What‘s Included

Meeting and Pickup

What To Expect

Reviews

• Highly recommend

  Katherine F,

  Sep 30, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  What an amazing experience with Bamboo Ecotours. I contacted Edison via WhatsApp and he helped answer all my questions and provided me with all the quotes I asked for with so much patience. I was deciding between a few routes and he gave me all the info I needed in a timely manner and gave me time to make my decision I was sent a full itinerary and pdf with gorilla trekking dos and don’ts. About a week before the tour I was informed who my driver would be and was given their contact info. I chose a fly in option and was given the finalized flight info 2 days before (as these are very small planes) along with confirmation that my driver was still the same person. Upon arrival at Kihihi I was picked up by Vicent. He was honestly an amazing guide! The day before the tour we sat down to chat where he gave me some info about what to wear and also gave me some info on the gorillas and the way they live (I realized after that not all drivers were as knowledgeable as him about gorillas as the info he gave me was repeated on the trek by the actual gorilla trekking guide but it was new info to everyone else in my group). His tip to wear a longsleeve paid off as well as once you sit with the gorillas bugs are crawling all over you. I really can’t say enough good things about this company and Vicent. They made this a truly unforgettable experience.

  

• Highly Recommend- solo female traveller first time in East Africa

  Karina H,

  Jul 15, 2023

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Amanya was an excellent tour guide. As my first time in east Africa and travelling alone as a female, I had my reservations but the trip was very smooth and Amanya was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. I was even able to sneak in a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial on the first day before we crossed the border to Uganda from Rwanda. I also participated in the community tour in Bwindi which was a neat experience. Proceeds of your trip will help the local community and they’re interested in seeing foreigners. I had a midday flight in Kigali and they were able to get me to the airport in time (returning from Lake Bunyonyi). I stayed at Inchumbi resort at Bwindi National Park and Bird’s Nest resort in Lake Bunyonyi. Both of which were very comfortable. The view at Bird’s Nest was quite a treat even though I only enjoyed one night stay there. Edison was very responsive and thorough in answering my questions ahead of time such that I was prepared for the gorilla trekking and the other activities. I would highly recommend Bamboo Ecotours.

  

  

  

  

• Excellent Gorilla Trekking Experience

  Fazilet C,

  Jun 18, 2023

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  My experience with Bamboo Ecotours was excellent! The initial communication with Edison was flawless; he was clear, organised and very quick to respond to all my enquires. He provided me with all relevant information which allowed me to be fully prepared for the trip - the entire booking process was very smooth. My driver Godfrey was superb. Godfrey made me feel incredibly safe which was very important to me as a solo female traveller. Godfrey is professional, warm, friendly and very knowledgeable. He was very understanding when I changed my mind last minute on a few plans that we had originally organised. He is also very patient and would reassure me he was happy to stop whenever I wanted to take photos of scenic routes and would often encourage me to do so. I will be recommending this company to anyone interested in gorilla trekking in Uganda - Thank you Bamboo Ecotours for such a wonderful experience!

  

  

  

  

  

• Twice in a lifetime experience enhanced by a wonderful service

  jamessG5303BT,

  Apr 6, 2022

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We were picked up in Kigali by Godfrey who safely drove us to our Ichumbi Lodge which is next door to the entrance of gorilla trekking. The next day we left for gorilla trekking and we were lucky as it took less than an hour to find the gorillas. After spending an hour with the gorillas we headed back and then went to Mutanda Lake Resort where we took a boat cruise around the lake and went birdwatching with so many kingfishers. After staying overnight by the lake we then went Golden monkey trekking. 5 minutes into this trek we saw gorillas eating by the path! Afterwards it was another 90 minutes to reach the golden monkeys where we stayed an hour photographing them and they were curious to see us too. Finally, we returned to Kigali after one of the best trips we'd been on. Food was excellent throughout the whole trip and I'd definitely recommend this tour to anyone who asks me.

• The experience of a lifetime - I cannot recommend them enough!

  georgem639,

  Jan 9, 2022

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I myself have worked in the tourism industry, and can honestly say that I have never been as impressed by the service I received then how I was looked after by Bamboo Ecotours. My trip was unconventional, to say the least - firstly, I had to postpone my original booking with just a few hours' notice. Edison, who was my point of contact and helped organize my trip, could not have been more professional, accommodating and reassuring. He reorganized the same trip for me a few weeks later with no issues whatsoever. When I eventually got to Uganda, I was met at the airport, late at night by my guide Herbert. He is an amazing man, super fun to be with and very interesting to chat with. You can tell the passion he has for the work he does and I know we will stay in touch for many years to come. He is an absolute credit to the company, and I am very lucky to have had him. There was also an incident at the end of my trip, where the airline meant that my departure was delayed until the next day - Herbert looked after me wonderfully, truly bringing new meaning to the phrase "going above and beyond." In regards to the actual gorilla trek, it is more magical than can be described in words - it truly was the quickest hour of my life! The lodge I stayed in is one of the most beautiful places I have stayed in. Everyone there and throughout the trip was very friendly, kind and accommodating. Especially in the current climate, I would encourage anyone to support Bamboo Ecotours and have this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

• Exceptional service during an amazing experience

  imogens232,

  Mar 28, 2021

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We booked for a 3 day gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi, but our trip was so excellent that we extended it to include chimp trekking in Kibale, which Bamboo Ecotours (Edison and his team) could not have been more helpful with. Our guide/driver was Godfrey, who was excellent from start to finish. He drove safely for the very drives involved in the trip, and answered any and all questions about the areas that we drove through with expert knowledge. Whenever we wanted to take a photo of the spectacular landscapes he stopped the car, and even pointed out photo opportunities to us that we hadn’t spotted. The gorilla experience itself exceeded all our expectations. The team who trek with you quickly located them, having sent scouts out earlier, and our hour with the gorillas was magical. We were also amazed at the quality of the hotels we stayed in. We had limited expectations as we’d signed up for the ‘budget’ trip, but the Lake Mutanda resort, where we stayed for 2 nights during the gorilla trekking portion of the trip, was beautiful. The food and staff were excellent, and everything was arranged for us, from paddle boarding on the lake to packed lunches. We cannot recommend this company enough, and owe a huge thank you to Edison and Godfrey for helping us make our trip so memorable.

  

• Incredible experience

  Polly1018,

  Jul 29, 2019

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We booked the tour with Edison, who was helpful and patient answering all of our questions related to the trek. We started in Kigali, then gorilla trekking in Bwindi, the Batwa experience in Mgahinga and ending in Kigali. Our driver Fred picked us up in the hotel with a big smile. He was extremely nice and professional. Throughout the duration of the tour, he made sure that we were always happy. He was a great resource on any questions that we had. Not only he was a very good and safe driver, but also a tremendous guide. For example, he accompanied us to the local market and introduced us to all the local vegetables, fruit, which was very interesting. Above all, he made sure that our gorilla trekking was an unforgettable experience. He took us to the orientation site, collected the permit and then took us to the point from where we started the trek. I would highly recommend Bamboo Ecotours offering highly reliable, professional service at very competitive price.

  

  

  

  

• Gorilla Trek

  DonalOHalla,

  May 12, 2019

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Amazing experience ... company was very accommodating and helpful ... couldn’t recommend them more! Check out pictures on my Instagram for more info 😜 dh_muffin_man

• Well Organized Short Gorilla Trip

  MarioWorldTour,

  Apr 30, 2019

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I went with Bamboo from Kigali to Bwindi to see the gorillas. It was all smooth -- friendly driver with a good car, nice hotel with full board and most importantly a well organized and exciting gorilla trek in Bwindi. Bamboo was good service and good value -- I recommend them!