Uganda gorilla trekking permits for 2022; Gorilla trekking permits are legal documents or cards that are issued by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) a government body in charge of tourism to any visitor above the age of 15 years allowing him or her to visit a habituated gorilla family and spend one hour with the gorillas in their natural habitat. Gorilla trekking is one of the most famous activities that attracts big numbers of tourists to visit Uganda. Gorilla trekking in Uganda is done in two national parks that is Bwindi impenetrable national park which harbors half of the world’s mountain gorilla population and Mgahinga gorilla national park both located in the southwestern region.
Cost of Uganda gorilla trekking permits 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. A gorilla trekking permit includes one hour in the presence of the mountain gorillas, services of a well-trained ranger, experienced park guide, and park entrance fees for Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park.
When to book Uganda gorilla trekking permits for 2022
Uganda gorilla trekking permits 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 disappointments.
How to book Uganda gorilla trekking permits for 2022
Uganda gorilla trekking permits for 2022 can either be booked directly through Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) a government body in charge of tourism in Uganda by contacting the headquarters in Kampala via email or telephone calls.
Uganda gorilla trekking permits for 2022 can also be booked through a trusted tour operator like Achieve Global Safaris whereby you will contact us with the dates when you wish to visit the gorillas and the gorilla destination you wish to visit. After contacting us, we will check for permit availability and if there are available permits on your desired dates, you will be asked to make a deposit for the permits. Once we receive the money, we will purchase the permits on your behalf and send you a scanned copy of the receipt as confirmation. Booking Uganda gorilla trekking permits for 2022 through Achieve Global Safaris is the best option to use in that we will not only book gorilla trekking permits on your behalf but also organize your entire gorilla trekking safari which involves transportation to the gorilla destinations, accommodation where you will stay during the safari and other activities to engage in after your gorilla trekking experience.
Gorilla trekking experience in Uganda
Mgahinga gorilla national park is a home of one habituated gorilla family which is available for trekking on a daily basis while Bwindi impenetrable national park is a home of about 22 habituated gorilla families which are located in four sectors namely Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo and Rushaga. Gorilla trekking in both destinations starts early in the morning with a briefing about the rules and regulations at the park headquarters. After the briefing, you will be allocated a habituated gorilla family to trek and an experienced park guide who is well conversant with gorilla trekking trails. Gorilla trekking takes about 30 minutes to 7 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 like chimpanzees, l’hoest monkeys, view different bird species, plant and tree species among others. Once the gorillas are found, 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, habits, watch them feed, breastfeed, groom young ones, take photos and record the beautiful moments to show people back home after the safari.
How to get to the gorilla destinations in Uganda
Both Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park are located in southwestern part of Uganda and can be accessed by road transport means where by you will drive from Kampala via Masaka, Mbarara, Kabale and then to the park headquarters which takes about 9 to 10 hours’ drive.
You can as well access Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park from Kigali Rwanda whereby you will fly to Kigali international airport and then connect to the park headquarters by road via Cyanika border in Kisoro or Katuna border in Kabale.
Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park can also be accessed by air transport means whereby you will book charter or scheduled flights with Aero link Uganda or bar aviation from Entebbe international airport or Kajjansi airfield to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrips and then drive to the park headquarters by road.
For more information about Uganda gorilla trekking permits for 2022, you can contact us at Achieve Global Safaris or visit our website to book an affordable gorilla trekking package.
