Budget Gorilla Trekking in Africa; First of all, in Africa gorilla trekking can be done in three countries; Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Each of the gorilla safari destinations has its price amount on gorilla permits. However, the prices are varied and range from USD400 to USD 1500 per permit.
A gorilla permit in the Democratic Republic of Congo costs USD400 the cheapest, USD700 in Uganda throughout the year, and USD1,500 each in Rwanda Safari. The gorilla permit is issued to one person per day-24 hours.
The fact is that Budget gorilla trekkers should do is to choose their destinations wisely. Considering the prices above, Rwanda has the highest price on permits thus making it a ‘’Luxury Gorilla Trekking Destination’’. Congo and Uganda their permits seem to be cheaper but safe and worth it.
Budget Gorilla Trekking Uganda Safaris
Uganda gorilla safaris popularly offer the best affordable gorilla trekking encounter among the three destinations. The half world’s total population of mountain gorillas lives in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The park is home to over four gorilla sectors –Buhoma, Rushaga, Ruhija, and Nkuringo gorilla sectors where around 22 habituated gorilla families are splintered. Furthermore, Bwindi has got many gorilla safari lodges that range from budget to luxury.
The reason why tourists often get discouraged is that Bwindi estimates an 8 to 9 hours drive from Entebbe to Southwestern Uganda regions. That’s the reason why they prefer to have their experience in Rwanda. But still, you can have decided to travel from Rwanda –Kigali to Bwindi through board crossing at Cyanika board which takes 4 hour drive to access Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Alternatively, you can use scheduled or charter domestic flight Bar aviation to fly you to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrips.
In Uganda, gorilla trekking can be done in two national parks –Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Budget Gorilla Trekking Rwanda
Despite, Rwanda’s gorilla trekking sounds high, you can still track on a budget in Rwanda. Although the best way to minimize your expenditure in Rwanda is by opting few days and staying in budget accommodation facilities. On the downside, USD1,500 permits fee for Rwanda can get you a fully booked three-day budget gorilla safari in Uganda’s Bwindi or Mgahinga National Park. Even it leaves you pocket change of the estimated USD250.
In actual sense, Rwanda does not offer cheap gorilla safaris.
Note; the gorillas are the same and it’s only the trekking environment differs.
Budget Gorilla Trekking Congo
Most tourists today prefer doing budget gorilla tours in Virunga instead of doing it to Rwanda through their departure arrival in Rwanda. Congo gorilla permits are the cheapest among the other two countries Uganda and Rwanda, going for as little as USD400 each. When it comes to accommodation, Virunga National Park has only high-end safari lodges that might cost you more than USD300 per night.
Besides that, Congo destination is a recommendable location for tourists who prefer cheap gorilla trekking.
In Africa, the cheapest place to encounter a gorilla is Congo, a gorilla permit in Congo costs USD400 per person per trek for the high season months starting from Mid-December to Mid- March and then from June to October. During the low season months which happens Mid-March to Mid-May and then Mid-October to Mid-December every year –a gorilla trekking permit can be at a low rate of USD200.
For more information about budget gorilla tours, you can contact or email us at Achieve Global Safaris to clarify more about the safari. Budget gorilla tours require a visitor to book with a reliable tour operator with a fully registered tour company. This is because reliable tour operator always negotiates with various service providers in the tourism industry to get the best bargain on their respective facilities. More so, we can offer you very comfortable facilities at low discounted rates irrespective of your class of travel. If you book a budget gorilla safari with us get booked in very comfortable gorilla safari lodges with all meals ‘’Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner’’ all included. Our budget gorilla tours are designed for affordability, comfort, and enjoyment. Lastly, our company cares so much about every kind of safari experience you are bound for and it’s our concern to make our visitors happy on your safari that covers less money.
