The Prime advantages of trekking gorillas during the low season are that you will get to enjoy a saving of up to 30% on accommodation with meals, transportation, and other gorilla trekking-related costs.
Gorilla trekking has seasons dubbed Peak, and low season. The peak season for gorilla trekking falls in June – August and December – February, and the Low season is in March April, and May. Peak season in Africa typically coincides with the summer holiday time in Europe, meaning that it is the time of the year when the majority choose to go gorilla trekking In Africa. During this time, Hotels, airlines, tour companies, etc charge fixed non-negotiable rates simply because there is crazy demand for the service/product. Incidentally, gorilla permits during the busy peak season months of August and December – February are usually sold out, and if available, might cost an “arm and a leg”. It’s not the best time to even think of a last-minute Gorilla Safari booking.
What are the advantages of trekking Gorillas during the low season?
Availability of gorilla Permits: If you plan to go gorilla trekking in the low season months of March April, and May, rest assured you will have a gorilla permit. If lucky, you might be able to enjoy discounted permit rates occasionally offered by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA).
Crowd-Free Trekking Experiences: While there is absolutely no guarantee on this, you might get the chance of privately trekking a gorilla group with either a limited number of people or just you. It’s not so unusual that you show up on the day/date of trekking only to discover that there is only you and a team of UWA guides and trackers visiting the assigned gorilla Family.
Great Discounts on Hotels/Lodges: During the low season, hotels, and lodges offer low-season discounted rates on accommodation. The hotels are usually not crowded and will offer a private experience characterized by “jet fast” service and attention wholesomely focused on you.
