Does Uganda still offer discounted Gorilla permits
Yes, Uganda Wildlife Authority protracted discounted Gorilla permits for low season months of April, May and November at $450.00 per person for Foreign non-residents & $400 for East African residents holding working permits for Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda & Burundi. Compared to other months one paying $600 is here paying $450 thus saving $150 per permit. East African residents save $200 since they are charged $400 by the Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Why is there still an offer of Discounted Gorilla Permits in Uganda?
Its true Uganda had abolished low season discounted Gorilla permits around years, but later the President of Uganda sighted tourism as the sector that will drive the country out of poverty in the next coming years and this can only be done if there offers of low season discounted Gorilla permits. This not only increases on the Tourists inflow but also creates awareness and tourism earnings for the development of the sector in Uganda. Uganda having all these existing attractions like the beautiful National parks, Lakes, Mountains like Rwenzori and Elgon, Source of the Nile, relative stability, infra structure development to mention but a few all this leads to positive way living in this country.
When & How should one Book Discounted Gorilla Permits in Uganda?
Uganda low season Gorilla permits at $450 for foreign non- residents and $200 for East African residents are offered in months of April, May and November of every year (. These discounts do attract more tourists and they are advised and encouraged to take advantage of these months since also the rates of accommodation also tend to go down lowering the General Gorilla Safari price. Monumental Expeditions is here to serve you pre-purchase permits, organize a Gorilla tour that will fit your budget, time and interest, all you got to do is send in your exact date you tend or want to Gorilla trek and we will check availability of Gorilla permits for you at the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Once we find out that UWA has got the permits you then have got to send us your full names as they appear on your passport, your Nationality so we forward them to the Uganda Wildlife Authority to issue out your Gorilla Permit. Uganda Wildlife Authority is the only body instructed to sell Gorilla permits on behalf of Uganda Government and the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife.
How payments for Discounted Gorilla Permit are made.
After all details are made or got and you have decided on your date to Gorilla trek in Uganda, Monumental Expeditions Safaris will send you an invoice with our Bank account details to enable you effect your payments. Full payments are usually considered of Gorilla permits & 20% deposit payment to confirm your trip and you can pay the rest 6 weeks to your safari. The 20% Visa and master card payments are also considered as an option in this case
“My permit has been Pre-purchased or Booked”, how can you tell?
After your deposit being seen on our Bank account, definitely Monumental Expeditions Safaris office staff will check the Gorilla permit status at the Uganda Wildlife Authority for your preferred trekking dates. Immediately our driver will drive or go with your passport book details and your discounted Gorilla permits to UWA once issued our company will scan and send you a copy of your records.