Gorilla And Chimp Experience Holiday

Pearl Nature holidays is such a great company that organizing our tour across Uganda for 14 days and it was guided by Denis who was an excellent knowledgeable guide a former Park Ranger. We can’t recommend him enough and his company. Thank you so much for making our dream holiday in reality.

I had the best time on my vacation! Everything ran smoothly and as planned. Dennis was a wonderful guide and knowledgeable about all the aspects of the trip. The accommodations and good were fantastic. Highly recomend and will definitely plan another excursion with him!

The trip was above all expectations. Denis is a knowledgeable, compassionate, patient and an all around fantastic tour guide and person to hang out with. Don't even bother looking any further. If you ended up here first, you lucked out your research is done. You found the best. Uganda will always be in our memories. A million thank yous to Denis!!

Hi This is Sara Alameri national from Dubai, I booked by trip with Denis and he was my quide for the 4 days tour I had splendid time especially with gorilla 🦍 trekking and also chimpanzee trekking it was amazing indeed especially when I was surprised with two different location celebrations with my 42nd birthday 🎂 thank you for the nice gesture, I have selected medium range accommodation but it was nice and clean with friendly stuff to accommodate me, you can also selected luxury accommodation but it’s was enough for me traveling solo, along the was I had different other experiences such as pigmy’s village, tea plantation, I would highly recommend this agency and you can also make pleasant memories with them

One of the best trips to Africa! Dennis greeted us with open arms on our 12 day adventure and we could not have asked for anything more. Dennis is a very personable person, speaks very clear and kindly. Where ever we went everyone knows him which says a lot! Dennis is a wealth of knowledge about Uganda. We loved all of our activities planned especially the villages and schools but especially loved our gorilla and chimp treks. The accommodations were all fantastic. Uganda people are all so welcoming and friendly and my favorite times were with all the children we came across. The food was great and the white wine was the best I’ve had! We felt so safe and so comfortable with Dennis. He has created memories for us that will last a life time. He made sure we had everything we needed and was extremely patient. He goes above and beyond. I would highly recommend Pearl Nature. You will not be disappointed.

I just spent a week travelling in Uganda with Denis from Pearl Nature Holidays. What an amazing experience. I loved my trek with the gorillas, enjoyed time with chimpanzees, visited interesting communities and had a fantastic game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Denis is an excellent guide and a very safe driver. He arranged fantastic accommodation each place unique and with great food and super friendly staff. I thoroughly recommend Denis and Pearl Nature Holidays for a personalised and memorable African holiday.

Wow. Pearl Nature Holidays and owner/tour guide Denis exceeded all expectations. We have been on many trips and this by far was the best run “tour” we have ever been on. I put “tour” in quotes because it never felt that way. Denis instantly became part of the group and he was flexible with everything we did to be sure everyone was engaged and happy. The gorilla and chimpanzees treking was better than we anticipated and our expectations were pretty big. The leopards, rhinos lions, boat rides, rafting……put this at a trip of a lifetime. Uganda is beautiful and diverse and the locals could not be more accomadating.

The views were amazing!! I did so many different things, and they were all incredible. Denis is a professional guide and I highly recommend him. it was the trip of a lifetime!!

If you’re thinking of taking a trip to Uganda, GO! And, go with Pearl Nature Holidays. The itinerary was detailed, expansive AND fabulous, though it was easily tweaked on the fly to accommodate our groups’ needs in the moment. Denis’s knowledge of the country and ALL of its wildlife and natural wonders is deep and possibly infinite. I have never had a tour as wonderful as this one.

I could not recommend Pearl Nature and the owner, operator Denis more highly. This truly was the trip of a lifetime. The trekking and safaris, rafting and boating, lodging, food & guides were all exceptional. The people of Uganda were welcoming and wonderfully proud of their country and traditions. If you have the chance don't miss an opportunity to visit.

Me and my wife spent 8 days on safari and gorilla and chimp trekking. Not only was Uganda amazing, and a place I would recommend everyone going to, but I think that Denis and pearl nature holidays is the best guide we could have asked for. Very knowledgeable and super friendly. We could not have been happier with anything! Can’t wait to come back If you get the chance to experience Uganda with Pearl Nature Holidays, you should!

We had an excellent 11 day adventure with Denis and Pearl Nature Holidays. The planning process went flawless and he suggested so many wonderful experiences for our trip! The highlight was our gorilla trek but every activity and game drive was exceptional. All our local guides were knowledgeable and professional. Driving with Denis was so much fun as he knows so much about all the animals we encountered and lots of history. His love for his country is contagious! Our lodges were wonderful and we loved everything about our trip. If you want a trip for your lifetime contact Denis!

Trip was exceptional in every respect. Guide, Emma, was extremely knowledgeable about all things nature related, he always knew where to go no matter our request. The accommodations were superb. We did golden monkeys, gorillas, chimpanzees, visited several villages with 2-3 hr visits in each, and Diane Fossey grave/memorial. All communication with Denis yielded a prompt reply with relevant information.

I had a fantastic holiday in Uganda planned by Denis who is simply brilliant! He was well organised, always on time and had the right contacts throughout Uganda. It felt super safe and enjoyable. Denis is a former ranger who has great knowledge of birds and wildlife. I would highly recommend Pearl Nature Holidays to anyone looking for a trip to Uganda.

This is our second trip with Pearl Nature Holidays and Denis. This trip was amazing again, everything was arranged down to the last detail. Professional knowledge, driving skills and local contacts that Denis know to bring our 40the wedding anniversary to a maximum, an experience that we will never forget. Gorillas at 2 meter, chimps next to you, Rhinos at less than 3 meter, lions and leopard in trees, meting the local people and making your own coffee, the complete process and see how local yogurt is made. Meeting with the Batwa people at there own village. Very good quality lodges properly choosen. Denis thanks again for these unforgettable 14 days. Karien and Rik

My man &I joined the very knowledgeable and pleasant Onyiko Denis for our first trip to Uganda, having booked to specifically be with Gorillas, which was absolutely stunning and such a privilege to be within a natural, at ease, wild but habituated family group. The Chimp trek day was also amazing...as was our varied accommodation. Uganda has so much more, too.. if that's possible!!..as we saw amazing amounts of other wildlife, elephants, hippos, zebra, giraffes, Impala, waterbuck, crocs, the list was endless, which we hadn't anticipated. Uganda is so very worth a visit, especially as tourism funds are essential to Conservation for the precious animals & the communities, so much in need.

We visited QE National park with chimp trek. Everything was well organized and our driver was excellent. Accommodation perfect. Fair business partner. I recommend the tour operator for your trip in Uganda. Best services for the lowest price. Thank you again. Another think is that I would never visit or suggest Queen Elizabeth park; no big herds and no big variety of animals could be seen.

The best part about our trip was our guide/trip organizer, Denis, and the many friendly locals we met. Denis was always prompt, knowledgeable, and engaging. He normally ate his meals with us, and was able to provide many details about Uganda. We took a 13-day trip that covered over 2000 kilometers and included many varied activities. The accommodations he selected were comfortable, clean, and chsrming. We especially enjoyed tracking the rhino’s, chimpanzees, gorillas, and a small boat ride to get up close to 100s of hypos. The roads were unexpectedly good for travel except in the National parks where they were in paved, very dusty and bumpy. The biggest negative about the trip was the sparsity of a variety animals in the National parks. Lions/leopards/ cheetahs were practically non-existent. Queen Elizabeth National Park was especially disappointing. (We have been spoiled by safaris to Kenya snd South Africa). The advertised “tree climbing lions” were not found. Suggest you travel to Uganda during a season when it isn’t so dry and hot that the animals don’t show up. If we ever go back we would not hesitate to use the outstanding service of Denis, owner of Pearl Nature Holidays.

I went with Pearl Natural guided by Denis the amazing. He arrange fully packed schedule as i had limited time. He made very thing possible and extremely smooth travelling from one place to another with 8 days. I saw almost every highlights of Uganda (Murchison falls, chimps experience, gorrilla trekk in Bwindi, lions searching, girraf, hippos, driving across forests, local communities, River Nile, did white water raffting, and reached the equater) it was such an amazing an unforgettable experience. I chose mid range hotels ... all of them were above exceptional with 5 star accomodation and service. I would highly recommend Pearl Natural Holidays, solid company with highly experienced and well connected guide, Denis the Amazing.

Where do I even start?!... This trip was simply the best!! A dream come true times a million!! I could literally write a book on how wonderful Denis and Uganda are but I will try to keep it to the point!! I had very high expectations for this trip, it was a dream for many years and it would have been easy to feel a little disappointed or underwhelmed with such high expectations. However, Denis at Pearl Nature Holidays ensured it exceeded every single one of my expectations and I had the time of my life! I can not thank you enough Denis, for not only making my dream a reality, but making it everything I hoped for and so so much more! After contacting Pearl Nature Holidays in 2019, Denis began putting together my dream itinerary.. I gave him an extensive list of activities and experiences I wanted to pack into a very short amount of time and he got to work immediately. Because of the pandemic the trip was postponed several times but Denis checked in with me on a regular basis, he kept me updated with the situation in Uganda and we built a lovely friendship. When we could finally book, Denis took care of everything.. finding & booking the accommodations, travel, excursions, game drives, permits, food etc the only things we had to sort ourselves were flights, vaccines and entry visas. The accommodations Denis chose for us were faultless and all within our tight budget. The staff were incredible, the food, tea and fresh juices were gorgeous and all the beds were the most comfy I have ever slept on!! My favourites were Ihamba Residence & The Chimpanzee Lodge.. but I couldn't fault any of them! The safaris were out of this world.. having been to Kenya years ago this trip had big boots to fill but I can say without a doubt that Uganda is worlds above Kenya and the safaris we're unbelievable. We did foot, jeep & boat safaris and I loved every moment of every one! Uganda itself is such a beautiful country. The people are the kindest, friendliest and most caring I've ever met, the wildlife is abundant, the weather beautiful and the food is delicious... not to mention they make the best tea on the planet!! I felt extremely safe, respected and welcome wherever we went in Uganda (this was a concern for us when booking, as we were a group of three young females) but as soon as we arrived this concern was put at ease. Because Denis has built such a great foundation for his business with other business owners and being a former ranger himself, he is able to give you an experience like no other Denis, Denis, Denis... what a wonderful human being!!! Professional, extremely knowledgeable, respectful, caring, fun and hilarious! Not only does he care about his clients having an authentic and enjoyable trip, but he truly cares about the wildlife and always puts their welfare first which is extremely important when choosing a safari guide. Always happy to answer any questions we had and loved to teach us about the local culture and communities.. we learnt so many fascinating facts. Being a ranger previously has given Denis first hand knowledge of the animals and parks and he was dedicated to giving us the most incredible safari experience we could have. Denis is also heavily involved in supporting and caring for the local communities and with his foundation Onyiko Foundation he is doing wonderful things, it is truly heroic. If you are considering a trip to Uganda, all I can say is don't hesitate a moment longer. Book with Pearl Nature Holidays and I guarantee you will have the time of your life while supporting amazing work. Pearl Nature Holidays.. thank you! Denis.. until next time my friend.. thank you for everything!

There is just SO MUCH to say about Pearl Nature Holidays, about Denis, and about Uganda in general so I will do my best to sum it all up here. First and foremost, my group and I (there were 3 ladies in my group) had been talking with Denis since 2020, and because of COVID our trip had to get pushed back a few times but Denis never gave up on us and our dream itinerary. He constantly had to change lodges and some of the plans due to the pandemic, but he always made sure to find places that suited our budget and that still went along with everything that we wanted to do. During the few years that we talked to Denis ahead of our trip we all forged a friendship with him. Denis is kind, authentic, and truly cares about not only his clients, but he also truly loves his country and the people and animals that live here. He always made sure to put animal welfare ahead of anything else by respecting their space and the fact that they are wild animals that need to be respected as such. Denis used to be a ranger, and because of that he has garnered a deep understanding of the parks and the animals that life in them, but also a deeply rooted love for them, as well. Unlike other guides that we came across, Denis never baited wildlife with food so that we would get a close encounter - which was something that I will always appreciate about him. Denis is a true steward of the earth and he lives his life as such. Also, he was a very safe driver and his jeep was not only comfortable, but also so fun to travel in! Aside from how amazing Denis was, Uganda as a whole is simply breathtaking. The people are the most welcoming and friendly that I have ever encountered, and the country is almost too beautiful to put into words. There landscape is diverse and ever changing, from lush jungles to hills and hills of tea plantations, to savannas that extend as far as the eye can see. We never once felt unsafe or unwelcome. Also, the food! Oh my goodness - the fruit juices and the soups were some of the best I've ever had. Lastly, the gorilla trekking was something that we will never forget. Denis arranged for us the perfect location to start our treks, and because of his reputation in the communities we were able to stay at a few very special places that normally we wouldn't have been able to. I would recommend Denis 1000000%, so much so that I am already planning a trip back to Uganda with Denis in 2024!

Amazing experience. Dennis is the best. So knowledgeable, fun, and welcoming. Everything was taken care of and we had a great time. Dennis is the best guide in Uganda!

My husband and I traveled to Uganda with Pearl Nature Holidays and it was an incredible and unforgettable trip! Our guide Robert was so amazing, kind and knowledgable. We also met Denis along the way and he was wonderful as well. I am a travel agent and run my own travel business in Canada and I would 100% recommend Pearl Nature Holidays. I would book any of my clients on one of their trips without a doubt. We had such a wonderful trip and it was better than I could have ever imagined. The scenery is like nowhere I have been and the people are so kind and helpful. The gorilla and chimp trekking were one of the best experiences of our lives! Pearl Nature Holidays arranged every little detail of our trip, we didn't have to worry about a thing. If you are thinking of heading to Uganda, I would highly recommend traveling with Pearl Nature Holidays!

We will not forget this holiday. Denis has arranged everything down to the last detail. The chimpanzee and the gorillas seen from very close distance. All lodgings carefully chosen even beyond expectations. The food was good and nothing to complain about. All the parks we visited were just beautiful and we were certainly able to take beautiful photos and video to show them at home. All questions we asked were answered immediately and correctly as Denis is a very experienced and driven person and also his scills of ex-ranger and good eyes who see from a distance things that we and many others do not see like a lion hiding in a tree behind the leaves and only a little bit visible Denis spotted him at a distance of at least 300m after a bit of searching with our telephoto lens 100/500 we spotted him but without Denis we would not have succeeded. Thank you Denis for making our holiday an unforgettable experience and we will never forget our 38th wedding anniversary. Pearl nature holidays is definitely highly recommended.

We came for the gorilla trekking and unexpectedly got so much more! Denis is a trustworthy, committed, fun, experienced and overall good human, not to mention an excellent driver. Everything was flawless; from the first whatsapp encounter, the down payment, the trip itself, all the way to the final airport drop off, Pearl Nature Holidays gave us the vacation of a lifetime. If you’re up for ecofriendly, community-oriented and exciting accommodations and experiences beyond the standard tourist lodges, this is the way to go. Thank you!

Uganda has a lot of beauty to be captured, especially as a photographer! There are some great opportunities for adventure, would recommend visiting this country for sure.

Denis was fantastic. He was an incredible guide, completely focused on the customer experience and ensuring everyone had a good time. He arranged excellent accommodations along the way with kind staff and delicious food. While there are no guarantees when trying to find wild animals, Denis used his knowledge of the parks and connections with other guides to ensure we saw lions, giraffes, elephants, and more. Denis was thoughtful, kind, friendly, informative, and sincere throughout the entirety of the trip. We couldn't have asked for a better guide. Thank you Denis for the wonderful experience! Can't wait until next time!