Are you planning to go Gorilla Trekking in 2025 but are wondering what the price of a Gorilla Tour is in 2025? In today’s article, we will explain (in detail) everything surrounding the Cost/price of a Gorilla tour in 2025.
Among the main things to consider when thinking of the overall cost of a gorilla trekking holiday is;
- The price of a Gorilla Permit in 2025.
- Accommodation & Meals.
- … and Transport to your gorilla trekking destination.
Cost/price of Gorilla Permits in 2025 – 2026;
The success in planning a gorilla tour is directly affected by the availability of gorilla permits – an official document (card) confirming that you have paid the gorilla permit fees (Uganda = $800, Rwanda = $1,500 per person). Realm Africa Safaris™ – the best Gorilla safari company – can assist you in booking a gorilla permit. Contact Us now to start the process – We recommend doing this at least six (06) months in advance.
Learn More Why we recommend booking your Gorilla permits in advance.
The cost of Accommodation & Meals:
Much as we operate Extreme Adventure Gorilla Camping Safaris, Most of our clients especially first & second-timer travellers prefer to stay at gorilla safari lodges. The Lodges that we recommend and use for our gorilla tours in Uganda & Rwanda offer full board rates that cater for accommodation and meals during your gorilla trip with Realm Africa Safaris™.
- Budget Gorilla Safari lodges cost $50 – $90 per person per night. If multiplied by 2 nights gives you $80 to $120 for the 02 nights.
- Midrange Gorilla safari lodges cost $100 – $500 per person per night with meals (breakfast, lunch & Dinners) included in the price. Multiplying this by the 2 nights gives you $140 to $400 for the 02-night stay.
- Luxury Gorilla Safari Lodges range from $600 – $2,000 per person per night with meals (breakfast, lunch & Dinners) included in the price. Multiplying this by the 2 nights gives you $1,200 to $4,000 for the 02-night stay.
Cost of Transport:
The category of transport that you choose to use to get you to your desired gorilla trekking destination in Uganda or Rwanda greatly affects the overall price of your gorilla tour.
If by car, a 5 seater Toyota LandCruiser will cost $110, and a 7 seater Toyota Landcruiser will cost $180 per day (cost can be split among travelers if traveling in a group). Included in the price are; Vehicle hire, fuel costs, and the services of a local driver-guide
In Uganda, you could opt to downsize on transport and instead ask for a Toyota Super Custom which costs $80 – $100 per Day. (cost can be shared among travelers if traveling in a group). Included in the price are; Vehicle hire, fuel costs, and the services of a local driver-guide.
The other alternative is to Fly:
- If in Uganda, Flying to the gorillas is a cheaper way to get & in and out of the gorilla sanctuary. flights with Aerolink cost about $250 per person – one-way or $500 round trip.
- If trekking Gorillas in Rwanda, while it is possible to fly by helicopter from Kigali to the Volcanoes it might cost a fortune to charter an entire helicopter from Akagera Aviation. *The drive is only 2 hours on a paved road from Kigali and is a scenic drive – you will get there sooner than you might expect. see: Driving from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park.
Company Mark-up (What we keep as Profit)
It’s only fair that we get paid for the service! Realm Africa Safaris™ adds a 10 – 20% markup on the figures mentioned above. It’s the only way we can survive as a small business.
Let’s do the mathematics for your 2025 – 2026 Gorilla tour with Realm Africa Safaris™
If Uganda is your choice, look at what it would cost to go on a 3 Days Budget Gorilla Safari to Bwindi Forest National Park in 2025:
- Gorilla Permit – $800 per person (we book it for you at NO Extra Cost)
- Budget Accommodation & Meals – $90 x 2nights = $180.
- Car rental (with driver) – 100x 3 Days = $300.
- Fuel Round trip – $350
- Company Markup (10%) = $156
The total Cost Price of a 03 Days Private Budget Gorilla tour in Uganda is $1,780. This price is based on an individual travelling solo. Otherwise, if travelling as 02 persons, $1,280 per person. The package gets cheaper with the number of people joining the tour.
See the Price of a 3 Days Budget Gorilla Tour to Bwindi.
