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Low cost gorilla tours, Low budget gorilla safaris

Encounter Africa safaris is a leader in organizing low cost gorilla tours to see mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda. At Encounter Africa safaris, we are aware that gorilla trekking is one of the most expensive tourist activity on planet earth and as such many people would love to work out a holiday that is not all that expensive. Our low cost gorilla tours are designed for those who would like to spend some time with habituated mountain gorilla families in Uganda and or Rwanda. Why should you spend more if you can spend less? Booking our low cost gorilla safaris does not mean travelling cheaply but making sure that any penny spent on your gorilla trekking holiday package is value for money.

About Encounter Africa safaris low cost gorilla tours

Encounter Africa safaris organizes all inclusive low cost gorilla tours for our honorable clients who contact us. We will arrange your gorilla permits for Bwindi impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga, your accommodation before and after your gorilla trek as well as transport and transfers to and from Bwindi impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park. Some of our Low cost gorilla safaris which start from Entebbe or Kigali include: 3 Day gorilla safari from Entebbe and 3 Day bwindi gorilla tour from Kigali.

Gorilla permits for our Low cost gorilla tours

All our low cost gorilla tours will require you to secure your gorilla permit for Bwindi impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park. The price for gorilla permits all over the world is the same. Currently Uganda gorilla permits to spend one hour with habituated mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga cost USD700 while those interested in spending more hours with mountain gorillas need to pay USD1500.00 for gorilla habituation experience permits. While the normal one hour gorilla treks take place in the four regions of Bwindi, gorilla habituation experience can only be done in the southern part of Bwindi impenetrable National Park.

Accommodation for our Low cost gorilla tours

Encounter Africa safaris works closely with budget but quality lodges and campsites in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park as well as Mgahinga National Park. While designing, our low cost gorilla tours, quality and price of a given lodge is looked at very closely. Due to our long term relationship with Bwindi lodges, we are normally offered great discounts which we in turn extend to our esteemed clients. We have low cost and budget lodges in every sector of Bwindi impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park. All our Low cost gorilla safari lodges are private, can be shared, have private bathrooms/tabs, have WIFI in public areas or restaurants, offer delicious three course meals to make sure that your comfort is taken care of.

Some of our Low cost gorilla safari Lodges include Rushaga gorilla havens Lodge in the southern part of Bwindi. This is one of the best budget lodges in Rushaga. Located just 30 minutes drive to Rushaga gorilla starting point and about 45 minutes drive to Nkuringo starting point, this lodge offers one of the best forest views in this area.

Our low cost gorilla safari lodges for Ruhija region of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park include Trekkers Tervan and Broad Bill Forest Camp. Located close to Ruhija gorilla trail head, these two offer some of the best hospitality services in the region. In Buhoma regions, there is Buhoma community rest bandas while Kisoro Travellers rest inn is for Mgahina National Park.

Low cost gorilla tours transport.

Our low cost gorilla tours and safaris use vehicles tailored for the tough roads and African terrain. Encounter Africa safaris owns a fleet of 4x4 Safari vans that we use when you book some of our low cosr gorilla safaris. Our vehicles are driven by well trained driver guides who are knowledgeable in Uganda and Rwanda’s flora, fauna and cultures of these two countries. While in the vehicle, each of our client is entitled to drinking water. We ensure that each client gets a window sit for better viewing and photography. We have well trained driver guides who will pick you from Entebbe Airport of Kigali Airport to drive you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Sample Low cost gorilla safaris

Encounter Africa safaris has sample low cost gorilla tours on our website which can be modified or tailored further to meet your interest, time and budget. We have short gorilla tours which include 3 Day budget gorilla tour from Entebbe and 3 Day gorilla tour from Kigali. Whichever trip you choose, we will pick you from the Airport, drive you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for two nights with gorilla trekking as the main activity and then drive you back to the Airport.

Encounter Africa safaris prides herself in organizing Luxury, Midrange, Budget and Low cost gorilla tours for all our clients. We are highly recommended on Trip Advisor as well as Safari bookings. Feel free to leave your comment as this will be helpful to all our future clients who visit our website.

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