Uganda Gorilla Permits for East African Residents cost Uganda Shillings (abbreviated as UGX) 250,000 per person payable to Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) directly or through a registered local tour Operator like Realm Africa Safaris™.
East African residents are citizens of the following countries; Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi, and South Sudan. Travelers from any of the above-mentioned countries can enjoy the privilege of getting up close & personal with the Mountain gorillas of either Bwindi or Mgahinga National Park. To book an East African Residents Gorilla Permit, you might choose to directly contact UWA or work with a trusted local Tour operator of your choice. The advantage of using a local tour operator to book your Gorilla Permits is that they do all the “donkey” work for you and simply hand you the gorilla permit – obviously for a fee.
Booking Uganda Gorilla Permits for East African Residents
All applicants who intend to book a gorilla permit at an East African Residents rate of UGX250,000 ( approximately $80 per person) must present a valid passport or National Identity Card and also be decided on when (which date) they would Like to go gorilla trekking. Your tour operator or UWA official will then check for the availability of Gorilla permits for the dates of your choice and if available tentatively reserve the permit for you. It is at this point that you will be required to pay the corresponding amount of UGX250,000 to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) before the permit is then confirmed as booked and paid.
Did you Know?
- The Minimum age for Gorilla trekking in Uganda is 15 years.
- Gorilla Permits In Uganda can be booked and paid for two (02) years in advance.
- Gorilla Permits do get scarce or sold out during the peak season months of June to August, and December to February.
- Gorilla permits are non-transferable.
When is the best time to Go gorilla trekking In Uganda?
The best time for gorilla trekking in Uganda 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.
