Booking gorilla trekking permits in Uganda and Rwanda for 2022; Gorilla trekking permits are legal documents or cards that are issued to visitors above the age of 15 years allowing them to visit any habituated gorilla family in either Uganda or Rwanda and spend one hour with them in their natural habitat. Gorilla trekking is one of the most popular activities that attracts a wide range of visitors and it involves visitors moving on foot into the tropical rainforest in search of the habituated mountain gorillas. Gorilla trekking in Uganda is done in two national parks namely Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park both located in southwestern part of Uganda while in Rwanda gorilla trekking is done in Volcanoes national park.
How to book gorilla trekking permits in Uganda and Rwanda for 2022
Gorilla trekking permits in Uganda and Rwanda for 2022 can either be booked directly through Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) a government body in charge of tourism in Uganda and Rwanda Development Board (RDB) a government body in charge of tourism in Rwanda by contacting the head offices through email or telephone calls.
Gorilla trekking permits in Uganda and Rwanda for 2022 can also be booked through a trusted tour operator like Achieve global safaris whereby you will contact us with the dates, month and year when you wish to trek the mountain gorillas and the gorilla destination you wish to visit. After contacting us we will check for permit availability and if there are permits on your desired dates, we will purchase the permits on your behalf and send you a scanned copy of the receipt as confirmation. Booking gorilla trekking permits through a Achieve Global safaris is the best option in that we will not only purchase permits on your behalf but also organize your entire safari which involves accommodation where you will be staying during the safari, transportation to the gorilla destination and other activities to engage in after gorilla trekking.
Cost of a gorilla trekking permit in Uganda and Rwanda for 2022
A gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park costs 700 USD per person for foreign non residents, 600 USD per person for foreign residents and 250,000 UGX per person for East African citizens while a gorilla trekking permit in Volcanoes national park costs 1,500 USD per person for all nationalities.
When to book gorilla trekking permits in Uganda and Rwanda for 2022
Gorilla trekking permits in Uganda and Rwanda for 2022 should be booked 3 to 6 months in advance before the trekking date because the 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 last minute inconveniences, you are advised to book in advance.
Gorilla trekking experience in Uganda and Rwanda
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park, Mgahinga gorilla national park and Volcanoes national park starts early in the morning with a briefing about the rules and regulations at the park headquarters. After the briefing you will be grouped into 8 people, allocated a habituated gorilla family to trek and an experienced park guide who is well conversant with gorilla trekking trails. Trekking of mountain gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda takes about 30 minutes to 6 hours depending on where the mountain gorillas are located because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. During trekking you will be able to view other primate species, different bird species, plant and tree species among others and once the gorillas are located, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their natural habitat which gives you an opportunity to learn more about their behaviors, lifestyle, watch them carry out their daily activities like feeding, breastfeeding, grooming young ones, take photos and record the breathtaking moments to show people back home after the safari.
Gorilla trekking is an exceptional activity that shouldn’t be missed during your safari and for more information on booking gorilla trekking permits in Uganda and Rwanda for 2022, do not hesitate to contact us at Achieve Global Safaris or visit our website to book an affordable gorilla trekking safari package.
