Uganda gorilla tracking tours 2026 – safaris in Uganda

Gorilla tracking tours in Uganda during 2026 with Acacia Safaris will offer travelers such safe yet adventurous experiences, trekking the mountain gorillas of Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

The jungles of Bwindi and Mgahinga are home to more than half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas with the rest living in the Virunga National Park of Congo and Volcanoes National Park of Rwanda.

Both the two natural habitats of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park are open for gorilla trekking and bookings are open for the whole year, including the season for discounted gorilla permits.

There are 21 habituated gorilla families and tourists can book a permit to visit one of the gorilla families and spend a whole one hour experiencing the lifestyle of gentle mountain gorillas.

Each permit should be booked early enough before the trip to ensure that there is available space for trekking on that specific day.

Uganda gorilla tracking tours 2021 – safaris in Uganda

In Bwindi forest tourists who would also love to learn more about gorillas can undertake a gorilla habituation experience that can’t be found anywhere else. Each gorilla habituation permit costs USD 1500.

2026 Gorilla trekking permits

To trek gorillas in Uganda, you need the Uganda gorilla trekking safari permit which costs USD 800 for foreign nonresidents, USD 700 for foreign residents, and UGX 300,000 for East African citizens.

Uganda gorilla trekking permits cost USD 800 for foreign nonresidents.

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.

Gorilla trekking Rules & Regulations 2026 – Uganda gorilla tracking tours 2026

As you plan to trek gorillas in Uganda, you must follow these few rules to have everything ready for the trek;

Always wash your hands before you head out to the gorillas. This will help to ensure that no diseases are spread over to the gorillas that are very susceptible to diseases from humans.
Do not leave rubbish in the park. Whatever you bring into the forest should be carried back with you.
Always keep your voice. You will also be able to observe the great birdlife and other wildlife in the forest.
Keep a minimum of 7 meters (21 feet) from the gorillas. This is to protect gorillas from human disease transmission.
You must always stay in a tight group when you are near the gorillas

Other guidelines

DO NOT drink or eat while you are near the gorillas.
Sometimes the gorilla’s charges. Follow the guide’s example – crouch down slowly and DO NOT look the gorilla in the eye. Then, wait for the gorillas to pass. DO NOT attempt to run away. This is because running away increases the risk of attack.
Flash photography is not permitted. When taking pictures, move slowly and carefully.
Do NOT touch the gorillas. They are wild animals
The maximum time visitors are allowed to spend with the gorillas is ONE hour. If the gorillas become agitated or nervous, the guide will end the visit early.
After the visit, keep your voice down until you are at least 200 meters away from the gorillas.
Human waste should be buried 30cm deep. Do not leave open waste in the forest.

With these guidelines, book your gorilla tracking safari and have the best affordable experience this year. You can also plan with us a Rwanda gorilla tour, Kenya safari, or Tanzania safari for wonderful wildlife viewing experiences.