How to book Mgahinga Gorilla Permits
To book gorilla permits for Mgahinga National Park, you need to determine the desired date for your gorilla trekking experience. Additionally, it’s important to know the number of individuals accompanying you on the safari. Please be aware that Mgahinga National Park currently has one gorilla family known as Nyakagezi. However, it’s worth noting that this particular gorilla family has a tendency to wander into Rwanda on occasion.
Procedure
To book gorilla permits for gorilla trekking in Mgahinga National Park, follow these steps: First, choose a preferred date for your trekking experience and determine the number of permits required. Currently, the park offers 8 permits available for public booking.
You have two options for booking: Either through an accredited tour operator such as Iconic Africa Safaris Ltd or directly through Uganda Wildlife Authority. If you choose the latter, please note that the reservation phone lines can be busy, so patience is advised during the call.
When you inquire with us, our reservation personnel will promptly check availability using the official Uganda Wildlife Authority gorilla permit list. As a trusted company, Iconic Africa Safaris Ltd has privileged access to this list, enabling quicker updates for our clients compared to the previous 24-hour turnaround time.
We highly recommend purchasing your gorilla trekking permits as early as possible, as they are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Only a maximum of 8 permits are released for public booking each day.
Once you have secured your preferred date, we will request additional passport details, including your full name (as indicated on the passport), nationality, date of birth, and passport expiry date. Providing these details is necessary to finalize the permit booking process.
What is the cost of Gorilla Permit for Mgahinga National Park?
The gorilla permit cost for Mgahinga National Park in Uganda varies depending on the residency status. For foreign nonresidents, the permit is priced at $800 per person per trek. Foreign residents can obtain the permit for $700, while East African residents can acquire it for 300,000 Uganda shillings. It’s important to note that only a maximum of eight gorilla permits are made available for public booking each day at Mgahinga National Park. Additionally, if you’re interested in golden monkey trekking, you’ll need to secure a separate permit specifically for that activity
