Before enjoying a Gorilla Safari in Uganda
and Rwanda,one is required to have a gorilla permit otherwise,no one is allowed
to see any gorilla in these countries.Each National park requires a different
permit that is shows that you are allowed to track the mountain gorillas.
It is advisable to obtain these
gorilla permits in advance so as to avoid any inconvenience that may
occur.This can be 3 months before your trip.
It should be noted that tracking
gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda is only guaranteed after getting a permit.
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| How a gorilla permit looks |
Getting a gorilla permit becomes
competitive and scarce mainly during peak seasons.
In Uganda,a gorilla permit is issued
by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) while in Rwanda,they are issued
by ORTPN. In Uganda,UWA offices are found in Kamwokya,a
Kampala suburb.
The permit allows the visitor to
view the gorillas at ease and this is for about an hour,but gorilla tracking
can take a minimum of 30 minutes to about 9 hours.Tracking takes a long time
because it takes time to find these hiding primates.
A gorilla permit in Uganda costs US$ 500 per person per day,while in Rwanda it is at US$ 750 per person per day.
A visitor is advised to mind about the each gorilla permit he/she purchases.A gorilla permit determines the gorilla family that one will trek plus accommodation/lodge.For some National parks like Bwindi,gorillas are divided into families and each family has its specific place where it stays.This is the reason why the permits have to specify which gorilla family one is going to visit.
To avoid inconveniences, one should order for the permits in advance through tour operators like Maranatha tours and travel company.The company will check the availability of the permits and give you the feedback.On confirmation,you will transfer the funds to the company account who will purchase the permits and send you scanned copies.To help the company get the permits,you are required to send your passport details which are needed by Uganda Wildlife Authority to print out the gorilla permits.
A gorilla permit in Uganda costs US$ 500 per person per day,while in Rwanda it is at US$ 750 per person per day.
A visitor is advised to mind about the each gorilla permit he/she purchases.A gorilla permit determines the gorilla family that one will trek plus accommodation/lodge.For some National parks like Bwindi,gorillas are divided into families and each family has its specific place where it stays.This is the reason why the permits have to specify which gorilla family one is going to visit.
To avoid inconveniences, one should order for the permits in advance through tour operators like Maranatha tours and travel company.The company will check the availability of the permits and give you the feedback.On confirmation,you will transfer the funds to the company account who will purchase the permits and send you scanned copies.To help the company get the permits,you are required to send your passport details which are needed by Uganda Wildlife Authority to print out the gorilla permits.
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