Uganda Gorilla Trekking Permits for 2021 to 2022
Uganda gorilla trekking permits for 2021 to 2022 are legal or official documents that are issued by Uganda Wildlife Authority to all visitors above the age of fifteen years to allow them to visit the mountain gorilla family and spend one hour with them in their natural habitat. Mountain gorillas are endangered primate species that can be viewed in three African countries that is Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. In Uganda the mountain gorillas are found in two destinations Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park both located in south western Uganda, in Rwanda the mountain gorillas can be viewed in Volcanoes national park and in Democratic Republic of Congo the mountain gorillas can be viewed in Virunga national park.
Price of gorilla trekking permit for 2021 to 2022
Uganda gorilla trekking permits for 2021 to 2022 cost USD 700 per person for foreign non residents, USD 600 per person for foreign residents and UGX 250,000 per person for Ugandans and East African citizens. The price of Uganda gorilla trekking permits is however cheaper and affordable for budget travelers compared to prices of gorilla trekking permits in Rwanda which costs USD 1,500 per person for all nationalities.
Uganda is also the gorilla destination which offers gorilla habituation experience which is carried out in Bwindi impenetrable national park and it’s the process where the wild mountain gorillas are trained to get used to human presence for trekking. Gorilla habituation experience allows visitors to spend four hours with the mountain gorillas compared to gorilla trekking where visitors are allowed to spend one hour. Gorilla habituation permit costs USD 1,500 per person for foreign non residents, USD 1,000 per person for foreign residents and UGX 750,000 per person for Ugandans and East African citizens.
How to book Uganda gorilla trekking permits for 2021 to 2022
Booking Uganda gorilla trekking permits for 2021 to 2022 is very easy as long as you know the right procedures to follow. Gorilla trekking permits can either be booked directly through Uganda Wildlife Authority by contacting the office headquarters in Kampala via telephone calls or email. You can also book Uganda gorilla trekking permits through a trusted tour operator like Achieve Global Safaris. When booking through a tour operator you will contact us with the dates, month, year and destinations when you want to visit the mountain gorillas and we will check for availability of the gorilla trekking permits and when the permits are available you will be asked to make a deposit. Once you’ve made the payments we will send you a scanned copy of the receipt as confirmation. Booking through a tour operator is the best option because it will save you all the hustle and we will not only purchase a gorilla trekking permit for you but also plan for the whole safari.
Best time to book Uganda gorilla trekking permits for 2021 to 2022
Uganda gorilla trekking permits for 2021 to 2022 should be booked 3 to 6 months in advance before the trekking date because the gorilla permits are competitive and usually get sold out quickly especially during the peak season in the months of June, July, August, September, December, January and February therefore in order to avoid disappointments it’s advisable to book in advance.
What is included in Uganda gorilla trekking permits for 2021 to 2022?
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park starts very early at 8:00am and takes 30 minutes to 8 hours depending on where they are located because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. A Uganda gorilla trekking permit for 2021 to 2022 includes one hour with the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat where you will get an opportunity to ask questions, observe their behaviors and habits, watch them carry out their daily activities like feeding, breastfeeding, playing, grooming each other, take incredible photos and record the breathtaking moments to show people back home after the safari.
A Uganda gorilla trekking permit for 2021 to 2022 also includes the services of a trained and experienced park guide who will guide you through the jungle until you find the mountain gorillas, the park guide will also be able to answer all the questions about mountain gorillas and help you to spot different wildlife species including birds, different plant and tree species, other primate species among others.
A gorilla trekking permit also includes park entrance fees, security of well trained rangers who carry guns for protection and gorilla trackers who first look for the habituated gorilla families and communicate with the park guides after finding them.
Uganda gorilla trekking permits for 2021 to 2022 will allow you to spend time with the endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable national park or Mgahinga gorilla national park and for more information you can contact Achieve Global Safaris.