Cost of Uganda gorilla trekking permits 2023/2024
Cost of Uganda gorilla trekking permits 2023/2024; Gorilla trekking permits in Uganda are legal cards or documents that are issued by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) a government body in charge of tourism in Uganda to all visitors above the age of 15 years allowing them to visit habituated gorilla families and spend one hour with the gorillas in their natural habitat. Gorilla trekking is one of the major activities in Uganda that attracts large numbers of tourists and it involves travelers moving on foot into the tropical rainforest in search of the habituated mountain gorillas. Gorilla trekking in Uganda is done in two national parks namely Mgahinga gorilla national park and Bwindi impenetrable national park which harbors half of the world’s mountain gorilla population.
A gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park 2023/2024 costs 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.
Travelers who want to spend more time with the mountain gorillas can book a gorilla Habituation permit which costs 1,500 USD per person for foreign non residents, 1,000 USD per person for foreign residents and 750,000 UGX per person for East African citizens.
How to book a Uganda gorilla trekking permit in 2023/2024
A Uganda gorilla trekking permit in 2023/2024 can be booked through a trusted tour operator like Achieve Global Safaris where you will contact us with the date, month, year and gorilla destination that you wish to visit. After contacting us, we will check for permit availability by contacting Uganda Wildlife Authority and if there are permits available on your preferred dates, you will be asked to make a deposit. Once we receive the payment, we will purchase the permits on your behalf and send you a scanned copy of the receipt as confirmation.
Booking a gorilla trekking permit through Achieve Global Safaris will save you all the hustle and we will also plan or organize your entire gorilla trekking safari which includes transportation to Bwindi impenetrable national park or Mgahinga gorilla national park and back, accommodation where you will stay during your safari, services of a full time driver guide, other activities to engage in after gorilla trekking and other destinations to visit during the safari.
What is included in a Uganda gorilla trekking permit
A gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park includes one hour with the habituated mountain gorillas, park entrance fees for Mgahinga gorilla national park and Bwindi impenetrable national park, services of an experienced Uganda Wildlife Authority guide who will move with the tourists in the forest during trekking and services of trained armed park rangers to keep you safe and protect you from any danger during trekking.
Best time to book a Uganda gorilla trekking permit
Gorilla trekking permits in Bwindi impenetrable national park or Mgahinga gorilla national park should be booked 3 to 6 months in advance before the trekking date because the permits 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 disappointments you are advised to book in advance.
Gorilla trekking experience in Uganda
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park starts very early in the morning with a briefing about the rules, regulations and expectations and the park headquarters. After the briefing, you will be divided into groups of 8 people where each group will be allocated a habituated gorilla family to trek and a park guide who is well conversant with gorilla trekking trails. Trekking of mountain gorillas takes about 2 hours 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 like birds, other primates, tree species among others and once the mountain gorillas are found, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them which helps you to know more about their habits, lifestyle, watch them carry out their daily activities like feeding, breastfeeding, grooming young ones, playing, take photos and record incredible videos.
For more information about the cost of Uganda gorilla trekking permits 2023/2024, you can contact us at Achieve Global Safaris.
