Trek Uganda Gorillas Still at $600
Uganda Wildlife Authority is set to hike the price of mountain gorilla permits effective from 1st July 2020. However, you can grab the last chance and trek Uganda mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National parks at as low as $600 and $500 for foreign non-residents and foreign residents respectively. Gorilla permits to Bwindi Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National parks will increase to $700 for foreign residents, and $600 for foreign residents while East Africa citizens while continue to pay UGX250,000. All bookings are to be made at least 6 months before the actual trekking date. The idea of Uganda wildlife Authority to increase the cost of Uganda gorilla permits came a year after Rwanda Development Board hiked her Rwanda gorilla permits from $750 to &1500 to be paid by al travelers inclusive of Rwanda local people. Uganda therefore still remains the affordable gorilla tour destination compared to neighboring Rwanda.
How can I trek gorillas in Uganda at $600 then?
Any booking before 1st may still cost $600 for foreign non-residents, and $500 for foreign residents. If you are lucky to book and get any gorilla permit any date before 1st July 2020, you have a chance to trek and spend time with these endangered species at $600. However, those bookings that start with July go for $700 for foreign non-residents and $600 for foreign residents.
Why book for a gorilla permit early?
The fact that mountain gorilla trekking is leading wildlife experience in Africa, the demand for gorilla permits is high which limits last time travelers chance to see these endangered gorillas. Ready travelers can book for gorilla permits as early as a year in advance and just sit back waiting for the actual day. On booking, travelers are required to pay a 30% deposit and asked to pay full balance 90 days to the trekking date. Also, gorilla permits in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo are issued out on a first come first serve basis. Whoever comes early has many chances of getting the permit. However, last time bookings are also done in case permits are still available. Gorilla Trek Africa tries her best to secure for you a permit giving chance last-minute travelers to trek gorillas.
Cost of Gorilla habituation Permit
Despite the increase in gorilla trekking permit costs, the price of gorilla habituation experience was not hiked. It is still $1500 for all travelers despite the nationality. A gorilla habituation permit allows you to spend four hours in the company of the endangered mountain gorillas. Each day, Uganda Wildlife Authority 8 gorilla habituation experience permits to give out. Given the fact that they are few, gorilla habituation permits tend to sell out easily. Early booking is, therefore, the best thing to do to avoid disappointments. Booking for gorilla habituation experience permits can be done directly with Uganda Wildlife Authority or indirectly through Gorilla Trek Africa, your number one gorilla safari company in Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Is there any refund when a cancel m permit booking?
NO, there is there no refund for a client who cancels his/her gorilla permit booking with Uganda Wildlife Authority. Regardless of your reasons for cancellation, Uganda Wildlife Authority never refunds a single coin on the booked permit. Therefore travelers are advised to be careful not to cancel any already booked permit since it leads to a total loss. Whether you have deposited or paid to Zero balance, there is no refund for a canceled permit.
In conclusion therefore, you still have the chance to trek Uganda gorillas at $600 to Bwindi Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks. Contact Gorilla Trek Africa today, book your Uganda gorilla permit at $600 and be part of this memorable experience at affordable rates.
