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There’s this idea floating around that gorilla trekking is only for the lucky few. You know, the high-rollers, luxury honeymooners, or people who spend $10,000 on “experiences” without blinking. But that’s not how we see it at Serengeti Mara Experts.
You don’t need a luxury safari budget to be in the quiet presence of a mountain gorilla just a few feet away as you meet them in their natural habitat.
Uganda gorilla trekking can absolutely be done affordably, without cutting corners on the essential components. The forest is still the forest no matter how much you paid to go there. The gorillas don’t know what you paid. And trust us, they won’t care.
What they give you — that hour face-to-face — is something no amount of money can upgrade.
And yes, you can do it without breaking the bank. We help people do it every week.
You’ve got choices. Rwanda. Congo. But we focus on Uganda because it delivers everything you ever wanted concerning gorillas without the price tag that usually scares you off.
Uganda has the same gorillas as Rwanda, the same misty green forests, the same breathtaking feeling when one of them looks you in the eye. But at nearly half the cost.
Uganda is also safer and more reliable than trekking in Congo, especially for first-timers. That’s why Serengeti Mara Experts builds its gorilla trekking itineraries here, it’s the sweet spot between cost, experience, and safety.
Let’s keep this real. Gorilla trekking is raw and unforgettable. You start early in the morning. You’re briefed by professional rangers, then guided into one of the last remaining forests where these creatures live usually in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
The trek might take two hours or four depending on where the gorilla family is that day. Once you find them, you get one hour. Sixty quiet, powerful minutes standing near a group of wild mountain gorillas as you watch them relate, play and feed not in a zoo but, in their natural habitat.
That’s not a typo. It’s one hour. But somehow, it’s more than enough.
And yes, we take care of all of it. Our guests don’t worry about the how or where. They focus on the moment. That’s how it should be.
Let’s talk money, because avoiding it doesn’t make the trip cheaper. Gorilla trekking permits in Uganda are fixed by the government at $800 per person. No one can change that.
But where Serengeti Mara Experts comes in is helping you build a budget-friendly package around that permit without sacrificing safety, comfort, or experience.
Here’s a rough idea of what a 3-day Uganda gorilla trekking package looks like through us:
| Item | Budget Estimate (USD) |
| Gorilla trekking permit | $800 |
| Accommodation (2 nights in a clean, comfy lodge) | $120 per night |
| Transport (shared 4×4, driver, fuel) | $120–150 |
| All meals during safari | Included |
| Local guide and park fees | Included |
| Tips and extras | $40–60 |
| Total cost (all-inclusive) | $1280 per person |
That’s everything. No surprise charges. And we’ve already done this trip hundreds of times with guests who arrive nervous, leave glowing, and say, “I can’t believe that actually happened.”
Lots of companies offer trips. But most send you a generic form, plug you into a group, and move on. We don’t do that.
Here’s how we’re different:
We also don’t flood you with safari jargon. We talk to you like a human, not a walking invoice.
You’re up early. The air is cool. The sky is still soft with mist. You have your gear. You’re nervous but excited. The ranger at the trailhead smiles and hands you a walking stick.
You hike. Slowly at first. Then steeper. You pause often. Breathe harder than you expected. Then your guide stops — silent. He motions forward.
You hear something.
And then there they are.
A silverback sits watching, massive and calm. Young gorillas wrestle nearby like toddlers with no manners. One looks right at you. You feel it in your chest. A sort of recognition. Or maybe it’s projection. Hard to say. You’re sweating, your legs hurt, but you forget all of it.
You’re here.
You’re in their world.
And it’s… humbling.
You don’t need to be a professional hiker. You need to be ready for a bit of effort, a lot of magic, and a few good choices. Here’s what we always tell our guests:
And most importantly — don’t spend your hour behind a lens. Take photos, sure. But then stop. Watch. Breathe. Be there.
Not everyone wants this. Some people prefer resorts or cities. That’s fine. But if you’re the kind of person who has ever stared out a window and thought, I need to feel something real, then yes. This is for you.
You don’t need to be a backpacker. Or rich. Or brave. You need to be curious. Open. A little tired of how small your world feels right now.
Our guests range from solo travelers to couples looking for something beyond the ordinary. Some are celebrating milestones. Others are escaping burnout. Many just need to reset.
They come back changed.
Booking with Serengeti Mara Experts isn’t a transaction. It’s a process we guide you through personally.
And when you arrive? We’re there. You won’t be fumbling through a foreign country trying to figure it out.
You’ve probably said it before that “one day I’ll go to Africa.” That day has a name and it can be now. You are invited for a fascinating adventure. It’s a gorilla trek in Uganda.
It requires just three days. It’s not impossible. It’s more affordable than you think. And it’s waiting for you.
The gorillas won’t remember you. But you’ll remember them. Every minute of it.
Lets make this happen for you!
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+256 782 195 052 (UG)
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Ntinda, Kampala, Uganda,
Msola Rd, Njiro, Arusha - Tanzania
Friendly Gorillas Safaris
Plot 14, Ring Road, Kulambiro,
Kampala.
Phone: (+256) 782 – 195-052
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