Luxury Gorilla Trekking & Gorilla Safari Tours Uganda

Uganda Luxury Gorilla Trekking FAQs

Why should I choose Uganda for a luxury trip?

Uganda has developed into a known luxury safari destination featuring some of the world-class safari accommodations in various national parks. Much as Top-end luxury tourism is still in its early stages, Many national parks like Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth & Kibale among others cater to the ever growing luxury market.

It’s fairly easy to find daily scheduled flights that now connect the most popular destinations of Uganda. Many other accessible charter flights are also opening up the country to people looking for a luxury safari.

1: What is included in a Uganda luxury safari?

With Friendly Gorillas, Your Uganda Luxury gorilla trekking features an all-inclusive luxury safari approach. Many of the top lodges offer stays inclusive of all meals, activities, drinks and laundry. with Friendly Gorilla, you shall have a minimum of 2 executive massages fully paid for by us. This gives you enough time to relax and be able to fully communicate with nature.

Tips are never included in the package, but a few other expenses such as airport pick up and more are all included in the package. Upon your booking confirmation, we shall always share with an in-depth safari inclusions to avoid confusion.

2: Are gorillas the highlight of a Uganda luxury trip?

Yes, it’s very true that for most travelers, Gorilla trekking is the highlight of their Uganda safari. It is an activity not to be missed and the main reason most travelers come to Uganda and yes, going for luxury gorilla trekking is different compared to the usually budget gorilla trekking that takes you to far gorilla lodges denying you the once-in-a-lifetime experience.

When you choose a luxury gorilla trekking, you might even want to consider doing two treks as there are many different gorilla groups in Uganda, and each gorilla trekking group/family offers a different trekking experience. In fact, you might want to consider a Bwindi gorilla trekking and a Mgahinga Gorilla trekking to benefit from the different experiences.

3: Can you describe a typical day on a Uganda luxury safari?

The variety of habitats in Uganda makes for a balanced safari, with game drives, boat trips and forest hikes. There isn’t really a typical day, as it depends on the activities planned.

A day on safari in one of the savannah reserves usually starts with a wake-up call before sunrise. After a steaming mug of coffee, you’ll be on your way to look for the big cats and other predators. Mid-morning, you might come back to the lodge for brunch. You’ll get some time to rest during the midday heat, taking advantage of your luxurious surrounds. Then you’ll go out again wildlife viewing on an afternoon drive, or maybe a boat trip.

Other days, you might take a day trip into the park to reach interesting wildlife areas farther away from your base. Days in the forest, where chimpanzee and gorilla trekking are the main activities, will be different. You will usually depart for the trekking after breakfast and return to your lodge or camp for a late lunch. After a morning spent clambering around slippery forest slopes, leisure is the priority in the afternoon.”

4: What type of accommodations can I expect?

“There is a variety of luxury accommodations available in Uganda. Some of the older lodges are relatively big hotels with most modern conveniences, such as 24-hour electricity, wifi throughout the lodge, air-conditioning, and hair dryers in the rooms.

The current trend, however, is more toward small, exclusive rustic accommodations that typically feature about 8 to 10 tastefully designed units. There are a lot of different designs out there, with many favoring the use of canvas and thatch. This is either in the form of a traditional standing safari tent under a thatched roof, or canvas on wooden frames (something between a room and a tent).

The emphasis is on exclusivity and service, and the style of the architecture and decor is usually in keeping with the environment. You might be assigned a private butler and housekeeper, who will take care of all your needs. This includes bringing you coffee for those early morning wake-up calls and cleaning your shoes after gorilla trekking. To keep the carbon footprint low, many of these lodges work on solar power and only have electricity at certain times of the day. Wifi might only be available in the communal lounge and hot ‘bush showers’ may have to be on request.

5: How much will this safari cost?

For a luxury safari in Uganda, you should budget between US$600 and US$1,000 per person per day. This is just an estimate because most Uganda luxury tours are tailor-made and a lot of variables are involved, making it difficult to put an actual figure on the final price.

Some parks and lodges in Uganda are very remote and your safari will probably be a mix of driving and fly-in. The parks don’t lend themselves to mass tourism, and while this is part of the appeal, it bumps up the cost of a luxury safari.

There are some hidden costs on a luxury safari, such as tips for rangers and guides and fees for optional activities. Commonly included are accommodations, park fees, transport, a tour guide and three meals per day. Depending on your tour package, drinks could also be included. Be aware that tips for the guides add up. A general guideline is US$10 to US$15 per person per day. On a luxury safari some people tip even more