Things to consider before booking a gorilla safari to Uganda in 2020

Booking a Uganda gorilla safari in 2020 requires caution due to the few changes that were made by the Uganda Wildlife Authority by the end of the last year. Before booking any trip to Uganda for gorilla trekking either in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, it is important to be aware of this information. Acacia Safaris Uganda takes an initiative to keep you aware of all the relevant information and here is what you need to carefully understand before coming to a final decision of taking a gorilla tour in Uganda;

The cost of a gorilla permit in 2020

Anyone planning to trek gorillas from 1^st July 2020 onwards, should be ready to pay US$ 700 per permit for foreign non-residents. Foreign residents will be required to pay US$ 600 per permit. East African citizens will continue to pay Ugandan Shillings 250,000 per permit. A gorilla trekking permit is a document issued by the responsible authorities in Uganda specifically by the Uganda Wildlife Authority as a permit to spend one hour with the mountain gorillas. A gorilla permit is the only way to have Uganda gorilla safaris and it is given to individuals of age 15 years and above. This change in the gorilla permit price should be considered before you start planning your trip. Before the 1^st of July 2020, permits will still be costing US$ 600 for foreign non-residents and US$ 500 for foreign residents.

Best gorilla itineraries in 2020-21

Gorilla packages are in many cases prior customized and these range from short to long gorilla safaris. The number of days is based on what offers the best experience, however, though prior customized, you can still choose how you want your trip to be planned. Here we give you the best and well-planned trips to choose from or customize to suit your desired trip.

3 days gorilla safari Uganda

12 days jungle safari Uganda

7 days great primates Uganda safari

9 days Uganda wildlife tour

14 days Uganda safari Eco-explorer

18 days best of Uganda safari

Cost of a gorilla habituation experience – gorilla safari to Uganda in 2020

Uganda is privileged to be the only country in the world where you can have a gorilla habituation experience. Mountain gorilla habituation is the process of getting wild gorillas used to the presence of humans. Unlike gorilla trekking where you spend a maximum of 1 hour in the presence of the mountain gorillas, with habituation, you spend 4 hours along with gorilla doctors and researchers learning about these elusive giants. A mountain gorilla habituation permit costs US$ 1500. Gorilla habituation is a much better way of learning about gorillas than trekking. If you can afford the cost, it’s good to for it.

Best park for gorilla safaris in Uganda – gorilla safari to Uganda in 2020

For gorilla safaris, Uganda is surely the best option, it still remains cheaper than neighboring Rwanda and more peaceful than the Democratic Republic of Congo. It’s also only in Uganda where there are two national parks that inhabit mountain gorillas and these are Bwindi forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in the Virunga massif. Many travelers wonder which of the two parks is better for trekking. Both parks have an advantage of trekking in them, for Bwindi forest, the advantage is that there several gorilla families that can be trekked and therefore many feel that there’s a great assurance of seeing the gorillas. If you love bird watching, then Bwindi is also a great hub for special bird species including 23 of the 24 Albertine rift endemics.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park has one of the special and unique gorilla families known as the Nyakagezi gorilla group that could be great to trek. Mgahinga is only the only place in Uganda where silverback gorillas co-exist with the golden monkeys and therefore the slogan, “where gold meets silver”. If you love monkeys, this is the best place to see these beautiful golden monkeys since they are endemic to the Virunga Mountains and cannot be seen anywhere else.

Best time for gorilla trekking in Uganda – gorilla safari to Uganda in 2020

The best time of the year for Uganda gorilla trekking safaris in both Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is during the dry season months of June –August and December –February which makes it easy to go through the trails. When trails are drier, gorilla trekking is easy since trails are passable and the park is accessible. It is best advisable to track gorillas during the dry season since it’s easy to trek gorillas as well as view wildlife. However, the dry season is actually the peak or high season therefore early booking is recommendable since permits can easily get fully booked as well as accommodation.

Popular Uganda Safaris Tours Tailored by Acacia Safaris Uganda

Uganda safari, trips & tours from Uganda gorilla trekking tours to exciting game drives in the most visited Uganda Safari Destinations that will leave you wanting for more. The perfect Uganda safaris for you and your budget. Uganda is considered as the Pearl of Africa has a lot to offer to the world in terms of safari adventures. Besides, Uganda has such a wealth of attractions that a single visit will not be enough to discover all its wonders. It has 10 National parks namely: Murchison fall NP, Kidepo Valley NP, Queen Elizabeth NP, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Semuliki National Park, Rwenzori Mountains NP, Kibale Forest NP, Bwindi impenetrable NP, Mt.Elgon NP. Each of these offering magnificent and unique fauna and flora, which make visitors always remember memorable moments in the Pearl of Africa.

Our most popular Uganda Gorilla Safaris to Bwindi Impenetrable Park and Mgahinga Gorilla Park offer our Gorilla Safari Uganda clients a great opportunity to go for Mountain Gorilla Trekking. The Most Popular Safari Packages include 3 days Bwindi Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari and 3 days Mgahinga Gorilla Uganda Safari Tour. The Uganda Safari are categorized into 3 major categories namely Short safaris, medium safaris, and long safaris. The short safaris range from 1-3 days, the medium safaris range from 4-6 days and the long safaris range from 7 days and beyond.