All those planning to trek mountain gorillas in Uganda should know that no more discounted gorilla permits for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda. Since 2014, Uganda government through Uganda Wildlife Authority have been offering discounted gorilla permits at USD450 but this will stop and in 2018 onwards no more discounted gorilla permits in Uganda.

No more discounted gorilla permits in 2018

Many tourists have been enjoying discounted gorilla permits in the months of April, May and November termed as low seasons but from 2018 going forward, the price of gorilla permits will be the same for all months. (January to December). All those still interested in benefiting from the low season rates for gorilla permits should plan to travel in November 2017 where gorilla permits are still at USD450.00.

Despite the fact that no more discounted gorilla permits in 2018, Uganda remains one of the most affordable destinations for gorilla trekking. Rwanda another country with mountain gorillas recently increased price of their gorilla permits from USD750.00 to USD1500 making themselves the most expensive gorilla trekking country in the whole world. Uganda not to flow suites has instead no more discounted gorilla permits in 2018 but has maintained the price for all months at USD600.00.

Encounter Africa safaris operates in Uganda and Rwanda in National Parks of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga National Park as well as Volcanoes National Park. We offer the most affordable prices for gorilla safaris to Uganda and Rwanda. Contact us and one of our professional tour consultants will provide you with timely and reliable information and advice that you can rely on to plan your gorilla tour. We do offer other experiences such as gorilla habituation experience taking place in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and allows you to spend four hours with mountain gorillas in the wild. At USD1500, you can enjoy four hours with mountain gorillas. In Kibale National Park, you can do chimpanzee trekking experience which allows you to spend a whole day with chimpanzees in the the forest.