Gorilla Trekking Uganda TripAdvisor Reviews As Written By our Past Clients
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List of Gorilla Trekking Uganda TripAdvisor Reviews
Cindy C
Trip of a lifetime- Engabi Tours knocked it out of the park!
Reviewed August 30, 2024 via mobile
I started planning for this trip and talking with Chris about 8 months before we arrived. After speaking with Chris and looking at the itinerary he had planned compared with other tour companies, I decided to go ahead and book the trip. We planned to visit Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya.
We arrived in Rwanda at Kigali Airport to the smiling face of the most amazing and wonderful guide by the name of Allan. Allan made our next few days so much fun. We stayed in Hotel De Mille Collines for our first night in the city. Our next day Allan drove us to Uganda to Four Gorillas Lodge (5 stars) where we would be heading out the next day for our Gorilla Trek. Wow! So much fun. The Gorillas were amazing and we got to hang out for an hour with a group of about 10 gorillas. We opted for the medium hike (about a 4 hour steep down and then back up). Our next day was driving out for a nights stay in Lake Bunyonyi (lots of islands). Allan took us to lunch in one of the small towns. He also took us to one of the markets and we loved being able to buy some toys for the kids in the town and see their reaction to their new toys.
We flew to Kilimanjaro to Tanzania and was met with our next guide, Miriki. The next few days we made our way through Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and the Serengeti (all the way from the South to the North). Miriki was very knowledgeable and made sure we had a chance to see every animal we could. We also were able to go into a Masai Village and meet the people and they showed us their dances and their homes (also inside) , how the started fire, and the school. Our third guide was Simon and we met him at the border between Tanzania and Kenya. We also had the pleasure of having Chris (who originally booked everything for us) come along and be our second guide. Kenya was beautiful and the Masai Mari had so many animals for the small area that we drove through. We literally were taken care of from the minute we stepped off the plane to the drop off at the airport where Chris literally walked us into the airport to say goodbye. I was a little nervous about paying so much money for a trip (I’m not a rich person and this was a lot for me, but I had saved). This trip was worth every penny. There had been some changes in Lodges by Chris and I was at home thinking to myself that maybe we wouldn’t be staying in nice places. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Every place Chris had booked was really wonderful. These Lodges are all really amazing. The tented lodges were definitely “glamping” – not roughing it. The food was all really good and they always had plenty of bottled water and drinks. It was a trip of a lifetime !!! Thanks Engabi tours and my guides. You all are wonderful!
Date of experience: July 2024
Unforgettable experience with Engabi Tours!
Reviewed July 1, 2024 via mobile
Myself and my partner our approaching the end of our trip organised by Engabi Tours travelling to Uganda and Tanzania and wow what a trip it’s been!!
We started our trip doing gorilla and chimpanzee trekking in Uganda. Both experiences were organised very well and our tour guide, Alan (who was with us during our time in Uganda) was very knowledgable and made sure we arrived on time to each experience and made the most of them!
We then travelled to Tanzania for a safari in two of the main national parks in Tanzania (Tarangire and Serengeti). Our tour guide, Frank was amazing!! Frank was highly knowledgeable and was able to answer my many many questions. We managed to see the Big Five all thanks to Frank’s expertise. It is clear that Frank loves his job as a tour guide which shined through in his enthusiasm through the safari! If you are considering a safari in Tanzania, I would highly recommend Frank as a tour guide, you won’t regret it!
Date of experience: July 2024
fahwadk2016
Gorillas, Chimps, Safari and Zanzibar Trip – Top Quality Tour
Reviewed July 1, 2024 via mobile
We booked our tour with Engabi after looking at many other UK / local tour operators and Christopher at Engabi was the most responsive and clear in his communication from the outset despite us changing the itinerary many times and booking at short notice! The trip from start to finish was well organised and all the accommodation was great with very good service all round.
Allan (our tour guide in Rwanda and Uganda) did a great job and was very informative over the few days we were with him on the gorilla and chimp tracking experience.
Frank (our tour guide in Tanzania) was also fantastic and his knowledge of wildlife is very impressive. As soon as we arrived, he was able to identify various bird species, plants and animals and was able to give us good information and answer the many questions we had whilst on Safari. Despite our tight itinerary which involved a lot of driving, Frank kept the energy up and was always willing to go the extra mile on game drives even when we were tired! We saw the big 5, a Cheetah kill and also the wilderbeast migration (which were the highlights for us). If you travel to Tanzania on safari, we would highly recommend choosing Frank as your tour guide – you will not be disappointed!
Date of experience: June 2024
Voyager64355378276
Runaway Bay, Australia
Reviewed March 2, 2024 via mobile
Fantastic Experience
Dealing with Christopher from the start has been so easy. Any questions we had he got back to us straight away! He explained everything accurately so we weren’t left in the dark! Our experience in Uganda through to Tanzania. Was well organised and included everything we wanted. The guides were good, pickups were on time! Need to make specially mention of our guide “Evans” who took us through the Safari part of our tour. He was so pleasurable, full of information. He worked very hard to make our experience unforgettable. Every morning we would get into a pristine clean car that we spent the night before cleaning. He has a lot of experience as a guide and you have the best time if you’re lucky enough to get him.
Overall a great experience!
Date of experience: February 2024
roseman62
Heidelberg, Germany
Reviewed September 13, 2023
Indescribably beautiful and exciting, highly recommended
Christopher from ENGABI organised our 15-day individual trip (3 pers.) perfectly from the first to the last moment. The lodges were super and far exceeded our expectations. We liked Bweza Gorilla Lodge best (such friendly staff and great atmosphere in the rainforest) , Aardvark Safari Lodge (huge rooms, great restaurant, elephants by the bed, hippos and buffalos and warthogs on the evening walk) and Rubalika Safari Lodge (what a welcome, you can’t get more African than that!) (each of us in a different order), but Pakuba (antelopes and warthogs in the grounds) and Rwakobo Rock were also great.
Of our 3 Africa trips, this was the best, most exciting and most impressive. There is no question that we saw gorillas, chimpanzees, lions, leopards, elephants and much more up close and in abundance.
Allan was an excellent driver, knowledgeable guide, experienced guide and friend. The safaris with him were just great, the drives never boring; in the mornings, as an early riser, he made sure we got out too! Allan was always approachable and had an answer to every question. We would especially like to thank Allan for his patience in fulfilling our special requests, which was not always easy!
An unforgettable trip – to be recommended without reservation.
Date of experience: August 2023
J7335TVrachelp
Reviewed July 7, 2023
Once in a Lifetime Experience
My husband and I did a 4 day and 3 night trip to Uganda with Engabi Tours which was amazing. We did gorilla and golden moneky tracking. Our tour guide, Fred, was very nice and always willing to take his car anywhere to be the most convenient for us. The gorillas in Bwindi were incredible. The hike was very difficult between the terain and the altitude. I would 100% recommend hiring a porter. However, seeing them is one of the most amazing experiences. We also saw the golden monkeys on another excursion. Our trek was long but not as strenuous as the gorillas. These guys are so active and incredibly fun to watch.
We stayed at Four Gorillas Lodge. The staff were very friendly and super accommodating. The food was good. Drinking water was provided. It is a beautiful space that is very close to Bwindi. Their credit card machine was down while we were there; so, cash is a must which we did not realize ahead of time. We stayed our last night at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort. It is another very nice lodge. The staff and food again were excellent. We loved being right on the water. They do take credit cards here.
Keep in mind when traveling to Uganda that it is a third world country. The roads are terrible in some places. Many places require cash, and the wifi is spotty at best. Also, most of the places are solar powered so electricity has to be conserved. However, it is a beautiful country. We are so grateful we got to have this once in a lifetime experience. Chris with Engabi made planning ahead of time pretty easy. I gave him my ideas, and he put together the itinerary perfectly. If we ever return to Uganda, I’d book with Engabi Tours again.
Date of experience: July 2023
Amy W wrote a review May 2022
Springs, Pennsylvania
BREATHTAKING
Where does one start with such an amazing experience visiting a beautiful country with wonderful heartfelt people. The beauty of the land and breathtaking views of some of the world’s most spectacular animals left us feeling blessed beyond measure. Every day was a new adventure in search of animals one would never get tired of seeing over and over again. Having the opportunity to see the leopard was thrilling. Watching the sunrise with an elephant and her young one in the view took my breath away. The chimpanzees and gorillas were awe inspiring and entertaining. Every moment was a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Thank you, Allan and Engabi Tours for providing such a gift!
Date of experience: May 2022
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
jsly1989 wrote a review May 2022
Frostburg, Maryland
WOW!!! Engabi Tours is THE way to experience Uganda!
Putting to words how fabulous Engabi Tours is is a daunting task! My wife surprised me for my 50th birthday with this once-in-a-lifetime holiday. I have always wanted to experience the wonders of Africa, and this trip did not disappoint! The attention to detail in accommodations and tours far exceeded my expectations. From the very first moment when Allan picked us up from the airport I knew we were in for a great time! He is the kindest, most patient and knowledgeable guide we have ever had during our world travels! I can confidently say that I feel as if we started as clients, but left as friends (Allan, if you ever make it to the states, you have a place to stay and a couple of decidedly mediocre tour guides at your disposal)! There are so many highlights from this trip, it’s impossible to pick a favorite! From seeing the big-5 before 9 am the first day at Murchison Falls, to an incredible stay at Four Gorillas Lodge (capped by an impromptu birthday celebration complete with a delicious cake), up close interactions with gorillas, chimpanzees, and even a charging hippopotamus! Allan was by our side introducing us to the local culture and explaining the details of the natural wonders, all while patiently answering our myriad questions! Of all of our travels, Engabi Tours have set the bar High!
Date of experience: May 2022
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Rachel W wrote a review May 2022
I cannot recommend Engabi Tours and Travel enough for adventures in Rwanda and Uganda. Not only are they cool and kind people, who are fun to be around, but every aspect of your tour will be well thought out, planned, and executed with care, by local experts and guides. We did a gorilla trek in Uganda and Engabi had a close partnership with the lodge where we stayed, which turned out to be the best safari lodge we’d ever experienced.
Go with Engabi and you will not be sorry!
Date of experience: May 2022
Daniel D wrote a review May 2022
Unforgettable Experience and World-class service
The Engabi tours and Travel company is superb. The service and accommodations offered is world-class. We tour the Impenetrable Forest of Uganda to visit the mountain gorillas, and afterwards visited the Batwa people and learned about their history and customs. It was an incredible trip that will never be forgotten. Peter, our driver, was great and super helpful during our trip. We had the privilege to do part of our tour with Christopher, owner of Engabi Tours. His presence during the trip, and his camaraderie with Peter were wonderful to have for the 3 days we were with them. We learned so much about Rwanda and Uganda. Also, the lodge that was part of the package was the best place we’ve ever stayed at. Four Gorillas Lodge is staffed with the most thoughtful and friendly staff we’ve ever encountered. Nestled at the edge of the forest, the views from the balconies is incredible. One not to miss. Moreover, they handled all the permits necessary for us and helped us with the border crossing into and out of Uganda. I highly recommend taking any tour of Tanzania, Uganda, and/or Rwanda with Engabi. You will not be disappointed.
Date of experience: May 2022
Kate P wrote a review Apr 2022
San Diego, California
Unbelievable, Once in a Lifetime, MUST BOOK!
Most incredible experience of my life! As an American, I was worried about booking with a travel group in Uganda. But Christopher instantly set my mind at ease. Attentive, responsive and patient, he handled every single detail. Our driver, Allan, was our local tour guide and our accommodations at the Four Gorrillas Lodge was, by far, the best service we’ve EVER received! (Which is saying a lot since one of us in our group travels for a living). The property was superb (look at our review) and the Gorrilla trekking far exceeded our every expectation. Highly (CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH) recommend! You won’t be disappointed! (Ps see the review for the trekking. Our guide was AMAZING!)
And if you end up staying in Entebbe before or after your trip, we also highly recommend the Airport View Hotel. The rooms are spacious and clean and a cocktail in the gazebo is a wonderful way to experience a peaceful Uganda evening. Overall, the hospitality and kitchen/bar is unmatched.
Date of experience: April 2022
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Monica H wrote a review Mar 2022
Central Romania, Romania
Best travel agency, amazing experience in Uganda with the help of Engabi Tour & Travel
So, Engabi Tour& Travel is an excellent travel company!. They are very professional, kind and everything was wonderfull in all our tours managed by Engabi.
Thank you Christopher, Vincent, Alan ans Susan! All off you are very nice people and we felt that all of you really helped us to have a wonderfull time in Uganda!
Cristopher helped us with everything. We had 3 tours with Engabi.
1. Safari trip in Murchison Falls National Park Uganda – the trip was very good organised. We had a very nice and good driver and of course a nice car. The lodge that Cristopher recommended to us was nice, very clean and with good food (as he promised to us when we talked on the phone). I don`t want to say about the game drive that it was wonderfull… we saw the lion, the elephant and even the leopard!.
2. Jinja trip to the sours of Nile – also very good organised, with nice car and a very kind driver.
3. The amazing part of our Uganda trip was of course the Gorillas Trekking!. I have no word to describe this amazing experience!. Although it is expensive it is totally worth it. Engabi Tour and Christopher organised for us a wonderfull tour. All that he recommended to us was very good (the lodge was wonderfull, clean and good food). Actually being so close to the gorillas was a unique experience and I totally recommend to every people who love animals and Africa.
So, as a conclusion, I totally recommend Engabi Tour & Travel, professional, very helpful, nice people, they explained us everything about our trips and most important they do what they promise.
So, thanks again to all of you, for sure in my next trip in African countries near Uganda I will contact you again!
Date of experience: February 2022
Adam Faithi wrote a review Mar 2022
A trip of a life time made even better by Engabi
Chris and Hamza are amazing! Everything was arranged and sorted out. This was a trip of a lifetime! The best experience of my life. Travelling solo wasn’t a problem either as I had chance to meet others and Chris and Hamza were also great company! I couldn’t recommend Engabi more. 10/10!
mena3065 wrote a review Sep 2021
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
We were a family of four, booked a Uganda / Tanzania Safari tour for August 2021. Although we were a little anxious to travel during the pandemic, we took a chance and were glad we did! I cannot say enough about the whole experience-we booked through Christopher, who made sure our itinerary was everything we wanted. The lodges were beautiful, the food was yummy, and the people were all so amazing-friendly, accommodating, and so happy!! Our drivers were Allan and Cathburt-how they manage those roads is short of a miracle!! They all knew so much of the country and the animals, very informative and interesting! We felt safe throughout our trip and were well taken care of! Definitely, the trip of a lifetime!!!
Date of experience: August 2021
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