Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Uganda

Planning your Mountain Gorilla Tracking Safari in Uganda can be quite a task, there are many things involved that lead to the experience of a lifetime, to spend an hour near these endangered Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda. There is nothing like watching a Silverback Gorilla who in turn is watching over his group. A mother Gorilla taking care of her new baby. It is well worth the trip to Africa.

Confused as to how to go about going Gorilla Tracking in Uganda? Here you find practical answers to how to go about putting together a Gorilla Safari in Uganda. Here you will find everything that you need to know in order to plan a successful Mountain Gorilla Safari Tour in Uganda. If you have any question, feel free to write with your questions regarding Mountain Gorilla Tracking (Trekking) or any other African Safari tour in Uganda question.

Introducing the Gentle Giants of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga National Park.- Plus; lots more that Uganda has to offer away from Mountain Gorillas. It is one of the most bio-diverse countries in Africa and yet its the Pearl of Africa. Enjoy our Mountain Gorillas but take in some of the other things Uganda has to offer you.

Best time to go Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

Gorillas tracking can be done all year round, normally chances to seeing them is 95% and above. Its on very rare occasions that someone has really failed to make it to the mountain Gorillas unless is sick or otherwise. There have been provisions to those who think they may not make it or physically handicapped. SO no one doesn't make it to the Gorillas no more.

It's hard to predict nowadays when the rainy season will be. Climate changes are making it hard to plan. Normally the long rainy season should be in March, April and beginning of May and short rainy season in November. However, the last 5 years the short rainy season has been in early December.

November should be the short rainy season, but it has not been like this in the last 5 years. The last years it has been among the most beautiful months to travel in (after rain season and very green).

There even times of rainy seasons when rain doesn't really fall, so if you don't really like being washed, still never mind. That day may be the day of your trekking.

Gorilla Trekking Permits

For this once in a lifetime gorilla trekking experience, Gorillas Homeland Safaris will need to buy your gorilla trekking permit in advance. Only 8 people per group are allowed to trek each day. It is therefore necessary to book permits as early as possible. We strongly advise you book at least 3 months in advance to ensure that you can track on the requested date, especially if you plan to trek during the peak season (school holidays) or if you are in a large group

Gorilla trekking permits in Uganda

Uganda gorilla trekking permits cost USD $600 per person in high season. Prices may increase in 2016. Uganda gorilla trekking permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and always must be paid for full in advance.

Gorilla trekking permits in Rwanda

The costs of Rwanda gorilla trekking permits is currently USD $750. They include park entry fees and must be paid for full in advance. Rwanda gorilla trekking permits are issued by the Rwanda Development Board and will be purchased on your behalf by Gorillas Homeland Safaris.

Sale conditions of the gorilla permit

  • Any visitor who shows signs of a communicable illness (such as a cold or flu) will not be allowed to join the gorilla tour.
  • If a visitor is declared unfit to trek due to illness, 50% of the gorilla tracking fee will be refunded, subject to the discretion of the UWA warden-in-charge. The cancellation policy will apply to visitors who fall sick prior to their travel to the parks.
  • Permits are non-refundable. However, visitors who track the Mountains Gorillas for the whole day and are (in the highly unlucky 2% of visitors who don’t see them), for whatever reason, will be refunded 50% of the gorilla trekking fee.
  • Purchasing a gorilla permit is not a guarantee that Mountains Gorillas will be (clearly) seen.
  • The minimum age limit for visiting the gorillas is 15 years old.