Booking permits in time is crucial for clients seeking to experience the incredible gorilla and chimpanzee trekking adventures in Uganda. We offer gorilla and chimpanzee permit booking for free of charge to clients that already have car rental bookings with us or at $50 per permit for those that only wish to be rendered this service.
We book gorilla permits to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park and clients can trek gorillas in one of four sectors: Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo, each offering a unique experience as well as to Mgahinga National Park.
For chimpanzee permits, we mainly book Kibale Forest National park, known as the primate capital where clients can trek chimpanzees in the Kanyanchu and other sectors of Kibale Forest.
Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits are obtained from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA).
Best Time to Book Gorilla Permits:
- High Demand Periods:
- Peak Season: June to September and December to February.
- Dry Seasons: Gorilla trekking is generally more accessible during the dry seasons.
- Booking Recommendations:
- Early Booking: It’s advisable to book gorilla permits well in advance, especially those for peak seasons.