The Gorilla Safari CompanyReviews of gorillasafaricompany.com

First and foremost, I would like to thank Donna Robbins for all of her help with setting up our tour and assisting with last minute changes. In all honesty, had I not spoken to her, I would not have visited Uganda. It was impossible to get good information and responses from other companies and she was on point from the get go. Uganda is beautiful and we would have missed out on some amazing memories had we not gone. As far as our driver (Jude) tour guides, hotels, staff, everyone--I had no issues and have nothing but great things to say about everyone. We had an amazing time trekking chimps--even though I got pushed by one of them :P once in a life time experience that's for sure. We hiked to the top of the mountain to see the gorillas, which I think added to the experience. We saw a total of 7 gorillas, including three babies. I can't say enough about how amazing it was. The zoo tour was also amazing, we were able to be up close and personal with lions, leopard, hyenas, giraffes, elephant, chimps. It was a great way to spend a day. We have been to about 30 countries, a ton of hotels and by far one of our favorites is Mahogany Springs. The scenery, the staff, food--outstanding! For those worried about safety, not once did I ever feel worried about something happening to us, even when we were by ourselves walking through the towns etc. My wife and I have been to over 30 countries, Uganda is amongst one of the best!

Hi Donna Just want to say a big thank you for arranging our trip, we just had the most heart warming time. The original reason for the trip was to see the gorillas and the treks up to see them did not disappoint it was amazing how close we were. The whole experience will stay with us forever, the game drives, the rhino sanctuary, the bird life, the boat trips, Murchison falls, Elephants, Hippos, Crocs, Lions, Leopard, Monkeys, Giraffes, the Chimps, Antelope and of course the Shoebill. However the people had just as much impact and left us feeling very humbled and lucky, in Bwindi we had a tour of the hospital, the work they are doing there is amazing and on your recommendation we met the Batwa tribe. Lynn gave out her t'shirts for the children and they were so pleased with them, followed by a visit to the orphanage, where 180 children sang and performed traditional dances just for us, it made us feel very privileged and I must say, was very emotional. The drives that took us through the villages had a big impact on us too, seeing how they thrive and go about there daily routines. Jude, our driver/guide was a perfect match for us, he played a big part in making our trip the best, we felt safe with his driving, he spotted so much wildlife which we would have missed and was just a nice man to spend 12 days with. There is so much more that I could mention and we have returned home with our heads and hearts full of the sights, sounds and people of Uganda so a big thanks to you for taking the time to listen to us and then creating a perfect itinary and a memorable trip. Well done Lynn and Steve Gunter

We booked our trip to Uganda with the Gorilla Safari Company who were so helpful - with everything from the planning of the itinerary and ensuring we got everything we wanted form our trip. As Donna had also been there she was also able to help with planning what to pack and take with us and some insight into what to expect and how to help the local communities best. We had a great trip and would highly recommend Uganda and the Gorilla Safari Company .

Wow. Donna and the Gorilla Safari Company worked a miracle. A scheduled trip to Madagascar expanded at the last minute to include a gorilla trek and Kenya safari that was not on the original agenda. With little time to pull any kind of trip together, Donna provided the dream trip of a lifetime at the most fantastic locations. Flights, transfers, lodges, guides were all impeccably timed and take us by the hand support was there every step of the way. This was quite literally a bucket list trip that came up late and needed to be stress free. I have traveled comfortably in Africa and to the gorillas before and I can say unequivocally that this is the most capable and professional travel organization I have ever experienced. My recommendation for the Gorilla Safari Company is made without a single reservation and I honestly believe there is no one who could have matched the service and concern we received from Donna. It is difficult to write this review because there really aren't words to express how flawlessly this trip was handled.

When we first approached The Gorilla Safari Company it was to organise a once in a lifetime trip not only to see the Gorilla’s, but to travel and immerse ourselves in the culture and beauty of Uganda. After going over our requirements Donna and the team came up with the perfect itinerary for us. Everything was in place when I dropped the bombshell that I had proposed to my fiancée. She even accepted!! Donna sprang into action to make this already amazing trip into the perfect honeymoon. Nothing was too much trouble. All the lodges were informed and alterations were made. We were treated like royalty. Every part of our trip was magical. A big thank you to The Gorilla Safari Company and especially Donna for giving us memories that we will cherish for the rest of our lives.

We went Gorilla Trekking in Uganda with The Gorilla Safari Company (August 2015).. Donna and her local staff - airport pickup, driver/guide, hotel personnel and others provided us with a fantastic and unforgettable adventure. To say the least, it was AWESOME! And we have the pictures to prove it. The order which she laid out our trip, the accommodations she recommended, places we visited, and transportation provided us, and along with all support documentation she provided, resulted in a worry free and eventful experience.

I travelled with The Gorilla Safari Company in June 2014, Gorilla Trekking in Uganda. The trip was unforgettable and exceeded my expectations every day. The communication and strategic planning including transfers and timings were just exceptional throughout the trip. The guides were superb; fun and helpful, nothing was too much trouble for them, they were extremely knowledgeable and had a passion about their country that I’ve never seen before. Thank you to The Gorilla Safari Company for the experience of a lifetime!

Such a memorable experience for our group on our recent photo safari. We enjoyed everything immensely. The arrangements, food and accommodations were excellent. I want to especially laud our guides, Jack and Vincent, who went above and beyond to make this experience the trip of a lifetime. They were responsive, fun to be around and always gave extra effort to make our experience very special. I will highly recommend you to others. Thanks again.