Uganda Gorilla trekking prices 2024-2026.
Gorilla trekking safari in Uganda is one of the most thrilling and outstanding safari activity and attracts various tourists from all over the world to Uganda to encounter with the mountain gorillas. Gorilla trekking is the most incredible safari activity that everyone should engage in to have the best safari experience gorilla trekking safari is done in two safari destinations that is Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park and Mgahinga gorilla forest national park. These two safari destinations are located in the western part of Uganda. Before thinking about gorilla trekking, it’s always important to first know about the prices of gorilla trekking permit, such that you can have the best safari experience that is being in the presence of the gorilla for one hour.
Gorilla prices in Uganda, 2024–2026.
Uganda gorilla permit price raised from $700 to $80starting from 1st July 2024 so those who are thinking about a gorilla trekking safari in Uganda please plan accordingly. This declaration was made during a consultative meeting with all stakeholders including the Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO) and many other Uganda tourism stakeholders in the country.
In effect from 1st July 2024 to 2026, the Uganda gorilla permit price for Foreign non-residents will rise from $700 to $800 for each permit, while the existing permit price for foreign residents has also been increased from $600 to $700 while Ugandans and East African gorilla permits will now increase from 250, 000 to 300,00 Uganda shillings per person.
Typical gorilla permit enables you to interact for one full hour with Uganda mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The recently implemented gorilla permit price increase is not affecting the gorilla habituation experience in the Rushaga sector-Bwindi Forest, The habituation experience allows you to spend up to 4 hours with a gorilla family that is under the habituation process. Habituation permit costs $1500 and it is not affected by the new gorilla permit prices for 2024-2026. Gorilla habituation permits cost 1500 USD for foreign nonresidents, 1000USD for foreign residents and 750,000 UGX for East African Citizens.
After gorilla trekking safaris, there is a chance to discover the country’s other safari destinations which includes Kibale forest national park for chimpanzee trekking, Queen Elisabeth national park and Murchison falls national park for wildlife game viewing, or visit Rwenzori mountains national park and Mount Elgon National Park for hiking safaris, there are more other parks and wildlife reserves which gives you options to extend your safari in Uganda. With this new gorilla permit price, it means Uganda will remain the most affordable and safe gorilla trekking destination in East Africa if you compare it to Rwanda’s gorilla permit which costs $1500 per person for one hour gorilla trekking safari experience.
Additional entrance fees for Uganda’s national parks in 2024–2026.
Other Uganda Savannah National Park entrance fees have also not been impacted by the new permit increase for 2024 to 2026, for example, entry fees for Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, and Lake Mburo National park-the fee is $45 per person for foreign non-residents and $35 for foreign residents while East Africans and Ugandans pay only 20,000 Uganda shillings.
It is also vital to note that also chimpanzee trekking permit for Kibale Forest National Park has been raised from $200 to $250 per person for foreign non-residents and foreign residents from $150 to $200 which includes entrance fees. Chimpanzee habituation permit has increased from $25o to $300 for 2024 to 2026. 2024-2026 park entrance fees for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, as we stated above both habituation and trekking permits prices include entry fees however, if you are going for bird watching or natural walking in either Mgahinga or in Bwindi forest the new entry fee for 2024 to 2026 is $800 per person.
For walking in the Bwindi Forest or Mgahinga, the new entrance cost for 2024–2026 is $80 per person.
If you are considering a gorilla trekking safari in Uganda in 2024–2026, don’t hesitate to contact Munda Africa. We will provide you with the most reasonable safari package possible, ensuring that your safari will be filled with amazing safari memories and the best gorilla trekking safari experience.