How Much Does Uganda Gorilla Trek Cost / National Parks /Uganda Safaris Destination
How much does Uganda gorilla trek cost; The cost of Gorilla trekking in Uganda is worth it but depending on a number of factors involved and it’s all travelers need to consider first in order to get started for the safari, because it involves in fully package not item of Gorilla Trekking Uganda.
Uganda Gorilla permits cost is affordable compared to Rwanda’s price of the gorillas .However, the only way to see gorillas in their nature environment is to take part in Gorilla trekking and you cannot go for gorilla trekking without a valid permit which can be purchased at Uganda Wildlife Authority offices a body responsible for all national park entry fees ,activities prices and protection .Whereby you will need to purchase it in advance especially during dry season though it can be done throughout the year ,dry seasons starts from June to September and December to February.
Uganda gorilla trekking permits is an hour activity that goes at USD700 for foreign nonresident, USD600 for foreign residents and UGX250,000 for East African members per person per day ‘’East African Countries Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania.
Please note, there is no low season discounts anymore and do not be deceived.
Gorilla habituation experience permit costs USD1,500 for foreign nonresidents and USD1,000 for foreign resident in East Africa and UGX750,000 for East African citizens.
Where to Do Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Gorilla trekking in Uganda can be popularly done in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park both safari destination is located in southwestern region of Uganda, approximately 9 to 10 driving hours. Alternative, you can decide to book a domestic flight with Aero link airline or Bar Aviation airline to arrange you schedule or charter flight to fly you to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip, located few hour way from the park, after landing our safari drive guide picks you up and drives you to the lodge.
Transport used-Vehicle ; Since the traveling journey is somehow long and some roads are not in good condition ,so we recommend travelers visiting one of these parks ‘’Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park and Mgahinga Gorilla national park , to use a 4×4 wheel vehicle.
Bwindi Impenetrable national park has got four gorilla trekking sectors where Gorilla trekking takes place that is; Rushaga, Ruhija, Buhoma and Nkuringo and each sector has different challenges in terms of roads and vehicle requirements. Small vehicles can be hired at small fees starting from 45USD and more, a medium 4×4 costs USD 80 and more while the land cruiser range between USD200 to 300 per day/car hire.
Whether you like it or not, Gorilla trekking cannot be done in a single day, you will have to take 3 Days Gorilla trekking with two nights since it takes half or full day and to drive back it requires a visitor to book accommodation facility which will make you comfortable stay in the wilderness.
Accommodations. Uganda safari accommodation ranges from budget, Mid-range to Luxury.
Since Gorilla trekking is a fabulous activity where you will have to hike through thick forest to search for gorillas. Gorilla trekking is an activity which can last 30 to 7 hours trekking but depending on their location. One to be part of gorilla trekking experience, your body must be physically feet to ascend and descend back. If travelers carrying heavy luggage and cannot move with. You can hire a porter who goes at small fees.
Bwindi Impenetrable national park has got 20 habituated divided into four gorilla sector ,Buhoma ,Ruhija ,Rushanga and Nkuringo. Then Mgahinga Gorilla national park boosts with two gorilla families.
