Budget gorilla trekking in Uganda 2024
Budget gorilla trekking in Uganda 2024; Gorilla trekking is an adventurous activity that attracts many tourists to visit Uganda and it involves moving on foot into the tropical rainforest in search of the mountain gorillas and once found spend one hour with them in their habitat. Gorilla trekking in Uganda is done in two national parks that is Bwindi impenetrable national park which harbours the highest number of mountain gorillas and Mgahinga gorilla national park. Apart from Uganda, gorilla trekking is also done in Volcanoes national park in Rwanda, Virunga national park and kahuzi biega national park in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Budget gorilla trekking experience in Uganda 2024
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park starts early in the morning with a briefing at the park headquarters about the rules and regulations to follow during trekking. After the briefing you will be subdivided into groups of 8 people where each group will be allocated a habituated gorilla family to trek. Trekking of mountain gorillas takes about 2 to 7 hours depending on where the gorillas are located because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. During trekking, you will be able to view other primates, bird species, plant and tree species among others and once the gorillas are located, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their natural environment which gives you a chance to watch them carry out their daily activities, learn about their behaviours, habits, take photos and record the beautiful moments to show people back home.
Best time to go for budget gorilla trekking in Uganda 2024
Budget gorilla trekking safari in Uganda can be done anytime throughout the year though the best time is during the dry season also known as the peak season in the months of June, July, August, September, December, January and February because during this period there is less rainfall in the national parks therefore access roads and gorilla trekking trails will be dry and passable which makes gorilla trekking easy.
Gorilla trekking safari in Uganda can also be done in the low/rainy season during the months of March to May and October to November because during this time gorilla trekking permits will easily be acquired, the national parks will have few people and also some lodges offer discounts as a way to attract tourists which favours budget travellers.
Cost of a gorilla trekking permit in Uganda 2024
Gorilla trekking permits in Bwindi impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga gorilla national park cost 700 USD per person for foreign non residents, 600 USD per person for foreign residents and 250,000 UGX per person for East African citizens.
How to book gorilla trekking permits in Uganda 2024
Gorilla trekking permits in Uganda 2024 can be booked through a trusted tour operator like Achieve Global Safaris where you will contact us with the date, month, year and gorilla destination that you wish to visit. After contacting us we will check for permit availability from Uganda Wildlife Authority on your preferred date and if there are permits available, you will be asked to make a deposit for the permit. Once the payment has been made, we will be able to purchase the permits on your behalf and send you a scanned copy of the receipt as confirmation.
Budget accommodations in Bwindi impenetrable national park
There are a number of budget accommodation facilities in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park where you can stay during your gorilla trekking safari including Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Bweza Gorilla Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge, Broadbill Forest Camp, Eco Marvels Gorilla Resort, Gorilla Valley Lodge, Ikoro Hotel, Karungi Camp, Nshongi Camp, Rushaga Gorilla Lodge, Ruhija Community Rest Camp, Gift of Nature Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge, Bwindi Jungle View Lodge, Bwindi Guest House, Travellers Rest Hotel, Mucha Hotel, Bwindi View Bandas, Bwindi Backpackers Lodge, Crested Crane Bwindi, CPTH Gorilla Conservation Camp, Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort, Wagtail Eco Safari Camp, 3 Way Gorilla Resort among others.
How to get to the gorilla destinations
Both Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park are located in south western part of Uganda and can be accessed by road transport means where you will drive from Kampala via masaka, Mbarara, Kabale and then to the park headquarters which takes about 9 to 10 hours’ drive in a safari vehicle.
Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park can also be accessed from Kigali Rwanda where tourists will fly to Kigali international airport and then cross to Bwindi impenetrable national park or Mgahinga gorilla national park via cyanika border in Kisoro or katuna border in Kabale which takes about 4 to 5 hours’ drive.
Budget gorilla trekking in Uganda can be combined with chimpanzee trekking or chimpanzee habituation experience in kibale forest national park. for more information about the budget gorilla trekking in Uganda, you can reach out to us at Achieve Global Safaris or visit our website for affordable gorilla trekking safari packages.
