2026-2027 Cost for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

Uganda also known as the pearl of Africa is one of the three counties that inhabit the endangered mountain gorillas in East Africa. Unlike all other gorilla trekking destinations with only one gorilla trekking location, Uganda is home to two Gorilla National Park including the famous Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Visitors from all over the world can visit Uganda for mountain gorilla trekking experience. If you are looking forward to visiting Uganda for your next safari holiday tour, here is all you need to know about 2026-2027 Cost for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda. For any private lover and wildlife lover planning a safari to Africa, mountain gorilla trekking/gorilla trekking safaris are one of the most exciting safari wildlife experiences that you shouldn’t miss out on during your safari. Mos As the year 2025 is coming to an end, most travelers are already planning for their next adventure and are curious about 2026-2027 Cost for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda.

Just like all other African safari tours, the cost of a gorilla trekking safari is influenced by several factors, including the accommodation, gorilla permit, transport fares, number of travelers, and the season of travel, among others. As you are planning for your 2026 – 2027 Gorilla trekking safari tour, it is important to know that your final safari price will be affected by these factors.

When talking about the 2026-2027 Cost for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda, one of the must talk about is the cost of a gorilla permit, which is a legal document issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), granting visitors access to the gorilla trekking premises. With about 21 habituated mountain gorilla groups in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda, each day offers about 152 gorilla permits each day for visitors interested in gorilla trekking. The permits, however, sell out quickly, especially during the high season, and we recommend booking your permit early enough.

Here is a detailed guide on how much each gorilla permit in Uganda costs for different kinds of travelers.

The Uganda gorilla trekking permit varies by price and allocation is done in the categories of foreign nonresident (FNR), Foreign Resident (FR), and East African Residents.

The price of a single gorilla trekking permit is allocated by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and each intending trekker must make full payment and receive a gorilla permit either individually or through a Uganda tour operator to trek gorillas in Uganda.

Foreign Residents here refer to tourists who are not Ugandans and are from other countries just for the purpose of Uganda gorilla safaris.
Foreign residents refer to foreigners who live in Uganda and have a working permit or any other identification as residents of Uganda.
East African citizens here refer to the people of the East African community of which Uganda is part.

2019-2020 Cost for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

As of 2023, foreign non-residents require US$ 700 for each gorilla permit in Uganda.

Foreign residents require US$ 600 for each gorilla permit in Uganda. East African residents require UGX 250,000 for a single gorilla permit.

Foreign residents will require US$ 600 to buy a Uganda gorilla permit. East African Residents will still be able to purchase a gorilla permit.

Cost for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

	Foreign non-resident	Foreign Resident	East African Resident
2026 – 2027	US$ 800	US$700	UGX 250,000
2027onwards	US$ 800	US$ 700	UGX 250,000

Each permit is valid for individuals above 15 years of age and can be used for a single trek. A maximum of 1 hour is allowed for trekkers to be in the presence of the Mountain Gorillas.

Uganda still remains a preferable gorilla trekking destination as the price for trekking gorillas is much less than that of the neighboring Rwanda which is at US$ 1500 whereas the Democratic Republic of Congo has a less price though affected by civil unrest.

How to get the Uganda gorilla trekking permit

To get a gorilla trekking permit in Uganda, a traveler must contact the Uganda safari company for booking. Contact Acacia Safaris is a reputable tour operator with unmatched experience in organizing gorilla safaris. Book with us today

Gorilla permits are in high demand and therefore require early booking, therefore ensure to pay for your permit early enough before the gorilla trekking dates.