Uganda Gorilla Permit

Uganda gorilla permits cost $800 per person for treks in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park — about half the Rwanda price.

Permit Types

The standard $800 trekking permit gives you one hour with a habituated family. The $1,500 habituation experience extends to four hours spent with researchers as a family is habituated.

Booking Through Us

Perfect permits are limited: 160 per day across Bwindi’s four sectors. We book your Ugandan permits directly and include them in all itineraries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Uganda gorilla permit cost?

$800 per person for gorilla trekking; $1,500 per person for the 4-hour gorilla habituation experience.

Can I buy a Uganda gorilla permit on the day?

Only in rare off-peak cases. Permits sell out well in advance, so we book yours before travel.

Is the Uganda gorilla permit included in tour prices?

Yes — permits are included in every Lux Gorilla Safaris Uganda itinerary.

Plan your uganda gorilla permit on Lux Gorilla Safaris.