Posts by Hadra38

Hi there.. Could you clarify the role of the porter? Do they carry the tourist?

Hi.

I’m doing both in early December. Habituation in the Rushaga sector and tracking in the Nkuringo sector.

I don’t know when you’re planning to do it, but for the habituation—which lets you spend more time with the gorillas—just note that only 4 permits are issued per day.

I’ll give you a full update after both trips.

David

A big thank you for the feedback!

We’ve planned 1 day to get there, 3 days of safari, and 1 day to return to Nairobi. I’m checking out your suggestions.

A big thank you for the feedback,

We’ve planned 1 day to get there, 3 days of safari, and 1 day to return to Nairobi. I’m checking out your suggestions.

Hello,

What time of year? When exactly?

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This December!

Hi there,

I’m reaching out with a question about which park to choose for a 3-day safari in Kenya.

After 20 days in Uganda, I’m meeting up with my dad for a 3-day safari (that works for him). We’ll be meeting in Nairobi and have a full day to travel to a park (preferably the farthest from Nairobi to avoid crowds?) and spend 4 nights there before heading back to the capital for our flight to France.

I’d love to hear your recommendations since I’ve read so many great tips on this forum.

Thanks,

David

A question.

After paying this agency, did they send you documents related to this gorilla permit?

Best regards,

D.

Thanks.

I’m in touch with Self Drive Uganda now.

Good reviews, properly licensed.

Thanks for your feedback.

D.

Hi there,

I’d love to hear your thoughts on the agencies you used to plan your trip to Uganda.

There’s the whole issue of gorilla permits, which need to be booked in advance and involve a significant financial commitment. That’s where I’m at with my trip planning. Between checking lutb.go.ug/ and reading online reviews, it’s hard to move forward with confidence.

I contacted the French Embassy, but they don’t provide any recommendations. I almost booked with an agency that had a really bad review from February specifically about the permit process.

How did you go about choosing your agency? Given the large sum involved, I’m this close to booking through a travel agency in France for this part.

From what I understand, no matter which agency books the permit, you’re ultimately guided by professionals trained for gorilla trekking based on the permit itself? I’m assuming that’s how it works.

Thanks for your feedback, and I’m really happy to see the forum’s new energy—it’s been super helpful to me in the past.