Budget Uganda Gorilla Safaris-Cheap Gorilla Trekking Packages From as Low as USD $1,080
Enjoy Budget Uganda Gorilla Safaris starting from prices as low as USD $1,080. These Cheap gorilla trekking Packages are offered for travelers interested in quality but cheap Gorilla Trekking experiences . Typical Uganda budget Gorilla Safaris involve short stays and sleeping in basic accommodation where need be and they include 1 day Uganda budget gorilla trekking tour, 2 day Uganda budget gorilla tour and 3-day Budget Gorilla tour starting either in Kigali, Kabale, Kisoro or Entebbe. The Budget Gorilla safaris can also be combined with other wildlife and adventure activities that may include white water rafting, beach stay, game park safari and cultural tours among others.
Our Cheap gorilla trekking tours are tailor made and private in nature which means you will use private vans or ordinary land cruisers with a dedicated driver/guide and sleep in comfortable and clean accommodation with 3 course meal menu and hot water for showering.
Important Things to Consider When Planning a Budget Uganda Gorilla Safari
The Type of Accommodation
Always choose basic but quality accommodation where you will be comfortable and safe. For our visitors at Engabi Tours and travel, we book you in a budget lodge that has hot water for showering and serves 3 course meals menus.
The Mode Transportation
At Engabi Tours and Travel, we organize a private mode of transport for you in a van or an ordinary Landcruiser with a dedicated driver to ensure your comfort and safety. On the other hand, you may choose to reach the gorillas by using a public mode of transport in form of a bus or taxi though this is so risky for you as a new person in the country with little knowledge about the locals or some places.
The Arrival and Departure Airport or City
In order to minimize the cost of transportation and the stress involved, we advise our international visitors to fly in through Kigali International airport Rwanda. From here we will transfer you on a 4 Hours road drive via Katuna/Chanika Border to the Gorillas in Bwindi or Mgahinga National Parks in Uganda hence avoiding the 10 Hours road drive from Entebbe to Bwindi. Kigali city should be your preferred start/end point for your short Budget Uganda Gorilla Safari.
Group Travel
Traveling solo means that you take care of all the costs associated with trip but when you travel in a small group, you tend to reduce costs as you will be sharing costs such as transportation with your travelling companions hence spending less.
The Number of Days To Stay on the Trip
However much you may need to save, you can never spend less on a longer Gorilla Safari than the one on a short Gorilla Safari. The more you stay on a trip, the more you spend. At Engabi Tours and Travel, we recommend that you stay from 2 to 4 days on your gorilla trip in Uganda to avoid overspending. If you are already in Kigali City or Musanze City in Rwanda or Kabale/Kisoro Towns in Uganda, you can even do a 1 Day trip to the Gorillas.
Top Budget Uganda Gorilla Safaris with Better Price Offers
The Budget Uganda Gorilla Trekking Packages below are designed to offer our visitors more for less. We have great partnership with safari lodges across all national parks which makes our prices unbeatable.
The prices of our budget gorilla tours in Uganda include Gorilla Permits, Transportation, dedicated driver, drinking water, Accommodation and Meals. Below are our selected Uganda Budget Gorilla Safaris with their cost.
1 Day Uganda Budget Gorilla Tour from Kabale or Kisoro
Enjoy a 1 Day Gorilla Tour in Uganda that begins and ends in Kigali, Kisoro or Kabale. The 1 Day Gorilla Tour in Uganda to Bwindi is the most cheapest way to see gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi National Park and it’s most suitable for time constrained travelers. The 1 Day Gorilla Tour transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park can start in Kigali, Kisoro or Kabale Town from as early as 03:00 am(Rwanda local time if you are in Kigali) or 6:00 am (Uganda Local time if you are in Kabale or Kisoro towns) in the morning.
Cost for Solo Traveler: 1,200USD
Cost for 2 Travelers: 1,080USD Per Person Sharing
CONTACT US or send a WhatsApp Text 0n +256757-341-593 to Book This Tour
2 Day Uganda Budget Gorilla Tour from Kigali, Kabale or Kisoro
The 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour is a memorable but brief Gorilla Trekking Uganda package that can start from Kigali or Kabale/Kisoro to Bwindi impenetrable National Park. The 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour is a private Gorilla Trekking Uganda excursion perfect for primates lovers with limited time in Africa and staying in Kigali-Rwanda /Kabale/Kisoro.
Cost for Solo Traveler:1,650USD
Cost for 2 Travelers: 1,350USD Per Person Sharing
CONTACT US or send a WhatsApp Text 0n +256757-341-593 to Book This Tour
3 Day Uganda Budget Gorilla Tour from Kigali
The 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour is a short Gorilla Trekking Safari from Kigali to the gorillas in Bwindi National Park that allows you to fly in and out of Kigali International Airport and enjoy Gorilla trekking in Uganda. The 3 Days Uganda gorilla Tour from Kigali involves a road drive of only 4-5 hours from Kigali to Ruhija/Rushaga sectors of Bwindi helping you to avoid the 10 road drive hours from Entebbe to Bwindi making this package the most convenient package to see the endangered Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park without spending long hours of driving or paying extra monies for a flight from Entebbe.
Cost for Solo Traveler: 2,050USD
Cost for 2 Travelers: 1,550USD Per Person Sharing
Contact Us with your preferred travel dates and number of persons traveling and mention budget as preferred accommodation type to book your Uganda Budget Gorilla tour. You may also reach us via WhatsApp Texting at +256757341593
4 Days Uganda Double Gorilla Trekking Tour
This Uganda double gorilla trekking safari adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park allows tourists to trek two different habituated gorilla families in two different locations. The 4 Days Uganda double gorilla trekking Safari tour in Bwindi can be in done in Nkuringo and Rushaga Sector or in Buhoma and Ruhija sector based on availability of accommodation.
Cost for Solo Traveler: 3,500USD
Cost for 2 Travelers: 2,800USD Per Person Sharing
Contact Us with your preferred travel dates and number of persons traveling and mention budget as preferred accommodation type to book your Uganda Budget Gorilla tour. You may also reach us via WhatsApp Texting at +256757341593
5 Days Uganda Gorillas and Chimpanzee Tracking Tour
The 5 Days Gorillas and Chimpanzee Trekking Uganda Safari is a top Primates excursion to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Kibale Forest National Park two of the World’s major primates parks.
Cost for Solo Traveler: 3,300USD
Cost for 2 Travelers: 2,400USD Per Person Sharing
Contact Us with your preferred travel dates and number of persons traveling and mention budget as preferred accommodation type to book your Uganda Budget Gorilla tour. You may also reach us via WhatsApp Texting at +256757341593
How to make bookings with Engabi Tours and Travel
- To make a Budget gorilla safari booking with Engabi Tours and Travel, contact us on WhatsApp at +256-757341593 Or send us an email at info@gorillasafaridiscovery.com
- Our payments are preferred in US Dollars
- Currency exchange rates vary daily based on the current international banking data available.
- We accept wire transfers and credit card payments.
- Payment by credit card is subject to a surcharge of 3.5%.
Tips For Planning A Better Gorilla Trekking Experience In Uganda
Book your Tour and Secure the Gorilla Trekking permits early
In Uganda, only 128 visitors can take part in the Gorilla Trekking experience in Bwindi and Uganda has the cheapest gorilla permits prices at USD800 compared to Rwanda. This means the competition is quite high for the few gorilla permits in Uganda and it becomes hard to secure gorilla trekking permits a few days to your Uganda gorilla tour although you might get lucky sometimes hence a need to book your tour or gorilla trekking permit fully latest 3 months in advance.
Know your fitness levels before the Gorilla Trekking experience.
Finding the Gorillas is not predictable meaning you might walk for long hours before finding them hence a need to be moderately fit and prepared for the longer treks.
Get the help of Porters for the gorilla trek
If you are not moderately fit, we recommend you get the help of a porter so that you can track without having to carry the few essential items listed below in your day pack. The porters are from the local community and very used to the local conditions and can assist in pushing, pulling and supporting you during your trek to the gorillas. They usually come at an additional fee over and above your safari cost ranging from approximately USD15-20 per porter per day as a fee with additional tipping being optional.
What to pack for a Successful Gorilla Trekking Experience
- Plenty of water – 1-2 liters per person (most lodges provide the water, but we also have it in the car)
- High energy snacks in addition to your packed lunch provided by the lodge/camp
- Spare film and batteries for videos and cameras
- Gloves (gardening type are good)
- Waterproof bag to protect photographic equipment
- Hiking gaiters
- A hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and band-aids might be useful
- A lightweight waterproof jacket/poncho
- Walking sticks are made available at the start of the trek for some of the steeper and more slippery tracks and may prove to be very handy.
Allowed Uganda Gorilla Trekking Age Limits
The age limit for gorilla trekking is 15 years and the authorities are very strict on this! With special written permission, however, a 14yr old might pass.
General Information
Entry Requirements:
All visitors to Uganda and Rwanda must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages. Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveler. To move between Uganda and Rwanda, we recommend that you acquire an East African Tourist Visa and this can be got from your first country of arrival
Language:
Luganda, English (Uganda) and French, English, Kinyarwanda & Kiswahili (Rwanda)
Voltage:
In Uganda the standard voltage is 220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs.
Currency:
Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort. Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country. Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency.
Clothing:
Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.
Baggage:
Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.
Water:
You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration.
Health;
East Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions. Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards: Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential. You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs. Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray
Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.
Dietary Requirements:
For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure the Hotel is notified prior to travel
Gratuities:
As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following:
The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day
Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day
Photography:
Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform. Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages. If in doubt, please check with your guide.