All about gorilla permits
“Secure your gorilla permit for an unforgettable trekking experience while supporting vital conservation efforts.”
We bring you all that you need to know about gorilla permit. A gorilla permit is a document which allows access to gorilla forests to initiate a search for gorillas. Gorillas are endangered species and various protective measures were set that allows any person interested in seeing these giants. The mountain gorillas are special citizens endemic central African forests at the edge of Albertine Rift Village.
So, for any person to have a sight at the gorillas at any of their forests in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga National Park in Uganda, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, and Virunga National Park in DR Congo must have a permit.
The permits help to control the number of trekkers visiting the gorillas each day. So, in this matter are source of money used to fund gorilla conservation programs. In the years of 1980s the mountain gorillas almost kissed the verge of extinction, endless efforts of conservation made the living to date. Activities like poaching, local encroachments, political situations (rebel activities) were so arrogant to the apes, this elected into training of rangers, involving locals in conservation programs which require funding. The introduction of the gorilla permits enables involved parties to solicit enough funds in addition to grants from conservation bodies.
The cost of gorilla permits
Gorilla trekking is the most classy safari encounter in Africa due to the cost of a single gorilla permit. The cost of a gorilla permit vary according to the country where to trek gorillas. There are two distinctive and close mountain gorilla endemic habitats of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and the Virunga Conservation Area, these are splinted into four gorilla parks, spread across three neighboring countries. So, the amount of a gorilla permit depends y, the permits differ.
Trekking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park requires a permit that costs $1,500. This permit cost has made Rwanda a country for luxury gorilla safaris. The permit to trek over doubles and almost triples that of Uganda and DR Congo, respectively. A permit to trek at both Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park costs $800. And a permit to trek in the rare Congo’s Virunga National Park costs $400.
A permit to undertake gorilla habituation at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Rushaga costs $1,500. Gorilla habituation means spending a full day following the gorillas that are being followed.
Your best time to book a gorilla permit?
The demand by many travelers who are wishing to see the gorillas has currently surpassed the permit availability. This makes it important for every travelers wishing to see the gorillas to make their permit reservations as hurry as possible. At least should make your permit booking about 3 months prior to your tracking date. Always look at not less than three months to ensure your trekking permits. In peak seasons, sometimes it’s better to reserve your permit five months before the trekking date.
Booking gorilla permits
All countries have bodies which are responsible for issuing of gorilla trekking permits. However, for business purpose the access to the permits was left to licensed tour operators are responsible to help their clients get permits. This means it’s difficult, and might be impossible, for one to secure a gorilla permit.
Permits in Uganda
Trekking permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), a body responsible for all wildlife conservation areas (national parks and game reserves). Permits in Uganda are only accessible through regal tour operators. It’s not impossible to buy a gorilla permit as an individual in Uganda.
Permits in Rwanda
In Rwanda, the permits are issued by the Rwanda Development Board, which is responsible for many tourist destinations (parks, game reserves, and other protected areas). Through companies that are recognized to operate in Rwanda, you can get a permit.
Permits in the DR Congo
And in DR Congo, permits are issued by the Virunga National Park management through Regal Companies.
To book your gorilla permit, you send the money to your licensed tour operator. We, at Go Further 4×4 Car Rental, we help book your permits to trek at any of your preferred gorilla destinations. All you need to do is trust us with your permit money
and tell us the dates and places you want to trek with your gorillas.
