Rwanda Budget Safaris & Travel Holidays

5 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Wildlife Safari

Explore wildlife and gorillas in Rwanda in the 5 days Rwanda budget safari through visiting the two national parks; Volcanoes …

1 Day Gorilla Trek in Volcanoes National Park

Gorilla Trekking is a lifetime opportunity anyone cannot afford to ignore engaging in, it is a prime activity that is …

8 Days Rwanda Classic Safari

The 8 days’ safari in Rwanda will take you to the best of Rwanda’s beauty through visiting various national parks …

7 Days Rwanda Primates & Mt Bisoke Adventure

Admire Rwanda’s nature through gorilla habituation, golden monkey trekking, Mount Bisoke hiking and visiting the beaches of Lake Kivu where …

4 Days Nyungwe Forest & Lake Kivu Safari

This 4 days safari to Nyungwe national park and Lake Kivu gives you a perfect exposure to over 13 unique …

3 Days Akagera Wildlife Safari

Though several people know Rwanda for only primates, Akagera national park is here for you, home to a wide range …

3 Days Nyungwe Primates Safari

A 3 days Nyungwe primate safari is here for you, a very well packaged safari that takes you to your …

3 Days Gorilla Tour in Rwanda

The safari takes you to trek the mountain gorillas in Rwanda that are found in Virunga ranges, and also hike …

2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari

Gorilla trekking is everyone’s dream activity, and in this 2 days Gorilla safari to Volcanoes national park, expect a lot …

Budget Safaris in Rwanda

It is very important to note that to keep the budget low during a safari, make it a point to book few months in advance, usually 6 months or prior is advisable. This is when lodging / hotel rooms are still available and the prices can be easily negotiable. Also, choose to book for trips in the low season when the parks are less congested, Budget accommodations are available and activities are at a much cheaper cost and no inconveniences while carrying out them.

Group travel vs. Solo travel. This is a debate by very many people as they plan a safari. You either travel alone and keep privacy as top priority or travel in a group to reduce the cost of accommodation, transportation, and some activities included in the package on a shared basis. Here is a simple illustration; five clients in need of a safari to Rwanda for 3 days, their package may go for roughly 3600usd that is meant for a single person, it is broken down to 1200 per person, resulting to a good difference yet you end up having a better experience, spending less and meeting new friends with new traits. Read More

Spend less on accommodation. Use budget-friendly lodges, and hotels or camping which is a much cheaper alternative and more fun since it takes a person closer to wilderness as they have the opportunity of resting in the quietness of the night, where only a piece of cloth separates you from the creatures roaring and roaming around the park in a silent night. .

Budget transportation – way to go! Another way of cutting costs of travel during your safari in Rwanda is by using public transportation such as Motorcycles, taxis, and public buses heading towards the attractions. If not, you can hire a budget safari car from a trusted tour company who will reduce for you the costs while offering you an expert knowledgeable guide to lead you to all the destinations included in the itinerary. Following the guidelines stated above, you can also consider engaging in some of the pocket-friendly safaris.

Top Rwanda Safari Activities

Chimpanzees trekking. The mere fact the Tracking Mountain Gorillas might go beyond your budget, grab the chance of trekking our closest cousins, the Chimpanzees that possess 95% of human DNA, with amazing sounds from the jungle while playing, social life, the mothers taking care of their young ones, and the male commanding an entire troop; this is all done in Nyungwe forest national park.

Canopy walk. Another unique offer in Nyungwe national park is an opportunity of hiking to the magnificent canopy walk way, magically suspended 60 meters above the ground and on top of the trees and giving an opportunity to view the entire Virunga national park, the primates playing at the treetops as well as the rolling hills spread at the neighborhood.

Golden monkey trekking. Incase Gorilla trekking becomes costly; choose golden monkey trekking that is very pocket friendly and affordable. At only 100$, enjoy the unstoppable fast movements of these apes skipping from one tree branch to another, an unforgettable experience.

Dian Fossey grave hike. It was due to the effortless work by Dian Fossey, an American primatologist who devoted herself to conserving the primates but only ending up at the heartless hands of poachers who murdered her in 1985. Never the less, hiking to her grave is a symbol of gratitude as you go to see where she was buried besides some of her friends the gorillas, and learn some facts about primate conservation.

Bird watching. Apart from primate viewing, you can also engage in birding expeditions where you have the opportunity to view several unique bird species that count to approximately 700 species some of which are endemic residing in Akagera River, Nyungwe forest national park and along the shores of swampy Lake Kivu. Some of the bird species common in these areas include blue-headed sunbird, black-headed Heron, grey-crowned crane, double-colored sunbird, Handsome Spurfowl, great blue Turaco, and Rwenzori Turaco among others.

Gorilla Trekking Comparison

When we talk of Budget safaris, one thing that should come to your mind is saving and receiving value for money as much as possible; spend less yet receiving much, but is it possible? especially when it comes to Gorilla trekking where permit prices are predetermined and not negotiable. We present to you some of the facts and tips of making your Gorilla trekking dream come true though with a small budget.

Africa is the only continent hosting both mountain Gorillas and Low Land Gorillas, all residing in three East African countries, including Uganda (Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park and Mgahinga Gorilla national park). In Rwanda, these apes reside in Volcanoes national park, and in the Democratic Republic of Congo, find the mountain gorillas in Virunga national park (the oldest national park in Africa), while lowland gorillas reside in Kahuzi - Biega National park. What you have to know about these two species is Lowland Gorillas have bigger body sizes as compared to the Mountain Gorillas. However, they both share approximately 95% of human DNA with similar behaviors and social settings as that of humans thus arousing our interest to visiting them.

Having known where the creatures are found, it is important to acknowledge the truth that they are all the same, however, the difference comes at the pricing and tour packaging. However, for a person heading for a Gorilla safari, cost of the permits in the different countries should be your consideration besides other elements. Gorilla trekking in Uganda goes for 700usd basing on the new Uganda wildlife tariff 2020-2022, Rwanda’s permit still ranks the highest and goes for 1500usd, whereas the one of Democratic Republic of Congo is at 400usd thus becoming the favorite destination for a budget Traveler. Despite Congo being cheaper, Uganda can also work since the difference is not much yet with lots flavors to blend the safari.

Gorilla Trekking Permits & Tips

Time for buying your trekking permit matters a lot because a limited number of permits are sold per day (8 permits per gorilla family) and the demand is very high when it comes to places like Uganda, most of the primate lover's book for tickets 6 months in advance. But how does this affect your budget? yes, the permit price might remain fixed but you will be in a position to get a cheaper cost of accommodation in a very near place to the trekking headquarters, thus relieving you from the stress of panicking when it comes to heading to the park for briefing and beginning your trekking adventure.

Also, it is important to follow the stipulated gorilla trekking rules set by the responsible regulating authority in the different destinations to avoid scenarios that leads to fines and disturbances, and injuries that can cost you extra expenditure. Abide by other rules such as observing the 7m distance, no making noise while trekking, no looking directly at the eyes of the Gorillas, avoiding the use of flashlight cameras, moving with your tracking permit, arriving at the park early by the briefing time, no tracking in case of illnesses such as cough or flu.

Keen attention should also be given towards accommodation and transportation, instead of using luxurious lodges, book Budget lodges in advance because all the parks have provision for it. If not, then just camp or have a home stay. For the sake of Bwindi national park in Uganda with its four Gorilla Trekking sectors, make it a point to find accommodation in the sector you will conduct gorilla trekking from. And when it comes to transportation; choose to connect from Rwanda direct to Uganda, or Uganda to Rwanda using a private safari van or public means. A Budget Gorilla safari normally lasts between one to two days or even more if combining it with more activities like chimpanzee treks, boat cruises, and game drives, depending on one’s schedule.

These tips have already been tested by some of our clients who assumed they didn’t have lots of money yet willing to visit their relatives in the wilderness of Africa. There is a lot to learn from these creatures when you get closer to them such as how the silverbacks take charge of the entire troop and how a mother gorilla cuddle with and nurse her young ones. As long as it is a budget gorilla safari, Africa awaits you, with other experiences beyond gorilla trekking such as cultural experience, nature walk, mountaineering, Chimpanzee and golden monkey trekking, Birding, Game viewing, Honeymoon holidays, beach experience, nightlife, boat rides and many more.

Rwanda Budget Safaris