Low Season Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Low Season Gorilla Trekking in Uganda: Gorilla trekking is one of the exceptional activities that attracts a large number of tourists in Uganda, and it involves moving on foot into the tropical rainforest in search of habituated mountain gorillas and, once found, spending one hour with them in their habitat.
Gorilla trekking in Uganda is done in two destinations: Mgahinga gorilla national park and Bwindi impenetrable national park.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, on the other hand, offers gorilla trekking experiences in four sectors: Buhoma in the north, Rushaga in the south, Ruhija in the east, and Nkuringo in the south.
Cost of low-season gorilla trekking permits in Uganda
Uganda has introduced low-season or discounted gorilla trekking permits, which are intended to stimulate travel during the low season and also maintain remarkable primate tracking experiences in Uganda. Low season rates are applicable during the months of April, May, and November. Low-season gorilla trekking permits in Uganda cost 600 USD per person for foreign non-residents and 500 USD per person for foreign residents.
The price of gorilla trekking permits during the peak season in the months of June, July, August, September, December, January and February will, however, remain the same at 800 USD per person for foreign nonresidents, 700 USD per person for foreign residents, 500 USD per person for African citizens and 300,000 UGX per person for East African citizens.
When to book low-season gorilla trekking permits in Uganda
The Uganda Wildlife Authority introduced discounted low-season gorilla trekking permits. They can only be booked through a trusted tour operator like Achieve Global Safaris. You will reach out to us with the date and month when you wish to visit the mountain gorillas in the low season and we will check for availability of permits from the Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Upon confirmation of availability, we will request payment for the safari, enabling us to procure the permits for you.
Low-season gorilla trekking permits in Uganda should be booked 2–3 months in advance for proper planning and to avoid last-minute inconveniences, given that gorilla permits are competitive and usually sell out quickly.
What to pack for low-season gorilla trekking in Uganda
Low season is also known as the rainy period, when the tropical rainforests in Bwindi impenetrable national park will be muddy and slippery; therefore, there are a number of items that tourists should pack or carry when going for their gorilla trekking adventure, including comfortable hiking shoes, long socks, a rain jacket/Poncho, a long-sleeved shirt and trouser, garden gloves, a warm sweater, insect repellent, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, a packed lunch and drinking water, a walking stick, a backpack, a camera and extra batteries, and a pair of binoculars, among others.
Are you looking for an affordable or budget-friendly gorilla trekking adventure during the low season? Achieve Global Safaris offers discounted or low-season gorilla trekking permits, transportation, and accommodation. Do not hesitate to reach out to us for low-season gorilla trekking packages.
