Last minute gorilla trekking in Uganda

Last minute gorilla trekking in Uganda, Gorilla Permits are legally bidding documents issued by Uganda Wildlife Authority to tourists above the age of 15 years to justify that they are allowed to trek the habituated Gorilla Family of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park or Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to any of its 4 sectors on a specified date. This permits shows that a tourists is to spend a full hour in the forest watching these endangered Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat. Gorilla Trekking in Uganda can best be done in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the other destination is Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, one can also opt to Track mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda or even Virunga Mountain National Park of Democratic Republic of Congo.

Is last minute Gorilla Trekking Permits possible?

Last minute Gorilla Permits are possible in Uganda but a little bit challenging and one may not get the perfect gorilla family they need because of a late booking. This article is to help you on how to get a last-minute gorilla permit is at all needs arose.

How to Book at Minute Permits.

Each gorilla family is allowed to be visited by one group per day which consists of 8 persons making permits scarce. Uganda has relatively 160 gorilla trekking permits to issue out per day because it has 0ne habituated gorilla family in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and 19 habituated gorilla families in Uganda. Last minute permits are achieved through a trusted tour operator like us Usoke Explorers where you can reach out to us by contacting or emailing us at info@Usokeexplorers.com, we shall check with the Uganda Wildlife Authority to see whether there are some available gorilla trekking permits, after conforming that the permits are available on your desired date we shall send you an invoice requesting for your payment so that we can secure the permit(s). Once payment is done we shall pay for your trekking permit ASAP and send the scanned copy to you, this acts as a document that confirms you are fully booked for a gorilla trekking in Uganda or Rwanda on a certain date. Booking your Gorilla Trekking Safari through Usoke Explorers is the best choice one can ever do on their Gorilla Trekking Safari. We not only plan your gorilla trekking safari but also ensure that your stay in the country is more rewarding.

More about gorilla trekking go through our Gorilla trekking in Africa and Gorilla Trekking guide in Uganda.

COST OF A GORILLA TREKKING PERMIT IN UGANDA

Ugandan Gorilla Permits in both Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park cost 800 USD per person (foreign nonresidents), 700 USD person (foreign residents) and 250000 Per Person ( East African Citizen).

WHEN TO BOOK LAST MINUTE GORILLA TREKKING PERMIT

Last Minute Gorilla Trekking Permits in Uganda can be booked anytime all year round but the best time to book is in the low season in the months of June and October to November because during this period few people are travelling therefore last minute gorilla permits can be easily purchased compared to the busy season where in order to secure a gorilla your supposed to booked with in 3-6 months before the actual trekking date because they are few on a high demand making them get easily sold out.

WHAT TO PACK ON A GORILLA TREKKING SAFARI

While going for a gorilla trekking safari, there are a number of essential items that one shouldn’t forget to carry including insect repellent, hiking shoes, garden gloves, long sleeved shirt and trouser, enough snacks, light clothes for weather changes enough drinking water, water proof rain jackets, warm sweaters, sunglasses and hat, face mask, walking stick, pair of binoculars, face masks, bag pack. Note: Ensure that your bag is as light as possible. For more information about last minute Gorilla Trekking Permits, contact us at Usoke Explore or visit our website to book a last-minute permit and more information about gorilla trekking.