When planning a summer vacation gorilla trekking journey to Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, or Uganda’s Mgahinga National Park, Katland Safaris is the company to call. Most nations in the northern hemisphere experience summer from June to September, when schools and universities all throughout the region elect to take a summer holiday to enjoy the longer days and balmy temperatures.

While most people use summer vacations to relax on beaches, Katland Safaris offers a unique and exciting alternative: gorilla trekking in Africa. Are you planning to spend the summer in Africa from the United States, Europe, or Asia? Stop searching; Katland Safaris has put together affordable, high-quality gorilla trekking itineraries to see the endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga National Park, Uganda, perfect for a summer vacation.

Check out these affordable summer gorilla trekking excursions!

Affordable summer vacation gorilla trekking experiences are available via Katland Safaris. Visit either Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park on one of our gorilla safaris, which may be either short or lengthy.

During your summer vacation in Africa, you may also go on one of our extended safaris. Our short gorilla trekking tours, habitat experience safaris, game drives, gorilla and chimpanzee habitat drives, white water rafting, and five-day gorilla and elephant safaris are all available from Entebbe during your summer break.

You have the option to start and conclude your summer gorilla trekking safari tour from Kigali, even though most of our safaris start and end in Entebbe. Safaris to Uganda that depart and arrive in Kigali are some of the options we provide. There are a variety of safaris available from Kigali, including a two-day Gorilla tour, a three-day Gorilla tour with game, and a five-day Gorilla tour with chipmunks.

Does the prospect of learning more about our gorilla trekking vacations in the summer pique your interest? Keep reading or get in touch with us if you need immediate assistance. Please feel free to contact us by phone, email, or Whatsapp.

An example of a summer vacation gorilla habituation journey

Would you want to spend more time with mountain gorillas on your trip to Africa? Would you wish to avoid going on many gorilla treks since you’re short on time? We provide gorilla treks over the summer holidays that include a gorilla habituation experience if you are interested in this kind of thing.

You may choose to begin and conclude your gorilla habituation trip in Entebbe or Kigali, since both options are offered on our website. Feel free to choose the category that best fits your needs in terms of time, money, and interests from our Budget or Luxury offerings. Take a look at our three-day gorilla habitat safari, five-day gorilla and chip safari, and five-day gorilla habitat and game safari all in one convenient location. Here you may get luxury garilla habitat sauris.

You may begin and finish your gorilla habituation experience safari in Kigali, just like any other gorilla trip. The 9–10 hour travel from Entebbe to Kampala may be cut in half if you fly into Kigali and then perform a gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Our Gorilla Habituation Safaris depart from Kigali and last either two or three days. It would be a waste not to combine gorilla habitat exploration with other tourist attractions.

Funding and student study groups Summer vacation gorilla trekking adventures

Due to the summer break at most educational institutions, Katland Safaris knows that students are the most abundant demographic with free time in the summer. We also know that students don’t have a lot of money to spend on pricey gorilla trekking expeditions over the summer. Rest assured, Katland Safaris is always open to hearing from educational institutions and organizations that plan student groups and study abroad programs in Africa.

We will try our best to accommodate your group’s and your academic interests while staying inside your budget, and we will seek for inexpensive options that don’t skimp on quality. Join me on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Africa during our summer vacation. Reach out to Katland Safaris by phone or email for additional details about their summer gorilla trekking excursions to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and other national parks.

When should one plan to go gorilla trekking during the summer?

Strangely enough, the rainiest times of year in Rwanda and Uganda fall right in the middle of summer vacations in the northern hemisphere. Also, items like gorilla permits and accommodations at certain lodges tend to sell out rapidly during the driest seasons in Uganda. Now is the time to plan your gorilla expedition for your summer vacation.

To avoid missing out on things like gorilla permits, it is often a good idea to start planning your summer vacation travels at least a year in advance. For those interested in trekking or visiting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park for gorilla trekking, we can check the availability of all services, including gorilla permits, if you send us your dates and the month from June to September when you want to do it.

We will promptly notify you via email with the total number of gorilla permits once we have determined their availability on the chosen day. If everything is in order, we’ll have you wire funds sent to our bank account so that we may pay for your gorilla permit. The money will be received by Katland Safaris using a Dollar account. While we do accept debit and credit card payments, we will inform you of any additional fees associated with using a bank or wire transfer.

Full payment for gorilla permits is required in order to finalize your summer vacation gorilla trekking excursions and adventures with Katland Safaris. After that, you’ll need to pay the remaining amount three weeks before your safari begins. With this agreement in place, we hope you can rest easy knowing that the gorilla permit necessary for your summer vacation gorilla safari has already been paid for and secured.

When it comes to gorilla permits, Katland Safaris is among the select few reputable tour operators in Uganda that have access to the database maintained by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. It is possible to verify the status of gorilla permits in all areas of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga at any time of day or night from our office.

Obtaining a gorilla permit gateway from UWA is a challenge for most tour companies. Consequently, we may check the status of the gorilla permit at any time, day or night, and let you know whether it is available.

After the money is received, an agent will be sent to the Uganda Wildlife Authority headquarters in Kampala to process the transaction, get a booking ID, and generate a receipt. We will then scan the document and email it to you for your records. Once your gorilla permits are ready, we will get them from UWA and store them securely at our office until your summer gorilla safari with Katland Safaris begins.

At Bwindi, on the day of your journey, you must submit your gorilla permission card, which typically has all the necessary credentials. It will be handed over to you by your guide, who will have it. Do you want to know what our summer gorilla trekking excursions contain and what they don’t? Keep reading what we discussed down below.

Gorilla trekking safaris in Africa are part of our summer vacation packages.

The summer gorilla trekking packages offered by Katland Safaris include transportation to and from Entebbe or Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, lodging, and gorilla permits. When you travel with us to Africa, you can relax knowing that the professionals will take care of every detail of your trip or vacation. Take a peek at our summer vacation gorilla trekking expedition in its entirety.

How to get a gorilla permit and what it covers

Visiting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mghinga National Park on a gorilla walk during a summer vacation is now feasible without a gorilla permit, as mentioned above. Do you intend to go to Africa this summer in order to see the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park? To get your gorilla permit ahead of time and prevent disappointment, please get in touch with us immediately if this describes you.

The Uganda Wildlife Authority issues gorilla permits, which are necessary to visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park, the habitats of the endangered mountain gorillas, and have the opportunity to see them for one hour. A gorilla permit is only good for the day it was booked; once that day has passed, it is no longer valid.

On the day of the walk, be sure you’re free. One hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family is included in this gorilla permit. During this hour, you are permitted to capture both still images and basic movies. When dealing with mountain gorillas, please follow our guidelines. Additionally, your guide or the day’s featured speaker will provide an educational speech.

For your peace of mind, we have included the services of a ranger guide and tourist police to keep the forest secure. In order to ward off any misbehaving strays, the Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger will likely be armed with an AK-47. The gorilla permits that may be obtained in advance also cover the entrance costs to Mgahinga National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and they are good for 24 hours.

Gorilla habituation permit and what is included and what is not.

In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, we may arrange for you to spend longer time with mountain gorillas if that is what you want. We recommend the gorilla habituation experience permit above the regular gorilla trekking permit as it enables you to spend up to four hours with mountain gorillas that are still in the habituation process in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

The ordinary permit only allows you to spend one hour with the gorillas. The southern section of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is now home to two gorilla families that the Uganda Wildlife Authority has set aside for the purpose of gorilla habituation. Speculation has it that another family is being housed in the northern section of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to provide for the residents of the Buhoma and Ruhija parts of the Bwindi forest. However, this has not been officially verified.

In each of these cases, you will receive a certificate attesting to your visit to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking. By doing so, you will also be helping to preserve the rare mountain gorillas, as a portion of your gorilla permit fee goes toward this cause in addition to paying the salaries of the Uganda and Wildlife Authority employees.

The villagers also stand to gain from gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, since a portion of the gorilla permit cost goes toward community development programs like building schools and hospitals and providing employment.

The aforementioned perks are included with a gorilla permit, but it does not cover lodging or transportation to and from Bwindi. To ensure that your summer gorilla trekking excursion is hassle-free, Katland Safaris will handle all of your hotel and transportation needs.

Lodge Options for Your Summer Gorilla Safari with Katland Safaris We have relationships with a number of lodges in and around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, so we can advise you on the ideal place to stay while you’re there. We may suggest a budget, deluxe, or luxury lodge based on your financial situation.

We have a minimum of two choices for each of the aforementioned categories in each of Bwindi’s four sections—Buhoma, Rushaga, Ruhija, and Nkuringo. We visit each resort in person and read reviews on TripAdvisor to maintain tabs on their service and performance, and we evaluate them once a year. We will provide you with advice based on your budget. We are available via phone or email to provide our advise.

Travel to and from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with Katland Safaris’ fleet of luxury land cruisers and customized safari vans. We cater to both our high-end guests and our budget-conscious clientele, ensuring a comfortable and affordable experience.

Our 4×4 vehicles have been specially designed to handle the challenging African terrain. Included in the package is drinking water, and they are escorted by knowledgeable and experienced local drivers. We will see to it that you are well-cared for and covered financially when you travel with us.

Reaching the international airports of Kigali or Entebbe

Our summer gorilla trekking itineraries may be customized to include either Kigali or Entebbe as your airport of choice. Flying into Kigali and trekking mountain gorillas in Bwindi is a popular choice for many. Avoiding lengthy journeys from Entebbe is the primary motivation for this. Take a look at our Kigali to Uganda safaris and get in touch.

Travelers landing in Entebbe may look forward to a picturesque journey that takes them past the equator crossing, the ankle long-horned cows, and the Kigezi highlands. We can help you with airport transfers and transportation to and from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, regardless of whatever airport you choose to fly into.

Katland Safaris is the best option for gorilla trips during the summer vacation.

When it comes to affordable, genuine gorilla hikes in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable, Mgahinga, and Volcanoes National Parks, look no further than Katland Safaris.

If you are planning an African gorilla journey, we hope that the information we provide you is reliable and up-to-date. For more information about our service, please visit our trip adviser website or safari reservations. Our team is always ready to help you with all the preparations.

A tale about gorilla trekking in Africa would be lacking without include safaris to see the Bwindi mountain gorillas and similar adventures. In Africa, you may see mountain gorillas in one of four protected areas.

These mountain gorillas are permitted to roam freely in Uganda’s Mgahinga and Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks. Due to the fact that half of the world’s mountain gorillas call Bwindi Impenetrable National Park home, we feel compelled to provide you with all the information you need to plan a successful mountain gorilla trekking safari or tour.

Concerning safaris and excursions to see mountain gorillas in Bwindi, Uganda

The districts of Kanungu, Rubanda, and Kisoro all share the southern Ugandan Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to more than half of the world’s wild mountain gorillas, who were once considered endangered, as shown by the most recent census.

Are habituated mountain gorillas in Bwindi your goal? Do you want to know where to get the most affordable and worthwhile Bwindi gorilla tours? Kindly submit a request, and we will provide you with the necessary guidance.

Discover the wonders of Bwindi Mountain Gorilla Trekking on our official website!

Affordable Bwindi gorilla safari packages are available from Katland Safaris. You have the option to begin and finish your Bwindi gorilla trekking safari in either Entebbe or Kigali. If you are interested in flying into Entebbe, our Gorilla tours to Bindi, Gorillas and Chips, Game, and Water Rafting are available for 3 days, 5 days, and 5 days, respectively. If you are interested in Gorilla Habituation, click here.

While trekking with Bwindi mountain gorillas, some of our guests opt to fly into Kigali. This is a list of some of the GORILLA TREKKING SAFARIS FROM KIGALI that we recommend: a 2 day safari, a 3 day safari, a 5 day safari with game and chimpanzees, and tailor-made safaris that may last up to a month.

Safari permits for hiking with Bwindi’s gorillas

To begin planning a gorilla safari to any of Uganda’s national parks, including Bwindi Mountain Gorilla Trekking Safaris, one must first consider making a reservation or obtaining a gorilla permit. Everything you need to know about reserving a mountain gorilla family is right here.

The Uganda Wildlife Authority issues gorilla permits, which enable visitors to spend one hour in the company of habituated mountain gorillas in their native environment. In addition to spending an hour with habituated mountain gorillas, the same gorilla ticket covers the services of a ranger guide who speaks English, the protection of tourists in Bwindi, and the use of early-morning trackers.

Katland Safaris makes it easy to book your gorilla permits when you purchase an all-inclusive Bwindi mountain gorilla trekking safari. In the case that you get in touch with us, we will see to it that your gorilla permits are reserved, checked for availability, and then purchased.

Booking and paying for your gorilla permit is the only way to ensure that you will be able go gorilla trekking. Also, the Uganda Wildlife Authority sells and issues gorilla licenses on a first-come, first-served basis.

To reserve a gorilla permit, just let us know when you would like to come, and we will check with the Uganda Wildlife Authority to determine the availability of permits for that specific day. In order to proceed with the payment process, we will inform you promptly after we determine if the day you have chosen has the necessary gorilla permits.

Due to Katland Safaris’ round-the-clock access to the database of the Uganda Wildlife Authority, where we can see all available spaces in each area, we are able to do this. We will inform you of other dates when permits are available if we discover that none are available.

After we confirm the dates for your booking, we will send you an invoice for the amount that needs to be paid in order to get your gorilla permit. A scanned copy of your Bwindi Mountain Gorilla Trekking Permit will be sent to you for your records and inspection once you purchase it. We will visit the Uganda Wildlife Authority to get your printed gorilla permits, which you will need to submit on the day of your walk.

Safari areas in southern Uganda home to the Bwindi mountain gorillas

Among the greatest tropical rainforests in East Africa, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to four distinct areas where one may go trekking with gorillas. You may hike with gorillas in four distinct areas, each of which is in a separate part of the forest and home to a unique habituated gorilla family. Rushaga and Nkuringo are to the south, Ruhija is to the east, and Buhoma is to the north.

You will be advised by Katland Safaris when you book your gorilla permits which area has permits and where you will be trekking. Reason being, different regions sell gorilla permits. The area you will be trekking in has an effect on both the gorilla family you will encounter and the lodges you will stay at throughout your gorilla trek.

By reserving a Rushaga gorilla permit, you may spend the night in a resort or campground in either Rushaga or Kisoro town and embark on a hike with one of the numerous habituated mountain gorillas in the area.

Staying in Nkuringo and trekking with Rushaga mountain gorillas is another option. Depending on your interests and level of fitness, Katland Safaris will either book you into the location of your choice or provide you with trekking recommendations.

When is the best time to plan a safari to see mountain gorillas in Bwindi?

It is highly recommended that anybody interested in scheduling a Bwindi mountain gorilla safari or any other safari with Katland safaris do so well in advance. It is recommended to make your reservations for the Bwindi gorilla trip at least four to five months or a year in advance. Because gorilla permits sell out fast, we highly recommend that you plan your Bwindi visit well in advance to avoid missing out.

The gorilla trekking permits that are need to embark on these adventures sell out quickly, especially during the peak months of June, July, August, December, January, and February. During the off-season months of March, April, May, November, and October, there are usually plenty of permits available for booking at any time. Having said that, if gorilla permits are still available, Katland excursions may still organize last-minute gorilla trekking excursions. At any moment, you may reach out to us.

Time of year that is ideal for a vacation to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

When planning a safari to see mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the topic of when is the ideal time to go constantly comes up. Because of Uganda’s consistently pleasant temperature, visitors are able to enjoy Bwindi Impenetrable National Park at any time of year.

Having said that, the best time to visit is during the dry season, when the rains are at their lowest and gorilla trekking, the major attraction for tourists in the forest, is somewhat easier to pull off. Late June, July, August, and the beginning of September are the driest months in Uganda. During this time, a large number of Europeans go to Uganda to undertake gorilla trekking.

Although the dry season is ideal for a visit to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, visitors should be aware that the park is located in an equatorial zone and that rain is possible at any time of day. You should not assume that just because you plan your gorilla trip during the dry season that you will be completely dry. Please be aware that gorilla permits are in high demand and sell out fast throughout the dry seasons of the year.

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is supposedly more challenging and exhausting in the rainy months of March, April, October, and November, thus many visitors try to avoid going during those times. It becomes more difficult to walk to the gorillas when the grounds grow sleepy.

That being said, it’s worth mentioning that trekking gorillas during either the dry or rainy season increases your odds of seeing Bwindi mountain gorillas to 95%. So, be certain that when you take a vacation with Katland safaris, you’ll definitely encounter mountain gorillas. Lodges and tour companies sometimes offer significant discounts during the off-season. Details on these deals may be obtained by contacting Katland Safaris.

By what percentage is it likely that I will encounter Bwindi mountain gorillas during my trek?

Undoubtedly, going on a gorilla trek is one of the most costly tourist activities on the planet. Spending an hour with mountain gorillas may cost as much as $700 or $800. Going for a gorilla habituation experience, which involves spending up to four hours with mountain gorillas who are still in the habituation process, adds another $500 to the price tag.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is already a costly destination without adding the expense of flying there from places like Europe, Asia, or the United States. Transportation to Bwindi by road, as well as lodging and food during the hike, are not included in the aforementioned. With all those costs, it’s important to know for sure that you’ll get to see gorillas before you book.

Katland Safaris is pleased to announce that all treks in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park now have a possibility of seeing mountain gorillas of more than 90%. The very structured nature of gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park makes this a reality.

Typically, a team of very skilled trackers will get up at the crack of dawn to go into the bush in search of the sleeping quarters of the mountain gorilla family you are intended to see. Every nightfall, gorillas often relocate to a new area to build their nests. Starting from their sleeping spot, these UWA trackers will continue to follow the mountain gorillas. They will keep an eye on the gorillas and report any changes to park headquarters. Additionally, they will keep tabs on their whereabouts in order to notify the day’s guide on the habits of a certain gorilla family.

Your day begins with a briefing at the park headquarters in Bwindi at precisely 8:00 to 8:30 in the morning, followed by a trek into the bush in pursuit of the endangered mountain gorillas. If you continue on your journey, you will eventually reach the spot where these animals spent the night.

The gorillas’ whereabouts will be relayed to your guide by the trackers. Upon their discovery, you will devote one hour to the standard gorilla trekking experience and four hours to the habituation session. Your gorilla trekking certificate will be handed to you when you return. For this reason, the success rate of several Bwindi mountain gorilla excursions has always been 98%.

What would happen if the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park aren’t there?

Even though mountain gorilla sightings are more than 90% likely in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, many visitors have been disappointed when they did not spot any on their mountain gorilla trekking safaris or excursions. An inability to walk the lengthy distances required to search for these gorillas is one possible reason why people don’t see them.

Another reason is because they are too old or too unfit. We will not give you your money back just because you didn’t see the gorillas on your excursion. If, despite your best efforts, you are unable to locate these gorillas on your trek, UWA has the option to either reimburse your payment in accordance with their return policy or reschedule your trip for the following day.

Lodging options for your Bwindi Mountain Gorilla Trek

All four of these areas are home to lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo, and Rushaga are the locations of the lodges. Katland Safaris will suggest our top-rated budget, mid-range, and luxury lodges based on your interests and available money. We at Katland Safaris are able to get the finest and most affordable lodges in the area around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park because of our close relationships with these establishments.

To make sure you don’t arrive too late, we recommend staying at a hostel that is closer to the gorilla trek’s starting site. The standard recommendation is for two nights since you’ll need somewhere to stay both before and after the hike. Get in touch with us if you want to know more about our Bwindi gorilla trips.

Katland Safaris suggests a number of affordable lodges in Rwanda, including the Buhoma Community Rest Camp, the Ruhija Trekkers Tervan, the Buhoma Forest Camp, and the Rushaga Gorilla Haven. For the Buhoma area, we suggest Gorilla Sanctuary retreats; for the Nkuringo and Rushaga regions, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge and Nkuringo Mountain Gorilla Lodge; and for the Ruhija region, Bird Nest Lodge in Kabale. Each region also has its own selection of luxury lodges. You may read about the excellent service at most of the lodges suggested by Katland safaris on the review site TripAdvisor.

Directions from Entebbe and Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Many different routes go to Bwindi, making it easy for anybody interested in mountain gorilla trekking excursions to reach the park. For those arriving by plane from Entebbe, the trip to either side of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park will take nine or ten hours. Along the route, you will pass through undulating hills, cattle fields, and the equator at Kayabwe.

Another alternative is to fly into Kigali, Rwanda, and then drive to Bwindi via the Gatuna or Chanika borders. Based on the stops you make along the way, the driving duration here might range from four to five hours. Ishasha is the gateway to the northern and eastern parts of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest from Fort Portal or Kasese.

Katland Safaris may book your charter or scheduled flight from Entebbe/Kajansi to Kihihi or Kisoro if you’re interested in traveling to Bwindi. You will be transferred to your lodge in a specific part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by road after an internal or domestic flight from Entebbe to Kihihi, which may take up to two hours.

Is there anything more I can do or see while visiting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

You won’t run out of things to see or do at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a great place to see monkeys, birds, and a variety of plants, in addition to trekking with gorillas.

Birdwatchers consider Bwindi a paradise because of the estimated 25 unique species that call it home. Batwa experiences, nature or forest walks, community walks, and waterfall hikes are some of the other things to do in and around Bwindi. Get in touch with us if you want to know how to combine gorilla trekking with community visits.

A vacation with Bwindi Mountain Gorillas: Why Should You Plan It?

When comparing Bwindi Mountain Gorilla National Park to other national parks that provide gorilla trekking, there are several advantages. More than half of the world’s mountain gorillas call Bwindi Impenetrable National Park home. In the four gorilla hiking zones of Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo, Bwindi still has the largest number of habituated mountain gorilla families.

The only place you can go on a gorilla habituation experience, where you get to spend up to four hours with mountain gorillas that are still in the habituation process, is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The fact that Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located entirely inside Uganda, rather than in another country, is another perk compared to other mountain gorilla areas. Since there are other gorilla parks in Africa, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is less affected by events in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Important information for anyone planning to walk with Bwindi mountain gorillas

All those interested in reserving Bwindi Mountain Gorilla Trekking Safaris should read these important points. First and foremost, be sure to reserve your gorilla permit well in advance. The minimum age to embark on a gorilla trek is fifteen years old. A letter to the Uganda Wildlife Authority may increase the likelihood of a permit to go mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by 90% if the applicant is a physically fit 14-year-old who is about to become 15 years old.

Please see the gorilla permit cancelation policy and terms and conditions before purchasing. By familiarizing yourself with the terms and conditions, you can be confident that you will be prepared for any eventuality. Get the lowdown on how to tip, what to dress, and which gorilla family you should see. You are more than welcome to get your gorilla trekking certificate after your journey is over. Get in touch with Katland Safaris at your earliest convenience for more information on gorilla trekking.

Why should you use Katland Safaris to plan your Bwindi Safari vacation and permits?

With offices in Rwanda and Uganda, Katland Safaris has been providing safaris for a decade. We have earned the confidence of many travelers by providing them with unforgettable experiences that have a positive impact on local communities and contribute to environmental protection. We have built a strong and dynamic field team of professionally trained guides throughout the years, in addition to our professional office staff.

Katland Safaris has evolved into a top tour operator for unforgettable safaris to Rwanda and Uganda because to their skilled and efficient office and field staff. We are proud to provide a gateway that we hope will address most of your inquiries about Rwanda and Uganda.

Our primary focus is on primate and gorilla safaris in Rwanda and Uganda, but we do our best to cover all aspects of these safaris in our articles. Every review, good or bad, for Katland Safaris, is much welcomed on the worldwide review sites TripAdvisor and SafariBooking.

Even a critical review may teach us something about how to better serve our customers in the future. The more positive feedback we receive on TripAdvisor, the more motivated we are. Please get in touch with us so that we can arrange your safari to Rwanda and Uganda.

Get the latest data about safaris, vacations, and mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda right here! Maintain an air of normalcy; Katland Safaris will continue to be your go-to for all the latest information on mountain gorilla trekking around Uganda. One of the three African nations known to be home to the endangered mountain gorilla is Uganda.

Mountain gorillas may also be seen in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. There are a lot of mountain gorillas in Uganda, both habituated and wild, as the country contains half as many gorillas as the other two African states.

Tips for reserving mountain gorilla hiking excursions in Uganda

Nowadays, among all the visitors visiting Africa, mountain gorilla trekking is the most popular activity. The mountain gorillas are the main attraction for many tourists visiting Uganda. We found that most tourists came to Uganda to see the mountain gorillas, not because they are familiar with the nation.

Booking safaris, vacations, and trips to see the mountain gorillas in Uganda might be difficult as the country is not well-known. It is becoming more difficult to choose the finest tour operator to reserve your trekking excursion due to the abundance of tour companies that are always accessible online.

Gorilla permits are the first step in reserving a mountain gorilla trekking excursion in Uganda. To visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park and spend one hour with mountain gorillas, you’ll need a gorilla permit, which is sold by the Uganda Wildlife Authority for $700 (up to June 30th, 2024) and $800 (from July 1st, 2024).

You get to spend an hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family, during which time you may watch the family’s behaviors, take pictures and short movies, and listen to your ranger guide deliver an interesting discussion.

The process of obtaining a permission to hike with mountain gorillas

The Uganda Wildlife Authority is in charge of all of Uganda’s national parks, including Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga, and is responsible for issuing and selling gorilla permits. Be sure of the exact day you want to see the mountain gorillas in Uganda before you buy your permits. In light of this, you should verify that mountain gorilla permits are available on that particular day.

You may find out whether permits to visit Uganda’s mountain gorillas on the day you want to travel in two different methods. First, you may try calling or emailing the Uganda Wildlife Authority; they promise to respond to your inquiry as soon as they have read it. Many people have complained that when they call UWA, they never get a fast answer.

This is also true for email responses, which is why some prospective customers have begun to choose the second choice. The second option is to get in touch with a Ugandan tour operator; they should be able to help you find out whether permits to see mountain gorillas are available.

Many travelers have benefited from the assistance of Katland Safaris, a top tour operator, while researching and ultimately reserving gorilla permits. When you book a mountain gorilla safari with Katland, we’ll be able to tell you how many permits are available since we have access to the database of the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

You will be pleasantly impressed by the speed and efficiency with which our office staff responds to and handles your request by email and phone. We have one of the finest response rates in Uganda. Once we discover that mountain gorilla permits are available, we will reserve them in our system, give you an invoice to pay for them, and then use the supplied monies to secure your gorilla permit. Depending on your preference, Katland safaris may process payments made by either credit card or bank transfer.

Upon completion of your Uganda mountain gorilla permit payment, you will be sent with scanned copies of the receipts and, subsequently, cards for your reference and record-keeping. To secure your gorilla trekking permit in Uganda via Katland Safaris, you must buy an all-inclusive gorilla trekking safari. Go ahead and choose any of our Uganda safaris that involve gorilla trekking from our website. Then, get in touch with us. Based on your budget, time available, and interests, our excursions may be as short as two days or as long as twenty-one days.

Additional features of mountain gorilla trekking excursions in Uganda

You will need to arrange for additional services related to your Uganda mountain gorilla permits once you have booked and obtained them. Email or call Katland Safaris for further details on how to reserve additional services, such lodging and transportation to and from the gorilla trekking site.

An entry permit to see gorillas isn’t enough; you’ll also need a way to go to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park. We at Katland Safaris will help you choose a lodge near your gorilla starting location that has available rooms at a price that suits your budget, whether that’s low, medium, or high.

Depending on the permit purchased, Katland Safaris will advise you on the availability of lodges in any particular location, whether you choose budget, mid-range, or luxury options. There are four areas that make up Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: Buhoma to the north, Ruhija to the east, Rushaga to the south, and Nkuringo to the west.

If you want to hike with gorillas in Buhoma, Uganda, you should reserve your hotels in Buhoma when you purchase your gorilla permits. The same goes for other places. Katland Safaris will take care of all the details, including lodging and transportation, for your mountain gorilla trekking safari in Uganda, so you can focus on your other responsibilities.

Reach out to Katland Safaris by phone or email for additional information about lodges and campsites in the vicinity of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park.

Travel to and from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is another part of mountain gorilla trekking vacations and safaris in Uganda. To reach the southern Ugandan parks of Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga, one must travel around 9–10 hours by car from Entebbe International Airport, the primary airport for flights entering Uganda, or 4–5 hours from Kigali International Airport.

Starting from Kigali and ending at Entebbe International Airport, Katland Safaris arranges mountain gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda. You may reach Bwindi Impenetrable National Park either by flying in a plane or driving yourself. Whether you’re flying into Entebbe or Kigali, Katland Safaris has a fleet of comfortable vans and land cruisers that are driven by local, expert guides who understand English.

Katland Safaris may arrange for your charter or scheduled flights to and from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park from Entebbe International Airport, if that is more convenient for you. Air safaris and road tours to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are also available; for more information, see our website.

When can we reserve our gorilla treks to Bwindi and Mgahinga in Uganda?

Vacations and trips to see the mountain gorillas in Uganda are available year-round. Because of its consistently pleasant temperature, Uganda is a great destination at any time of year. You should start planning and reserving your mountain gorilla safari in Uganda well in advance of your desired departure date since the availability of gorilla permits determines the dates and locations of mountain gorilla trekking safaris and tours.

You may do this anywhere from a year to three months ahead of time. Gorilla permits are known to sell out fast, so this is a good way to make sure you don’t miss out. Are you in need of an impromptu mountain gorilla tour? Nothing to worry about. Just get in touch with Katland Safaris and we’ll see if there are any permits available. If so, you’ll be fine to go.

Find out where to reserve mountain gorilla trekking trips in Uganda.

Tourists interested in hiking with mountain gorillas in Uganda may do it in one of two national parks. Inaccessible Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the top pick. Nowhere else on Earth can you see mountain gorillas in their native environment, since it is home to more than half of the world’s endangered mountain gorilla population as well as more than 18 habituated gorilla families.

Rushaga, Nkuringo, Ruhija, and Buhoma are the four areas where you may see Bwindi mountain gorillas. If you get in touch with Katland Safaris, we can arrange for you to visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in any of the four areas listed above, according to availability and client preference.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is the second-best place to arrange a safari with mountain gorillas. Because there is only one habituated mountain gorilla family, you will get the opportunity to photograph and observe these amazing primates as they forage for food among the bamboos and bushes.

Important considerations for vacations and gorilla treks in Uganda

You can’t expect to climb Uganda mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park without a gorilla trekking permit, which is the most important component of any gorilla trekking safari in Uganda. Second, before you plan a gorilla trip to view mountain gorillas, you should know that there is an age restriction for trekking gorillas in Bwindi or Mgahinga in both Rwanda and Uganda.

In Uganda, you may go gorilla trekking as early as 15 years old, and there’s no upper age limit. Before you book your Uganda mountain gorilla safari with Katland Safaris, be sure you and your travel companion are qualified to hike with the gorillas.

What we call “gorilla trekking for the elderly” is another way that Katland safaris helps out the elderly. Are you planning to visit Uganda to view the mountain gorillas and are you at least 80 years old? Even if you’re physically unable to go visit mountain gorillas, your desire to do so is unquenchable. A resounding yes is the easy way to put it. As long as you’re not too sick or crippled, seeing mountain gorillas is still within your reach.

For those who are unable to go to Uganda on their own, Katland Safaris arranges for sedan chairs and porters so that they may still observe the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Get in touch with Katland Safaris if you want to know more about their gorilla trekking sedan chairs and how they can accommodate older tourists in Uganda.

What makes Katland Safaris the best choice for your Uganda safari?

Our blog entries and pages about mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda are likely to come up in any web search you do. It’s not that we didn’t put in the time and effort; in fact, we’ve devoted the vast majority of our energies to answering any and all queries that anybody considering planning a mountain gorilla vacation to Rwanda or Uganda would have.

Our office and field-trained team is here to answer any queries you may have about gorilla trekking and planning safaris in Uganda. The indigenous Ugandans who manage and operate Katland Safaris were born and brought up in this stunning nation, often referred to as the gem of Africa. We are committed to being genuine and selling just what we understand. Not only do we have a track record of delivering up-to-date information, but our wonderful customers have also written us some glowing evaluations.

Safari reservations and the many five-star ratings on TripAdvisor have helped us build a strong web presence. While we can’t promise perfection, we do our best to improve our service for everyone who contacts us.

In addition to being a licensed and registered safari company, Katland Safaris is an active member of the Association of Uganda Tour Operators (PLOT), the Uganda Wildlife Authority, the Uganda Tourist Board, and other community and conservation groups. To plan your gorilla trekking vacation in Uganda with the pros, just send us an email during business hours, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible with the best, most accurate response.

One of the most important steps in booking chimpanzees in Uganda is picking up chimpanzee permission cards from the headquarters of the Uganda Wildlife Authority. In Uganda, trekking with gorillas is the top primate activity, although trekking with chimpanzees is a close second. Chimpanzee trekking is a popular pastime for tourists planning to visit Uganda, sometimes called the gem of Africa, because of the country’s reputation as Africa’s primate capital.

One needs a chimpanzee permission card for either Kyambura Gorge or Kibale National Park in order to embark on chimpanzee trekking adventures in Uganda. Budongo woodland in the Murchison Falls Conservation areas, the Karinzu tourist site, and Bugoma forest are some more places where habituated chimpanzee populations may be visited.

The origins of the Uganda Wildlife Authority’s chimpanzee permission cards

In Uganda, visitors may get a chimpanzee permission in the form of a card from the Uganda Wildlife Authority. In Kibale National Park or the Kyambura Gorge, one may spend an hour interacting with habituated chimpanzee groups.

You have the option to see the gorillas in the morning, mid-morning, or afternoon with your chimpanzee permission card. With your chimpanzee permission card, you may spend an hour in the wild with these amazing creatures, pay admission to the parks where you’ll be visiting, and have the assistance of a ranger who is armed to keep you safe.

Chimpanzee permits, originally in the form of printed papers or receipts, were required to be carried and shown on the day of the walk. Over time, chimpanzee permission cards were introduced as a replacement for paper permits by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. The specific trekking date and all of your personal information, including that from your passport, are recorded on these chimp cards.

At UWA, when is the optimal time to pick up chimpanzee permission cards?

Chimpanzee permission cards may only be obtained when a prior reservation has been made with the Uganda Wildlife Authority. whether you get in touch with Katland Safaris, we’ll see whether chimpanzee trekking permits are available in Kyambura Gorge or Kibale National Park. After that, we’ll let you know whether the day you choose is available.

Payment for your chimpanzee permit will be required if the offered options align with your preferences. Safaris via Katland use a variety of payment methods, including cash, credit card, and bank transfers. You cannot pay us via a Western Union transfer. Booking and purchasing your chimpanzee permit from the Uganda Wildlife Authority will be initiated as the necessary funds are deposited into our account.

You will get a receipt rather than a card when Katland Safaris pays for your chimpanzee permit at the Uganda Wildlife Authority. We will scan and email you copies of these UWA receipts as confirmation that we have paid for your chimpanzee permit.

On the day before your walk, we’ll need to collect all of your information so that UWA can print your cards. Then, one of our employees will choose them. When you see chimpanzees in Uganda with us, we will record all of the data from the chimpanzee permission cards you picked up from the Uganda Wildlife Authority and retain them securely in our office.

The Uganda Wildlife Authority’s scheduling needs dictate that you should pick up your chimpanzee permit cards at least one week before your scheduled chimpanzee trekking date. You may be certain that when you visit UWA, your cards will be readily available for collection. If you lose or forget your card, don’t worry—Katland Safaris has a database that stores all your information. That way, you can still go chimpanzee trekking in Uganda.

You do not acquire possession of chimpanzee permission cards only by collecting or picking them up from the Uganda Wildlife Authority. The Uganda Wildlife Authority owns these permission cards; after obtaining them from UWA, you must produce them at the park gates before to trekking in order to have them verified.

After the warden or head clerk checks all the information on this card, they will let you journey, but they will keep this card. These cards are thereafter returned to the offices of the Uganda Wildlife Authority and put to service again. The day you go chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge or Kibale will be the last day you may use your chimpanzee permission card.

Why should one use a tour operator to arrange for and choose chimpanzee permission cards?

Your job is simpler when you use services of reputable trip operators. For instance, if you get in touch with Katland Safaris, we’ll take care of making sure the permits are available, making reservations, purchasing the permits, and even selecting the chimpanzee permission cards from the Uganda Wildlife Authority. You may focus on the remainder of your vacation plans while we take care of the details.

Katland Safaris will only arrange for the collection of your chimpanzee permit card if you buy an all-inclusive trip with us. This is the only courteous requirement. Feel free to peruse our website, where we have curated a number of Uganda safaris that incorporate chimpanzee trekking in either Kyambura Gorge or Kibale National Park. Our goal is to provide you with an unforgettable experience by combining chimpanzee trekking with carefully chosen gorilla, wildlife, and cultural activities.

Safaris with Katland should be your first option.

At Katland Safaris, we pride ourselves on providing you with the most up-to-date and relevant information. For the benefit of all of our customers, we keep our ears open for any new and pertinent information. Planning a vacation to Uganda to see chimpanzees? You’ll find almost all the information you need on our blog.

No matter the time of day, Katland safaris are there to answer any questions you may have. Being local Ugandans, we take great pride in our work. No matter the season, Katland Safaris provides safaris that are both inexpensive and worth the money. Visit our safari reservations and Trip Advisor sites to read reviews written by our satisfied customers and learn more about the safaris offered by Katland.

There will be a cost or penalty for rescheduling gorilla permits in Uganda after the fact in 2020 and 2021, according to the Uganda Wildlife Authority. An additional 25% of the original permit price would be levied if a gorilla permit has to be rescheduled at the last minute, under a new policy by the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Attention all anyone interested in purchasing or rescheduling gorilla permits for Bwindi or Mgahinga National Park: please act promptly to avoid the fee that will be imposed due to the postponement of the gorilla permit rescheduling process.

Can you tell me the background of the penalty for rescheduling gorilla permits at the last minute?

Visitors to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga National Park, Volcanoes National Park, and Virunga National Park are need to purchase gorilla permits in order to spend an hour in the company of mountain gorillas.

For this one hour, you may snap pictures and see how these wild animals act. As a token of appreciation for your part in helping to ensure the continued existence of mountain gorilla populations in countries like Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, you will receive a certificate upon completion of your gorilla trekking adventure.

Similar to the other three nations where mountain gorillas are found, there was no way to transfer gorilla permits from one date to another when trekking for these primates began in Uganda. Put simply, there was no way to change or postpone the dates of the gorilla trekking.

In an effort to make things more accommodating for tour companies and people, the Uganda Wildlife Authority loosened up on the restrictions around gorilla permit rescheduling.

If you need to change the date of your gorilla permit at the last minute, you may do so by requesting a late reschedule. No one will be fined if they apply two weeks before to their scheduled gorilla trekking date to change the date of their booked permits. Those who want to reschedule their gorilla permits within 8 days of the trekking dates are the only ones who will be fined for doing so.

Steps to reschedule gorilla permits in Mgahinga and Uganda-Bwindi national parks.

According to the rules set forth by the Uganda Wildlife Authority, there is a specified procedure for rescheduling licenses for gorillas. It is important to remember that gorilla permits must be reserved in advance to ensure availability.

On behalf of their customers or individuals, travel operators may book gorilla permits directly with UWA a year or two in advance. Many things may happen during this period, such as the individual being ill or experiencing unforeseen events.

If there is a need to amend the dates of the journey, the affected party must officially notify the Uganda Wildlife Authority, writing to the attention of the Executive Director, of their decision to do so. The latter need to be able to display the quantity of permits that must be relocated, together with the original and expected transfer dates. The individual responsible for transferring these gorilla permits should be able to provide a justification for the transfer, together with supporting documents.

You may either send this formal letter by regular mail or attach it to an email and send it to the headquarters of the Uganda Wildlife Authority. To make sure the letter is received and sold, one must follow up. The decision to approve or reject the rescheduling will be made when the letter reaches the executive director’s office.

Once approval is given, the information technology department of the Uganda Wildlife Authority will be alerted and will update your gorilla permits to reflect the revised date. At that point, the head of reservations at the Uganda Wildlife Authority will be notified of the revisions via letter from UWA, and you will be able to choose your acceptance at a later time.

An identifying number is produced for each gorilla permit booking and is printed on the receipt you received upon purchase. You will need to provide this receipt together with this ID in order to update it in the system after authorization is granted. You will be provided with a new ID to keep track of and review. Also, there won’t be any penalties or fines if you change your gorilla permits two weeks before your expedition. Rescheduling gorilla permits at the last minute will result in a fee.

How to change your Uganda gorilla permit reservation?

If you need to reschedule your gorilla permit in Uganda at the last minute, you’ll have to pay 25% of the entire fee. The price of gorilla permits for the fiscal year 2020-21 is USD800, which is effective July 1st. If you purchase a gorilla permit and want to reschedule it at a later date, you will be charged USD175 (or 25% of USD800). Please be sure to request date changes in plenty of time to prevent this.

The owner is responsible for keeping all gorilla permits topped up and for rescheduling any that expire. To rephrase, full payment is necessary according to the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Individuals and tour companies are permitted by the Uganda Wildlife Authority to pay 30% of the total gorilla permit payment.

The remaining 70% may be paid three months before to the trekking date. Make sure you top up your gorilla permits before requesting a rescheduling in an official letter written to the Executive director. This is necessary in the event that your original dates need to be changed and you would want to modify the dates.

Just a heads up, you can only postpone your Uganda gorilla permit once. That is to say, in order to avoid making clerical errors while making reservations and then expecting leniency from the Uganda Wildlife Authority, you should inform your office personnel of this. To avoid booking your gorilla permits on the incorrect date, Katland Safaris will double-check the dates you provide when you purchase your gorilla trip.

Please check with the Uganda Wildlife Authority to confirm that the new day you would want to reschedule your gorilla permits is available. Katland Safaris will verify the new dates’ availability of space before advising you on how to proceed with your gorilla permit booking. We may suggest other dates either before or after the one you’ve requested if the ones you’ve chosen don’t have any available spots.

What gives rise to the penalty for rescheduling gorilla permits in Uganda at the last minute?

Gorilla permit rescheduling in Uganda may be caused by a number of factors. In such cases, tour operators or individuals may need to reschedule their trekking dates. A change in flights, illness, or death might be a contributing factor. We may accommodate date changes for any cause, but please let us know at least one week in advance; otherwise, a 25% fee will be applied.

When planning a safari to Rwanda or Uganda, why not choose Katland?

With headquarters in Entebbe, Katland Safaris takes great pride in being a gorilla destination management organization. We have been offering gorilla trekking tours in Rwanda and Uganda for over ten years, and in that time we have learned what it takes to put together affordable vacation packages that nevertheless provide an unforgettable experience.

When you contact us, our office and field personnel will respond to your inquiries with the expertise and reliability you deserve. According to TripAdvisor and SafariBookings, two of the most well-known travel websites in the world, we are among the top African tour operators.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, you must get your gorilla permits at the headquarters of the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Get your gorilla permits in advance of your trekking date if you want to view mountain gorillas in Uganda, particularly in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and mgahinga. In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park, these are the permissions that will be provided.

How to get a gorilla permit in Uganda and how to schedule one

Your gorilla permit cannot be collected at the Uganda Wildlife Authority’s headquarters in Kampala until you have completed the booking procedure. The first step in obtaining a permit to hike mountain gorillas in Uganda is to make contact with the Uganda Wildlife Authority. You can get help with this via the UWA reservations department, or you may reach out to Katland Safaris.

One of our safari experts will verify the availability of gorilla permits for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park on the UWA system or by phoning the reservations office at UWA when you contact Katland Safaris. After the availability is confirmed, the designated safari designer will inform you and give you an invoice to pay for the gorilla permits.

There are two ways that customers may pay at Katland Safaris. There are two options for payment: either provide us evidence of payment after wiring the money to our bank account, or use a credit card, which is immediate but adds 5% to the total. All all, we have to wait about two or three business days for the funds to show up in our bank account.

We will withdraw the funds and cover the cost of your gorilla permits as soon as they arrive in our bank account. We will get a receipt from UWA at this stage, which verifies that we have paid for your gorilla permit. Then, for your reference and record-keeping, we will email you digital versions of these receipts.

Arranging for UWA to provide gorilla permits

One or two weeks before to the scheduled trekking date, the Uganda Wildlife Authority prints up the gorilla permission cards. Katland Safaris will arrange for someone to pick up your gorilla permit from UWA if you book your safari with us. Now that you have all of your receipts, they will take them to the reservations office. There, they will utilize your identification number and the receipts to print your gorilla permit.

We will keep your gorilla permits, together with any other documents you may have received from the Uganda Wildlife Authority, in a secure location at our office until your safari begins. In addition to the receipts that were previously issued, we may also send you scanned images of your cards after we have collected the gorilla permits from UWA. Until your safari arrives, we will hold on to the originals.

Accurately documenting all of our gorilla permits

There must be proper filing and organization of all data relating to gorilla permits as Katland Safaris bookings and maintains them for hundreds of customers. In addition to a fully operational database, we also have physical and soft copies of these gorilla permits. Whenever necessary, this makes tracking down invoices or gorilla permission cards a breeze. We can always check our records to locate your gorilla permit card or receipt, even if you lose them.

Before your gorilla tour begins, your designated guide will pick up your gorilla permission cards from our office and hold them until it’s time to give them to the warden or person in charge at the forest. Please ask your guide to show you the original gorilla permission cards if you would want to see them.

Our guides will get your gorilla permits from UWA and have them forwarded to the hotels where your safari begins and ends in Kigali, Rwanda. So that there is no problem later on, this is done beforehand.

Why should one go on a safari with Katland to get a gorilla permit?

If you are looking for a reputable gorilla trekking business in Rwanda and Uganda, go no further than Katland Safaris. Review after review from satisfied customers on sites like Safari and TripAdvisor attests to the fact that we have been leading successful gorilla trips for over a decade. Get in touch with Katland Safaris if you want to know more about budget-friendly gorilla trekking and economical safaris in Uganda.

It is very uncommon for tour operators in Uganda to ask the Uganda Wildlife Authority for additional gorilla permits beyond what they have already reserved. You probably haven’t heard anything like this before. You may still get additional gorilla permits for trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park; Katland Safaris is happy to discuss incidents when and how this occurs.

Only in Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya is it possible to do gorilla trekking, despite the fact that it is still one of the world’s most popular tourist activities. Bwindi Impenetrable, Mgahinga, Virunga, and Volcanoes National Parks are the four locations in Uganda where habituated mountain gorilla families live.

Urging UWA to grant further gorilla licenses

Tour companies in Uganda may sometimes get additional gorilla permits from the Uganda Wildlife Authority to visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park to view mountain gorillas.

The Uganda Wildlife Authority issues gorilla licenses on a first-come, first-served basis; because to the high demand, these permits sell out rapidly. The following procedures exist for requesting extra gorilla permits from the Uganda Wildlife Authority in the event that you contact them and learn that they are actually sold out, but you still want more.

Justifications for the extra hiking permits requested by tour companies

Extra permits to see the Bwindi or mgahinga gorillas are seldom granted to travel companies in Uganda. As an example, tour operators might ask for more gorilla permits to accommodate more people if they have already reserved enough for a large group and the number of people in their party starts to rise. There is some leeway in UWA’s strict terms and conditions.

These further authorizations will be granted to you if your case is legitimate. In order to take advantage of additional gorilla permits, you must have already booked your permits on the day you need these additional permits. On the other hand, UWA may decide whether or not to provide you these permissions.

Instructions on how to get more gorilla permits from the government agency in Uganda

You are required to formally notify the Executive Director of the Uganda Wildlife Authority of your desire to get additional gorilla licenses by means of a letter whenever the necessity arises. You need to be prepared to justify your need for them and the reason(s) for the initial under-reservation of gorilla permits.

After we get your letter, we’ll review it and check our records to determine whether you have the necessary gorilla permits for the specified day and area. Upon conclusive proof of this, you will be granted permission to journey or get additional permits beyond what you initially reserved.

The majority of gorilla permits are now available electronically, but if you are fortunate enough to get extra permits, you will receive a letter that you must bring with you on your trekking day and present to the chief warden.

The chief warden could verify this by contacting UWA’s main office. In today’s technological age, it is customary to notify the warden by email in advance of your arrival. Get in touch with Katland Safaris if you want to know more about this.

There may be good reasons why the Uganda Wildlife Authority should reject additional licenses beyond what you had originally requested, even if you had already paid for many. This can be due to the fact that each habituated gorilla family has a suggested daily visitor limit.

There should never be more than 8 mountain gorillas in captivity, and this limit is 8, per regulations pertaining to their protection. No one should take offense at being denied this chance, as the three nations of Rwanda, Uganda, and the DRC are all dedicated to protecting mountain gorillas.

A day’s worth of gorilla permits can’t be exceeded by issuing more than the allotted amount. On request, treks may be arranged with the Uganda Wildlife Authority, which usually has at least one or two habituated gorilla families.

Depending on the circumstances, UWA may allow you the chance to trek with these gorilla families if they are available and not yet accessible to the public at the period when additional permits are sought.

It is possible to ask UWA for more gorilla permits, but it doesn’t mean they will always comply. Never let this happen by not reserving your gorilla permits far in advance of when demand exceeds supply. The prudent course of action is to reserve an excess of permits rather than insufficient ones if you expect a high volume of bookings for your group excursion.

Typically, you may pay a 30% deposit and then add on to the remaining amount as additional individuals sign up for your group trip. If you are unable to get enough participants for your gorilla trip, you may either resell the permits or reschedule them for a later date. Please get in touch with Katland Safaris by phone or email if you have any questions about reselling or postponing gorilla permits.

Is the prospect of climbing mountain gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga appealing to you as a travel operator specializing in large-scale group tours? Have you ever tried to enhance your tour group size with an operator in Uganda, only to be told that they didn’t have enough gorilla permits?

When you get in touch with Katland Safaris, we will do our best to get the necessary permissions; if that doesn’t work, we will ask for additional ones. Unless you buy an all-inclusive safari to Uganda via our service, this will not happen.

Safaris in Uganda and Rwanda may be planned by Katland Safaris in a range of lengths, from two to twenty days, and they cover all the must-see attractions in both countries. Safari reservations and Trip Advisor both have excellent reviews of our service, so you may read what our previous customers had to say about us.

Free gorilla permits are available from the Uganda Wildlife Authority so that visitors to Mgahinga and Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks in Uganda may encounter habituated mountain gorillas. Because of how seldom this occurs, few bloggers and travel writers have noticed. The only places in the world where tourists may undertake gorilla trekking are in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda, which is accurate.

Visits to habituated mountain gorilla groups in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are subject to a gorilla permit, which is both expensive and necessary. This gorilla permit is also required to spend an hour in the company of these enormous primates in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, or Uganda.

Members of AUTO are eligible for complimentary gorilla permits.

The Uganda Wildlife Authority and the Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO) inked a memorandum of understanding wherein the AUTO secretariat is provided quarterly gorilla permits. As a result, these gorilla permits are distributed to AUTO three times year.

This agreement between UWA and AUTO is a way to show appreciation for the work that AUTO members perform to promote Uganda both locally and globally. The gorilla permits are free of charge. Because of all the marketing work they do for Uganda, tour operators that are members of their umbrella group are the ones who acquire the most gorilla permits. As a result, and as part of its corporate duty, UWA chose to provide financial assistance to AUTO.

Methods for making the most of the free gorilla permits made available to AUTO.

Membership in the Association of Uganda Tour Operators is required to take use of the free gorilla permits provided by the Uganda Wildlife Authority to AUTO. In order to join the organization, you must meet the standards set forth by the membership unit.

In order to become a member of the organization, you must first be suggested and then seconded by an existing member. After the necessary formalities have been completed, an inspection team from the secretariat will visit your office to determine whether you meet the entry criteria. A certificate recognizing your status as an associate or full member will be sent to you once this is authorized.

These free gorilla permits are not guaranteed to members of the Association of Uganda Tour Operators. Prior to the issuing of these gorilla permits in Uganda, you are required to have completely paid your membership cost. Anyone hoping to reap the benefits of membership must ensure that they pay the annual fee in a timely manner.

FREE GOrilla Permit Process for AUTOS

These gorilla licenses are distributed to AUTO by the Uganda Wildlife Authority quarterly. The executive director of AUTO notifies the association’s members in writing of the gorilla permissions upon receipt of these permits.

There are no hidden fees or requirements, and permits for gorillas are often distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. These gorilla permits are likely to go to the people who submit their emails first. Each tour operator will get two or one gorilla permit, at the very least, to keep things even. Any complaints that may arise as a consequence of this are typically handled by the secretariat.

In order to take advantage of these gorilla permits, AUTO members must notify the executive director in writing once they are announced. The email must specify which region in Bwindi they would like these permits to cover and include the date, month, and year. The AUTO secretariat will review your communication and respond with an offer or rejection.

After your request is approved, you’ll have 5 business days to pay and then visit the secretariat with your pay stub to pick up your permits. The UWA reservations and IT departments will be notified once a list is complete so that it may be input into the system for accurate and future administration.

Things that these permissions have

When compared to the usual pricing at UWA, the AUTO members-only price for these licenses is consistently lower. The selling of gorilla permits is intended to generate funds that will support the organization with its day-to-day operations and administration.

The entire payment for these gorilla permits is expected. You may pay for a regular gorilla permit in installments and add to it later. All you have to do to get your hands on these gorilla permits is pay for them in full. One date may be changed to another using the same permissions. The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) authorizes tour companies to transfer gorilla permits from one date to another, but only once.

Learning the ropes Authorization for Ugandan gorillas by UWA

Additionally, UWA extended gorilla permits to AUTO. A small number of gorilla licenses have been reserved by the Uganda Wildlife Authority for familiarization visits that are planned by tour companies, UWA, or UTB. The purpose of issuing these gorilla permits is to help tour operators save money while planning field excursions for its agents. In order to get one or two benefits from these gorilla permits, you have to fulfill certain protocols.

The number of agents, their firms, and their place of origin should be included in any correspondence with UTB about such a trip. Your request will be sent to UWA for consideration once AUTO and UTB have made their recommendations. These permissions will be yours once this is greenlit. Local and regional tour operators may also utilize these licenses on fam excursions organized by UWA and UTB.

Regardless of the above, in order to hike habituated mountain gorillas in Rwanda or Uganda, one must get a gorilla permit. One of the most popular tourist activities is going on a gorilla hike. To ensure availability, Katland Safaris recommends that all customers reserve their gorilla permits in advance. All of Katland Safaris’ guests who embark on comprehensive gorilla and Uganda safaris with them are able to book gorilla permits via her.

Ask yourself why you should choose Katland Safaris.

You can trust our track record and years of expertise. After many years in the business, we have perfected our two gorilla tracking locations. Our path has been filled with both highs and lows, but we have always come out on top.

Our day-to-day operations are overseen by a group of directors who are both seasoned and experienced, and who are assisted by a team of young, enthusiastic employees. As local Ugandans offering our expertise to customers throughout the globe, we take great pride in our work and are enthusiastic about sharing it with others. Please get in touch with us via our trip adviser or safari reservations website if you would like more information about the safaris offered by Katland.