The permit is only one line item. Here’s the full, honest breakdown — flights, lodging, visa, insurance and tips included — so the total doesn’t surprise you later.
Set by the Uganda Wildlife Authority, not by us — every operator pays the same rate. Compare with a standard trekking permit at roughly $800.
Varies heavily by origin city, season and how far ahead you book. Not included in any package price on this site.
Every package includes ground transfers as standard; flying saves roughly a day of driving each way.
Already built into every package price on this site — this is just so you know what tier you’re booking.
See our Uganda Visa Guide for the current application process.
Cash, in US dollars or Ugandan shillings. Budget roughly $50–$70 per trekking day in tips if you’re using a porter.
Two travelers, our 5-day Habituation Immersion package (mid-range lodging), flying from the US.
| Package price (permit + lodging + transfers, pp) | $4,850 |
|---|---|
| International flights (pp, return) | ~$1,200 |
| Visa | ~$75 |
| Travel insurance | ~$90 |
| Porter + tips (4 days) | ~$220 |
| Estimated total, per person | ~$6,435 |
Illustrative only — flight costs and permit rates fluctuate. We’ll build you an exact, personalized quote once we know your dates and starting city.
Shoulder months (March, November) often price flights lower than peak June–September while forest conditions are still workable.
If four hours of observation isn’t the priority, a standard trekking permit at roughly $800 versus $1,500 covers the same gorilla families.
Mid-range lodges near Rushaga and Buhoma are a short drive from the trailhead and cut $200–$500 per night versus luxury camps.
Hire one porter per person rather than skipping this line entirely — injuries from unaided climbs cost far more than the $20–$25 daily fee.
