Budget Gorilla Trekking Cost Price

Budget Gorilla Trekking Safari In Uganda

To plan a budget gorilla trekking safari to Uganda you need to consider time of booking, number of days on safari, season, number of people travelling with, category of safari and more. Request For A Quotation

Note that you must purchase the gorilla permits in advance and the cost cuts across all safari categories (Luxury, mid-range or basic).

In Uganda gorilla trekking safaris happen in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park situated in south western part of the country,

During the low seasons, there are sometimes chances of opening discounted gorilla trekking permits by Uganda Wildlife Authority although not a must for every year. The low tourism season of Uganda is normally March, April, May and November.

How Much Is The Cost Price Of A Budget Gorilla Trekking Safari In Uganda

For a 3 day gorilla trekking itinerary in Uganda, the budget cost may vary from $550 and more depending on the inclusion and exclusions in the package terms and conditions apply.

Consider the cost of fundamental components of a gorilla trekking package that is accommodation, transport, driver guide and more.

The current cost of the normal gorilla permit for Uganda is currently $800 for international nonresidents, $700 for international residents and 300000shs for East Africans.

Do not forget to include extra cash to use during the gorilla safari in Uganda especially for personal expenses, tipping and more.

Best Time To Plan And Do A Budget Gorilla Trekking Safari In Uganda

The budget gorilla trekking packages are open all year however, the low tourism season opens better chances for a basic gorilla safari package. The low tourism season of Uganda is normally March, April, May and November with fewer tourists expected on ground.

Chances of opening discounted gorilla trekking permits by Uganda Wildlife Authority are more possible in the low tourism season providing an opportunity to save some money.

During the normal tourism season that is the peak season, there are basic gorilla safari packages which you can choose in case you have a limited budget.

At Arch safaris And tours, we package our gorilla safaris into basic, Mid-range and Luxury at affordable costs. We your ideal ground safari to handlers ready to lift off your shoulder the burden of having to plan the gorilla safari, pay for it and put together service providers.

This may deprive you the chance of enjoying the gorilla trekking adventure as you try to coordinate every safari detail on your own.

Tips For Booking A Budget Gorilla Trekking Trip in Uganda

• Plan and book the gorilla safari in advance to avoid last minute inconveniences.
• Travel in the low tourism season for gorilla trekking when other than discounted gorilla permits, even other service providers may offer discounts on logistics like accommodation, transport and more.
• Gorilla trekking as a group gives more chances on cost sharing for some expenses like accommodation where you can share. The more the merrier on gorilla safari. Join scheduled gorilla trekking groups however these have static dates od commencement, itinerary and departure.
• Request for discounts from service providers when on gorilla trekking safari especially during low tourism season this applies especially for tour operators.
• Bring own gorilla trekking gears so you do not have to hire while on ground because this gets more expensive.
• Maintain some level of fitness before gorilla trekking to avoid having to hire a porter to carry your belongings
• Arrive for gorilla trekking atleast earlier especially if your gorilla trekking safari is starting on arrival to avoid wasting time.
• Mountain gorillas live in a high altitude location so incase you are affected by this chance ensure to seek medical advise first.

What to expect on gorilla trekking Safari in Uganda

• Meeting the mountain gorillas creates mixed feelings of both excitement and anxiety especially at first sight of the large gorilla family. Many tourists have said they felt like turning back and move closer to cuddle each of the gorillas at
• Expect to meet other tourists on a gorilla trekking adventure who congregate for briefing at the ranger station. Later each tourist is randomly allocated a gorilla family and later the ranger guide leads the way following the trail head towards where the gorilla family was last seen.
• The trails network throughout the forest is wet most of the day because of the high humidity in the forest. Wear sturdy safari boots, safari hat, long sleeved shirt, warmers and more for to protect your body from the rough surfaces in the jungle.
• Along the way to find the mountain gorillas, you come across other forest dwellers like black and white colobus, vervet monkeys, red tailed monkeys, blue monkeys, forest elephants, duikers, various bird species and more.
• For gorilla trekking, only one hour is allowed with them so that they can be given chance to go on with their daily activities. Human presence interrupts the daily life of the mountain gorillas.
• Expect rain to fall anytime in Bwindi forest or Mgahinga forest during gorilla trekking without warning. Note that at times the rain may last an entire day so wear the right gorilla safari gears.

What is Return Time From Gorilla Trekking In Uganda

Return time from gorilla trekking in Uganda is unpredictable but some tourists find the mountain gorillas in half an hour from starting time while others take more time. No matter when you get to find the mountain gorillas open your mind to enjoying other stunning features and dwellers in the forest.

The forests where gorillas live have high humidity including the ground from the regular rains that fall and dense network of rivers and streams distributed throughout the forest. This ever moist environment contributes to regular matter decomposition creating a soggy and slippery ground. This may delay the tourists from moving fast.

Instead of giving up on proceeding to find the mountain gorillas because of the length of time taken in the forest, tourists are encouraged to look out for other forest dwellers as time elapses.

You hear the mountain gorillas before facing them and the ranger guides provides new instructions to follow when around these primates.

For gorilla trekking, only one hour is allowed before these primates which every tourists is encouraged to utilize to the best of their interests.