Gorilla tracking Permits are issued to travelers who pay for this activity by the tourism body. Gorilla tracking in Bwindi is done throughout the year. The peak season is the best time to visit gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Tracking gorillas during the rainy season is more challenging due to the overgrown forest vegetation and muddy trails. However visitors shouldn’t be discouraged coming in the rainy season. Bwindi is a rain forest therefore some of the rain should be expected throughout the year. Gorilla tracking permits are identifications in form of cards or documents that are offered by a governing body to allow a tourist access Gorilla National Parks, inorder to visit gorillas. Gorillas in Uganda are found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
What is a gorilla permit?
A gorilla permit is an authorization card that allows you to visit the mountain gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). With this permit per person, you pay to spend one hour in company of one family of mountain gorillas.
The tracking Permit is an assurance that you carry out gorilla trekking on a specific date and is booked in advance.
Gorilla tracking permits, these are issued differently according to the number of habituated gorillas in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. A Group of only 8 people is allowed to visit a single gorilla family.
The cost of a gorilla permit
Gorilla tracking permits costs to Foreign Non Residents $700, Foreign Residents $600 and East African Residents 250,000 Ugx.
The Gorilla Habituation permits go for $1500 Foreign Non Residents, $1000 Foreign Residents and 750,000 Ugx for East African Residents.
Validity of a gorilla permit
A gorilla trekking permit is valid for one day and allows you to spend one hour in the presence of the mountain gorillas.
Book a gorilla permit
Gorilla permits are issued on first come first served basis, it is always advisable for travelers who want to enjoy this experience to book them in advance. They are small in number it requires one to book atleast 4 months ahead to avoid disappointments.
Where to get gorilla permits
Uganda Wildlife Authority issues out permits from their offices in Kampala. These are the operators of all the National Parks in Uganda.
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