Gorilla Trekking Reviews/Testimonials Rwanda & Uganda
Gorilla trekking in Uganda (Bwindi) and Rwanda (Volcanoes) is consistently reviewed as a life-changing, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Travelers describe close, humbling encounters with mountain gorillas, praising expert rangers and guides. While physically demanding with muddy, steep trails, it is widely considered worth the effort and expense.
Reviews About Gorilla Trekking and Habituation Experience. Below are independent Gorilla Trekking Reviews from our travelers who have done Gorilla Trekking and Habituation Experience and have kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Kabira Gorilla Safaris.
Gorilla Trekking Reviews
Reviews About Gorilla Trekking and Habituation Experience
Gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda is widely regarded as a life-changing, 5/5 star experience, with many calling it worth the high cost. Reviews emphasize that seeing silverbacks and babies in their natural habitat is awe-inspiring.
Key advice includes wearing sturdy, broken-in hiking boots, bringing layers, hiring a porter for support, and booking with reputable operators for a seamless experience.
Gorilla Trekking Reviews/Testimonials
Amazing gorillas experience and excellent service
I did the one day trekking tour from Kigali to go see the mountain gorillas in the volcanoes national park. I had an amazing experience, the gorillas were so closed (less than 2 meters), a small family, playful. It was beautiful to see them in their natural environment.
The Kabira agency provided me an excellent service, the booking was simple and efficient with a quick turnaround from Sharon (who is the responsible) to attend all my questions. The driver picked me up on time at my hotel, the drive was smooth, safe driver. The day was awesome. After the trek, the driver brought me to a very nice lodge were I had a 3 courses tasty lunch, and they even arranged for me to take a shower and they cleaned my hiking boots (all for 30 USD). I was brought back at the airport on time to make my evening flight. I will use again Kabira safaris tours for my upcoming trips in this part of the world. READ MORE
Allen C wrote a review Jan 2022
I hired Kabira to guide me through 2 weeks in Rwanda, Uganda and DRC summer of 2021. They were one of the few tour companies willing to take on such an itinerary during the pandemic but accepted the challenge and did an amazing job of making the adjustments needed in real time to complete a life changing trip safe and on schedule. I had two primary guides throughout my two weeks, Brian in Rwanda and Arshley Brian in Uganda. Both were extremely kind and knowledgable and went out of their way to make me feel welcomed in their countries. Arshley Brian even invited me to meet his family at their farm in Uganda which was one of the highlights of my trip. I did gorilla, chimpanzee & golden monkey treks along with traditional safaris at various national parks. Every hotel/resort was perfect and the guides/staff treated me like family and helped with every detail along the way. READ MORE
Gorilla Trekking Tours (with Reviews)
Gorilla trekking in Uganda ($800/permit) offers a more affordable, adventurous, and diverse wildlife experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, while Rwanda ($1,500/permit) provides a premium, faster, and more accessible experience in Volcanoes National Park. Uganda is better for varied, budget-friendly trips, while Rwanda excels for luxury, limited-time travel, and easier treks
1-Day Gorilla Trek Rwanda
A 1-day gorilla trek in Rwanda, priced around $1,500+ for the permit alone, involves a 4:30 AM Kigali pickup for a 2-3 hour drive to Volcanoes National Park. After a briefing, you will trek for 1-8 hours to spend one hour with gorillas before returning to Kigali, making for a long, 16-18 hour day.
3-Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda
A 3-day Uganda gorilla trekking safari typically takes visitors from Entebbe/Kampala or Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half the world’s mountain gorillas. The itinerary includes a 1-day drive to the park, a full day of trekking (1–4+ hours) and1 hour of viewing, followed by a return journey.
Gorilla Habituation And Lake Bunyonyi
The four Days Gorilla Habituation Experience and Lake Bunyonyi visit is the best way of spending more time with Gorillas and later on relaxing at Lake Bunyonyi for an amazing adventure. Gorilla habituation offers a 4 hours experience among a group of Wild Gorillas that are not yet fully habituated within the Rushaga sector.