Price of gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda : One of the most well-liked tourist attractions in Africa is gorilla trekking safari, which involves walking on foot through tropical rainforests in pursuit of habituated mountain gorillas and spending an hour with them there after being successful. While gorilla trekking safari is permitted in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, it is also permitted in two national parks in Uganda: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which is home to the greatest number of mountain gorillas, and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, both of which are situated in the country’s southwest. The cost of a gorilla trekking permit, the cost of transportation, the cost of accommodation, the length of the safari, the cost of hiring a porter, tipping, and the number of people travelling affect the price of gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda. Travelling alone is more expensive because you will be responsible for all costs.
Cost of gorilla trekking permit in Uganda and Rwanda.
Visitors above the age of 15 must get a gorilla trekking permit from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) or Rwanda Development Board (RDB) in order to visit habituated gorilla families and spend an hour with mountain gorillas. A gorilla trekking permit in Volcanoes national park costs 1,500 USD per person for all nationalities while a gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park costs 800 USD per person for foreign nonresidents, 700 USD per person for foreign residents and 300,000 UGX per person for East African citizens.
Cost of accommodation.
When making travel plans for your gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda and Uganda, accommodation is the second thing to think about. Your budget will determine the cost of accommodation in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, and Volcanoes National Park because there are categories named budget, midrange, and luxury options available. Budget accommodations costs between $50 and $130 per night, midrange accommodation costs between $150 and $300 per night, while luxury accommodations costs from $500 and above. Your dependable tour company, like Primate Holidays, can reserve accommodation. In order to arrive in time for the gorilla trekking briefing, travelers who choose to arrange their own accommodation should make sure the lodge is close to the starting site.
Cost of transport in Uganda.
The next stage is finding a way to get to the gorilla trekking safari destinations after getting your gorilla trekking permit and deciding on the type of accommodations you’ll be using. There are two types of transportation to choose from when travelling to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, and Volcanoes National Park. The cost of transportation varies based on the mode of transportation to the gorilla sites in Uganda and Rwanda. You can either utilize air transportation, where you will arrange scheduled or charter domestic flights with Aero link Uganda or Bar aviation from Entebbe international airport to Kisoro or Kihihi airstrips, or you can use road transportation, such as a safari land cruiser or safari van.
The cost of transportation is also influenced by the length of the safari. For instance, in Uganda, the shortest safari for gorilla trekking is two days, starting in Kigali. On the first day, a driver-guide will pick you up from the airport and drive you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or Mgahinga Gorilla Forest. You will go gorilla trekking on the second day, followed by a transfer return to Kigali. The minimum number of days for a gorilla trekking safari when arriving at Entebbe International Airport is three days. On the first day, you will transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, go gorilla trekking safari on the second day, and return to Kampala on the third day. Your tour operator can organize transportation to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, and Volcanoes National Park.
Cost of hiring a porter.
It is recommended that tourists going gorilla trekking safari in Uganda and Rwanda hire a porter to assist them with carrying their backpacks, cameras, and to provide a push and pull throughout the journey, particularly during the rainy season when the forest is slick and challenging for gorilla trekking. Because some of the porters have families and others are in school, tourists who hire them for gorilla trekking will help the community flourish. The cost to hire a porter ranges from $15 to $20 per porter.
Tipping.
Tipping shows gratitude for the service provided to hotel personnel, park rangers, guides, waiters, waitresses, and driver guides. In Uganda and Rwanda, there is no standard amount to tip because it is not required, but you can decide how much to pay the hotel employees, tour guides, and other service providers to encourage them to continue providing excellent service.
You can call Primate Holidays or visit our website to make a reservation for a perfect-friendly gorilla trekking safari if you have any questions about the cost of gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda.