Booking Gorilla Permits Worldwide

Booking Gorilla Permits Worldwide – Affordable Safaris to Witness Uganda’s Mountain Gorillas

Booking Gorilla Permits Worldwide – This comprehensive guide to gorilla booking equips you with essential information for securing gorilla permits from the comfort of your home country. The availability of gorilla permits for trekking depends on the specific location chosen for the trek. Given that a valid gorilla permit is essential for guaranteeing a gorilla trekking experience, it is highly recommended to secure and book permits well in advance. Gorilla trekking is a thrilling adventure offered in three East African countries: Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Clients have the flexibility to choose the perfect destination for their gorilla trek, and Trek Africa Expeditions specializes in gorilla trekking experiences in Uganda and Rwanda.

For those interested in gorilla trekking in Uganda or Rwanda, the two national parks in Uganda—Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga National Park—offer opportunities. In Rwanda, the gorillas can be trekked in Volcanoes National Park, while in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Virunga National Park presents an exciting option. Travelers intending to embark on a gorilla trek in Uganda or Rwanda are strongly advised to book their permits in advance. The permit booking process has been streamlined, allowing clients to book from anywhere in the world.

To book your gorilla permit, simply contact Trek Africa Expeditions, and we will check the availability of permits based on your preferred travel dates and gorilla trekking schedule.

When choosing Trek Africa Expeditions for your booking, you can connect with us through our telephone lines, WhatsApp number, or send an inquiry via email. Provide your preferred dates and the country from which you wish to track the gorillas. Gorilla permits for Uganda are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority, while in Rwanda, they are issued by the Rwanda Development Board. We will verify permit availability for your chosen dates, reserve them on your behalf, and hold them until you have completed the permit payments.

Alternatively, you can directly book permits online through the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) or the Rwanda Development Board (RDB). By providing all the necessary information and making the required payments, you can secure your permits. Scanned copies of your permit and payment receipts will be emailed to you before your travel to Africa.

Cost of Gorilla Permits in Uganda, Rwanda, and DR. Congo

• Uganda gorilla permits: USD800
• Rwanda gorilla permits: $1500 per person
• DR. Congo gorilla permits: $400

Uganda gorilla permits can be reserved well in advance before the June 30, 2020 deadline, after which permit prices are expected to increase. Rwanda’s gorilla permits are relatively expensive compared to Uganda and the DRC.

How to Book Your Gorilla Trekking Permit Worldwide

1. Agree on Preferred Dates: Once suitable dates are agreed upon, proceed to make payments for your gorilla permits.
2. Invoice and Payment Confirmation: Trek Africa Expeditions will send an invoice, instructing you to make payments for the gorilla permit to confirm your booking. We accept both bank transfers and credit card payments, with a 4% surcharge on credit card transactions. Wire transfers do not incur this surcharge.
3. Permit Collection: After receiving confirmation of your payments, Trek Africa Expeditions will pay for the permit on your behalf. Scanned copies of the payment receipts will be sent to you, and the original permit will be collected for you. On the day of your gorilla trekking, the guide will provide you with the original permit, which you will present during the trek.

It’s important to note that the gorilla permit fees cover park entry fees for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, services of an English-speaking guide during the trek, and one hour with the gorillas in their natural habitat. However, accommodation, meals, and transport to and from the park are not included.

Gorilla Families in Uganda and Rwanda

• Uganda: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park has over 19 habituated gorilla families, with two families reserved for gorilla habituation experience.
• Rwanda: Volcanoes National Park houses 20 gorilla families, with 10 habituated for gorilla trekking and the remaining 10 reserved for research.

Permits Availability and Booking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is divided into four sectors: Rushaga, Ruhija, Nkuringo, and Buhoma. Gorilla trekking occurs in these sectors, and each sector has habituated gorilla families. The park issues a maximum of 162 permits for gorilla trekking daily, with permits booked per sector based on availability.

Permits Availability and Booking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Mgahinga National Park, situated on the border of Uganda, Rwanda, and the DR. Congo, hosts only one gorilla habituated family—Nyakagezi. Uganda Wildlife Authority issues only 8 gorilla permits for trekking in Mgahinga National Park daily.

Permits Availability and Booking in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda accommodates 20 gorilla families, with 10 available for gorilla trekking. Rwanda Development Board issues a total of 80 gorilla permits daily for visitors to trek the gorillas.

For any information regarding gorilla permit booking in Uganda and Rwanda, contact Trek Africa Expeditions for an unforgettable adventure with the majestic mountain gorillas. Our services guarantee gorilla permit availability from your home, ensuring a seamless and exciting gorilla trekking experience.