Direct Ugandan Operator·Kampala & Entebbe
Planning guides
The questions travellers research months before they book, answered by the team that runs the trips with the real numbers, not marketing copy.
Permits explained
A Uganda gorilla trekking permit costs $800 for foreign non-residents in 2026. What the fee covers, how far ahead to book, sector choice and habituation permits.
Read the guideCountry comparison
Uganda vs Rwanda gorilla trekking compared: $800 vs $1,500 permits, drive times from Kigali and Entebbe, trekking difficulty, lodge costs and who each suits.
Read the guideWhen to travel
When to visit Uganda: dry-season trekking June–September and December–February, green-season savings of 20–30%, and what each month means for gorillas and game.
Read the guidePrimates beyond gorillas
Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda: $250 Kibale permits, the $300 full-day habituation experience, success rates, Budongo and Kyambura alternatives and how to combine it.
Read the guideBefore you fly
A tested Uganda safari packing list: boots, gaiters, gloves and rain gear for gorilla trekking, plus camera kit, luggage limits and what the lodges already provide.
Read the guideEntry requirements
Uganda visa guide for travellers: the online tourist e-visa, the East Africa Tourist Visa covering Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda, yellow fever rules and Entebbe arrival.
Read the guidePermits are limited
Tell us your dates and we'll confirm live permit availability and lodge allocations, then send a costed, tailor-made itinerary, usually within the hour.
