Uganda Gorilla Trekking Price in 2024-2025

Gorilla trekking Uganda price: How much does Uganda gorilla trekking cost? The price of gorilla trekking in Uganda varies depending on several factors particularly the choice of accommodation, gorilla permit, number of days that you plan to spend on a gorilla safari, cost of transportation, and more. Taking into account these factors is essential in order for you to establish how much your gorilla trekking safari will cost you.

Gorilla permit Uganda price

When costing a gorilla trekking Uganda safari, the final price covers the entire package and not one item. Gorilla permits are an essential requirement for anyone visiting Uganda for gorilla trekking. Within Uganda, there are 2 places to visit to see mountain gorillas- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

Regardless of the gorilla destination in Uganda, the price for gorilla permits stands at USD 800 for foreign non-residents, USD 700 for foreign residents, USD 500 for the Rest of Africa (ROA) and Shs. 300,000 citizens in East Africa. Tourists visiting Uganda for gorilla habituation pay USD1500 per person for foreign non-residents, USD1000 foreign residents, and citizens in East Africa 750,000.

Transportation

The price for vehicles differs depending on the kind of car you plan to use for your navigation to and from Bwindi or Mgahinga National Parks. Preferably, a 4×4 tourist vehicle is the best choice- getting up to Bwindi or Mgahinga NP takes 8-10 hours starting from Kampala or Entebbe city.

Small size 44x rental car in Uganda costs from USD40 to USD80 per day, medium 4×4 rental car price ranges from USD80 to 120 a day and large vehicle- 4×4 land cruiser costs USD150 to USD300 a day. The rental car prices are exclusive of fuel costs and drivers. At times the rate covers driver/guides fees and that is why it is important to inquire from your respective tour operator or company.

Price for accommodation

Accommodation is a must to book to make a gorilla trekking tour complete. The accommodation facilities in and around Bwindi or Mgahinga National Park do vary and range from budget to luxury.

Budget gorilla safari lodges prices range from USD50 to USD100 a night, midrange/moderate USD100 to USD500, and luxury accommodation costs USD600 to USD1500 a night. The accommodation rates include meals. When planning a gorilla safari in Uganda, it is important that a visitor puts into consideration the season of the year. The peak season is characterized by high visitor arrivals that are from June to September and December to February.

Other things to put into consideration include the cost of hiring a porter- which ranges from USD10 to USD20. Besides, you should have some extra cash in case you are to tip the service providers for the excellent service rendered.

A 3 day Uganda gorilla safari price estimates

A budget gorilla tour requires gorilla permits each costing USD700 plus rental car USD150+fuel +accommodation- the estimated amount goes up to about USD1200. Mid-range/moderate gorilla tour costs up to USD1700 and luxury/upmarket gorilla trip may cost USD2700.

Best time to go gorilla trekking Uganda

Gorilla trekking in Uganda is done at any time of the year. But, it is most enjoyable during the dry season and there are two phases any traveler must bear in mind- the first phase starts in June, July, August to September, and the other from December, January to February.

Items to carry for gorilla trekking Uganda

Once you have understood the ideal time to go gorilla trekking Uganda, the next stage is to sort out which items or things to carry. Recommendation: pack wisely and lightly starting with essentials such as cameras with no flashlight, long-sleeved shirt, trousers, rain jacket, hiking boots or shoes, daypack, insect repellents, bottled water, snacks, hat, valid visas, passports, gorilla permits, and more.

Accommodation to stay- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & Mgahinga GorillaNational Park

Bwindi National Park gorilla safari lodges:

Buhoma sector: Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Buhoma Lodge, Lake Kitandara Bwindi Camp, Engagi Lodge, Gorilla Friends Lodge, Jungle View Lodge, Volcanoes Safaris Bwindi Lodge, Silverback Lodge.

Nkuringo sector: Nshongi Camp, Nkuringo Gorilla Camp, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge

Rushaga sector: Gorilla Safari Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge & Rushaga Gorilla Camp

Ruhija region lodges: Ruhija Gorilla Mist Camp, Trekkers Tavern Cottages, Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge, Ruhija Gorilla Resort, Ruhija Community Rest Camp & Gift of Nature Lodge, etc.

Mgahinga Gorilla NP lodges include Mount Gahinga Lodge, Volcanos Mount Gahinga Safari Lodge, Amajambere Iwacu Camp, Countryside Guesthouse Kisoro, Kisoro Tourist Hotel, Kisoro Travelers Rest Hotel & Mountain Gorilla Safari Hotel.