It’s not cheap flights that determine the cost of gorilla trekking tours in Africa but the travel period and prices of gorilla permits counts much making Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo the most budget gorilla trekking destinations in Africa. Those planning for budget gorilla trekking tours in Africa, better to visit your favorite destination in low season months for great discounts and offers.
For Uganda gorilla treks low season months start early April, May and November. However, for those planning to track gorillas in Congo on Budget, mid march- mid May is the best time to book budget Congo gorilla safaris though you can still get best budget offers during other months of the year. If you’ve given up all hope of finding a cheap gorilla trekking tour overseas Rwanda ,then worry not because Uganda and Congo are still top budget safari destinations with exclusive primate safari experience that you can’t find anywhere in the world.
Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tours
Nice weather, abundant wildlife, primates, landscape, birds, lakes and culture is all you find in the Pearl of Africa-Uganda. I advise you to look at its off peak months (April, May, and November) because they really make gorilla trekking tours very cheap and affordable. Even when you chose to explore the other exciting tour adventures in the country it’s still affordable. You will find Uganda simply the best country for gorilla trekking safaris year round no matter when you visit. Besides, the country has two mountain gorilla trekking parks; Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park offering life changing experience to tourists especially primate lovers.
Uganda gorilla permits go for $600 for both parks year round accept during the low season months when they cost lower than $600.You can also experience the Uganda ancient culture of the Batwa people-known as the traditional forest people, engage in different community projects like visiting home steads, schools and hospitals, taking nature walks into the forest to different waterfalls and monkey station paradise. While in any Uganda gorilla trekking park, it’s very easy to connect to other Uganda national parks including Queen Elizabeth, Kibale forest, Murchison falls, Lake Mburo, Rwenzori among others .Good budget hotels that cater for every interest are sited within and close to different tourist attractions so you won’t look move a distance for food and overnight stay.
Congo Gorilla Trekking Tours
Great place to escape on budge since low season gorilla permits only cost $200 per a trek a price that saves for other trip essentials like transport, accommodation and visa fee. They have accommodations for budget and the park is usually not congested year round.Virunga national Park is a great place for mountain gorilla trekking tours for group, sole and family holidays.
No one visits Congo and leave without enjoying super relaxing incredible views of the hilly landscape, Nyiragongo volcanoes, Rwenzori among others. It’s closely accessed by road from Rwanda and Uganda so it’s best for those willing to explore other countries like Uganda or Rwanda. Best value for money and memories is the only reward you get when you track gorillas in Democratic Republic Congo.
Other things you won’t miss out is the luxurious bush natural experience as you search the endangered gorillas. Charge your camera for the day because you will have several moments to capture for future reference.