Reviews: Gorilla Trekking Safari
Below are independent comments from 82 of our travellers who have done this activity and have kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa.
Mr F & family
Belgium
"Magical encounters"
Based at Bisate Lodge on 6 Feb 2019
"This wildlife experience is completely worth it. Meeting 'our cousins' is a magical moment.
The hike through the forest can be challenging and tough-going (your guides will often have to machete a path through the ferns and nettles), but it’s within reach for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness.One should definitely hire a local porter, if only it were to support the local community.
Guides and rangers prepare you for what to expect, and you get very close to the animals (the gorillas don't respect the 7m distance...)
It's a cliché, but you'll never forget this experience..." Read more about this whole safari
The hike through the forest can be challenging and tough-going (your guides will often have to machete a path through the ferns and nettles), but it’s within reach for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness.One should definitely hire a local porter, if only it were to support the local community.
Guides and rangers prepare you for what to expect, and you get very close to the animals (the gorillas don't respect the 7m distance...)
It's a cliché, but you'll never forget this experience..." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Mr P.
Stanmore
"Gorilla Trekking Safari review"
Based at Bisate Lodge on 29 Jan 2019
"It was way beyond description. The gorillas were so friendly and willing to share their life style with adults. Visited a pack of 24 gorillas including two silverbacks and one bad boy aged 12 years."
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Overall
Excellent
Mr P.
Stanmore
"Gorilla Trekking Safari review"
Based at Bisate Lodge on 30 Jan 2019
"Visited a family of 20 gorillas. Unlike the previous ones these had us chasing thru the undergrowth to keep up with them but they wanted us to find them. A silverback came within 2 feet of me and stopped to pose"
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Overall
Excellent
Mrs Winnie
Geneva
"what an expérience "
Based at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge on 17 Jan 2019
"We went twice to see the gorillas both day were totally different, the fist day we walked 30 Minutes and there they were, the guide was interesting and very very funny we had a wonderful time.
The second was more difficult we walked much longer deep in the forest it was slippery and steep, we were helped by the porters, they were very kind, when we reached the gorillas it was still speed so it was sportive.
And when it is difficult to approach them it’s more fun" Read more about this whole safari
The second was more difficult we walked much longer deep in the forest it was slippery and steep, we were helped by the porters, they were very kind, when we reached the gorillas it was still speed so it was sportive.
And when it is difficult to approach them it’s more fun" Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Ms A
Wareham
"Gorilla Trekking Safari review"
Based at Bisate Lodge on 2 Dec 2018
"Wonderful experience, especially that we got to be so close to the gorillas.
Excellent guides supported by porters and trackers.
Very knowledgable guides who are clearly dedicated to their work." Read more about this whole safari
Excellent guides supported by porters and trackers.
Very knowledgable guides who are clearly dedicated to their work." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Ms A
Wareham
Ms A
Wareham
Mr & Mrs D
Wimbledon
"Gorilla Trekking Safari review"
Based at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge on 29 Oct 2018
"Excellent gorilla sightings.
The daily licence fee is now so high that most groups are mainly from the US.
Access to the gorilla families is generally much easier than in Bwindi, Uganda." Read more about this whole safari
The daily licence fee is now so high that most groups are mainly from the US.
Access to the gorilla families is generally much easier than in Bwindi, Uganda." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Mr & Mrs D
Wimbledon
"Gorilla Trekking Safari review"
Based at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge on 30 Oct 2018
"Excellent - see earlier comment
[Ed: This traveller's comments were:
"Excellent gorilla sightings.
The daily licence fee is now so high that most groups are mainly from the US.
Access to the gorilla families is generally much easier than in Bwindi, Uganda."" Read more about this whole safari
[Ed: This traveller's comments were:
"Excellent gorilla sightings.
The daily licence fee is now so high that most groups are mainly from the US.
Access to the gorilla families is generally much easier than in Bwindi, Uganda."" Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Mr + Mrs M
Vancouver
"Encounter of a lifetime"
Based at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge on 27 Sep 2018
"Encountering the gorillas in the forest was a wonderful experience.
We were able to get much closer to them than we had anticipated, because of the tightness of the undergrowth, and they did not seem at all disturbed. Their play and interactions were very moving." Read more about this whole safari
We were able to get much closer to them than we had anticipated, because of the tightness of the undergrowth, and they did not seem at all disturbed. Their play and interactions were very moving." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
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