trek gorillas twice and save USD300
June 15, 2017
With Rwanda government deciding to increase the price of gorilla permits from USD750.00 to USD1500.00, its now very clear that one has a choice or option to how best to spend money either in Uganda or Rwanda. You may choose to trek gorillas twice and save USD300 in Uganda or trek once in Rwanda. With USD1500.00 one can buy two Uganda gorilla permits (USD1300) each at USD700.00 and save USD300 which can be used on other product components such as transport or accommodation. If one does not want to trek twice, he/she can book an all-inclusive 3 day gorilla tour to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park at USD1500 if you contact Encounter Africa Safaris.
Uganda Wildlife Authority has confirmed that it will not change the price of gorilla permits for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park following Rwanda that has increased Volcanoes gorilla permits from USD750.00 to USD1500.00. This then makes Uganda the safest and affordable gorilla tracking destination in the world. With the price of gorilla permits staying at USD700,00 per trek, one can decide to trek in Uganda and save big. Alternatively tourists can to do gorilla habituation experience and enjoying viewing mountain gorillas for four hours. Gorilla habituation experience takes place in the southern part of Bwindi and allows one to trek, observe and participate in the process of mountain gorilla habituation. Encounter Africa safaris can help you book gorilla permits in Uganda and Rwanda and book other services such as transport and accommodation.
Out of all mountain gorillas still surviving in the whole world, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda has half the number and people are encouraged to come and trek them while it is still affordable. Contact Encounter Africa Safaris for the most affordable gorilla tours and or trek gorillas twice and save USD300 with us.

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