Book Gorilla Permits in Uganda & Rwanda.

Tourists may spend an hour in the company of habituated gorilla families in Uganda by purchasing gorilla permits, which are like passes or licenses. The park rangers will lead visitors into the gorilla bush in search of these families.

Just three nations in the world provide this thrilling and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Reserve your gorilla permit by contacting us using our contact form.

Government conservation authority authorities in each country are responsible for issuing gorilla licenses. You need to go to the Rwanda Development Board to buy and get your gorilla permits in Rwanda, and the Uganda Wildlife Authority is the sole place to do it in Uganda.

In order to avoid any unnecessary hassle, we advise that you use the assistance of a travel agency to book your gorilla permits on your behalf. We at Monumental Expeditions and Safaris are happy to assist you with this and include these services in your trip ticket at no extra cost.

What is the going rate for a gorilla permit in Rwanda or Uganda?

Each trip into Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park requires a gorilla permit that costs $800 USD per person, while treks into Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park cost $1500 USD per person.

The Uganda Wildlife Authority has decided not to give any discounts on gorilla trekking licenses ($600) or chimpanzee tracking permits ($150) for the years 2018 and 2019. Annually, the Uganda Wildlife Authority has reviewed its tariffs and prices.

In 2018, and 2019, the following types of tourists may book gorilla permits in Uganda:
Outside the United States: $600

Up to US $800 for Non-Residents

Kenyans and other East Africans – UGX 300,000

Trekking with Gorillas

There is a daily cap on how many tourists may go gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Uganda. Doing so lessens the likelihood that the Mountain Gorillas may get infectious human illnesses and also minimizes the likelihood that they will have behavioral disturbances.

No more than eight individuals are permitted to accompany a single gorilla family on a daily journey. Gorilla permits are in great demand, particularly during peak seasons, because to this limitation. So, it’s important to reserve permissions in advance.

Because of the high demand for gorilla permits during the peak season, we recommend making your reservation at least three months in advance to guarantee that you will be able to see the primates on the dates you have chosen.

The steps to book a gorilla permit

The two national parks in southwestern Uganda—Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks—are home to Uganda Gorillas, and trekking them requires a gorilla permit. Permits to see gorillas may be acquired at the headquarters of the Uganda Wildlife Authority on Kiira Road, Kampala, which is located immediately behind the Uganda Museum.

Permits to see the gorillas in Mgahinga and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest are sold out daily by the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

From nine in the morning until five in the evening, offices are always open. To arrange for gorilla permits, which we can get in advance at no additional cost when you book a gorilla safari with Monumental Expeditions and Safaris, please get in touch with us.

Once you have paid the payments to our account, we will proceed to verify the availability of gorilla permits at the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Please contact us so that we can assist you with this. If you would want your gorilla permits issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority, we kindly request that you provide us with your full name, passport number, and country of origin.