How to Plan a Budget Uganda Safari in 2022 – 2023: Many travelers say traveling to Africa is very costly while we agree to the statement, we also think that the cost of a safari is affected by how best you Plan. In today’s article, we will give you practical tips that will guide you in Planning a Budget Uganda Safari in 2022 – 2023.
Travel in a group: If planning to go on a Safari to Uganda in 2022 – 2023, we recommend planning ahead and getting some friends or family members to join you on this holiday. This will bring down the overall cost of the safari since costs will be shared amongst your travel companions. We recommend keeping the groups between 6 – 12 persons as finding accommodation for larger groups can be difficult in some instances impossible.
Book in Advance: While some people believe in last-minute bookings, we at realm Africa Safaris recommend that you plan and book your holiday in advance. Booking at least 06 months in advance allows you the opportunity to get booked in the hotels/lodges of yourself and or any other party you will travel with.
Choose the right accommodation: The cost of accommodation does affect the overall cost of the entire holiday you are planning. For anyone planning a budget Uganda Safari, we recommend asking your tour operator to recommend some cheap hotels/lodges or Camps.
Choose the right mode of transportation: For you to keep your trip cheap, choose the right accommodation. For instance, instead of opting for a Toyota Landcruiser or any other luxury vehicle, ask your tour operator for any cheap vehicle options like the smaller 4×4 Toyota Rav or the Toyota Hiace.
Check out our range of vehicles for hire on a Uganda Safari.
Choose the right/cheap activities: The cost of activities on a Uganda Safari varies and ranges from $10 to $700 per person with Gorilla trekking being the most expensive activity. Mountain gorilla trekking permits in Uganda cost $700 per person. If you are operating on a tight budget, we recommend skipping the expensive activities like Gorilla trekking and instead of doing cheaper activities like wildlife viewing in the other savannah parks across Uganda.
Start your trip on the day of arrival: Where possible, we recommend planning your flights well… book flights that arrive in Uganda in the morning so that you can start your Uganda Safari that very day instead of having to stay an extra night (upon arrival) in Entebbe or Kampala. Equally plan that your departure flight is scheduled to depart in the evening/night on the day that your Uganda Safari ends. This saves you the expense of accommodation on the first and last day of your Uganda Safari.
