Short of money but want to trek gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda? There is absolutely nothing to worry about because our budget gorilla trekking packages are all here to offer you an amazing gorilla trekking experience at low unbeatable prices. What more could be better than this? See some of our budget gorilla tours below to get started with your gorilla tour booking process.
Gorilla trekking is a long-lasting, memorable, magical experience, and it can be achieved without blowing your budget. Think of it as a carefully choreographed dance: a little timing, the right partners, and respect for the stage make the performance unforgettable. If you are looking for budget gorilla trekking safaris and tour packages, you are in the right place!
We care about budget travelers, which is why we always try so hard to put together affordable gorilla safari experiences irrespective of the budget constraints. So how do we achieve this? Accommodation greatly determines the final price and how cheap your gorilla safari can get.
High-end safari lodges will definitely cost you more compared to cheap / budget safari lodges. We carry this burden for you! Our role is to look for partnerships with several standard safari lodges so that we are able to get their services and facilities at low discounted rates and in turn, offer them to you.
With such kinds of measures in place, we can organize stunning budget gorilla safaris for our gorilla trekkers with comfortable accommodation facilities and all meals of the day included.
With such offers, you can make your budget gorilla trekking safari cheaper. Please note that booking your trek during the low season can no longer guarantee you a gorilla permit of $450 in Uganda.
This was recently altered and permits now cost a standard price of $800 all year round. Permits can only be purchased at discounted rates if they are being resold.
The affordable gorilla trekking safari packages above are customized to be as cost-sensitive as possible. You can go ahead and choose one as you plan for your next adventure.
Do not hesitate to request any changes that you feel will make your experience better while keeping the costs down. Please also note that our packages are way different! We create a blend of mid-range and budget safari lodges depending on the location, and this enables us to offer you more than you would expect.
The budget gorilla trekking experience is apparently best done in Uganda. Bwindi Forest National Park has so many cheap accommodation facilities that you can choose from. A few standard mid-range lodges are also willing to offer their services to budget clients.
A gorilla permit costs only $800 in Uganda. This is $700 less than the Rwanda permit fee and $350 higher than Congo’s. The best affordable gorilla experiences are definitely found in Uganda. Bwindi harbors over half the remaining population of mountain gorillas in the world.
There is nothing like budget gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Rwanda officially became a luxury gorilla trekking destination when they doubled their gorilla trekking permits fees in 2017. A permit in Rwanda now costs $1500, an amount that can book you a three-day comfortable gorilla trek in Uganda and even leave you with pocket change. If you feel you must really see Rwandan gorillas, you can still cut down on accommodation and transportation costs.
The situation in Congo is a 50/50. You save on gorilla permits by paying only $450 but spend more on accommodation since they have only top-notch safari lodges.
What to expect from a cheap gorilla trekking safari
Going cheap doesn’t mean you are bound for a horrible experience. Most people misunderstand this, and not all tour operators are able to arrange comfortable experiences for you.
Just like mentioned earlier, when you book a budget gorilla tour with us, we offer you mid-range accommodation facilities with all meals included. Most of our budget gorilla safari clients sleep in Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge.
