Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

    Plan gorilla trekking in Uganda. Compare parks, permits costs, best months, and tips for your mountain gorilla trek.

    Mountain Gorilla

    Mountain Gorilla

    Gorilla beringei beringei
    Critically Endangered

    The mountain gorilla is one of the two subspecies of the eastern gorilla. It is listed as endangered by the IUCN as of 2018.

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    Key Facts for Uganda

    Permit cost

    $800 USD per person

    Best months

    June-August and December-February (dry seasons)

    • •Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - largest mountain gorilla population
    • •Mgahinga Gorilla National Park - also covers golden monkeys
    • •More affordable than Rwanda with comparable gorilla experience
    • •Can be combined with chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest

    📋 Book Uganda gorilla permits via Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) or a licensed operator. Demand is high - book 6+ months ahead for peak season.

    Gorilla Trekking Parks in Uganda

    Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

    Southwestern Uganda (Gorillas & Mountains)

    Part of the larger Virunga Conservation Area, Mgahinga is Uganda's second mountain gorilla habitat, offering a more intimate gorilla trekking experience with fewer habituated families. It's also unique for being the only place in Uganda where golden monkeys can be found, making it a dual primate destination.

    33.7 km²

    Echuya Central Proposed National Park

    Southwestern Uganda (Gorillas & Mountains)

    Echuya Central Proposed National Park is a protected area in Uganda.

    Muko Central Forest Reserve

    Southwestern Uganda (Gorillas & Mountains)

    Muko Central Forest Reserve is a protected area in Uganda.

    Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

    Southwestern Uganda (Gorillas & Mountains)

    A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bwindi is world-renowned for its critically endangered mountain gorillas, offering unparalleled gorilla trekking experiences. Its dense, ancient rainforest is also home to a remarkable diversity of birds, primates, and butterflies, making it a biodiversity hotspot.

    331 km²

    Bwambara Central Forest Reserve

    Southwestern Uganda (Gorillas & Mountains)

    Bwambara Central Forest Reserve is a protected area in Uganda.

    Kigezi Wildlife Reserve

    Southwestern Uganda (Gorillas & Mountains)

    Kigezi Wildlife Reserve is a protected area in Uganda.

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