There are quite many things that we become interested in after reading about them or hearing them from people we trust. The same applies to gorilla treks, once you have picked an interest in gorilla trekking; the next thing is to start the planning process of your gorilla safari. Below is the gorilla safari process:
Choose Your Safari time
The first thing when planning a gorilla safari in Uganda is to choose the time of the year that you will be traveling. There are mainly two safari seasons in Uganda, the rainy season and the dry season. The dry season spells from late June to the end of September. October, November, March, April and May are the wet season months.
The time of the year you choose to travel will determine your flight rates as well as accommodation rates. However, some people focus on convenience other than the fees involved. Regardless of what influences your decisions, you ought to choose the time of the year you will be traveling to Uganda based on your preferences.
Book Your Flights
Once you have made up your mind on the dates you are traveling to Uganda, then you can proceed with booking the flights. This ought to be at least four months in advance. It is recommended to first book flights before booking anything else for your gorilla safari.
Designing Your Itinerary
Once you have booked your flights, it is then the right time to contact Rwizi Africa Expeditions for your gorilla safari. You will share your flight details with us so that we may tailor your trip based on your flight. Though we already have gorilla safari packages, sometimes these packages do not directly fit your travel limitations.
For instance, if your flight to Entebbe is arriving late afternoon; you might have to spend your first night in Entebbe or a few kilometers outside Kampala. If your flight is arriving as early as 3:ooam, then you can transfer straight to Bwindi impenetrable national park, and spend most of your time relaxing.
You can also choose to visit one of the Savannah National Parks on your first day. The flights will affect your itinerary a great deal. Once the itinerary has been finalized, a final quote will be shared concerning the different options available.
Booking A Gorilla Safari in Uganda
Once the gorilla safari itinerary is finalized, you will be required to make a down payment to confirm your trip. It is this down payment that caters to hotel reservations and gorilla trekking permits. Depending on your nationality and country of residence, the gorilla permit rates vary. Foreign non-resident gorilla trekking permits go for $800 per permit. Foreign residents’ gorilla trekking permits go for $700, Africans’ gorilla trekking permits go for $500 while East Africans’ gorilla trekking permits go for Ugx 300,000. In some safari lodges, the same rule of East Africans and foreigners applies.
Finalizing Your Gorilla Safari To Uganda
Gorilla trekking permits are often printed one to three weeks before the gorilla trekking dates. It is during this time that confirmations are made on whether the whole trip is on course. It is during this time that the company follows up on all safari lodges where they made reservations for accommodation.
A reminder is often sent to you to confirm the details once again. These include your arrival flights, the gorilla trekking dates, the gorilla trekking location, lodges, and other reservations related to your gorilla safari in Uganda.
It is also during this time the outstanding balance for your safari is cleared. During this time, the details of your tour guide are also shared. In some instances, the contact of the driver is shared so that you may establish contact with the driver before the trip begins.