Breathtaking gorilla trekking safari from Egypt/ Cairo to Rwanda/ Uganda

The most crucial requirement for trekking mountain gorillas in trekking parks is the gorilla permit/ pass. Gorilla permits can be bought through a trusted tour agent like Travitude safari tours company at least months in advance prior to the date of visit. The number of trekkers is limited per gorilla family per day so for surety of a gorilla trekking trip advance booking is needed.

Habituation is only done at Bwindi impenetrable national park giving an opportunity to visitors 4 hours with the mountain gorillas after a one hour trek at a charge of $1,500 (tourists), $1,000 (foreign residents) and 750,000 UGSHS for East African nationals.

A gorilla trekking permit in Uganda costs $800 for tourists (FNR- foreign nationals/residents), $700 for foreign residents (FR), $500 for individuals from the rest of Africa, Ugshs. 300,000 for East African residents.

A gorilla permit in Rwanda costs $1500 for foreign nationals, $500 for foreign residents in Rwanda, rest of Africa and African nationals and $200 for East African residents and Rwandan citizens.