they were seamless and organised to a very high standard. Ahmed was our guide for both trips - a very kind and knowledgeable person, we were very lucky to have him! He even went out of his way to make sure we tried the local jackfruit, when we had mentioned that we hadn't experienced it before. In the lead up to the tours, Ivan was most helpful in correspondence and prepared a very detailed and impressive itinerary that you don't find anywhere else! I would highly recommend GWS to anyone looking to travel East Africa.
Written May 24, 2023
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julie_enne
Siena, Italy39 contributions
Absolutely perfect
Mar 2023
I booked a 7 days tour with Gorilla and Wildlife Safaris. Ivan answered all my emails for more than three months to arrange a trip which suited my will. Moreover, the trip was far cheaper than all the other safari operators I asked Infos to, and it included all accommodations and meals.
My trip included: Queen Elizabeth national part morning game drive, Bwindi Impenetrable forest gorilla tracking, Golden Monkeys tracking, Lake Mburo morning game drive, and relax day in a resort on Kalangala.
Richard was our driver, he was extremely kind and caring and knew everything about all the places we visited, like te best spots for seeing the animals, who to call for hints, where to eat... we spent a great time with him and I felt the cure of a parent coming from him. Even if we chose the budget accommodations, all the rooms looked luxurious to me.
No need to look further. They had all we were looking for, and even what we didn't know we needed.
Thanks, thanks, thanks!!!
Written March 29, 2023
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Sazparella
Chesterfield, UK111 contributions
Gorilla trek 🦍🌳🌴
Feb 2023 • Couples
Ivan has been consistently helpful & professional following our rescheduled visit to Bwindi due to the C19 pandemic.
Francis, our local guide, was friendly & punctual.
Would definitely recommend 🙂
Written March 2, 2023
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880Wendy
Saratoga Springs2 contributions
A Dream Come True
Feb 2023
A bucket list item that did not disappoint. Seeing gorillas up close was truly memorable especially being no more than 12 feet from a Silverback. Due to my age of 78, I booked a sedan chair which was carried by caring porters followed by a contingency of porters ready to rotate. Both the gorilla and chimps trek is not for those unfit but I was impressed with
Written February 18, 2023
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JudyOswestryUK
Thurso, UK213 contributions
Sighting not guaranteed but 95% not bad odds!
Feb 2023 • Couples
A long hard trek of 2 hours - steep up and downhill climbs- make sure you take the walking sticks offered, I also hired a local porter ( there are many - set price $20 worth every penny, as they not only carry your rucksack but will give a helping hand pulling uphill or helping down, they have a rota system such is the desire to work- for my guy it paid his 3 kids school fees ) the trek up can be long and hot but worth it once you find the troop you have been allocated to trek- which may be 10 minutes or 3 hours. You stay watching the troop a strict one hour and then return .
Written February 8, 2023
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Koosha K
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Great 6 day tour with Frank
Jan 2023 • Couples
Had the best time on this trip. Saw all the highlights of Rwanda and even made it to uganda to see the gorillas. Ivan was fantastic in helping answer any questions before the trip. Frank was our driver and he was so caring and fun, made everything so easy for us!

We saw museums, gorillas, golden monkies and lake kivu. All unmissable. You’re definitely in safe hands with this company.
Written February 2, 2023
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Todi G
Ljubljana, Slovenia82 contributions
12 day safari in Uganda
Jan 2023
Just a month before deciding for holidays, we decided to visit Uganda. We have contacted several agencies, GWS replied fastest and were most detailed. We could choose any arrival and departure dates. Our itinerary (28 pages) was made according to our wishes, very active from the first day onwards. Everything worked: accommodation, schedules and local rangers. We must praise our guide Ahmed Kizza, who was superb: knowing everyone, meticulous, knowledgeful and a master of 4x4 driving. Our circular trip started in Entebbe and then we drove to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchinson Falls NP, Kibale NP, Queen Elizabeth NP, Maramagambo Forest, Bwindi NP, Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo and ended back in Entebbe. I estimate we covered more than 2.000km so count on many hours on roads that sometimes don't deserve a name. In addition to the standard activities, don't miss mongoose tracking.
Written January 30, 2023
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Travelbigoud
Bogota, Colombia140 contributions
Very happy with our safari in Queen Elizabeth, Gorilla and chimp tracking in Bwindi and Kibale
Nov 2022
We enquired about this trip 2 years ago, almost booked it but had to postpone. In November 2022, we were finally in Uganda to make our dream come true! We went for a chimpanzee tracking in Kibale and gorilla tracking in Bwindi as well as a safari in the Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The chimp tracking was a very sporty experience and we didn't imagine we would almost have to run to be able to follow the chimp family when they finally went down from the trees.
The gorilla trekking was short and successful. The road from the hotel (1 hour drive) to the park entrance had suffered the heavy rains as the rainy season was not over. A truck stuck in the middle of the road delayed our arrival at the park. Other tourists were in the same situation so they joined us for the activity and we got assigned a family of gorillas that had been spotted not so far from the entrance. We reached them after a 1hour 30min walk and stayed with them for 40minutes as it started to heavy rain and the gorillas were just sitting quietly. It was a great moment!
As it was raining a lot, we could not make the most of our safari in the Queen Elizabeth NP. The best part was the Ishasha sector where we spotted a tree climbing lion asleep. This area is quite complicated when it rains as it tends to become very muddy and if you get stuck, they have to call for help from the rangers or military forces to get the 4x4 out of it! We were lucky, it was not our vehicle that got stuck this time!
All the accommodations selected were nice. We especially loved the Isunga lodge (Kibale) with its wonderful view, nice owners, the impeccable service and customer friendly attitude from the staff, the delicious and abundant food, the choice of local craft beers!
Our guide was Eric, a guy that is not so talkative, quite serious but who is definitely a good driver and has a good knowledge about his country.
Our contact at the agency in Entebbe was Ivan Wassaka. The communication has always been smooth, he has been very flexible and always answered our questions and doubts.
Very professional agency, fully recommended for your tour in Uganda.
Written January 3, 2023
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catho2017
Adelaide, Australia4 contributions
Fantastic - 2 day gorilla Rwanda tour
Dec 2022 • Couples
Amazing 2 day gorilla trek Rwanda tour. From the organisation/communication during booking to the pick up, tour, accommodation - everything was exceptional. Our guide was amazing - attentive and organised. I would highly recommend Rwanda - amazing country always felt safe - and highly recommend Ivan at Gorilla and Wildlife safari company. If I could give more than 5 stars I would !!!!
Written December 9, 2022
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Linda S
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Wonderful 8 day safari of National Parks, Chimp tracking and Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Oct 2022 • Friends
Five of us had the most incredibly wonderful experience with Gorillas & Safaris on an 8 day tour + extension of rafting the Class V part of the Nile River. Our trip guide, Ahmed Kizza, is the most knowledgeable and wonderful person! His depth of knowledge of the wildlife, the places we visited, including the people and communities and history of Uganda was so extrnsive. We learned so much! I am a wetland ecologist and anthropologist and ask lots of questions! Ahmed was delightful and took care of us and taught us so much. We began our epic journey at 8:30 am 10/16 in Kimpala and drove to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where we saw a number, including a mama and her very young baby, of the 34 Southen White Rhinos they have worked so hard to recover. We then traveled to Murchison Falls, and had 2 nights at Pakoba Lodge in Murchison NP. 10/17 on safari we saw many giraffes, elephants, cape horn buffalo, different types of antelope (impala, kob, heartebeast, oribi, kudu), a pride of 6 lions feeding on an oribi, and a hyena! Murchison National Park is a beautiful green savannah ecosystem with lots and lots of animals. We then traveled to the Bigodi community near the Kibale NP and stayed at Isunga lodge just 1 night (I would have e loved to have stayed there longer). I was in heaven at the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary with our guides who were so knowledgeable about the plants, their traditional uses, and the birdlife, followed by a community tour where we learned from different community members about traditional healing, basket/textile making, organic shade grown coffee processing, and how their banana based gin and beer is made. The next day we tracked chimpanzees in Kibale NP (permits required) and encountered a large group of 30-40! It was so amazing to see so many. Then we traveled the long distance to Queen Elizabeth NP and stayed 1 night at Engazi Lodge. We chose to skip the boat trip planned for that afternoon/evening because we were pooped from the traveling. The view from the lodge was expansive and gorgeous! That is another place I would liked to have stayed another night. From there we did a game drive in Queen Elizabeth NP, were hoping to see Lions in trees but did not as the weather had turned. We did see a leopard in a tree though! So beautiful. Then we drove to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest located in the far south west corner of Uganda bordering the DR of Congo. We stayed at Engogi lodge 2 nights in this higher elevation rain forest area. The weather was cooler there. We woke the next day very early to trek to see the endangered Mountain Gorillas (a highlight of the trip). We drove to the Rohija Sector and met our guides and porters to trek to find Gorillas. We were told that there was a family not too far that the trackers and guides would take us too(also requires permits in advance).After about 5.5 miles of trekking up and down steep and muddy terrain with lots of vines, and one creek crossing we came to the Orozogo group of Mountain Gorillas. These are one of 4 groups within that sector. There are 4 different sectors of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest which have habituated family groups of Gorillas that are adapted to being around humans. We wore face masks to protect from transmitting any viruses. We saw almost all of 11 Gorillas in this, a mama and her baby, a pregnant females, the 20 yr old silverback, a 14 yr old blueback male desiring to take the spot of the silverback, and many younger ones. The lead guide was intimately familiar with each of them and answered my many questions at the end of the experience. My wonderful female porter took care of me ensuring I didn't fall. This was a highlight of this tour and my life. Since the experience I have been read8ng everything I can about these incredible beings that share 98+ % of our DNA. I highly recommend Gorillas & Safaris as a company to book with for experiences of a lifetime!
Written November 11, 2022
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