Gorilla trekking on an Easter day.

Most individuals who take summer vacations like to go to the beach, but Gorilla Safaris Africa provides excellent summer vacations, including gorilla trekking safaris in East Africa. Do you wish to spend some time in Africa this summer? You could be from the United Kingdom, America, Europe, or Asia.

Looking for a cheap and pleasant summer holiday gorilla trekking tour to visit rare mountain gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park? Look no further other than Gorilla Safaris Africa since its one of the leading expertise companies in drafting crafted gorilla itineraries.

Gorilla trekking safari at a lower price during this Easter holiday

Easter holidays are often popular, so if you want to go on a gorilla trekking safari in Uganda at this time, you must plan your trip early to avoid missing out on things like gorilla permits.

Gorilla Safaris Africa plans and lists economical gorilla trekking experiences on its website. You can pick between short and lengthy gorilla journeys to Uganda or  Rwanda, to visit mountain gorillas. You may also combine your journey with other safaris in Uganda or other countries.

Costs and how to get a gorilla permit for a gorilla trekking safari in Uganda

Uganda’s gorilla permit costs $800 per person per trip for non-resident foreigners, $7 00 per person each trek for locals, and shs 300,000 per person for East African citizens. It permits you to spend an hour with mountain gorillas at either Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

Uganda has 17 habituated gorilla family groups, with 16 in Bwindi and one in Mgahinga. This means that there are 136 permits available for gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda each day. Those who want to spend more time with mountain gorillas in Uganda can take a Gorilla Habituation Experience, which is only available in Bwindi Forest with in Rushaga sector.

For $1500 per person, you can spend 4 hours with semi-acclimatized mountain gorillas under the supervision of trackers and researchers, as opposed to just 1 hour during standard trekking.

Rwandan gorilla permit Costs and how to get them

The Rwandan gorilla permit costs $1500 per person per trek for non-resident foreigners, $500 per person for Rwandan residents, and $200 per person for East African citizens.  With the permit expect to the spend one hour with mountain gorillas viewing as well as learning about them from Volcanoes National Park.

Because Rwanda is home to 12 gorilla families, 96 passes are distributed daily for gorilla trekking safaris in Volcanoes National Park. Gorilla permits can be obtained by arranging with a reputable trip operator, such as Gorilla Safaris Africa to help you secure your permit.

However, you should be aware that when you book your gorilla permit, the price does not include lodging, flights, ground transportation, food, or other expenses. You will need to contact your tour operator for more details about the plan you are booking. These people have a lot of expertise in tailoring or combining safari packages.

 The best time to book a gorilla trekking tour during the Easter holiday

During the Easter holidays, it is essential to schedule your gorilla trekking safari at least two weeks in advance. It is highly recommended that you plan your gorilla journey at least a year in advance to avoid missing out on things like gorilla permits. Please note that gorilla permits are bought on first come, first serve.

A gorilla permit is only valid for the date it was purchased; after that date, it cannot be used again. Please confirm your availability for the trekking day. This gorilla permit allows you to spend an hour with a family of mountain gorillas that you are familiar with. During this hour, you will be able to view gorillas go about their daily activities take many photos as much as you want.

You’ll also hear fascinating talks from your guide. To ensure your safety in the forest, a field guide and tourism police will be present. The Uganda Wildlife Authority guard will carry a pistol, most likely an AK-47 incase of any inconveniences he will be able to ensure maximum safety.

Accommodation options for a gorilla trekking tour over the Easter holidays

UGANDA

Gorilla safaris Africa recommends that you choose from the various budget, deluxe, or luxury lodges based on your wallet. Bwindi is divided into four parts: Buhoma, Rushaga, Ruhija, and Nkuringo. Each of these portions contains at least two options for each of the categories given.

The lodges are carefully evaluated once a year, and we keep an eye on their service and performance by visiting them in person and reading reviews on TripAdvisor.

Here is a list of lodges that you can book per each sector.

Rushaga

Luxury lodges (Four Gorillas lodge, Gorilla heights lodge, Clouds Mountain Gorilla lodge)

Midrange (Emirambi safari lodge, Ichumbi lodge, Gorilla leisure lodge, Bweza Gorilla lodge)

Budget lodges (Rushaga Havens lodge)

Ruhija

 Luxury lodges (Kiho safari lodge)

Mid range lodges (Bakiga lodge, Gorilla Mist camp, Agandi lodge, Ruhija Gorilla safari lodge,)

Budget lodges (Broad bill lodge, Gorilla Hills Eco lodge)

Buhoma

Midrange lodges (Buhoma Havens lodge, Buhoma lodge, Engagi lodge, Silverback lodge)

Budget lodges (Bwindi back packers lodge, Bwindi community guest house)

RWANDA

Volcanoes national parkis among the top destinations for gorilla trekking experiences. There are many top accommodations ranging from Luxury, midrange and budget.

Luxury accommodation (Amarembo by touch down, Bisate lodge, One & only gorilla nest lodge, Virunga lodge, Ingagi park view hotel, Tiloreza Eco lodge, Five volcanoes Boutique hotel)

Midrange accommodations (DaVinci lodge, Sambora Kinigi lodge, Mountain Gorilla view lodge)

Budget accommodations (Lebambou lodge, classic resort)

Accessing Bwindi and Mgahinga for a Gorilla trekking tour during Easter holidays

For individuals who prefer luxury automobiles, Gorilla Safaris Africa has a fleet available. We offer customized safari vehicles for people who want to travel in elegance while saving money. These cars are 4×4 vehicles and are especially designed for the tough climate of Africa.

Each car is equipped with bottled drinking water and driven by a competent, well-trained local tour guide who will ensure your trip is as comfortable as possible. You can also arrive by plane at Kigali or Entebbe to go on a gorilla trekking safari in Uganda, Rwanda, many travelers choose to fly into Kigali and then travel to Bwindi to see mountain gorillas. This helps to reduce the long drives from Entebbe International Airport.

Booking a gorilla trekking tour with Gorilla Safaris Africa during the Easter holidays

Gorilla Safaris Africa, a local tour operator headquartered in East Africa, is happy to provide custom-made gorilla trekking safaris in the respective trekking areas such asBwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, and Volcanoes National Park.

For further information about itineraries and bookings, please contact us at gorillasafarisafrica@gmail.com.

For specialized assistance, please call or Whats App: 256 701 819 223and enjoy your gorilla trekking safari during the Easter holidays.