Budget gorilla trekking safari in Uganda 2024

Budget gorilla trekking safari in Uganda 2024: Gorilla trekking is an extraordinary and one of the most popular activities that attracts many tourists to visit Uganda and it involves moving on foot into the tropical rainforest in search of the habituated mountain gorillas and once found spend one hour with them in their natural environment. Uganda is known is harbouring half of the world’s mountain gorilla population and gorilla trekking is done in two national parks that is Bwindi impenetrable national park which harbours the highest number of mountain gorillas and Mgahinga gorilla national park both located in south western part of Uganda. Gorilla trekking is also done in Volcanoes national park in Rwanda, Virunga national park and Kahuzi biega national park in Democratic Republic of Congo.

There are a number of factors that you should consider when planning a budget gorilla trekking safari in Uganda for example the gorilla destination to visit, cost of a gorilla trekking permit, how to book a gorilla trekking permit, budget friendly accommodations, type of transport, length of the gorilla safari, best time to go for gorilla trekking safari among others and this article will guide you on how to plan a successful budget gorilla trekking safari in Uganda 2024.

Gorilla trekking experience in Uganda 2024

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park starts early in the morning with a briefing about the rules, regulations and expectations at the park headquarters. After the briefing, you will be subdivided into groups of 8 people where each group will be allocated a habituated gorilla family to trek and an experienced park guide. Trekking of mountain gorillas in Uganda takes about 2 to 6 hours depending on where the mountain gorillas are located because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. During trekking, you will be able to view other primates, different bird species among others and once the gorillas are found, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their natural habitat which gives you an opportunity to learn about their habits, behaviours, watch them carry out their daily activities, take photos and record videos to show people back home after the safari.

Best time to go for budget gorilla trekking safari in Uganda 2024

Budget gorilla trekking safari in Uganda can be done anytime throughout the year though the best time is during the low/ rainy season in the months of March to May and October to November because during this period some lodges reduce rates as a way to attract tourists which favours the budget travellers. Also during the low season there are few visitors in the national parks therefore you will be able to purchase the gorilla trekking permits easily and explore the park with few crowds.

Budget gorilla trekking safari in Uganda can also be done in the dry season also known as the peak season in the months of June to September and December to February because during this period there is less rainfall in the parks therefore access roads and trekking trails will be dry and passable which makes gorilla trekking easy.

Cost of a gorilla trekking permit in Uganda 2024

Gorilla trekking permits in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park cost 700 USD per person for foreign non residents, 600 USD per person for foreign residents and 250,000 UGX per person for East African citizens.

How to book gorilla trekking permits in Uganda 2024?

Gorilla trekking permits in Uganda 2024 can be booked through a trusted tour operator like Achieve Global Safaris where you will contact our tour consultants via email or WhatsApp with the date, month, year and gorilla destination that you wish to visit. After contacting us we will check for permit availability on your preferred date from Uganda Wildlife Authority and if there are permits available, you will be asked to make a deposit for your permit. Once the payment has been made, we will be able to purchase the permit on your behalf and send you a scanned copy of the receipt as confirmation.

Booking your gorilla trekking permit through Achieve Global Safaris is the best option in that we will not only book your gorilla permit but also plan your entire gorilla trekking safari which involves, transportation, accommodation, other activities to engage in after gorilla trekking and other destinations to visit during the safari like Queen Elizabeth national park.

Where to stay during your budget gorilla trekking safari

There are a wide range of budget accommodation facilities in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park where you can stay during your budget gorilla trekking safari in Uganda including Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge, Bweza Lodge, Travellers Rest Hotel, Ruhija Community Rest Camp, Karungi Camp, Nshongi Camp, Gorilla Safari Lodge, Bwindi View Lodge, Bwindi Guest House, CTPH Gorilla Conservation Camp, Broadbill Forest Camp, Mondi Lodge Kisoro, Mucha Lodge, Bwindi Backpackers Lodge, Rafiki Safari Lodge Bwindi Crested Crane Bwindi, Bwindi Forest Lodge, Mutanda Eco Community Centre, Wagtail Eco Safari Camp, Gorilla Valley Lodge among others.

What to pack for your budget gorilla trekking Safari

When planning a budget gorilla trekking safari in Uganda, there are a number of items that you should pack including long sleeved shirt and trouser, hiking shoes, waterproof rain jacket, insect repellent, warm sweater, garden gloves, energy snacks and drinking water, face masks, a hat and sunscreen, camera and extra batteries, a pair of binoculars, walking stick, back pack among others.

How to get to the gorilla destinations.

Both Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park are located in south western part of Uganda and budge travellers can access the parks by road transport means where you will drive from Entebbe or Kampala via masaka, Mbarara, Kabale and then to the park headquarters which takes about 9 to 10 hours’ drive in a safari vehicle.

Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park can also be accessed from Kigali Rwanda where tourists will fly to Kigali international airport and then connect to the park headquarters through cyanika border in Kisoro district or Katuna border in Kabale district.

For more information about gorilla trekking safari in Uganda 2024, do not hesitate to reach out to us at Achieve Global Safaris or visit our website to book an affordable gorilla trekking safari package.