Cost of gorilla trekking permits in 2025/2026
How much gorilla hiking passes cost in 2025 and 2026;
Visitors over the age of 15 can get a gorilla hiking pass from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). This permit lets them meet familiar gorilla families and spend an hour with mountain gorillas in their native environment. One of the most famous and exciting things to do in Uganda is gorilla climbing. You can do this in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, both of which are in the south western area. Another place to go gorilla hiking is Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, you can go to Virunga National Park and Kahuzi Biega National Park.
How much gorilla hiking passes cost in 2025 and 2026
In 2025 and 2026, gorilla hiking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park will cost 800 USD per person who is not from Uganda and 700 USD per person who is from Uganda. It will also cost 500 USD per person who is from Uganda and 300,000 UGX per person who is from East Africa.
For those who are not from Uganda, a gorilla habituation pass in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park costs 1,500 USD per person. For those who are from Uganda, it costs 1,000 USD per person, and for East African citizens, it costs 750,000 UGX per person.
How to get a pass to go gorilla hiking in Uganda in 2025 or 2026
You can book gorilla climbing passes in Uganda for 2025 and 2026 through Maseke Adventure Co.Ltd, a reputable tour company in Kampala. You can email or call our tour experts and tell them the date, month, and year you want to visit the gorillas. We’ll check to see if the permit you want is still available after you call us. If it is, you will be asked to make a deposit for the permit. We will be able to buy the gorilla hiking pass for you and send you a scanned copy of the bill as proof once the payment is received.
When to book permission to go on a gorilla trip in 2025 or 2026
You should book your gorilla trekking permits in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park 3 to 6 months before your planned trek. This is because they are in high demand and usually sell out quickly, especially during the busy seasons from June to September and December to February. To avoid being let down at the last minute, you should book early.
What does a ticket to go hiking for gorillas in 2025 or 2026 include?
A gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park lets you spend an hour with mountain gorillas and comes with a park ranger with a gun, an experienced park guide, security from armed park rangers, and park entrance fees to both parks.
Experience hiking with gorillas
Early in the morning, people who want to go gorilla climbing in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park are told about the rules, laws, and what to expect at the park offices. After the training, you will be split into eight-person groups and given a familiar gorilla family to walk with along with an experienced park guide who knows the gorilla hiking tracks inside and out. Trekking with mountain gorillas can take anywhere from two to seven hours, based on where the gorillas are. This is because they like to move around in search of food. Mountain gorillas will let you spend an hour with them in their natural surroundings once you find them during your walk. You will also be able to see other monkey species and different bird species.
When is the best time to visit Uganda to see gorillas?
You can go gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park at any time of the year, but the best time is during the dry season, which is also known as the peak season. This is when the least amount of rain falls in the national parks, so the access roads and gorilla trekking trails are dry and easy to use. This is in contrast to the rainy season, when the trails are muddy and slippery, making gorilla trekking harder. The dry season runs from June to February.
Trekking with gorillas is an amazing and unique thing to do in Uganda that you shouldn’t miss on your vacation. We at Maseke Adventure Co.Ltd can help you learn more about gorilla trekking permits in 2025 and 2026. You can also visit our website to look at our different gorilla trekking packages.
