How can I see Uganda Gorillas without spending much money? Currently, Ugandan gorilla permit cost US$700. It looks little money but to many travelers, the cost of a gorilla permit is too high because of many addition costs incurred on a gorilla safari. Apart from a gorilla permit, guests spend on flights, visas, ground transport, accommodation and guiding fees among other things.

For that case, the writer of this article is revealing methods of meeting Ugandan Mountain Gorillas at lower costs, see the discussion below:

1. Target low season Travels – travelers who wants to save big should plan to travel in low season. Low seasons in Uganda include months of April, May, and November when Uganda receives fewer tourists. During this season, the owners of Lodges, Hotels and camps cut down the rates, car rentals also do the same plus other operators. If you save on transport, accommodation and park entry fees among others, the low total safari cost will enable trekkers go gorilla trekking cheaply.

2. Book cheap accommodation – you can look for budget hotels, lodge or camp. Alternatively, you can hire full camping gear or come with yours if you find it cheaper.

3. Self-drive is ideal – visit car rental companies to hire you a cheaper car. Self- drive saves you money that would been spent on driver. Ts easier to drive you from Entebbe Airport or from any other place to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (MGIP).

4. Join a group tour – if you travel in a group, the total safari cost for each traveler reduces because you share costs.

5. Target gorilla permit promotion season – Keep in touch with the ground local tour operators to inform you when promotion season comes. Due to Covid -19 pandemic, Uganda discounted the gorilla permit from US$700 to US$400. The promotion season started on 1^st December 2020 to 31^st June 2021.

In conclusion, all Uganda offers gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and the activity takes place on daily basis, all year round. In total, the number of habituated Gorilla families is 25 so, the number of Gorilla permits available total to 200.