Sep 11, 2024
5 Stars - Richard helped plan a once in a lifetime family trip to visit gorillas and golden monkeys. He coordinated transportation accommodations and tour. We had a visa issue that Richard helped resolve - miraculously. Our guide - Martin was equally amazing for the gorilla tours. Our 80+ yr old mother was with us. They made sure she was taken care of and safe for the hiking.
We highly recommend this group. Give stars. ⭐️
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Mar 10, 2023
Batwa community experience at Buhoma trailhead - Ever a lifetime to watch Gorillas in the wild, something I found more interesting is the the Batwa culture experience.
Many years ago these great apes lived together in the wild until of recent when they were separated.
Until now, pygmies Batwa, live a distinctive life to human, i.e. ther culture is wild related
Very interesting and painful culture.
Always ask your trip organizer to include it on your package.
Or contact local tour guide
ANGEL NIWAMANYA
at Buhoma gate, he has excellent information about the Forest and Batwa
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Mar 5, 2023
Fantastic experience. Recommended! - Inspire Safaris is a great company. I especially value reliability and flexibility. All the places visited were inspiring. Everything agreed was valid. Seriousness!!!
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Feb 7, 2023
Must do, must see bucket list item with Inspire African Safari's ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️ - My 3-Day Gorilla Trek adventure with Inspire African Safari's began long before i arrived in Uganda. From the moment i messaged Richard online, their service and pricing was second to non. I had reached out to three tour companies to try and organise a tailored tour and found the service provided by IAS to be miles above the rest. Richard makes himself available 24/7 to his clients. While i frantically tried to sort out my East African Visa, Richard provided guidance and assurance and took care of the trip details so i didn't have to worry, responding to me even on Christmas Day.
From pick up at my hotel in Entebbe, to the most enjoyable journey down to the forrest at Bwindi which i shared with two amazing guides in Isaac and Alex, i could not have had a better experience. The highlight of course was the trek to see the Gorillas. This could never disappoint any traveller. Simply amazing and very well organised. Being so close to a Silverback and seeing their raw power really sends chills down your back .
My accomodation was well above my budget expectations. I could not help but think as i sat there in camp deep in the heart of Africa with no internet, no distractions and no noise, that this is how life was meant to be. Us as one with nature.
I was hesotant to go on the Batwa Cultural experience. I was assured by the organised guide that it would be hassle free. This made the whole experience very pleasurable for me and i was more than happy to leave a small donation to the Batwa people. Well worth the visit. At the end of the trip, Richard arranged for me to be dropoed off in Kigali, Rwanda. Another personal touch that i was grateful for so that i didn't have to make the 10hr drive back to Entebbe
Uganda has won my heart in so many ways. I just want to thank Inspire African Safari's for allowing me to have this bucket list experience. Very few tour operators offer this kind of personal service and i know for me it made all the difference. You and your team inspire me to see more of Africa and i will be sure to bring my family back with me to Uganda in 2024. Keep providing those extra little touches, they make a world of difference to a traveller ️
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Dec 8, 2022
The dream gorilla Experience - This safari is everyone's dream, I couldn't believe my self infront of the giant silverback 🦍 gorilla, the whole experience was amazing from start to finish and most importantly my guide was amazing, the silverback was just watching us and the juvenile made fun of us he was waiting to see anyone who dares to touch the baby, this is a trip worthy every dollar despite the permit being abit expensive 700 in Uganda by government but it's worth more than Rwanda which sells x2 the price in Uganda, after I secured my permit Richard had to reserve everything for me and I paid the rest on arrival. I loved the Van with a full time deep freezer to take cold water whenever needed, it was 3 days of super experience and if your looking for a gorilla experience here you goo.
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Dec 8, 2022
A trip beyond expectations - It was my son who suggested we should spend our vacation in Uganda and so we had to look for a tour company that can be trusted. A friend who once visited Uganda recommended Inspire African Safaris and so we emailed them. Manager Richard handled our booking and he replied every email in time, we selected a package that was 3days Bwindi because my wife always wanted to carryout the gorilla trekking activity. When we reached Entebbe airport, Isaac the guide picked us up in a luxury safari vehicle and took us to the hotel and we were all more than excited about the whole trip.
The entire trip was on point and the guide was very punctual and very informed. We got the exact package we booked for and the accommodation was very nice. Thank you Mr. Richard for giving us the trip we always wished for and we're highly looking forward to exploring more with your company. You all should trust Inspire African Safaris with your trip around Uganda.
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Dec 8, 2022
Unequalled and NEVER to be equalled Experience - This was my dream until I got a offer from this company website, at first was like am afraid of booking directly for known reasons but because the company offered PayPal payments I gave it confidence because I knew for anything PayPal will refund me.
I had the chance to travel with Richard himself and he gave me a shirt as a souvenir which actually added to my experience.
The Gorillaz were very huge and the silverback pushed me away from its path which was thrilling, my experience will never be forgotten and I will leave to share the story to my grand kids, I traveled in a very luxurious Van and I slept at Rushaga gorilla camp which was five stars for me.
This safari is surely unequalled and I loved the batwa dances and tree house, everything was professionally organized and with God I shall return surely.
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Nov 16, 2022
Well planning and awesome guides - A morning of memories in the jungle, the rain took over the morning as we were being briefed for our gorilla trekking. The day was so cool and everything felt fresh and interesting. My best friend and I started our hiking as we were being given more information about the flora and fauna in Bwindi forest. As we encountered the mountain gorillas it was such a memorable moment as we took pics and vids of them carrying out their day to day activities. Can't thank Inspire Safaris enough for their well planning of our trip and the guide who was so well informed and wasn't boring at all. Every moment at the trip was just perfect, Uganda the beauty of its own.
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Nov 11, 2022
Trustworthy company - Booked my safari way back in 2020 but because of the covid-19 pandemic I couldn't travel during that time. Manager Richard made sure that he reschedules my trip on a favourable date and it happened. I enjoyed every bit of the safari starting from the hospitable guide that picked me at the airport. During my gorilla trekking activity it abruptly rained and the trails were all slippery and i really enjoyed that great experience in the jungle. Everything was well planned and on point thanks to Inspire African safaris for being trustworthy and organised.
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May 18, 2022
Amazing tracking safari - There's nothing more cute like Gorilla tracking, this is what my dream was and so happy that Richard managed to prepare this safari for me at the last minute. Thank you and you're the best, we will come back again.
My lodge was nice and meals were tasty , I stayed at rushaga gorilla camp and the staff was so nice and the view of the forest is another experience.
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