Cost of a gorilla permit in Uganda and Rwanda – How much is gorilla tracking permit? This is one of the questions asked by many visitors who intend to do gorilla tracking in either Uganda, Rwanda or DR Congo. Safari vacations & travel services ltd is here to give you all the information that you need in regards to cost of a gorilla permit and how safe you can book the permits for your safari to the gorillas.
Gorilla permits are issued by different regulatory bodies in their respective countries where gorilla trekking is done whereby in Uganda gorilla conservation is regulated by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), in Rwanda it’s regulated by Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and ICCD Institute congolais pour la conservation de la nature in DR Congo. These agencies are mandated to issue out gorilla permits and promote protection to the mountain gorillas and development of the neighboring communities in the best way possible. It’s that document which allows you trek Gorillas in Bwindi forest so you can guarantee any other service before you secure a Permit/Pas for yourself.
Prices/cost of a gorilla permit vary in currency in the different names states whereby a gorilla permit in DR Congo cost relatively cheaper than other countries and costs $400,this is due to insecurity which mostly occurs to the area, in Rwanda the cost for a gorilla trekking permit is $1500 and in Uganda the permit currently stands at $600 but with effect from 1st JULY 2020 the price will increase to $700 due to increase in demand and conservation of the primates in parks, NOTE; the above costs are for one individual per trek per day. More so gorilla habituation which is done only in Uganda cost $1500 per person per trek per day.
After knowing the cost of a gorilla permit,Booking for gorilla permits will depend on your preference whereby across all mentioned countries permits can be secured online or via a trusted tour operator. Online booking requires you to contact the regulatory body for instance Uganda wildlife Authority for permits of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga National Park Rwanda Development Board for permits of Volcanoes National park through an email or call for your planned dates, month and year when you want to trek mountain gorilla s for them to check availability and advise you on the proceedings however due to the bureaucracy in our countries this may take time and hectic. This implies that it’s advisable to use a trusted local tour operator to process all your required services upon your trip.
Uganda and for that reason we always advise our clients to book their Gorilla trekking permits/passes advance at least 3 months before they start their trip
For more information on how to book gorilla permits and cost of a gorilla permit for your safari to Uganda or Rwanda do not hesitate to contact us for more advice you can rely on for your gorilla tour. We are highly rated on our trip advisor and safari booking, always ready to serve you to the best of our abilities.