Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari Price – Uganda Gorilla Permit – Gorilla Lodging – Transport to Bwindi Forest National Park or Mgahinga National Park.
Uganda Gorilla trekking Safari price depend on a Number Of things; Gorilla Permit price, Price of accommodation and Transportation Charges by your local Tour Operator.
What is the Cost of a Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda?
This is a very Common question that runs in every travelers mind while planing to travel to Uganda for the popular gorilla Trekking experience. Gorilla trekking is NOT cheap, however a gorilla Safari can be made affordable or extremely costly.
How can i make my Uganda Gorilla trekking Safari Price affordable?
A Gorilla Permit;
A gorilla permit is a MUST have before you go on a gorilla trek. All Gorilla trekking Permits in Uganda are handled by the Uganda Wildlife Authority – a body mandated by the law to oversee all wildlife parks in Uganda.
The Price of a Gorilla trekking Permit is US$600 and or US$450 – in the Low Season months of April, May & November – all prices are fixed where you choose to personally buy the permit or your local travel Agency.
Accommodation;
While planning out your gorilla trekking Safari, you ought to allow for 02 nights stay at a lodge near your trekking Point (Bwindi or Mgahinga) – speak to your local Travel Agency for recommendations on where to stay (Don’t trust google in helping you find the Nearest, you will be surprised! – we emphasize you should speak to a reputable Safari Company like Realm Africa Safaris.
Accommodation is one of the main reasons a Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari Price will shoot up into the Skies. We advise that you keep your accommodation Selection as affordable as possible – for heavens sake its just two (02) nights and all you will need is a comfortable bed, hot shower and a good meal – all at a lodge located within short driving / walking range to your trekking Point.
Budget round about US$75 per person per night inclusive of meals. for the Two nights, you will need US$150 inclusive of Meal for your stay.
Transportation;
Getting to Bwindi F0rest National Park may require upto 9-10hours of driving – if driving from Entebbe International Airport or 5 – 6 hour if you opt to fly in through Rwanda’s Kanombe International Airport. Either way the cost of transportation will be round about US$150 per day- inclusive of Car Hire + Gasoline/ fuel. For the 03 Days, your budget should Be not Less than US$450.
The Driver guide;
The drive to where you will trek the mountain gorilla requires upto 10 hours of driving – the reason we advise you to set apart three (03) days to indulge in Gorilla trekking. You will need one day for driving to and from the Gorilla park.
Uganda has one of the highest number of road accidents registered on the Daily due to reckless driving; however amidst these records, we are still able to guarantee you a safe drive with our experienced Driver Guides. Our drive guides are familiar with the driving here let alone the nature of roads etc – We DON’T do Self drive Safari – Want to know why? Read this Post “East Africa Self Drive Safari – NOT recommended“
Back to our Budgeting, a driver guide will Cost you US$50 per day. Multiply by the 03 Days, it comes to US$150 for the entire 03 Days Budget Gorilla Tracking Safari.
Company Mark Up / Profit;
The secret with keeping your mark – Up charge on a safari down is to directly deal with a reputable local Travel Agency registered with Association of Uganda Tour Operator – AUTO (always check to confirm they really true members do stop at that, you could write a private email to the Association or Uganda Tourism Board – if you are having any doubts.
Back to the point, Local Agencies will charge between 10 -30% of the total Overall Cost. Realm Africa Safaris charges you only 15% on your 03 Days Budget Gorilla Trekking Safari.
Ok, What is my Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari Price going to Be?
Lets add the above estimates (they may slighty change) together.
- Gorilla Trekking Permit – US$600 or US$450 (per permit per trek).
- Accommodation 2 nights – US$150 (per person with meals inclusive).
- Car Hire + Fuel – US$450 (shared among the Group if travelling more than one).
- Driver Guide – US$150 (shared among the Group if travelling more than one)
Sub-Total: US$1350.00
Company Profit 15% : US$202.50
Grand Total: US$1552.5
Special Note:
- The Price Quoted above should Be treated as a guide and is subject to change.
- The price quoted above is based on 01 person traveling solo during peak season when the Permits cost US$600. The tour price reduces if traveling in the Low season months of April, May & November when the permits cost US$450.
Contact us for an Up-to-date Quote
Optional Costs – NOT Mandatory – Other Uganda Gorilla trekking Safari Price Considerations if you have some Extra money to make a difference in the lives of the Locals in-support of Local Tourism.
Gorilla Trekking Porter;
These are usually Locals that help you carry your backpack – all packed up with your days’ lunch pack, camera, sunscreen, repellent, water proof jacket, Bottles of Drinking water and any other stuff you may choose to bring with you into the Forest – Just don’t bring your Cigarettes because you won’t be allowed to smoke in the forest…sorry!!
You might argue that your backpack is light weight and you therefore don’t need to take a porter. before you finalize on your decision NOT to take a porter, there is more to this.
Please read our Post ” why Use a porter for Gorilla trekking“.
Porter Cost US$20 (minimum) for the entire day while you trek to see the mountain Gorilla’s.
Buy Local Handy Crafts;
For most Travelers it a norm to take home a souvenir the size of souvenir does vary from person to person. Since we a talking about keeping your Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari Price Affordable, we will encourage you to always buy at the local shops located along the roadside or within the local communities neighboring the Bwindi or Mgahinga Park. Their works are not Machine Curved Quality but authentic locally hand made stuff – which to Us makes proper true meaning of a souvenir that will change the lives of the Locals – speak to your guide, he will guide you on this.
Hotel Staff Tips;
Most of the Lodges pay their staff very little. The Staff therefore extensively depend on tips for you to survive. We kindly request that you appreciate good service with a word “thank you, that was nice or thank you for cooking – after every good did like a tasty Ugandan Meal… 🙂
However, that not enough, please leave in the tip Box usually located at the reception some money (tip) for the team to Share. Our guide to Hotel staff Tip is US$10 – 15 per person per Day spent at the Lodge/hotel.
Read our post “Gorilla Trekking Tipping Guide“
Driver Guides Tips;
Driver guides do a great job of safely driving you back and forth your gorilla trekking destination, they also guide you on your trip and better still are your travel companions for the entire time you are on safari with them. They are fully paid but will still appreciate a tip especially if you notice that the details; Good driving, very informative, well dressed, always on time, he /she has maintained a clean and professional presence of the car and himself…….don’t take this for granted ! Uganda Gorilla trekking Safari Price ,Uganda Gorilla trekking Safari Price Uganda Gorilla trekking Safari Price Uganda Gorilla trekking Safari Price Price Uganda Gorilla trekking Safari Price Uganda Gorilla trekking Safari Price
We hope this Post about “Uganda Gorilla trekking Safari Price” has given you a much more better idea on how to plan your Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari. If you have any Questions, feel Free to leave a comment below or write us a private email – we will respond in 24 Hrs.
