Dreaming of Uganda but worried about the cost?
You can do a real safari from $800!
At Peku Adventures, we see tourists overpay every day.
Here is the REAL 2026 cost:
1. Gorilla Trekking Permit – $800
This is fixed by government. No discount.
– Uganda: $800
– Rwanda: $1,500 (that’s why Uganda is better!)
We help you book permit – 3 months before is best.
2. Safari Cost (Per Day)
– Budget group tour: $150 – $200 per day (van, guesthouse)
– Mid-range private tour: $250 – $350 per day (4×4 Land Cruiser, nice lodge)
– Luxury: $500+ per day
Our popular 7-Day package: $1,480 per person including gorillas!
3. Accommodation (Per Night)
– Budget guesthouse: $20 – $40
– Mid-range lodge: $80 – $150
– Luxury lodge: $250 – $600
4. Food & Transport
– Local meal: $3 – $5
– Restaurant meal: $10 – $15
– Boda boda short: $1
– Entebbe Airport to Kampala: $30
5. Park Entrance Fees
– Murchison Falls / Queen Elizabeth: $40 per day
SO, HOW MUCH FOR 1 WEEK?
– Budget traveler: $900 – $1,200
– Mid-range (most popular): $1,800 – $2,500 with gorillas
– Luxury: $4,000+
Money-Saving Tips from Peku:
1. Travel in low season (March, April, November) – lodges cheaper 30%
2. Join a group of 4-6, share car cost
3. Book directly with local company like us, not foreign agents who add 40%
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