Gorilla trekking is done on foot, deep in the forest from very early in the morning. You are welcomed and briefed by an expert ranger guides who verify the documents and explain the rules to follow while in the trail. Some of the major rules to follow include no littering the park, creating the trails, making noise or using the flashlights when taking photos. Depending on your hiking speed and how far the Apes have moved, it will take about 1-7 hours to find the Apes and one extra hour to watch and take photos as they play, feed and the silverback protecting the family. A group of up to 8 people can visit a gorilla family at a time.

Wanting to visit the Gorillas in the Jungle but stuck with how much to spend, it is all possible to tailor the adventure to your taste and budget. All you need to do is pick the right destination, pack right to avoid too much expensive on luggage fee, try camping, travel in a group, interact with the local natives who know cheaper options for drinks and eats, don’t spend so much time in a destination, Use public means or road transport for transfers to the park, Use a licensed Safari company to plan your trip, and go gorilla trekking In low seasons.

Gorillas live in the vast Virunga chain of mountains which span through Uganda, Rwanda and the democratic republic of Congo. Where you go for gorilla trekking will determine what is spent;

Uganda:

Uganda is a beautiful landlocked country in the east of the continent of Africa. It is home to half of the total population of mountain Gorillas in the world and a not to miss Budget Gorilla trekking destination because of the option offered to guests and the affordable commodities and services. Gorillas are in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga Gorilla National park, managed by Uganda wildlife Authority; a body that is responsible for conservation and issuance of the trekking permits. The permits are 800$ for foreign non-residents; 700$ for foreign residents, and 300,000ugx for East African residents.

Democratic Republic of Congo

Located in central Africa; this is the cheapest trekking destination in the region. It is home to aquater of the total Mountain Gorilla population at Virunga National park. Additionally, there are the eastern lowland Gorillas at Kahusi-Bienga National park. The trekking permits cost 400$ for foreign non-residents. Budget your travel by choosing budget lodges, travel on road, and experience local culinary.

Rwanda

A tiny landlocked country in east Africa, surrounded a thousand rolling Hills. Rwanda is a habitat to half of the total endangered mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes national park. Rwanda gorilla permit is at 1500$ per person for foreign non-residents. The rate is the highest in the region, but tailoring a budget experience is possible by choosing the budget accommodations, and spending less on other services.

Water proof hiking boots for hiking; water proof Jacket, a hut to protect the head, a gorilla trekking permit; long sleeved shirts, long trousers covering the legs, insect repellant to use in the forest, long stocking covering your legs, professional camera for photography; and more.

Now that you know your budget can take you to the unspoilt jungle in the continent of Africa; why not hit the road to any of the destinations with your cousins for an up-close view of the Apes. Book your gorilla safari at least six months in advance to have a permit Bwindi, Mgahinga, Volcanoes, Virunga National Park reserved.