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Jeroen
NL
Visited:
May 2017
Reviewed: Jun 8, 2017
Email Jeroen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We hiked for several hours in Bwindi to find and spend time with the gorillas, which we did, it was amazing! Its great to walk through a jungle. You can't get much more bush vibe than this. We did not see much other wildlife though. Maybe because we did not search for it.
Humphrey Smith
6 day Safari in Uganda/Rwanda.
Amazing Buhoma cottages in Bwindi, & le Bambou Gorilla lodge in Volcanoe were all fantastic with thrilling reception worth value for our Mid-Range expectation. The experience of tracking a Gorilla family in Bwindi rainforest park & in Volcanoe will last a lifetime, Truly African.
My close encounter with a silverback
we started with a briefing from park warden and we then started our tracking and i was the 4 person in the line of 8 and i was so curious to see these giant apes, so this kept my eyes so open and focused. we moved like for 1 and half hours and we finally found them the mothers were carrying their young ones on back being escorted by a silver back and they walked near us and felt like shivering but i got courage because we were briefed on how to behave.
A great place to be
Visiting Bwindi makes me feel proud because the scenery was very great. I was very much interested in the Gorillas and it was worth it. Having a closer look at gorillas to me answers most of my serious doubts I had about documentaries. I like trying new stuff e.g. the local dishes (matooke) and meeting new people. This is a plus for the park, country, and the people, they are so nice.
Marjy
US
Visited:
June 2016
Reviewed: Jul 13, 2016
Email Marjy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Going to be with Gorillas is the experience of a lifetime !
In brief : Lush scenery,rugged hiking, wonderful people, fantastic experience ! The trackers do a remarkable job as do the guides and porters ! Shout out to Obit , the head guide who is so generous with his wealth of knowledge about this territory. And thank the porters for their help especially Robert, Joseph, and Agnes.
“Great Tour Company, thrilling gorilla trekking in the mist in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest”
“Great Tour Company, thrilling gorilla trekking in the mist in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest”
I and my friends were overwhelmed by the exhilarating tour to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Under Charis Uganda Safaris Ltd, we went to Trek the gentle giant - the mountain Gorilla - we were professionally handled by our tour guide Joseph Olupot who was friendly and helpful. The Gorilla Trekking was well organised and the park rangers were magnificent. Should you desire to have a great experience while on holiday, consider Uganda and Charis Uganda Safaris Ltd.
MadGrin
IT
Visited:
August 2015
Reviewed: Mar 23, 2016
Email MadGrin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The thrill of approaching a few meters from the gorillas is indescribable!
eleeg78
US
Visited:
August 2015
Reviewed: Jan 12, 2016
Email eleeg78 | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Bwindi was an excellent, if expensive, experience. I'm often asked if it was "worth it" and honestly that's a tough question. The price tag is really high, no doubt. It was an incredible day though and I justify it to myself as voting for conservation.
A Truly Unique Experience
Tracking gorillas in Bwindi was unlike any other travel experience I've had. Being just feet away from gorillas that could easily hurt you with a swipe or a toss was absolutely amazing. Since they are accustomed to humans watching them, and we had guides and security, at no moment was I fearful. Though the cost is very high for one hour of viewing, when you understand how many gorillas there are left in the world and where the money goes - it makes it all the more worthwhile. I stayed at Mahogany Springs resort right outside of the park, and it was amazing. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, and the hotel had a great food, was clean and the views were fantastic.