HOW MUCH IS A GORILLA TOUR IN UGANDA?

April 11, 2023

How much is a gorilla tour in Uganda, Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa which borders the countries of Kenya in the East, West D.R.C Congo , North South Sudan, and South has Tanzania the largest country in the great lakes region and Rwanda at a tip in the south. This is the home of the world’s greatest apes the gorillas, these reside in the three East African countries to say the Pearl of Africa Uganda, Rwanda and the parts bordering Uganda in the Virunga National park where you meet the great mountain gorilla with thick fur because of the altitude in the mountains, 50% of the world greatest apes call home Uganda.

Both Countries has instated the greatest the toughest conservation laws since the existence of the gorillas was under the existential threat. This made the UNESCO to consider the gorilla as the endangered species by awarding the Bwindi impenetrable national park with the number and the Rwandan government has emphasized conservation unlike the Congo which has many years of insurgents at the border with Uganda. Uganda has relatively enjoyed freedom for nearly 20 years this has fuelled tourism industry and good laws which do environment.

How much is a gorilla tour in Uganda is dependent on the budget category a tourist choose or opt to plan an under take. For example you can undertake a gorilla tour package at 2000 $ this includes a compulsory 700$ paid the government conservation authority called Uganda Wild life Authority. This budget plan which includes the accommodation at a budget safari lodge, food provided and drinks and good 4×4 safari car and the guide. The 700$ goes to purchase a gorilla permit and can be paid early than the rest because of the booking due to many visitors a chance to trek should be booked in advance.

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