Book and enjoy budget silverback gorilla tours in Uganda and Rwanda to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and the Virunga Conservation Area guided by Maranatha Tours and Travel. Silverback gorilla tour is among the most sought-after wildlife adventure experiences, an interest for most travelers on African safaris to Uganda, Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Whereas the silverback gorilla tour is an expensive adventure, we give you strategies to cut the costs of gorilla trekking hence ensuring budget silverback gorilla tours in east and central Africa. This article answers several questions related to gorilla trekking such as what is the cheapest way to go gorilla trekking. Where is the cheapest place to see gorillas? And how to see gorillas on budget among others
Tips for budget Silverback Gorilla Tours
Visit gorillas in Uganda
Silverback gorilla tours in Uganda are cheaper compared to those in Rwanda. Each gorilla trekking permit in Uganda costs $800 for foreign nonresidents, $700 for foreign residents, and UGX 300,000 for East African citizens. This cost is cheaper compared to $1500 in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda. Silverback gorilla tours in Uganda take place in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks located in Kabale and Kisoro districts respectively.
Travel during low/wet season
Whereas the cost of gorilla trekking permits remains the same throughout the year, traveling in the low/wet season attracts some offers that reduce the overall cost of Uganda trekking promoting budget silverback gorilla tours. The low season is mostly rainy and most travelers are uncomfortable traveling during this time and hence low visitation. Service providers mainly hotels and lodges offer huge discounts to encourage more visits and you could grab this chance
Travel as a group
Whereas a group safari is hard to organize, traveling as a group is one way of ensuring budget silverback gorilla tours. While on a group safari, all travelers share costs which makes it cheaper compared to primate trips. Silverback gorilla permit costs remain fixed but other costs are shared amongst all travelers in the group. The shared costs include transport and accommodation among others.
Opt for budget accommodation and transport services
If you want to have a budget silverback gorilla tour, make sure you book and stay in budget accommodation facilities and use cheap transport services. Fortunately in all gorilla destinations, budget lodges and hotels have been established to offer you excellent accommodation and food services at affordable rates.
Silverback gorilla tour will help you to book rooms for you in your preferred gorilla destination of your choice. Regarding transport, endeavor to use cheap transport means such as hiring drones and coasters instead of TX and Land Cruisers. Also, you can use public transport such as buses and matatus to connect to gorilla parks rather than booking a private car.
Book through a travel Operator
Booking your budget silverback gorilla tour with a tour operator is the best option for you. As much as you can book a gorilla safari yourself directly with the Uganda Wildlife Authority in Uganda or Rwanda Development Board in Rwanda, this turns out to be costly. Also, contacting and booking lodges for yourself is hectic and will take you much time and energy. At Silverback Gorilla Tour, we can do everything for you from booking permits to reserving rooms and transportation at a fair rate.
Fly to Kigali and trek gorillas in Uganda
Flying to Kigali and crossing to trek gorillas in Uganda is one way of ensuring budget silverback gorilla tours. The drive time from Kampala/Entebbe where most Uganda safaris begin is roughly 9-10 hours. The long-distance comes with huge costs in fuel and car maintenance. On the other hand, driving from Kigali to Bwindi Forest/Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks is roughly 5 hours which is faster and cheaper.
Reduce the gorilla trekking add-ons
The overall cost of gorilla trekking can be hiked by the extra activities added on gorilla trekking. These include game viewing, community tours, nature walks, and hiking experiences among others. To ensure a budget silverback gorilla tour, travelers are urged to reduce the extra activities and focus on the gorilla trekking experience.
In conclusion, no one would not want to see the endangered gorillas at a reduced price, Contact us at Maratha Tours and Travel and we shall customize a budget silverback gorilla tour to Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo
