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Go gorilla trekking in Uganda & Rwanda

We book your gorilla permits, lodges, transport and guide, and send you one clear quote. We also plan Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar holidays.

  • We book your gorilla permits
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Gorilla permit per person: Uganda $800 Rwanda $1,500

Permits for June to September and December to February sell out first.

Free to ask. Nothing to pay. A planner replies by email or WhatsApp with permit availability and one clear price.

Safaris you can book

Every safari can be tailored: change the days, the lodges or the start point. Prices are per person.

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Choose your comfort level

The gorillas are the same. The lodges and the transport are what change the price.

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Gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda is our speciality. We also plan safari holidays in Kenya and Tanzania, and beach holidays on Zanzibar.

What a gorilla trek day looks like

visitors at most can spend time with one gorilla family each day
8
hour with the gorillas, once your guides have found them
1
minimum distance to keep from the gorillas, for their health and yours
7 m

These rules are set by the park authorities and your guide explains them before the trek.

Uganda or Rwanda: which gorilla trek?

The gorillas are the same mountain gorillas. What changes is the permit fee, the drive and how much else you can see.

The three gorilla parks compared
ParkPermitGood to know
BwindiUganda$800The most gorilla families to choose from
MgahingaUganda$800Quiet, with golden monkey trekking too
VolcanoesRwanda$1,500The shortest drive from Kigali

Permit fees are per person and set by the park authorities. We confirm the current fee when we check your dates.

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When to come

You can trek gorillas all year. The drier months are easier on the trails, so permits for them go first.

Drier and wetter months for gorilla trekking
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov (this month)Dec
Drier monthsEasier trails, permits sell out first
Wetter monthsGreener forest, muddier trails
Gorilla trekkingPermits are sold all year

How booking works

Start an enquiry

  1. Tell us your dates

    Pick a safari, or just tell us how many days you have, who is travelling and your budget.

  2. We check permits and send a price

    A planner in Kampala replies by email or WhatsApp with a day by day plan, what is included and one clear price.

  3. Confirm and we book

    Once you confirm, we book your gorilla permits, lodges and transport, and send your invoice.

Gorilla trekking questions, answered

Quick answers for first-time trekkers. Still unsure? Ask a planner, it is free.

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How much does a gorilla permit cost?

A Uganda gorilla permit costs $800 per person and a Rwanda permit costs $1,500. The park authorities set these fees and they can change, so we confirm the current fee when we check your dates.

How early should I book?

As early as you can. Permits for the drier months, June to September and December to February, sell out first. Send us your dates and we check what is available.

What does the quote include?

Your quote lists what is included, such as permits, lodging, transport and a guide, and what is not, so you know the full cost before you confirm anything.

How fit do I need to be?

You should be able to walk for several hours on steep forest trails. Porters can carry your bag, and your guide sets the pace for the group.

What is the minimum age for gorilla trekking?

The minimum age is 15.

Can you plan the trip from Entebbe or Kigali?

Yes. Most safaris start and end in Entebbe or Kigali, and we can plan your route from either.

What if I only have a few days?

Gorilla safaris start at two days. Tell us how many days you have and we plan around it.

Plan your trek

Free guides from our planners: which park, what to pack and what the day is really like.

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Tell us your dates and we will plan the rest

One enquiry for any safari on this site. You hear back with permit availability, what is included and one clear price. It is free to ask.

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