Gorilla Trekking in Uganda has a cost, which must be paid by every tourist. In order to encounter in Gorillas trekking one must book in advance three months pro to their Gorilla Trekking in Uganda. The permits are few due to the number of tourists who flock to Uganda to have an amazing experience with the Mountain Gorillas.
The cost of mountain Gorillas per permit is USD 800 in all seasons. The minimum number of days to travel for Gorilla trekking by road is three days, including one day for Gorilla trekking.
Therefore, one needs to budget for three days in order to have Gorilla Trekking in Uganda. The first day is for driving from Entebbe Airport to Bwindi impenetrable National Park, the next day is for trekking the Gorillas, and the third day is for returning to Kampala. One needs a vehicle to transfer you to and from the starting point for Gorilla trekking and the third-day drive back to Entebbe/Kampala.
Travelers also have the option to fly to and from Bwindi Impenetrable National park as some companies like Aerolink operate to Kihihi, one of the nearest field airports near Bwindi and this reduces the driving time of 9 hours in your planned Gorilla Trekking in Uganda. Drive from the airstrip to your choice of lodge.
A gorilla permit is an entry permit that gives a tourist permission to view the endangered Mountain Gorilla for one hour per person in Uganda or Rwanda.
Gorilla permits are purchased at the Uganda wildlife Authority contact us to book your pre-purchase permit.
Gorilla permits are purchased for the Bwindi impenetrable National park and Mgahinga Gorilla National park.
Bwindi Gorilla Families.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to a number of endangered habituated gorilla families. These gorilla families are split into four gorilla trekking sectors, including Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo.
The following are some of the gorilla Families grouped in sectors
Rushaga Sector
Nshongi
Mishaya
Kahungye
Bweza
Bushaho
Buhoma Sector
Mubare
Habinyanja
Rushegura
Katwe
Ruhija Sector
Bitukura
Oruzogo
Kyaguriro
Nkuringo Sector
Nkuringo
Mucunguzi
To spend more time with the mountain gorillas through a specious activity gorilla habituation experience, one needs to purchase a gorilla permit worth $1500 in Rushaga gorilla trekking sector. This activity will enable you enjoy more time with these gentle giants.
