How to book a Gorilla Permit in Uganda – Safari Guide
Are you planning to go for a Gorilla safari in Uganda but you are wondering how you are going to book the trekking permits? Here is everything you need to know about booking Gorilla Permits in Uganda be it tracking or Trekking. It is very important for you to book a permit before you embark on your Gorilla safari trip to Uganda.
The Gorilla permit allows you to take part in the breath taking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Bwindi has 19 Gorilla families that have been habituated with in the forest and distributed within 4 sectors. The Trekking sectors in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest are; Ruhija sector, Buhoma, Rushaga and Nkuringo.
How much is a Gorilla Permit in Uganda?
Gorilla Permits in Uganda are divided into two categories depending on how much time the traveler would like to spend with these huge creatures. In case you want to spend much time with the Gorillas, study their behaviors and research more about them, it is better you book for a Gorilla Habituation Permit instead of Trekking permit.
The Gorilla Habituation Permit is more expensive compared to the Trekking Permit since it gives a better experience. Gorilla Habituation in Uganda only takes place in Rushaga Sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and it costs US$1500 per person for foreign non-residents, US$1000 for foreign residents and UGX 750,000 per person for East African Citizens.
A Gorilla Trekking Permit in Uganda costs US$700 per person for foreign non-residents, US$600 per person for foreign residents and UGX 250,000 per person for East African Residents.
What is a Gorilla Permit?
It is very crucial to know what a gorilla permit is before you even know how to book one. There are two types of Gorilla permits issued in Uganda. First is the Gorilla trekking permit which allows tourists to trek and track the endangered Mountain Gorillas. With a Gorilla trekking permit, one is allowed to strictly spend one hour with a certain Gorilla family.
Second is the Gorilla Habituation Permit which gives the tourist a chance to join the Gorilla specialists, rangers and researchers in the Gorilla habituation process. A process that familiarizes the endangered mountain Gorillas with human interaction. Although both processes are rewarding, the Gorilla Habituation gives a better experience as the tourist can spend more time with these huge breathtaking giants. Therefore, the Gorilla habituation Permit happens to be more expensive compared to the trekking permit.
The Process of Booking a Gorilla Permit in Uganda
In most cases, it is easier, faster and more convenient when you book your gorilla permit through a registered and trusted tour operator who is a member of AUTO (Association of Uganda Tour Operators). Look no further than Uganda Car Rental Offer as we can help you book your Gorilla Permits at no extra cost provided you rent a from us. You only have to choose the day, month, year and sector you want to do your Gorilla safari and we shall help you book your permit.
After confirming the trekking dates, you have to inform us so that we check for availability with Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). We will then get back to you, let you know the availability and share with you our account details where you will deposit the Gorilla trekking fee. You will share with us a scanned copy of your valid passport which we will use to book your permit. After booking your permits, we will share a scanned copy of the receipts from UWA with you.