Gorilla Trekking Permit

A gorilla permit in Uganda or Rwanda is the main pass to a confirmed gorilla tracking safari. In Uganda gorilla permits are printed on temporary cards where details including your name, nationality, date of birth and passport number.

Upon inquiring for your gorilla trek, we check availability from Uganda Wildlife Authority which is the major body that sells gorilla permits. Gorilla permits are sold on first come first serve basis and only 8 per day per gorilla trekking group are issued out. You must be very vigilant to secure a permit in time because of the competitive demand. 

How to book a Gorilla permit

Upon inquiring for a gorilla trekking tour, you must provide us with the details of what dates you would prefer taking your gorilla trek. We find availability from the Uganda wildlife Authority and send you details of our search immediately.

Our advise is you purchase your gorilla permit in advance by wiring fund onto our account because we do not purchase permits without proof of payment from a client. We highly inform clients to book a flight ticket after getting a gorilla permit because a variety of flights can be booked but there is no other option for a gorilla trekking permit.

When can I book Accommodation for gorilla trekking tour

Upon securing your gorilla permit, accommodation is pre-booked in the area where your permit has been booked.  In case you desire to overnight at a particular lodge, you must advise your agent so that both accommodation and the gorilla permit are booked in advance and in the area where you are spending the night.

Can I reschedule a gorilla permit or be refunded

Rescheduling a gorilla trekking permit may be possible but at an extra fee according to the Uganda Wildlife Authority rules. A gorilla permit can be rescheduled only once and upon availability on the dates of your preference. Refund for a gorilla trekking permit already purchased depends upon the Uganda Wildlife Authority policy. In case you miss tracking gorillas, no refund is given to you and the gorilla trekking card is void. 

What is the gorilla trekking age limit?

Gorilla trekking in both Uganda and Rwanda is allowed to tourists above 15 years. A gorilla trekking permit cannot be issued to a client below this age because gorillas are agitated by anyone who shows fright. The hike to see the gorillas is also quite tedious in that a child below these years may get tired even before getting half way the journey and never gets to see the gorillas.