How to purchase permits for gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda in 2024
How to purchase permits for gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda in 2024; Gorilla trekking licenses are official documentation that the Rwanda Development Board and Uganda Wildlife Authority, the government agencies in charge of tourism in both countries, provide to tourists over the age of fifteen. These permits allow people to see a habituated mountain gorilla family in Rwanda or Uganda. One of the most fascinating and well-liked activities is gorilla trekking, which entails travelers hiking through the tropical rainforest on foot in search of habituated mountain gorillas and spending an hour in the wild with them. In Rwanda, gorilla trekking takes place in Volcanoes National Park; in Uganda, it takes place in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Gorilla trekking permits for Uganda and Rwanda in 2024 can be reserved directly with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), a government agency in charge of tourism in Uganda, or the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), a government agency in charge of tourism in Rwanda. To find out if a permit is available for the dates you would like to visit, send an email or give the head offices a call. You will be prompted to select an alternative day with permission availability and make payment for your gorilla permit straight into Uganda Wildlife Authority accounts if permits are not available on your preferred dates. After making payments, you will email UWA a scanned copy of your proof of payment. Your gorilla trekking permit will be processed by UWA as soon as they receive the payment, and you will receive a scanned copy of the permit as proof.
You can also reserve 2024 gorilla trekking permits in Rwanda and Uganda by contacting a reputable travel operator such as Achieve Global Safaris. You will contact us by phone or email with the dates, months, and year of your desired gorilla destination when making a reservation with Achieve Global Safaris. Following your contact, we will look into the availability of permits. If any match your dates, you will be required to pay a deposit for the permits. We will buy the permits on your behalf as soon as we get the money, and we’ll email you a scanned copy of the receipt as proof.
It is best to book your 2024 gorilla trekking permit in Uganda or Rwanda through Achieve Global Safaris, as we will arrange everything for you, including transportation, lodging, meals, and advice on other activities you can do in addition to gorilla trekking. We will also save you time and effort by obtaining the permit for you.
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When is the best to get your Rwandan and Ugandan gorilla trekking permits for 2024?
Since 2024 gorilla trekking permits in Uganda and Rwanda are in high demand and sell out quickly, it is advisable to reserve them three to six months in advance of the trek date. This is especially true during the peak season, which falls between June and February and is also known as the dry season. Therefore, travelers are recommended to reserve their 2024 gorilla trekking permits in advance to avoid last-minute problems.
For foreign visitors to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, the cost of a gorilla trekking permit is 800 USD per person, 700 USD for foreign residents, and 300,000 UGX for East African nationals.
For all nations combined, a gorilla trekking permit in Volcanoes National Park costs 1,500 USD per person.
Trekking with gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park, Mgahinga gorilla national park and Volcanoes national park starts very early in the morning with a briefing about the rules and regulations at the park headquarters. Following the briefing, you will be split up into groups of eight, with a habituated gorilla family and a park guide who is knowledgeable about the various gorilla trekking trails assigned to each group. Due to the gorillas’ propensity to roam around in search of food, gorilla trekking can take anything from 30 minutes to 7 hours at any given location. You will be able to see many mammal species, bird species, flora, and other primates while trekking. After the mountain gorillas are located, you will have an hour to spend with them in their natural habitat. During this time, you will be able to observe the gorillas as they go about their daily lives, taking pictures, documenting the amazing moments to share with people back home after the safari, and learning about their habits, behaviors, and lifestyle.
Booking 2024 gorilla trekking permits in Uganda and Rwanda is easy as long as you go through the right procedure. For more information about how to book 2024 gorilla trekking permits in Uganda and Rwanda, you can reach out to us at Achieve Global Safaris or visit our website for various gorilla trekking safari packages.