Rush for Uganda gorilla treks.
Gorilla treks in Uganda have been in high demand ever since Rwanda raised the price of permits from USD750 to USD1500 per person, each trip. With the price tag doubled, Volcanoes National Park has become a luxury destination and gorilla trekking in Rwanda has become a very pricey affair. Three African countries—Ugandan, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo—are home to mountain gorillas, who are an endangered great ape.
It was long believed that the gorillas in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park were the easiest to hike, making the nation the top choice above Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. For the chance to experience such a sensation, tourists would gladly spend USD750.
Despite the steep rise in the price of gorilla permits to USD1500, a large number of visitors are still flocking to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda to embark on gorilla treks, where the fee per person remains USD800.00.
Because Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park are much closer to Kigali International Airport than Entebbe International Airport, Rwandan travel companies are rushing to book gorilla treks in Uganda.
This makes it a breeze to visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park for gorilla trekking, then return via Rwanda after a three to four hour journey from Kigali International Airport. When visiting Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, one must endure a driving distance of eight to nine hours.
Rwandan tour operators are skipping the pricey Rwanda gorilla permit in favor of crossing over to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park, which has led to a surge in demand for gorilla treks in Uganda, as locals there are taking advantage of the opportunity to sell gorillas through Kigali International Airport to cut down on travel time.
If you are interested in learning more about gorilla trekking in Uganda or Rwanda, or why there is such a demand for these tours, please contact Katland Safaris by phone or email. We would be happy to provide you with all the information you need.
