Gorilla Permits often do get sold Out especially in the peak season months of June to August and December to February. It is for this reason that we always advise travelers intending to go gorilla trekking to plan, book or secure their gorilla permits at least 03 – 06 months in advance to avoid disappointment. How to buy a last Minute Gorilla Permit
Where & How to Buy a last-minute Gorilla Permit
Gorilla Permits In Uganda are sold and issued/printed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), while in its the mandate of Rwanda Development Board (RDB)
The best way to buy a gorilla trekking permit is through a licensed local tour operator contact us at info@realmafricasafaris.com and we will carry the “burden” of going through all channels to secure your gorilla Permit. Alternatively, if you would like to explore the option of “DIY – Doing it yourself”, then you will need to cultivate a lot of patience to follow through with the bureaucracy, and dynamics involved in the process of purchasing Gorilla Permits.
Step-by-step guide on how to buy a Last Minute Gorilla Permit
- Decide on which date(s) you would like to trek gorillas: The first step is to decide on the date(s) you would Like to trek gorillas, and then contact UWA or RDB. They will then reply advising on whether those dates are available or Not. Assuming the date(s) you want are available, you will then proceed to the next step. If the dates are not available, then you will have to think of alternative date(s).
- Pay for your Gorilla Permit: Considering that you have received confirmation regarding the availability of gorilla permits from UWA or RDB, then you will proceed to make payment for your gorilla permit via Visa, Credit card, or EFT to the bank accounts that UWA or RDB will provide you with. Ensure to get and keep a receipt for this transaction. How much is a gorilla permit? Currently, the Gorilla permits in Uganda cost $700 per person for foreign non-residents, $600 per person for Foreign residents, and UGX250,000 (approximately $80) per person for East African citizens. In Rwanda, gorilla permits cost $1,500 per person. Learn more about; Why Gorilla Permits are so expensive
- Send a scanned copy of your passport (bios page), and Payment receipt. You will be required to scan and send via email a copy of your Passport and Gorilla Permit permit receipt. The page that matters most in your Passport is that with your passport details ie Names, Date Of Birth, Passport Number, etc – we call it the Bios page. UWA or RDB will verify that payment has been done and thereafter they will send you a confirmation of your booked gorilla Permit.
Otherwise, if you to book your last-minute gorilla permit with a lot more ease, then contact us at info@realmafricasafaris.com or Whatsapp: +256 704 669088.
Important things worth knowing about Last minute Gorilla permits.
- There is no guarantee on the availability of Last-minute gorilla Permits.
- They might cost a lot more than the market price, especially if purchased from another tour operator who bought in bulk.
- All Last-minute Gorilla Permits MUST be paid in full and are none refundable.
