Cost of gorilla trekking permits in Uganda 2024-2025; Gorilla trekking permits are legal documents that are issued by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to all visitors above the age of 15 years allowing them to visit habituated mountain gorillas and spend one hour with them in their natural habitat. Gorilla trekking is one of the major activities that attracts big numbers of tourists and its done in two national parks namely Bwindi impenetrable national park which harbours the highest number of gorillas and Mgahinga gorilla national park both located in south western part of Uganda. Apart from Uganda, gorilla trekking is also done in Volcanoes national park in Rwanda, Virunga national park and Kahuzi biega national park in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Cost of gorilla trekking permits in Uganda 2024-2025
Gorilla trekking permits in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park cost 700 USD per person for foreign non residents, 600 USD per person for foreign residents and 250,000 UGX per person for East African citizens. Gorilla trekking permits in Uganda were however increased to 800 USD per person for foreign non residents, 700 USD per person for foreign residents, 500 USD per person for Africans and 300,000 UGX per person for East African citizens effective 1st July 2024.
Gorilla habituation permits in Bwindi impenetrable national park cost 1,500 USD per person for foreign non residents, 1,000 USD per person for foreign residents, 1,000 USD per person for Africans and 750,000 UGX per person for East African citizens
How to book gorilla trekking permits in Uganda
Gorilla trekking permits in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park can be booked directly through a trusted tour operator like Achieve Global Safaris where you will contact us with the date, months, year and gorilla destination that you wish to visit. After contacting us we will check for permit availability and if there are permits available on your preferred dates, you will be asked to make a deposit. When we receive the money, we will be able to purchase the gorilla trekking permits on your behalf and send you a scanned copy of the receipt as confirmation.
When to book gorilla trekking permits in Uganda
Gorilla trekking permits in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park should however be booked 3 to 6 months in advance before the trekking date because they are competitive and usually get sold out quickly especially during the peak season in the months of June, July, August, September, December, January and February therefore in order to avoid last minute inconveniences, you are advised to book in advance.
What is included in a gorilla trekking permit
A gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park includes one hour with the mountain gorillas, services of an experienced park guide, security from park rangers and park entrance fees to Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park.
Gorilla trekking experience in Uganda
Uganda is a home of about 26 habituated gorilla families which are found in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park, trekking of mountain gorillas in Uganda starts early in the morning with a briefing about the rules and regulations to follow during trekking. After the briefing, you will be subdivided into groups of 8 people where each group will be allocated a habituated gorilla family to trek and an experienced park guide who is well conversant with gorilla trekking trails, gorilla trekking takes about 2 to 7 hours depending on where the gorillas are located because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. During trekking you will be able to view different wildlife species, birds, plant and tree species among others and once the mountain gorillas are located, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their natural environment where you will be able to learn about their habits, behaviours, watch gorillas feed, breastfeed, play, groom young ones, take photos and record videos to show people back home after the safari.
Best time to go for gorilla trekking safari in Uganda 2024-2025
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park can be done anytime throughout the year though the best time is during the dry season in the months of June to September and December to February because during this period there is less rainfall in the national parks therefore access roads and trekking trails will be dry and passable which makes gorilla trekking easy.
Gorilla trekking in Uganda can also be done in the wet/ rainy season in the months of March to May and October to November because during this period there are few travellers therefore gorilla trekking permits will be easy to purchase and you will be able to enjoy the park with less crowds.
For more information about the cost of gorilla trekking permits in Uganda 2024-2025, you can reach out to us at Achieve Global Safaris or visit our website for affordable gorilla trekking safari packages.
