Cost of a Gorilla permit in 2023: How much is a Mountain gorilla trekking permit in Uganda & Rwanda? How do i buy my gorilla Permit in 2023? When is the best time to buy a gorilla Permit?
The cost of a mountain gorilla Permit in 2023 depends on where you intend to go gorilla trekking; is it Uganda or Rwanda?, secondly your status; are you a foreign non-resident, resident, or Citizen of East Africa. Both Uganda & Rwanda are considered the safest Places to trek mountain gorillas in Africa have their gorilla permit prices published in US Dollar currency, except for East African Citizens where the Price is in Uganda Shillings and Rwanda Francs. however equivalent in other currencies might be accepted – please check with your tour Operator.
What does a Rwanda Gorilla Permit cost in 2023?
In 2023, Gorilla Permits in Rwanda Cost $1,500 (£1,088,€1286,¥1,70382, RWF1,517,683) per person for all irrespective of whether you are a Foreign non-resident, resident, or even an East African Citizen. However, there is a discount for travelers visiting Rwanda’s other Parks, visiting for a meeting, or visiting trek Gorillas for 3 Consecutive days,
- 30% – $1,050 per person if visiting Akagera & Nyungwe Forest National Park for at least 3 days in the low season months of November & May.
- 15% – 1,275 per person trekking gorillas after Meetings, incentives, conferencing, exhibition ( MICE) events in Rwanda.
- $30,000 – for 03 persons visiting for 03 Days Consecutive Behind the Scenes with the Gorillas of Rwanda.
- $15,000 to exclusively trek a gorilla family in Rwanda.
Caution: The cost of Gorilla Permits in Rwanda for 2023 is bound to change without prior notice, we recommend that you contact us or your local tour Operator for updates on the Rwanda gorilla Permit Prices for 2023.
Price of a Uganda Gorilla Permit in 2023
In 2023, Gorilla Permits in Uganda cost;
- $700 (€599,£507,¥79,525) – per person for Non-residents.
- $600 (€514,£435,¥68165) – per person for residents (proof of residence is required!)
- UGX250,000 per person for East African Citizens respectively.
How to book a Gorilla Permit in 2023
Book through a reputable local tour operator:
Local tour Operators listed here each have the capacity and ability to purchase gorilla permits in Both Uganda & Rwanda for travelers. Please feel free to contact any one of the listed Uganda – Rwanda gorilla tour operators if you need to book a Rwanda Gorilla tour or Permits in 2023.
Alternatively: If you are the kind that likes the DIY approach.
Visitors to Rwanda can directly book their own Gorilla permits with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) – tourism body of the Rwandan government or Uganda Wildlife Authority. For more information on How to Book your own Gorilla permit, please visit their website at
- Rwanda Development Board (http://www.rwandatourism.com/) and can contact them at Email: reservation@rwandatourism.com or Phone: +252 57 65 14.
- Uganda Wildlife Authority (https://www.ugandawildlife.org/) or email: info@wildlife.go.ug or Phone: +256 0800 100 960.
