How can I Book a Gorilla Permit in Uganda?
How can I book a gorilla permit in Uganda? This is a common question asked by many people from Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, North America, Antarctica and Africa intending to visit gorillas in Uganda. Look no further, we are open and always here all the time to answer all your questions that you frequently ask about mountain gorilla permit bookings.
Gorilla trekking permits are booked and secured through a licensed tour operator or local tour company in Uganda.
Why book a gorilla permit in Uganda.
A gorilla permit is a valid document issued to visitors by Authority bodies like Uganda wildlife Authority or Rwanda Development Board. This document is issued to tourists with intentions of trekking mountain gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of congo after being booked through the licensed tour operator or tour company.
How can I book a gorilla permit in Uganda through the licensed tour operator/tour company?
For a successful gorilla permit booking, contact us at wildgorillatrekking@gmail.com or call/whatsapp +256785982744. We always respond to you in the perfect time possible to secure your gorilla permit in Uganda, Rwanda and congo.
After contacting us, you are required to provide us with month, dates, year and suitable national park that you plan to trek mountain gorillas in Uganda. the reservation team always knows the availability of gorilla permits for all the dates. We are always more than ready to book a gorilla permit on your behalf.
How can I book a gorilla permit in Uganda for solo traveler or group travelers.
Whether you are a solo traveler or group travelers, we handle every traveler in all best ways to secure for you gorilla trekking permits on your preferred dates.
How much to pay for booking a gorilla trekking permit in Uganda
Gorilla trekking permit booking cost is USD 800 per person for foreign non residents, USD 700 for foreign residents, East African resident gorilla permit costs UGX 300,000 per person and the Rest of Africa (ROA) pays USD 500 per person.
For visitors planning to visit gorillas that are habituated, the gorilla habituation permits costs USD 1500 per person for foreign nonresidents, USD 1000 for foreign residents and UGX 750,000 for East African citizens.
How long do I need to book a gorilla permit in Uganda?
When planning a gorilla trekking safari adventure in Uganda, it is advisable to book with us in advance to secure your gorilla permit for trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park and mgahinga national park. To avoid inconveniences, you should book and pay at least 2 months before the trekking date.
Gorilla permit cancellation rules by Uganda wildlife Authority
- 0-9 days to gorilla trekking there is no refund of payment to the visitor.
- 10-45 days to actual gorilla trekking date, they refund 25% of the payment.
- 46-90 days to actual gorilla trekking date, refund rate stands at 50%
- 91 days and above to actual gorilla trekking date, always attracts a refund of 75% to the visitor.
Validity of a Uganda gorilla permit
A gorilla permit is valid for the specific trekking date, when the booked date elapses, that implies that the gorilla permit is now invalid. Incase of any change of program, always contact your tour operator to reschedule a convenient gorilla trekking date.
What is the age limit for gorilla trekking in Uganda
Before booking for your gorilla trekking permit, make sure that you are above 15 years of age. This is to ensure maturity, physical fitness for trekking in the forest. However, a 14-year-old is allowed to trek if he/she is approaching 15 years and celebrating a birthday on the very day of trekking.
When to book for a gorilla trekking in Uganda
Gorilla trekking in Uganda takes place any time of the year, but during December to January, June to August is considered a peak season when travelers usually visit gorillas in big numbers.
Gorilla tracking takes place only in the morning hours because during this time gorillas are active, feeding and foraging that offers the best viewing and photography opportunities.
What to pack for a gorilla trekking tour in Uganda.
During a gorilla trekking tour, one should pack a camera, binoculars, trekking pole, hiking shoes, long sleeved shirt, sweater, insect repellant, rain jacket, sunscreen, snacks, bottled water and many more.
Best place to go for gorilla trekking in Uganda.
Bwindi impenetrable national park and mgahinga national park are the two leading destinations for gorilla trekking. These two national parks are located in the southwestern Uganda near the border of congo and Rwanda. These protected national parks harbors half of the world’s mountain gorilla population.
Bwindi impenetrable national park has four sectors namely: Rushaga, Nkuringo, Ruhija and Buhoma sector while in mgahinga national park gorilla trekking starts at ntebeko gate.
Contact our experts today for a successful gorilla trekking in Uganda.
