Gorilla Trekking for Ugandans: How much a a gorilla safari for Ugandans? What is the cost of a Gorilla Permit for Ugandans? How to Book a Gorilla Trekking Permit for Ugandans, Best time to Trek Gorillas in Uganda, What to Pack for your Gorilla Trek, Where to stay while on a Gorilla Safari.
Mountain Gorillas can be seen in three (03) Places in Africa; Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo. However, there are only two places we consider safe Places to trek Gorillas in Africa. These are Uganda & Rwanda. Because of the ongoing political unrest in DR Congo, we discourage travelers from thinking of Trekking Gorillas in DR Congo. Learn More about Why Congo is Considered unsafe for Gorilla Trekking.
What is the Price/Cost of a Gorilla Permit for Ugandans?
In Uganda, gorilla Permits for East Africans (Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya & Burundi) cost Uganda Shillings – UGX250,000 ($71/GBP52/ Euros61/AUD91) per person per trek. However, proof of citizenship will be required at the time of booking your gorilla Permit(s).
Rwanda unlike Uganda charges a whopping $1,500 (Ugx 5,732,457/GBP1,195/Euros 1,403/AUD2,084) per person per Trek for the 01 hours with a group of habituated Mountain gorillas In Volcanoes National Park.
When is the best time to Trek Gorillas?
Generally speaking, Both Rwanda and Uganda share similar weather patterns so the best time to trek Gorillas in either or both is during its two dry seasons: between December and February, and between June and August when conditions are particularly good for trekking to see mountain gorillas in Bwindi, Mgahinga or Volcanoes National Parks in Uganda and Rwanda. Game viewing Safaris in national parks are also good at this time, as well as between February and March.
Learn More about The Best time to Trek Gorillas in East Africa.
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