Mid-range or Luxury Uganda Safari – What Sets Them Apart?

Mid-range or Luxury Uganda Safari: What Sets Them Apart?

Mid-range or Luxury Uganda Safaris: What Sets Them Apart? — Embarking on a safari in Uganda raises a fundamental question: What distinguishes a Mid-range Safari from a Luxury Safari? The answer lies in the choices you make, particularly in terms of accommodation preferences and group size.

The notion that higher prices equate to better value is not always accurate. Often, the cost of a safari can be inflated due to multiple intermediaries, especially when purchasing a safari package in your home country.

Understanding Fixed Costs in Uganda Safaris:

Certain costs remain constant across all safari categories, such as transportation expenses covering fuel, the safari vehicle, and an English-speaking driver/guide. Our safari vehicles feature pop-up roofs for optimal wildlife and bird viewing during game drives. Transportation costs constitute a significant portion of the safari, with fuel currently priced at around 2.00 USD per liter.

Entrance fees to National Parks, Wildlife Reserves, and other Ugandan places of interest, along with activities like game drives, boat rides, and ferry crossings, remain unchanged regardless of the chosen price range.

Your selection of activities also impacts the overall safari cost. Including Gorilla Tracking increases the per-person cost by USD800, while Chimpanzee Tracking incurs an additional expense ranging from 200 to 250 USD, plus a foreigner park entrance fee of USD 40 per day in some cases.

Accommodations: The Varied Landscape of Options

Accommodations in Kampala and National Parks fall into three main categories, each with its corresponding cost range.

Luxury accommodations range from 200 USD to a staggering 85,000 USD per person per night on a full-board basis, contingent on factors such as location and available amenities. These high-end options are accessible in or near National Parks and Wildlife Reserves.

Mid-range or Moderate accommodations, priced between 100 USD and 150 USD per night per person, are widely available. While slightly less opulent than luxury options, they offer comfortable rooms with varying decor and furnishings, along with decent dining options.

Budget accommodations, falling within the 40 to 90 USD per day per person range, are more basic and often lack self-contained facilities. Certain locations may not be advisable for budget stays, and our team will guide you accordingly.

Meal Plans:

Full Board safaris are the standard offering, but budget safaris may provide flexibility for a la carte meal purchases, helping to save costs.

For any inquiries about the choices available, do not hesitate to contact Trek Africa Expeditions. We are committed to ensuring the best safari experience tailored to your preferences.