Gorilla Permits in Nkuringo: How many Gorilla Permits are available in Nkuringo Region? What is the price of a gorilla Permit in the Nkuringo Region? When is the best to book a gorilla safari in the nkuringo region?
Nkuringo Region in Southern Bwindi is considered one of the best sectors for Gorilla trekking In Bwindi Forest National Park. The region currently has four (04) Mountain gorilla families; Nkuringo, Bishaho, Christmas, and Posho. Three (03) of the four (04) are fully habituated and open to tourists for gorilla trekking. Only eight (08) tourists are allowed to visit a particular gorilla group during gorilla trekking, and they are also allowed strictly one (01) with the mountain gorilla group. Curious why it’s only eight (08) and for 1-hour?
Read our blogs:
- Why is gorilla trekking limited to only eight (08) tourists?
- Why is gorilla viewing time is limited to 1-hour?
The posho gorilla group unlike the other three; Nkuringo, bishaho, and Christmas is still undergoing habituation (a process to familiarize it with human visits). This group can only be visited while on a gorilla habituation experience. The Gorilla habituation experience allows strictly 04 tourists in the company of a team of researchers to trek see and photograph a group of wild mountain gorillas for up to 4 hours. However, the price of a gorilla habituation permit is 1,500 per person.
How Many Gorilla Permits are available in Nkuringo Region?
As earlier mentioned above, there are only three (03) Fully habituated mountain gorilla families open for gorilla trekking in the Nkuringo region. Only 08 tourists are allowed to visit a particular gorilla group which means if you did the maths (8*3 = 24) meaning there are 24 Gorilla trekking Permits available in the Nkuringo region on a daily.
Cost of Gorilla Permits in Nkuringo Region (Bwindi):
- $700 per person for Non Residents.
- $600 per person for East African Residents.
- UGX250,000 for East African Citizens.
*East Africa member states include; Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania & Kenya.
When is the Best Time to Book a Gorilla Permit in Nkuringo Region (Bwindi)
As may have noticed above, there are only 24 gorilla permits available on a daily in the Nkuringo region. These could easily get sold/bought out so our recommendation is that you avoid last-minute but rather consider booking & fully paying up for your Nkuringo gorilla permits at least 06 months in advance.
Did you know? Gorilla permits in Uganda can be pre-booked & paid for two (02) years in advance. It’s the best way to guarantee you have a slot to trek gorillas especially for people traveling in the Peak/high season months of June – September or December – February. Learn more about Booking my Gorilla permits inadvance.
How to Book Nkuringo Gorilla Permits: DIY or Use a Tour Operator?
If you are the kind who likes to DIY (Do it yourself), then you have to directly contact Uganda Wildlife Authority.
The best way to book your Nkuringo Gorilla Permits is through a locally licensed gorilla tour operator like Realm Africa Safaris™. Being that we specialize and have been in the trade of organizing gorilla tours in Uganda & Rwanda for now 12 years we can say we have made quite a couple of mistakes and surely learned from them. This makes us the best gorilla tour operator for the job of Planning & booking your gorilla permit.
What we require to book your gorilla Permit(s):
- Preferred Gorilla trekking dates ( send two sets of dates just in case one is not available).
- A copy of your Passport (Bios Page) and ensure it meets the six-month Validity rule.
- Send us the Full payment for your gorilla Permit ($700 FNR, $600FR, UGX250,000)
- Wait for us to get back to you in 2 – 3 Days from receipt of all the above.
