What is the Best Price for a Gorilla Safari in Africa? This is a popular travel question by persons intending to go gorilla trekking in Africa. In today’s, we will provide you with a practical response to guide you through the process of Planning your next Gorilla trekking Holiday to Africa.
Best Uganda Gorilla Trekking Offer in 2024: 1,140 per person (includes; 01 gorilla permit 01 Gorilla Permit per person, plus 02 nights’ accommodation, meals, and transportation for 02 persons sharing a room*)
First and foremost, (and you might perhaps already know this….) there is only 03 place where mountain gorillas are found in Africa; Uganda, Rwanda & DR Congo. However, for safety reasons, we only operate gorilla trekking holidays & tours to only Uganda & Rwanda. Curious why we don’t go to DR Congo….? check out our blog; Reasons we find Congo unsafe for Gorilla Trekking. This leaves us with only two countries; Uganda & Rwanda as the safest places to trek & see mountain Gorillas in Africa.
What is the Best Price for a Gorilla Safari in Uganda?
Realm Africa Safaris™ – a locally registered gorilla travel company based in Uganda operates some of the most affordable gorilla trekking Holidays across Uganda ( and into Rwanda).
Our best Gorilla Trekking offers for 2023 – 2024 & Beyond range from as low as $440 per person (Includes; 02 nights’ accommodation, meals, and transportation) for a 3 Day Budget Gorilla Safari to Bwindi. If you add the Cost of a Gorilla Permit – $700 per person plus $440 per person, the 3-day Private Gorilla Trekking tour to Bwindi will then cost $1,140 per person based on 02 persons sharing a Twin/Double ensuite room ( The Price Includes; 01 Gorilla Permit per person, plus 02 nights’ accommodation, meals, and transportation for 02 persons sharing a room*)
A Table of the Best Price for a Gorilla Safari in Africa for 2023 – 2024 & Beyond.
| No. Of Persons | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | Comments |
| Low Season
(March, April, May, Sept & Nov) |
$1,550 | $1,140pp | $1,130pp | $1,110pp | $1,100pp | $1,080pp | Incl. permits |
| Peak Season
(June – August, Oct, Dec – January) |
$1,580 | $1,160pp | $1,150pp | $1,130 pp | $1,120pp | $1,100pp | Incl. Permits |
Abbreviations used above:
- PP – per person.
- Incl. – Includes.
What is the Best Price for a Gorilla Safari in Rwanda?
One very important thing you must note is that, unlike Uganda, Rwanda does charge more than double the price for gorilla Permits. Rwanda gorilla Permits cost $1,500 per person. Because of the Price of the permits, many travelers have opted to go gorilla trekking in Uganda as a means to save on the cost of a gorilla trek.
Check Out: The Best price for a Gorilla Safari in Rwanda
