UPDATED: A Uganda Gorilla permit is an official document issued by a government (where gorillas can be found) allowing the bearer to legally track and see mountain gorillas. Mountain Gorilla Permits in Uganda currently cost US$700 for foreign Non-residents, US$600 for residents, and UGX250,000 for all East African citizens. However, all the prices mentioned above are bound to change after 01st/July/2024. All people planning to go on a gorilla trekking safari to Uganda must have a Gorilla Permit. Gorilla permits In Uganda are issued/sold by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) a government parastatal that oversees the management of all National Parks in Uganda. Gorilla Permits can be bought/purchased directly or through a recognized tour operator like Realm Africa Safaris™. If booked an all-inclusive Gorilla tour with us, we buy/purchase a gorilla permit for you at NO extra cost. However, if you want us to only buy the permit for you, we can still assist you get one for a service fee of $50 per gorilla permit. Alternatively, persons who would like an exclusive gorilla trekking experience of only 4 persons tracking a group of wild mountain gorillas in the company of a team of researchers, should consider booking the gorilla habituation experience. Gorilla Habituation permits in Uganda cost $1,500 per person. What is interesting about gorilla Habituation? Unlike the mountain gorilla trekking explained above, the gorilla habituation experience is an extraordinary experience that can only be done in Uganda ( Bwindi forest National park ) and nowhere else in the world. Mountain Gorilla Habituation is a full-day gorilla trekking experience that allows trekkers to spend up to four hours in the presence of a wild gorilla family – still undergoing habituation. Gorilla Habituation permits cost USD1,500 per person – Only a maximum of 04 tourists are allowed to track and spend four (04) hours with a wild mountain gorilla group in Bwindi Forest ( Rushaga or Nkuringo regions of Bwindi Forest). Knowing the best time to trek Gorillas is key when Planning a successful Gorilla trekking Holiday. Our suggestions for when we think Is the best time to trek Gorillas revolve around the ability to combine Gorilla trekking with yet another adventure experience in East Africa (Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania & Uganda). January and February are usually fairly dry, with both Rwanda & Uganda – all experiencing good conditions for Gorilla Trekking at a time of year often thought of as low season. March, April, and May form the rainy season in these countries, There are very few people trekking Gorillas at this time of the year, making it idle for travelers seeking to travel without crowds. Tour companies will Offer discounted Gorilla Safaris around this time of the year.
Related: Reasons to go gorilla trekking in March,April & May 2024 -2026
June, July & August are the best time to go gorilla trekking especially if you’re planning to combine travels in Tanzania thanks to the wildebeest migration taking place over the plains of the Serengeti. We recommend In-advance Bookings as booking hotels & Permits is very competitive; Hotels & permits can sell out as much as a year in advance. September and October are the best time to combine Gorilla trekking with Mountain Climbing. This is the best time to trek Gorillas if you’re planning to see gorillas and also climb Mount Kilimanjaro, across the border in Tanzania. November is another rainy & soggy month – but again, for travelers seeking great discounts on accommodation, and or experience without crowds – this is the perfect time to visit.
Related: Why gorilla trekking in the low season is worth considering
By mid-December, it’s eased off to light showers and if you’re looking for an alternative Christmas holiday, you might consider Gorilla trekking this December.
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