How to Book A Gorilla Trekking Permit in Uganda 2023
How to Book A Gorilla Trekking Permit in Uganda 2023, get the Gorilla Trekking Permit at Uganda Wildlife Authority. How to Book A Gorilla Trekking Permit in Uganda 2023 gives you details and procedures on steps to follow to book your Gorilla Trekking Permit in Uganda when going to trek the rare species of Mountain Gorillas.
As its well known that among the top things to do in Uganda is the gorilla trekking safari activity that can only be don in Bwindi Forest National Park and Mgahinga National Park, Gorilla permit is a must have for all gorilla trekking safari travelers in Uganda and a gorilla permit is the most expensive safari activity in Uganda
Before gorilla tracking, you will need a tracking permit which allows you to enter the park. There are various ways from which you can acquire the permit. Below are the 2 best options;
If Booking Uganda Gorilla Permits Directly Through UWA (Uganda wildlife authority), you first have to contact UWA’s reservation office by email inquiring about the availability of the dates you intend to track the gorillas. Note that you need to consider a full day of travel from Kampala to Bwindi after you have landed in Kampala. If the dates you want are unavailable, you can request UWA to let you know of the nearest dates (of which they will probably do).
You will then decide to make payment. At this time, they will advise you of their banking details, so that you can proceed to make an electronic transfer of the money. Please remember to immediately send a copy of the transaction receipt by email or fax to UWA.
The transfer should usually take not more than 3 days and UWA will keep your tentative booking for at least 7 days as they await the transfer to go through. Please ensure that you instruct you bank to deduct the bank charges from you. If the money sent is less, your permit may not be booked.
Booking through a Tour and Travel Agent. Many tourists have however found the above procedure quicker and less tedious ways of reserving their gorilla permits by working with local Uganda tour operator. The tour operators will usually charge a fee of US$20-$50 per gorilla permit.
Some other companies will not charge you for buying gorilla permits if you are getting other tour services (like transfers and tours) through them. But if you only like them to help you acquire the gorilla permit alone, a maximum of $35 applies on each gorilla permit booked.
The procedure is almost similar as above, except that the tour agencies tend to speed-up the process and most likely you will get you gorilla permit confirmation faster.