Every gorilla safari quote should break down exactly what a 7-day package includes and what it doesn’t — vague, bundled pricing is one of the most common sources of surprise costs on a first trip. Here’s what a well-built 7-day package actually covers.
What’s Included
Gorilla Trekking Permit(s)
The permit fee itself, booked in your name with the relevant wildlife authority — 800 US dollars per permit in Uganda, 1,500 in Rwanda.
Ground Transport
All road transfers between the airport, lodges and park trailheads in a safari-appropriate 4×4 vehicle with a driver-guide, plus fuel.
Accommodation
Lodging for every night of the itinerary at the tier you’ve chosen — budget, mid-range or luxury — usually on a full-board basis (all meals included) at safari lodges.
Park Entry Fees
Daily park entrance fees, separate from the trekking permit itself, for every park visited on the itinerary.
A Driver-Guide
An English-speaking driver-guide for the full trip, who also handles game drives where the itinerary includes them.
Kibale Chimp Permit
A 7-day Uganda itinerary typically includes a full Kibale chimpanzee tracking permit (roughly 250 US dollars), which should appear as its own line item.
What’s Not Included
International Flights
Flights to and from Entebbe or Kigali are always separate, along with any visa fees for your nationality.
Tips and Gratuities
Porters, guides and lodge staff all work partly on tips — budget for these separately, as they’re never bundled into the quoted price.
Drinks and Personal Extras
Alcoholic drinks, laundry, spa treatments and souvenirs are almost always excluded from full-board lodge rates.
Travel Insurance
Not included by any operator we’re aware of — arrange this separately before you travel.
Ask for an Itemised Quote
A properly built quote lists the permit, transport, lodging and park fees as separate line items rather than one bundled figure, so you can see exactly what you’re paying for. Get in touch and we’ll send an itemised quote for your dates.