Are you a solo traveler and wondering how possible you can do a gorilla tour to Uganda, Rwanda or the Democratic Republic of Congo? No worries, solo gorilla safaris are very possible and can be done at affordable prices with African Apes Tours & Travel. Whereas most people going for gorilla trekking have done it in groups you can do a solo gorilla tour if planned it well. Over time, gorilla trekking has become the best wildlife experience any traveler wishes to do in his/her travel lifetime. It’s undeniable that over 60% of African safaris comprise of gorilla tracking hence proof that an encounter with these endangered species is indeed a lifetime experience. Every traveler has a different travel time, budget and interests which at times do not match with others. These differences make it difficult for a group tour hence requiring one to do a solo gorilla trekking tour. However, no worries, Gorilla Safaris in Africa makes it possible for you to trek gorillas as a solo traveler. We tailor-make a gorilla trekking safari suitable for your time, budget and interests to ensure you get the very best of mountain gorilla encounter. The best way to go gorilla trekking as solo traveler entails:
Book in time (Reserve your gorilla permit)
Solo gorilla trekking
Solo gorilla trekkers are advised to book for gorilla permits in time at least 6 months in advance. This gives you high chances of obtaining a gorilla permit despite the high demand and competition for gorilla permits, which rise in late bookings. Upon making a gorilla tour inquiry with us, a team at gorilla Safaris in Africa goes ahead to contact UWA/RDB to book and reserve a gorilla permit for you on the desired date. Also, some companies who take group tours tend to book many permit limiting the chances of solo travelers. However, we are at your service, just contact us, inform us about your travel dates and we shall reserve a gorilla permit for you. Travelers are required to pay a 30% deposit as a booking fee for a permit. The top-up is required before 90 days to the trekking date.
Trek gorillas in Uganda
To minimize the high costs of gorilla tours that come along with solo traveling, we advise you consider doing Uganda gorilla treks where gorilla permits are quire cheap and affordable. Uganda gorilla tour costs $600 for a permit compared to $1500 for a Rwanda gorilla trek. Fortunately, Kigali to Bwindi gorilla trekking tours saves you time and costs.
Book budget/Midrange accommodation
Given the fact that a solo traveler bares all travel costs (transport, accommodations) alone, the costs are likely to be high. To minimize this, make sure you book budget or midrange accommodation services which are cost-friendly but excellent. Several budget and midrange lodges have been established in all gorilla parks to offer you safe, comfortable and cost-friendly food and sleeping services.
REMINDER: Whereas you can book a solo gorilla trekking tour, you cannot trek a gorilla family alone unless you are the only person trekking that day. during the pre gorilla trekking briefing, you will be joined with other 7 travelers to make a group of eight who are given a gorilla family to visit for that day.
Tips for solo travelers
The travel guide and tips for solo travelers to Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo include:
1. Keep in touch with your family and friends. Keep them updated
2. Do not move alone at night
3. Do not be a loner, make connections with other travelers you find at the lodge or in the field.
4. Share a copy of your itinerary with your family to keep them updated
5. Share emergency contact details with your lodge/travel agent
6. Know your budget and stick to it
7. Make sure you are insured
8. Try to adapt to the new environment. Be free with people
9. Do not trust people with your properties
10. Be friendly with your staff especially your driver-guide. He/she will make you feel at home.
11. Do not over drink
Solo gorilla trekking is very possible and affordable. Contact African Apes Tours today, book a solo gorilla tour to Uganda, Rwanda or Congo and be part of this magical encounter.
