Facts to know about Gorilla Trekking Permits

Facts to know about Gorilla Trekking Permits are they cost US $800 in Uganda, US $1500 in Rwanda and US $ 400 in Congo. The Facts to know about Gorilla Trekking Permits are essential as they offer you a chance to trek the Gorillas in their natural forest habitats in Bwindi Forest National Park, Mgahinga National Park, Volcanoes National Park, Virunga National Park and Kahuzi Biega National Park.

Facts to know about Gorilla Trekking Permits

Gorilla Trekking Permits are valid documents that enable you watch the rare species of Gorillas in their natural forest vegetation habitat.

Gorilla Trekking Permit is very competitive due to the limited number of people allowed to trek the Gorillas (You are allocated in groups of 8). Hence forth, we recommend you book these 3 months in advance before the date of arrival.

Booking procedure for Gorilla Trekking Permits in Uganda

As you are planning to go Gorilla Trekking in Uganda, you need to buy the Gorilla Trekking Permits prior to the date of trekking the Gorillas with the reservation office of the Uganda Wildlife Authority. However these days, you need to book these permits through contacting authentic Tour operator Agencies to reserve these on your behalf.

In Uganda at Bwindi Forest national park are four sectors for trekking Gorillas and these include; Buhoma Sector, Ruhija Sector, Rushaga Sector and Nkuringo Sector.

Booking procedure for Gorilla Trekking Permits in D.R. Congo

When interested in trekking Gorillas in DR Congo, you can either book directly through contacting Virunga Tourism or book through an authentic Tour Operator Agency. The Booking should be done 4 months prior to the trekking Day hence plan in advance.

Essential gear to carry for your Gorilla Trekking Adventure

When interested in trekking the Gorillas in Africa, there is essential Gear you should carry to enjoy trekking and watching the Gorillas comfortably. Below is the gear to carry for your trekking Adventure.

• Warm clothes for the evenings and mornings
• Hiking/ Trekking shoes
• Long Sleeved T-shirts/ Shirts
• Long Pants/ trousers not jeans
• Water and snacks
• Camera with no flash
• Rain Jacket
• Small day backpack
• Mosquito repellent

Gorilla Trekking Rules and Regulations

• Keep a distance of 7 meters away from the Gorillas.
• You are allowed to stay in the presence of the Gorillas for an hour.
• Only 8 people are allowed to stay in the presence of the Gorillas.
• You are not allowed to throw rubbish or spit in the park.
• Do not cough or sneeze in-front of the Gorillas hence you are advised to turn away from the Gorillas.
• When around the Gorillas, make sure to keep calm.
• When Gorilla loads/vocalizes at you, do not be alarmed, stand still, look away from the gorilla while following instructions from the guide.
• Only people of 15 years and above are allowed to stay in the presence of Gorillas.