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Virunga Community Carpentry and Tailoring Centre

The centre provides practical training and apprenticeships in carpentry and tailoring to young people living to young people living in the communities neighbouring the Virunga Lodge. Thanks to the vocational centre, the trainees will be armed with the appropriate skills set to go on to gain successful employment.

Contribute $5,000 to the new Community Centre and be recognised as a benefactor.

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10 Night Primates of the Great Rift Valley Safari Rates

High Season 2026	Per Person Sharing	Single Traveler Supplement
10 Night Primates of the Great Rift Valley Safari	$18,000	$5,170

High season rates are applicable on bookings from 1st June to 30th September and 15th December to 28th February. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.

Low Season 2026	Per Person Sharing	Single Traveler Supplement
10 Night Primates of the Great Rift Valley Safari	$13,220	$2,655

Low season rates are applicable from 1st October to 14th December and 1st March to 31st May. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.

7 Night Chimpanzee Safari in Uganda Rates

High Season 2026	Per Person Sharing	Single Traveler Supplement
7 Night Chimpanzee Safari	$12,370	$3,670

High season rates are applicable on bookings from 1st June to 30th September and 15th December to 28th February. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.

Low Season 2026	Per Person Sharing	Single Traveler Supplement
7 Night Chimpanzee Safari	$8,965	$1,930

Low season rates are applicable from 1st October to 14th December and 1st March to 31st May. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.

7 Night Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari Rates

High Season 2026	Per Person Sharing	Single Traveler Supplement
7 Night Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari	$12,420	$3,635

High season rates are applicable on bookings from 1st June to 30th September and 15th December to 28th February. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.

Low Season 2026	Per Person Sharing	Single Traveler Supplement
7 Night Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari	$9,280	$2,040

Low season rates are applicable from 1st October to 14th December and 1st March to 31st May. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.

7 Night Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Batwa Culture Safari Rates

High Season 2026	Per Person Sharing	Single Traveler Supplement
7 Night Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Batwa Culture Safari	$14,300	$3,745

High season rates are applicable on bookings from 1st June to 30th September and 15th December to 28th February. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.

Low Season 2026	Per Person Sharing	Single Traveler Supplement
7 Night Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Batwa Culture Safari	$10,145	$1,740

Low season rates are applicable from 1st October to 14th December and 1st March to 31st May. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.

7 Night Great Ape Conservation Safari in Uganda Rates

High Season 2026	Per Person Sharing	Single Traveler Supplement
7 Night Community and Conservation Safari in Uganda	$15,710	$3,460

High season rates are applicable on bookings from 1st June to 30th September and 15th December to 28th February. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.

Low Season 2026	Per Person Sharing	Single Traveler Supplement
7 Night Community and Conservation Safari in Uganda	$12,640	$1,910

Low season rates are applicable from 1st October to 14th December and 1st March to 31st May. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.

7 Night Kibale Bwindi Safari Rates

High Season 2026	Per Person Sharing	Single Traveler Supplement
7 Night Kibale Bwindi Safari	$11,702	$3,497

High season rates are applicable on bookings from 1st June to 30th September and 15th December to 28th February. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.

Low Season 2026	Per Person Sharing	Single Traveler Supplement
7 Night Kibale Bwindi Safari	$8,647	$1,593

Low season rates are applicable from 1st October to 14th December and 1st March to 31st May. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.

Big Cat Photography Safari with Dr Alexander Braczkowski Rates

Low Season 2026	Per Person Sharing	Single Traveler Supplement
Big Cat Photography Safari with Dr Alexander Braczkowski	$12,000	$

Low season rates are applicable from 1st October to 14th December and 1st March to 31st May. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.

International Guest Terms

Special Offers

Complimentary gorilla permit at Mgahinga and a night at Kibale Lodge on the 10-night ‘Primates of the Great Rift Valley’ Safari in Uganda
Complimentary chimpanzee permit at Kyambura and night at Bwindi Lodge on the 7-night Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari in Uganda
Complimentary golden monkey permit and night at Mount Gahinga Lodge on the 7-night Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Batwa culture Safari in Rwanda and Uganda.

See other safari offers including Last Minute, Solo Traveller, Exclusive Use.

Terms Summary

All rates are in US Dollars (USD)
Rates are effective on all new 2026 bookings made from 20 March 2025.
Rates are inclusive of current government taxes and levies, which may be subject to change without notice.
The rates above include accommodation and meals, soft drinks, standard and premium alcoholic drinks, signature cocktails, cellar collection wines (except French champagne), single malt whiskeys, laundry services, any activities at the lodges, and all massages (subject to booking and availability).
Low season rates are applicable to bookings from 1 October to 14 December and 1 March to 31 May.
Children of 12 years and under staying in the same room as their parents pay US $100 per child per night. Children under 5 years stay for free.
Children of 12 years and under, occupying their own room pay adult rates.
The minimum age limit for children at Virunga Lodge is 12 years.

Payment Policy

Standard booking (Up to 3 rooms)

Full value of gorilla and chimpanzee permits plus 20% of the rest of the invoice, is payable upon receipt of invoice.
The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Final balance is due 45 days prior to arrival.
Bookings within 45 days of arrival – full payment due upon receipt of invoice

Group bookings (4 and above rooms)

Full value of gorilla and chimpanzee permits plus 35% of the rest of the invoice, is payable upon receipt of invoice
The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Final balance is due 45 days prior to arrival.
Bookings within 45 days of arrival – full payment due upon receipt of invoice

Please read our full Terms and Conditions including our cancellation policy on our website.