Gorilla Habituation Permits in Uganda are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). The Price of Gorilla Habituation Permits in Uganda varies depending on one’s nationality; are you a Non-resident (foreign tourist), Resident or ex-pat living and working in Uganda, or an east African Citizen? Gorilla Habituation permits in Uganda cost; $1500 for Foreign Non-Residents, $1000 for residents Incl. ex-pats, and Ugx750,000 for East Africans including Ugandans in the diaspora.
Gorilla Habituation is arguably the most up-close mountain gorilla encounter you can ever have with wild Mountain Gorillas in Africa.
In Uganda, the popular Mountain Gorilla Habituation experience is currently done in the Rushaga sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
Gorilla Habituation in Bwindi Forest is a Full-day experience that involves starting out as early as 06:30 am. Upon find the gorillas, you will be allowed four (04) hours with a group of Wild Mountain gorillas still undergoing the traditional human familiarization process called habituation.
Only four (04) tourists and a team of UWA officials ( rangers, researchers and veterinarians) take part in gorilla habituation – making this a small group and more affectionate experience with the mountain gorillas of Bwindi Forest National Park.
The Price of Gorilla Habituation permits in Uganda varies based on residence status as indicated below;
- Non Residents (Non- nationals) – USD1,500 per person
- Residents (Expats)USD1,000 per person
- East Africans ( Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Burundi) – UGX750,000 per person
***Rates mentioned above include guide fee, park entrance fees for the day and community development contribution.
How to book Gorilla Habituation Permits in Uganda
While Gorilla Habituation permits in Uganda can be directly booked by an individual in correspondence with UWA via email and payments be done via Visa or credit card arrangements, we recommend working with a registered local tour operator like Realm Africa safaris™ as we will look out for you a lot better than if you opted for a DIY – Do it yourself experience – something that can be frustrating especially when dealing with unfamiliar systems and booking procedures.
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Best time to Go on a Gorilla Habituation Safari
The Best time for Gorilla habituation Experience Safaris in Uganda is the drier months of;
- June, July & August – June and July are the driest months in most of the south, but it can still rain. Average temperatures hover around 27°C/81°F in the afternoon and 16°C/61°F in the morning. …
- December, January & February – Most of the south has less rainfall, but still more when compared to June and July.
If our opinion matters, we would recommend June and July as the Best time for Gorilla Habituation experience Safaris in Uganda. Much as the gorilla habituation exercise is generally physically demanding, its a lot easier to trek up and down the steep slopes (tangled with vegetation) during the drier months as opposed to the rainy months when the grounds get extremely slippery.
However, for the enthusiastic travellers, Gorilla habituation is an all-year-round activity – making any time okay for you to travel to Uganda for Gorilla Habituation Experience.
Some Extra information on Gorilla Habituation
- Compare the Gorilla habituation experience to the traditional Gorilla Trekking.
- Gorilla Habituation process – how it all works.
- Browse our Gorilla Habituation Safaris In Uganda.
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