You need a Gorilla permit / pass to be able to take part in Gorilla trekking in Bwindi, Uganda; Volcanoes, Rwanda; or Virunga and Kahuzi-Biega for Lowland Gorillas in Congo. So, if you are wondering how to book a Gorilla permit in Uganda or Rwanda & Congo Gorilla trekking permit, Achieve Global Safaris Ltd is your ultimate answer!
We will book your Gorilla permit immediately upon confirmation of your safari and receipt of relevant and accurate information for your trek, as well as general travel details, as may be required for the success of your safari. Booking a Gorilla trekking tour with us is a guaranteed way of getting a permit.
Once we secure your permit, trekking with Gorillas will be guaranteed – you will see the Gorillas! It is important to note that Uganda and Rwanda gorilla permits have very high demand and quickly sell out, especially during peak seasons in June, July, August, September, December, January, and February.
Some ask, ” What is a Gorilla permit? It is simply a pass that allows you to do the trek to see Gorillas. This is issued by the relevant park authorities in the respective destinations, and that is, Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) for gorilla permits in Uganda – trekking in Bwindi & Mgahinga, Rwanda Development Authority (RDB) for Rwanda gorilla tracking cost– trekking in Volcanoes National Park, and Virunga National Park Authority for Congo gorilla permits – trekking in Virunga and Kahuzi Biega. Your pass allows you to see, photograph, and watch the Gorillas for up to a maximum of 1 hour in each of these destinations.
You may be excited, however, to learn about the possibility of watching Gorillas for up to 4 hours on a Gorilla habituation experience! This is only available in Uganda at the moment, and only in the southern section of Bwindi called Rushaga, for $1500 per person. You can contact us for more information about the gorilla habituation experience.
In Rwanda, you can take part in the behind-the-scenes/exclusive Gorilla trekking experience where you are dedicated to the entire Gorilla family for $15,000 and will as well receive personalised tour guiding services.
Cost of a gorilla permit? In Uganda, it costs $800 each, $1,500 each in Rwanda, and $400 in Congo.
Other options for getting a gorilla permit include contacting the relevant issuing authorities directly, but in many cases, you will be either disappointed or delayed! The issuing offices are always busy, and you can call multiple times without anyone answering, and you may wait 3 weeks to receive a response to your email!
Even if you won’t take the whole package and are only interested in booking a permit and taking care of the rest on your own, we are happy to help. Contact us.