The Question – How much does a Gorilla Safari Cost?
Gorilla Safari Cost Factors – Gorilla Permit Price – Lodging Cost and Transport Cost
How much does a Gorilla Safari Cost in Uganda – Rwanda or DR Congo? Mountain Gorilla Tracking is one of the most expensive Tourist Activities in all of Africa. It is also the one activity that most Visitors to Africa want to include in their time on Safari in Africa.
How much does a Gorilla Safari Cost? That is the question that Gorilla Trekkers most often ask. Where can I get the best deal on a Gorilla Safari? The Cost of a Gorilla Safari depends in large part depends on you.
The Total Cost of a Gorilla Safari includes three essential components. They are the Cost of the Gorilla Permit. The lodging cost and transportation cost.Â
Presently, the lowest-priced safaris are in Virunga National Park in DR Congo. Lowest does not mean the safest. Gorilla Tracking in DR Congo comes with the most risk-factors since, besides gorillas, there are guerrillas in the Kivu province of DR Congo.
That leaves you with Uganda and Rwanda for a safe Gorilla Safari. Rwanda has chosen to take the deluxe 
route, with $1,500 Gorilla Permits and pricey high-end Lodges. This expensive Gorilla Tourism strategy has virtually eliminated budget and mid-range travelers.
Uganda has become the choice for those wanting an affordable Gorilla Safari. A luxury Gorilla Safari comes at a fraction of the price that it costs in Rwanda without a compromise in quality. A mid-range Gorilla Safari will cost over a $1,000 less than in Rwanda. A mid-range safari in Uganda will cost between $1,100 to $1,300. In Rwanda, the same mid-range safari will cost you $2,200 and more.
The Transport Cost also determines the Cost of a Gorilla Safari. Flying to a Gorilla Park is the most expensive but convenient way. A Private Toyota-Land-Cruiser trip is a distant second. Thirdly you can choose the lower cost Toyota Super Custom for your private Safari.Â
We suggest, based on our over a decade of experience with Gorilla Safaris. Look at the Gorilla Trek as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. No zoo in the world has Mountain Gorillas. They do not belong to any zoo, and they do not survive captivity. You can only see them in the wild. Only in Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo.Â
Focus on the experience. The Incredible Encounter with the Mountain Gorillas in the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and the ruggedly beautiful Mgahinga Gorilla Park in Uganda. The Scenic Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and the biodiverse Virunga National Park in DR Congo.
No Gorilla Trekker with us on a Gorilla has complained about the Gorilla Encounter. There have only been raves.
Gorilla Trekking, it is a priceless experience. Cost enters into the equation, but in most cases, the experience outweighs the Cost.
How much does a Gorilla Safari Cost?
Rwanda-The Deluxe Gorilla Destination:
In 2017, Remarkable Rwanda chose to take the exclusive luxury promotion path. Gorilla Permit prices were doubled to $1,500. The permit price is the same for tourists and Rwandans alike. This move locked out those looking for affordable Gorilla Trekking. It led to the great Gorilla Trekker Migration to mostly safe and reasonably priced Uganda.
Now, a few years later, fantastic exclusive Lodges have opened almost monthly throughout the country. Travel Agents around the world are enthused about the route Rwanda has taken focusing on the select exclusive luxury market.
How much does a Gorilla Safari Cost in Rwanda? The answer is thousands more than in other countries. Rwanda is the High-end Gorilla Trekking Destination. It is an excellent choice if you can afford it and are willing to spend a lot of money.Â
Democratic Republic Congo:Â
DR Congo is the most affordable destination. Your choice of lodges is minimal. What keeps Gorilla Trekkers from DR Congo? Though affordable, DR Congo is for most a “no-go zone.” The area is a haven for all types of guerrillas. Virunga National Park was closed for most of 2018. Travel Advisories abound issued by governments from the US to the UK, among many others.
Affordability yes, however, one has to be an “Indiana Jones” like a character who is willing to throw all cautions to the wind.
If you want to take advantage of the lowest Gorilla Safari Price and get a $400 Gorilla Permit, contact Virunga National Park. They will direct you to one of their recommended Tour Operators and assist you with the Visa required and the Gorilla Permit.
How much does a Gorilla Safari Cost in DR Congo? It cost less than in Uganda or Rwanda. It comes with a risque factor that most avoid.
Uganda – the Premier Gorilla Trekking Destination: 
Uganda offers Safe and affordable Gorilla Tracking. The $600 Gorilla Permit ($700 after July 1, 2020) keeps a gorilla Safari within reach of most. A midrange and some upmarket 3-day Gorilla Safari will cost less than a gorilla permit in Rwanda without a compromise in the quality of the Gorilla Encounter.
Those that are looking for luxury Safari find Uganda appealing since an exclusive luxury gorilla safaris are a fraction of the price that they are in Rwanda. That amounts to a lot of money that can be used to add extra days in Uganda. Additional Safari Days that can include Chimpanzee Tracking and Wildlife activities.
How much does a Gorilla Safari Cost in Uganda? A lot less than in Rwanda. Enough money to pay for things such as your airfare or an upgrade to a luxury lodge. It is no wonder that Uganda is the premier Gorilla Destination.
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