Planning a budget gorilla safari to Buhoma during the low season.
Are you interested in a cheap and budget gorilla safari to Buhoma during the low season? Indeed, Katland Safaris makes this very feasible.
Low season months include April, May, and November every year, and during this time Uganda gets fewer or sometimes no visitors, making many of the tourism services available and less crowded at the attractions, hence many travellers tend to enjoy privacy during their safari in most of the Uganda national parks, activities, and at attractions.
During your budget gorilla safari to Buhoma during the low season, Katland Safaris will also assist you in locating affordable lodging in the Buhoma area.
Budget Gorilla trekking in the Buhoma sector in Bwindi
Situated in the northern section of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the Buhoma sector was the first to be settled in 1993, shortly after the park’s declaration as a UNESCO Heritage area. With the oldest Gorilla family, Mubare and three other Habinyanja families, Buhoma is the most well-known and most visited area in the park.
Because it is home to the only two lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park situated within the Bwindi forest that are Gorilla Sanctuary Forest Camp and Bwindi Lodge, which offer a breathtaking experience during your gorilla trek in Bwindi, the Buhoma sector draws many visitors even during the low season period.
The sector is also where gorilla trekking began, and this also gives many travellers confidence that they will see gorillas here compared to other sectors. It is also home to many gorilla families, second to the Rushaga sector, making it simple to get the gorilla permit.
Among the main reasons gorilla permits and services sell out in advance in the Buhoma area, the sector is also home to many budget hotels compared to all other sectors in Bwindi, which makes it fantastic for a budget gorilla safari to Buhoma.
Arranging your budget gorilla safari to Buhoma during the low season in advanceÂ
We advise you to book your gorilla permits at least three to four months before your budget gorilla safari to Buhoma.
This is so because, under first come first serve, peak season permits sell out in advance. This allows spending one hour with the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi. You need gorilla permits to be allowed to trek mountain gorillas in Buhoma; this costs USD800 for Foreign non residents, USD700 for Foreign residents, and 300,000 Uganda Shillings for East African citizens. For more information about booking gorilla permits for tracking in Buhoma in advance, get in touch here.
Book accommodation early for a budget gorilla safari to Buhoma.
This is rather crucial to take into account when planning a budget gorilla safari to Buhoma. Staying in budget hotels will help you have a wonderful experience at a very low cost.
Travel to Buhoma in a comfortable Safari Van while on a budget gorilla safari to Buhoma.
Traveling in a comfortable safari Van can help you be comfortable on the way to Buhoma. The travel time from Entebbe/Kampala to Buhoma runs 8-9 hours, and travelling in confortable car will give you a great experience.
What should one wear during a budget gorilla safari to Buhoma?
Below is a comprehensive list of things you could be wondering what to dress for your trip.
- a long-armed sweater because the park becomes cool
- Two pairs of lengthy pants
- Waterproof hiking boots
- Though this is optional, a hat and sunglasses are recommended based on the temperature.
- Keeping your memories alive depends mostly on cameras and long-lasting batteries for photography. Remember always to keep our flash off.
- Binoculars for two. This will enable you to see, among other monkeys,s the great birds found in Bwindi Impenetrable Forests.
- Gardening gloves will be useful while you are clinging to trees and their branches across the path.
- A raincoat; as Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a rainforest, the rain is erratic, thus to be on a safer side, you will need to bring along a coat.
- A mosquito Repellent; it is important to bring it along or wear it because it is a forest and contains various hazardous insects.
How can one reach the Buhoma Sector in Bwindi for a budget gorilla safari to Buhoma?
By Air:
Flying to Buhoma is quicker and less taxing than other ways. From where you connect to Buhoma, Aero Link is a local airline with scheduled and charter flights to Kihihi Airstrip. Although there is no direct aircraft to Buhoma, you may be dropped off at Kihihi and picked up by our experienced guide from your lodge.
From Kihihi to a surrounding resort, the journey takes around one hour. On your flight, passengers must always check in ninety minutes before the planned departure time. Aero links baggage is 15 kilograms per person, and an excess is charged at 3 usd per kilogram.
For clients with varying scheduling needs and routings, there also exist private charters. You could also like to go with your children, free for a child under two years old. Children over the age of fifteen are carried at seventy percent of adult rates.
By Road: Buhoma is reachable from Entebbe/Kampala via the major highway, around eight to nine hours driving. You will travel from Kabale town and go toward Buhoma. About a 4-5 hours’ drive from Kigali, Rwanda, the Park is very easily accessible.
Why schedule your budget gorilla safari to Buhoma with Katland SafarisÂ
Katland Safaris is proud of creating customised, tailor-made safaris. It has a highly conscientious and trustworthy crew. Our staff of experienced tour advisors responds to your questions in twenty minutes.
These advisers will create a trip schedule for you, respond to all your inquiries, and ensure that all of your services are reserved ahead of time to help you to prevent any trouble. Depending on your language choice, we also offer well-informed safari guides.
It all depends on your inclination; we provide two days Budget Gorilla safari, three days Budget Gorilla safari, three days Budget Gorilla fly-in safari. Contact us at your free will.
