Increase in The Gorilla Trekking Permits In Uganda 2024
Increase in The Gorilla Trekking Permits In Uganda 2024 : Gorilla trekking in Uganda will lead travellers to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas which will lead you to the species in their natural habitat which will give you the most memorable experience as you watch the species as they engage and interact in the wild which has attracted a number of travellers to visit the country to participate in the safari experience. Recently, the Uganda Wildlife Authority has announced the chances for the prices of the gorilla permits in Uganda which are effect from 1st June 2024-1st June 2026 and in this article we are going to help you understand what entails the new increment.
Product | Category | Price | Requirements |
Gorilla trekking
|
Rwandans and EAC
Nationals |
300,000UGX |
National ID, Valid
Passport, Birth Certificate |
Foreign residents in
Uganda |
$700 |
Valid Passport
Resident Id/ Diplomatic Card /Visa of minimum 4 consecutive months, |
|
African citizens, foreign
residents in all African countries, including Rwanda |
$500
|
||
Foreign Non residents |
$800 |
Product | Category | Price | Requirements |
Gorilla habituation
|
Rwandans and EAC
Nationals |
750,000UGX |
National ID, Valid
Passport, Birth Certificate |
Foreign residents in
Uganda |
$1000 |
Valid Passport
Resident Id/ Diplomatic Card /Visa of minimum 4 consecutive months, |
|
African citizens, foreign
residents in all African countries, including Rwanda |
$1000
|
||
Foreign Non residents |
$1500 |
Although Uganda has increased its prices for the gorilla trekking permits, it should be noted that it is till cheaper than gorilla trekking in Rwanda and much safer compared to gorilla trekking in Congo. Once you obtain a gorilla trekking permit in Uganda, you will have access to a knowledgeable guide and a ranger who will give you all the relevant information about the species in the wild and also the ranger who will ensure you have a safe safari experience like avoiding attacks from vicious animal and also getting lost during your safari experience.
Let us take you on a rewarding adventure and let us help you access the different gorilla families in Uganda as you access to the Virunga mountains in Uganda like mount muhabura, mount sabyinyo and mount gahinga for gorilla trekking in Mgahinga national park and then the four sectors of the park Nkuringo, Ruhija, Rushaga that you will have to hike to access the habituated gorilla families for travellers interested in gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park.
Gorilla trekking in Uganda, will give you the opportunity to spend an hour with the species which is not the same with gorilla habituation in Uganda which will give you the opportunity to watch the species for an hour as they get trained to get accustomed to human presence.
“Book your permits with us and embark on the gorilla safaris in Uganda which will lead you to the endangered species in the wild.”