When to book gorilla permits in Uganda

A gorilla permit is a key factor to Uganda gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. A gorilla permit is a document issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority to visitors/travelers that allows them to tracker habituated mountain gorillas in their natural environment. Bwindi and Mgahinga National Park are the only parks in Uganda where gorilla permits are required, and you require a gorilla permit to trek Uganda gorillas in these two National Parks which are both located in the southwest of Uganda.

Gorilla permits can be obtained from Uganda Wildlife Authority Head Offices in Kampala just near Uganda Museum on Kiira Road and every day gorilla trekking is taking place in Uganda National Parks of Bwindi and Mgahinga National Park.

Knowing when to book a gorilla permit in Uganda is the best Idea before you confirm your gorilla trekking safari in Uganda, visitors/trekkers are required to book for their gorilla permit at least five months earlier before the actual trekking date. Travelers are also required to pay full payment for a gorilla permit. The advance booking is to ensure timely allocation of the gorilla family since gorilla families live in different sections of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Advance buying of gorilla permits help in selecting the best accommodation in that particular sector where the allocated gorilla family are found. Maranatha Tours and travel advises you to contact us for your gorilla permit which can be purchased on your behalf without any additional cost. Maranatha Tours and travel takes further initiate to check availability of gorilla permits at Uganda Wildlife Authority for you and go ahead to buy once you have transferred money on our account. You will need to send us your details in terms of names, passport number, and nationality as Uganda Wildlife Authority requires them in order to issue your gorilla permit.

You need to contact us to advise you on when to book your gorilla permit. It is agreed that for peak/high seasons, you need to book your gorilla permit at least 5 months in advance while in low seasons, you can book at least 3 months in advance.

Booking gorilla permits in Uganda during high season months of June, July, August, September, and early November, and then December, January, and February. Gorilla permits tend to be very scarce and if you intend to trek gorillas during this month, you need to book them way back in advance in order to avoid disappointment. Please do contact us for a gorilla permit booking and we will secure it for you at no additional cost once you book a gorilla safari holiday tour with us.

A gorilla permit costs $ 600 all year round and gorilla habituation cost $1500, after securing/paying a gorilla permit at Uganda Wildlife Authority you’re guaranteed to trek gorillas in their natural environment on that specific date you request for