Thanks Porcupine. I just breezed through your very helpful trip report. Am I to understand the entire Tanzania trip was around $2200? I am assuming Rwanda trek was additional since the permits are $1000/pp.
Thanks for posting such a detailed and informative trip report.
PD

Lot of good info and fun to read, thanks.

regards - tom

lots of good tips, very interesting with the spreadsheet. I'm bookmarking this, thanks!

I liked your suggestions to pack lunches and start early. Appears you're a cheetah fan too! Thanks.

Great report and info.! This is an excellent tool that will help the rest of us travelers set up a safari to get the best tour operator at a great price. I appreciate your attention to detail and your comments. This is very helpful in trip planning. Thanks again!

I am off to Rwands for the two days of trekking in mid-June so was happy to get your suggestions. I will look for those heavier weight pants you mention. Someone told me to get "Dickies" but I have had trouble finding women's. Loved the idea of the chocolate!!

Sorry for the delay - I got distracted.

Yes, the Tanzania portion ended up being ~$2300. In Rwanda, we paid an additional $1000 for the gorilla trek permits, and $975 for other expenses.

I updated the total costs detail, including flights, on www.porcupinelane.com - in the "Tour Operators" section, as "Final Costs". (I would post the more specific URL, but this is my first site and I keep changing things around, which means the detailed URL changes too! =P)

I hope that helps! Have a great trip, and feel free to let me know if you have any more questions! I'll do my best to respond in a more timely manner.