Book Gorilla Trekking Permits in Uganda
Secure your Uganda gorilla trekking and gorilla habituation permits for 2026–2030 for unforgettable mountain gorilla encounters in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Reserve your permit for a guided mountain gorilla trekking experience in Uganda.
Secure your permit for a longer and more immersive gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi.
Uganda Gorilla Permit Prices 2026–2030
Compare the current Uganda gorilla trekking and gorilla habituation permit rates and the revised Uganda Wildlife Authority tariff taking effect from January 2027.
Standard Uganda gorilla trekking permit for Bwindi or Mgahinga.
Current gorilla habituation experience permit in Bwindi.
Revised Foreign Non-Resident habituation permit rate from January 2027.
Gorilla Trekking Permit Prices
Per person, per permit
| Visitor Category | 2026 Standard Rate | From Jan 2027 | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Non-Resident FNR | USD 800 | USD 800 | Bwindi & Mgahinga |
| Foreign Resident FR | USD 700 | USD 700 | Bwindi & Mgahinga |
| Rest of Africa ROA | USD 500 | USD 500 | Bwindi & Mgahinga |
| East African Citizens EAC | UGX 300,000 | UGX 300,000 | Bwindi & Mgahinga |
Gorilla Habituation Permit Prices
Available in Bwindi
| Visitor Category | 2026 Rate | From Jan 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Non-Resident FNR | USD 1,500 | USD 1,800 | + USD 300 |
| Foreign Resident FR | USD 1,000 | USD 1,600 | + USD 600 |
| Rest of Africa ROA | USD 1,000 | USD 1,000 | Unchanged |
| East African Citizens EAC | UGX 750,000 | UGX 750,000 | Unchanged |
Low-Season Gorilla Trekking Permits
Uganda Wildlife Authority has introduced discounted gorilla trekking permit rates during April, May and November.
What Is Included?
Access to your scheduled gorilla trekking or habituation activity.
Your gorilla experience is conducted with trained Uganda Wildlife Authority personnel.
Gorilla permit tariffs include park entry for the day of the gorilla activity.
Permit revenue supports gorilla conservation and surrounding communities.
The January 2027 tariff shown above is the latest announced Uganda Wildlife Authority pricing structure. Rates for later years remain subject to future UWA tariff revisions, so 2028–2030 permits should always be reconfirmed when booking.
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