Budget Gorilla Trekking Uganda & Rwanda
Budget Gorilla trekking Uganda
Budget Gorilla Trekking in Uganda, Rwanda or Congo is your very best way to plan a gorilla adventure to Africa at a reduced cost while sightseeing the same gorillas. Uganda offers magical gorilla budget safari tours with permit more than half of the same gorilla trekking permit for gorilla trekking in Rwanda.
If you want to visit mountain gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda on a budget? Friendly Gorillas Safaris is here for you. We specialize in organizing customized and cost-effective Gorilla safaris to see habituated mountain gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda.
Most of our budget gorilla trekking can depart from Entebbe or Kigali ranging from 1 day Uganda gorilla safari to a combined gorilla & wildlife safari that may take up to 28 days. A typical three-day budget gorilla safari to Bwindi or Mgahinga National Park costs between $490 and $520 for a group of two sharing transportation, lodging, and driver-guide services excluding gorilla permit.
The cost of gorilla trekking safari to Uganda or Rwanda depend so much on one critical component: the gorilla permit. These permits allow you to get up close and personal with these gorgeous creatures in their natural habitats. Uganda sells gorilla trekking permits at $800 per person, Congo’s gorilla trekking permit is $450 per person per day and Rwanda’s gorilla permit is $1,500 per person per day.
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Why go for Budget Gorilla Trekking
There are quite a number of reasons to choose budget gorilla trekking. Many times, you just want to save some money or you have many places to visit and do not want to deplete all your finances in a single destination. Considering a Budget gorilla trekking is critical in this case.
Where to stay while on Budget Gorilla trekking in Uganda?
If you are considering a budget gorilla trekking safari in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga National Parks. Friendly Gorillas has partnership with safe, clean and affordable ensuite-budget accommodations with prices ranging from $80-200 per person sharing. These lodges are in close proximity to the Bwindi National park headquarters making your gorilla trekking encounter a breeze.
Some of the Budget gorilla trekking lodges we use include; Ride 4 a woman, Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Rafiki Safari Lodge & Broadbill Safari Camp.
What is the gorilla trekking Age Limit?
The minimum age for gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda is 15 years, below which you aren’t allowed to track gorillas in the misty jungle forest. The same applies to golden monkey tracking in both countries/. Meanwhile, the minimum age limit for chimp tracking in both Rwanda and Uganda is 12 years. Kid’s who look a little older may be accepted if the parents can guarantee that they posses abilities to hike to and from the gorilla trekking starting point.
What to Pack for gorilla trekking in Uganda?
Gorilla trekking is a strenuous adventure involving you hiking through the dense vegetation and steep slopes. The length of the trek isn’t predictable as it varies from visitor hiking speed but may take between 3 and 7 hours, nature of habitat to location of gorillas among other factors. Because of this, you need; a walking stick, a hiking boot, hiking gloves, rain coat, enough drinking water and more. see our detailed Uganda gorilla trekking packing list.
Cheapest way to see gorillas
Much as Gorilla trekking is generally considered expensive due to the gorilla permit that costs $45o in Congo, $800 per person in Uganda and up to $1500 in Rwanda, it’s still possible to plan a successful gorilla trekking at a reasonably lower cost.
It’s however important to know that the best Budget-friendly gorilla trekking country at the moment is Uganda because of the relatively lower gorilla permit cost which is about half of the Rwanda gorilla permit cost and also give the fact that Congo is currently not offering gorilla trekking as a s result of the political unrest.
Planning a gorilla safari to Uganda’s Bwindi or Mgahinga Gorilla park shall find you seeing gorillas at a lower amount compared to Rwanda. Another way to save money is by planning a lowland gorilla safari to Congo’s Khauzi-Biega National park. Many tourists avoid Congo because of the security situation in the areas surrounding the gorilla parks.
Did you know that Rwanda Offers gorilla permit discounts for very large groups, citizens of the African Union and foreigners residing in Rwanda?
Planning a safari in group is yet another way to cut cost. The higher the number of people, the lower the cost. This is because when travelling in larger groups, the transport, guide and many other costs are shared. In addition to that, a group experience in the wild in quite more exciting and fun filled.
Another strategy to go gorilla trekking on a budget is to shorten the duration of the walk. For example, if you had planned for five days, you may cut it to three or even into a one-day gorilla excursion. It is also recommended that you plan hotels near national parks so that you do not miss the Game Rangers and Guides’ briefing before embarking on gorilla trekking. The briefing is usually held in the mornings before the hikes begin.
The other common way of saving money is by planning a gorilla safari during the least busy season of the year – also known as low seasons (December to May every year). During such times, the gorilla permits are discounted hence making them more affordable. You can find out more about discounted gorilla permits in Rwanda, Cheap permits in Uganda and Congo gorilla permits during low seasons.
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per personWhat is the Best time for Budget gorilla trekking?
Much as mountain Gorilla trekking in Uganda or Rwanda can be done at any time of the year and also much as you can still save some money by arranging a low cost accommodation, The very best time to save money is the low season months of January to May.
This is because during this period, many safari accommodation have lowered accommodation costs due to low number of guests and other countries like Rwanda offer discounted permits during this period hence lowering the total cost of the gorilla trekking encounter.
Unlike other months of the year, it’s important to know that sometimes, the weather may not be at it’s very best during this season.
What to expect during Budget Gorilla Trekking
Budget gorilla trekking either in Uganda or Rwanda is pretty much the same as Luxury gorilla trekking. You still get to see the gorillas in their natural habitat and from the same gorilla trekking parks.
Many Budget gorilla trekking accommodation offer rooms with self-contained facilities, free WIFI and are within close proximity to the gorilla trekking parks ensuring a similar experience as the semi luxury or luxury gorilla trekking.
During a Uganda budget gorilla trek, your road transfers are mostly in normal land cruisers or Safari vans that have relatively fair amount of comfort.
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