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1 Day Gorilla Tour in Bwindi from Kigali
1 day
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A very long day, but the lowest full price
Full price with the permitThe $800 permit is added in
Full price per person$1,100
★ 4.8 (18)
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Gorilla Trekking Uganda Cost, the Full Price per Person
Gorilla trekking in Uganda costs at least about $1,100 per person: the cheapest day tour from Kigali ($300) plus the $800 permit. A typical 3-day trip costs $2,235 all in (median of 36 tours). On top come a $50 visa, about $20 for a porter and $40–80 in tips.
Updated Oct 2026 · Prices checked Oct 2026
$1,100cheapest full price, 1 day from Kigali
$2,235median 3-day trip, all in
$2,760median of all 139 tours
$800permit — often half the cost
+ ≈ $130visa, porter and tips
$600permit in Apr, May, Nov 2026
Gorilla Trekking Uganda Cost, Added Up
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From Kigali: 2-Day Gorilla Trek in Bwindi
- Tour$498
- Permit$800
- Visa$50
- Porter & tips$57
- Extras$0
Total per person$1,405For 2 travellers $2,810
TipTrek in April, May or November and save $200 per person on the permit (2026).
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Tours that match · 6Sorted by full price · permit status from each listing
From Kigali: 2-Day Gorilla Trek in BwindiIn your total
+ $800 permit
$1,298
★ 4.9 (8)
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From Kigali: 2-Day Gorilla Trek: Bwindi Nat Park
+ $800 permit
$1,360
★ 4.1 (9)
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From Kigali: 2-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Budget Safari
+ $800 permit
$1,550
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02 Days private gorilla trekking safari Uganda from Rwanda
Permit ✓
$1,634
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From Kigali: 2-Days Bwindi Forest Gorilla Tour
+ $800 permit
$2,200
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From Kigali: 2-Day Bwindi National Park Gorilla Trekking
Permit ✓
$2,760
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Sources: GetYourGuide prices · Uganda Wildlife Authority · Uganda immigration · operator guides (porter, tips)
Gorilla Trekking Uganda Cost and Price by Trip Length
Full price with the permit, from 139 GetYourGuide tours. Tours whose listing doesn’t make the permit clear are left out.
Bar = range, dot = median, scale $0–9,000
1 day13 tours$1,100 · median $1,600 · to $1,898 2 days9 tours$1,298 · median $1,750 · to $3,110 3 days36 tours$1,306 · median $2,235 · to $7,391 4 days18 tours$1,800 · median $3,105 · to $8,583 5–7 days38 tours$2,200 · median $3,080 · to $4,400 8+ days24 tours→ $18,000$2,300 · median $5,005 · to $18,000The permit is $800 of a $1,100 day trip — and about a third of a typical 3-day trip.
Sources: GetYourGuide listings (139 gorilla tours) · Uganda Wildlife Authority · operator guides
Gorilla Trekking Uganda Cost per Person
Every price here is per person, but how that person is counted varies.
01The permit is always per person$800 each, whatever the group size.
02Many tours are privateAbout half of gorilla listings are private-group tours. The “from” price often assumes two or more travellers; check the price for one adult before you book.
03A few are priced per groupOne 12-day listing, for example, quotes $14,000 for five people.
04Lodges add a single supplementTravelling alone usually costs more per night.
Budget Gorilla Trekking Uganda: Lowest Cost Options
The cheapest honest way: fly into Kigali, trek in southern Bwindi, and — if your dates allow — go in April, May or November for the $600 permit.
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From Kigali: 2-Day Gorilla Trek in Bwindi
2 days
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$198 more buys a night near the park
Full price with the permitThe $800 permit is added in
Full price per person$1,298
★ 4.9 (8)
FROM ENTEBBE
Uganda: 3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Tour
3 days
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The cheapest trip from Uganda’s own airport
Full price with the permitThe $800 permit is added in
Full price per person$1,306
★ 5.0 (2)Three price levels
BudgetUnder $1,500
1–3 days, permit added, simple lodges
1 Day Gorilla Tour in Bwindi from Kigali$1,100From Kigali: 2-Day Gorilla Trek in Bwindi$1,298Mid-range$1,500–3,000
2–7 days, often permit included
3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trek in Bwindi and Shoebill$2,200From Entebbe: 7-Day Uganda Safari with Gorilla Trekking$2,300Luxury$3,000 and up
Top lodges, longer safaris, sometimes flights
7 Day Rwanda Uganda Primates Trekking and Wildlife Tour$4,200Uganda: 17-Day Honeymoon Safari with Gorilla Trekking$7,300Luxury gorilla trekking →Sources: GetYourGuide listings (139 gorilla tours) · Uganda Wildlife Authority · operator guides
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Gorilla Trekking Uganda Cost FAQ
How much is gorilla trekking in Uganda?
From about $1,100 per person for a day trip from Kigali with the permit added; $2,235 is the median for a 3-day trip.
How much does gorilla trekking in Uganda cost per person?
The permit alone is $800 per person. With the cheapest tour, visa, porter and tips, plan on at least $1,200.
What’s the cheapest way?
A 1- or 2-day tour from Kigali, ideally in April, May or November when the permit is $600.
Why are some tours $300 and others $1,600?
Mostly the permit: cheap listings leave the $800 permit out, others include it. Compare full prices, not “from” prices.
How much to tip?
Operators suggest $10–20 for the ranger, $5–10 for trackers and the porter, and $10–20 a day for your driver-guide.
Is a porter worth it?
For about $20, yes — they carry your bag, help on steep mud and the money goes to local families.
Is Uganda cheaper than Rwanda?
Yes. The permit is $800 against $1,500, and a day trip from Kigali costs about $1,200 against $2,075.
Do prices go up in 2027?
The gorilla permit stays $800. Habituation rises to $1,800 and the Kibale chimp permit to $300.
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