What is a Gorilla Permit? A gorilla permit is like an entry visa to allow you to attract the gorillas, which must be represented at the park headquarters of Volcanoes National park before heading for tracking. It is a must to carry your gorilla permit along with you for the trekking. You tour operator may have these on his files with his guide so as to aid you through all formalities at the park headquarters so as to put you at ease as you proceed for briefing on the day of Gorilla trekking.
No matter where you trekking from, whether Rwanda or Uganda, a permit is need for this activity which you must have obtain, before the day for trekking, mostly advisable 3 – 4 month earlier due to high competition for these permits as they are totally limited to a restricted number of trackers per day.
Rwanda Eco Company and Safari team can help you access all these arrangement of the permit and your gorilla safari booking in time and well organized for you to have a memorable life time gorilla safari in Africa.
Tracking Time Limit
Assembling for briefing from one of the park rangers at the Kinigi Park or Bwindi headquarters starts is limited to 7:00 – 7:30 at latest. Gorilla tracking time is limited from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All visitors are expected back at the camp ground by 7:00 p.m.
Visitor’s Passport Information
After full confirmation of the booking, passport details of the trackers will be require at the UWA to enable writing out the gorilla permits. Please ensure the full names, passport number and countries of passport issuance are sent to your tour operator for these formalities.
Please note: You must be 15 years of age and above to obtain a gorilla viewing permit.
RWANDA
Currently the Rwanda Permit costs USD1500 Per Person for all nationalities,
USD 1050 for tourists spending more than 3 days in the country visiting other two National Parks, namely Nyungwe National Park and Akagera National Park.
USD 1050 for visitors on conference before or after your conference and want to trek gorillas before departure.
For booking you can do it yourself or the tour operator Rwanda Eco Company and safaris assist you to Book your gorilla permit.
UGANDA
Uganda Gorilla Permits cost USD600 Per Person
Gorilla Habituation experience in Bwindi costs $1500 Per Person
NO more Low season discounted permits
CONGO
Gorilla permits in Congo cost USD 450
Lowland gorilla permit costs USD 450