How much is the cost of gorilla trekking safari in Uganda/ Rwanda?
Cost of gorilla trekking safari.
The cost of gorilla trekking safari will be the summation of the cost of the gorilla trekking permits along with the cost of amenities and cost of other different activities combined with the trekking expeditions. Gorilla trekking permits are booked in advance 3-6 months prior to the trekking date and sold at a first come first serve interval with a maximum of 8 permits per gorilla family per day on this Africa safari.
Cost of gorilla tracking permits
Gorilla permits or pass are the most crucial requirement for trekking mountain gorilla in all these countries. Gorilla permits can be bought through a trusted tour agent like Travitude safari tours company at least months in advance prior to the date of visit. The number of trekkers is limited per gorilla family per day so for surety of a gorilla trekking trip advance booking is needed.
Habituation is only done at Bwindi impenetrable national park giving an opportunity to visitors 4 hours per day with the Gorillas at a charge of $1,500 (tourists), $1,000 (foreign residents) and 750,000 UGSHS for East African nationals.
A gorilla trekking permit in Uganda costs $800 for tourists (FNR- foreign nationals/residents), $700 for foreign residents (FR), $500 for individuals from the rest of Africa, Ugshs. 300,000 for East African residents. A gorilla permit in Rwanda costs $1500 for foreigners and $200 for East African residents.
Gorilla trekking in Uganda is done at Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park and Mgahinga gorillas national park while in Rwanda trekking is done at Volcanoes national park.
What next after finding the gorillas.
As soon as you locate these mountain gorillas, you will be allowed to stay with them for over an hour as you are having photos, observing, asking questions and so on. However, during this session, you are not allowed to eat anything, drink, and take photos when the flash lights are on.
You are not allowed to get too close to the gorillas and also advised to wear a mask if you’ve got one a regulation aimed at protecting the primates from catching viral or bacterial respiratory diseases like flue or cold.
When the one hour of staying around a particular gorilla family elapses, you are asked to get back to the lodge and leave the jungle for the gorillas.
Your contribution to mountain gorillas conservation
For every permit you pay for and every visit you make to mountain gorillas and golden monkeys destinations, you directly contribute to the efforts of conservation and preservation of these endangered species; We salute all those that have embarked on this journey before.
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Gorilla trekking safari rules and preparation tips;
- Tropical countries have unpredictable climate, rain gear is a must have
- Insect repellent
- Recommended clothing – long trousers and long sleeved sweaters or shirts while in the forest to avoid insect and plant stings.
- Sturdy hiking boots are essential, especially ones you have used before.
- Drinking water, however eating, drinking and smoking near the gorillas is strictly forbidden – your guide will communicate designated time and place.
- Photography is permitted, although you must not use flash
- Porters are available to help you carry your day-pack for a small charge.
- You will not be allowed to trek gorillas if you have communicable disease like flu or cough
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