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Gorilla Tracking Safaris

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So, you are planning a safari to Uganda and you need to see the gorillas? The best time to go to see the Mountain Gorillas in Africa is June to September as well as from December up to February during the dry month.

Gorillas are found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla Park. You need special pass permit to be able to see them. The gorilla permit will be included to your tour cost by our tour consultant.

For general guidance, gorilla permit are issued by Uganda Wildlife Authority. They should be bought well in advance since they are limited to 96 permits per day and only eight people per gorilla family.

A gorilla permit cost USD$ 600 per person. In low season, the permits cost around USD$450 per person. Things like Gorilla Habituation experience will cost you up to USD$ 1500

So, you got your permit, what do you wear during your gorilla trekking?  You need to choose the right attire for this special moment. The gorillas are found in mountainous regions of Bwindi and Mgahinga. You might experience rain while on your trek. You will need to be well prepared and equipped for the humid, muddy conditions of a rain forest hike. You need warm clothes and comfortable water proof boots. You also need to be fairly fit and healthy.