Gorilla tours for budget travelers – Gorilla trekking permits for budget travelers – Budget Gorilla Trekking Tours in Uganda, Rwanda & DR Congo
Gorilla tours for budget travelers; Budget gorilla trekking Uganda and Rwanda safaris offer a golden opportunity to budget travelers interested in trekking the endangered Mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
Note that, the cost of trekking Mountain gorillas is relatively higher compared to other African safari activities such as game drives in Masai Mara, Serengeti, Kruger or Queen Elizabeth National Park, etc.
Although African gorilla tours are considered expensive, in this blog-post we have brought you all possible ways to undertake cheap gorilla safaris!
Opting for a budget-friendly way to see lowland and mountain gorillas in Africa is a great way to save on costs. The same applies to affordable gorilla trekking tours.
While “budget”, “affordable”, and “cheap” are often used interchangeably, they actually mean different things. Budget gorilla safaris focus on reducing the overall cost of your tour package to match your budget, even if you stay in expensive accommodations. Similarly, affordable gorilla trekking tours prioritize cost-savings, while cheap gorilla safaris simply offer very low prices.
Globally, you can only enjoy gorilla tracking in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo- all found in East Africa. We advise you to book your gorilla permits in advance. Gorilla permits are limited in number!
Where to Go for Budget Gorilla Trekking Tours in Africa? | Where Is the Cheapest Place for Gorilla Trekking?
Where to go gorilla tracking in Africa? Globally, there are only 3 destinations to enjoy gorilla trekking safari trips from. All these incredible destinations are found in Africa (Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo).
Here are the sites (destinations) for African budget gorilla safari tours:
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Budget Gorilla Trekking safaris
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park ranks top among the East African destinations to spot Mountain gorillas.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is a UNESCO world heritage site, holding half of the Mountain gorillas (1,063) on Earth. Gorilla safari tours in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest take place in the Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo sectors.
Gorilla safari adventures in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest are even ideal for children. It’s one of the few destinations offering gorilla child friendly tours!
This is because the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest terrain is relatively flat unlike in other destinations. Inquire from your tour operator more about this!
For bird lovers, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a paradise for you. Its home to over 350 birds including over 90% of Albertine Endemic bird species.
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Among gorilla tracking destinations, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is the only place to undertake a gorilla habituation experience. This thrilling experience allows you to spend with gorillas more and long hours. In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, gorilla habituation experience is only possible in the Rushaga sector (south of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest) on Bikingi Gorilla Group.
Classic game-viewing adventures in Queen Elizabeth National Park can be supplemented on trips to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the few destinations to spot the rare tree climbing Lions on Earth.
- Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park is the only site to enjoy Rwanda gorilla trips!
This scenic hilly Park, Volcanoes National Park holds the highest population of Mountain gorillas in the Virunga Conservation Area. Other parks in this striking conservation area include Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda and Virunga National Park in Congo.
About 12 habituated gorilla families are open for tourism for travelers undertaking gorilla trekking in Rwanda.
During your budget gorilla trekking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, you’ll have a golden opportunity to explore the Dian Fossey Tombs. This great lady was a prominent American primatologist who was slaughtered in her effort to conserve Mountain gorillas.
Furthermore, golden monkey trekking as well as Mount Karisimbi and Bisoke hikes are possible.
For a memorable gorilla safari in Rwanda, we always advise our clients to relax at Lake Kivu after the gorilla trekking in Rwanda Volcanoes National Park.
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is another amazing site worth visiting while on your African budget gorilla trekking tours.
This scenic park holds one habituated gorilla group with the highest number of Silverbacks in the world co-existing (4 of them out of 9 members).
On top of your African budget gorilla trekking safari in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, you can also enjoy golden monkey trekking or hike one of 3 striking volcanoes in this park; Mount Muhabura 4127m, Sabinyo 3669m and, Gahinga 3,474m.
After your budget gorilla trip in either Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla NP, you shouldn’t miss a boat trip on Lake Bunyonyi- one of the most beautiful lakes on the African continent.
- Virunga National Park and Kahuzi-Biega National Park
Budget gorilla trekking safari trips are also possible in Virunga National Park and Kahuzi-Biega National park of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
While planning to visit Virunga National Park for mountain gorilla safari tours and Kahuzi-Biega National Park for low land gorilla trekking safaris, we advise you to consult first your tour operator whether it’s safe! Congo is one of the African countries considered insecure.
So, as professional tour operators, we shall be available to guide you either to undertake a Uganda gorilla trip in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or a Rwanda gorilla adventure in Volcanoes National Park.
Please, inquire first whether it’s safe before deciding to undertake a gorilla trek in Congo.
Gorilla Trekking Rules and Regulations in Uganda Rwanda
- As you undertake your budget gorilla trekking safari adventure in Uganda Rwanda, there’re guidelines to follow! These rules are set to protect Mountain gorillas as well as tourists.
- Gorilla Trekking Permit Cost in Africa- How Much Do Gorilla Trekking Permits Cost in Uganda and Rwanda?
- As you look for budget gorilla safaris in Africa, note that each country sells differently its gorilla permit. The Mountain gorilla trekking permit is charged differently i.e. Citizens of East Africa, Foreign residents, and foreign non-residents pay differently.
Here is the cost for gorilla permits for Foreign Non Residents:
- A gorilla permit in Rwanda costs 1500 USD
- The gorilla permit in Uganda costs 800 USD
- DR Congo, the gorilla permit is at 400 USD