Uganda’s Mountain Gorillas
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Where you can trek gorillas in Uganda, what happens on the day, how fit you need to be and the rules that protect the gorillas, with pointers to permits and timing.
Travel advisory, last checked 23 September 2026: the US State Department rates Uganda Level 4, “Do Not Travel”, an advisory issued in May 2026 because of Ebola. WHO declared Uganda’s outbreak over on 27 August 2026; the outbreak in the neighbouring DRC continues. Read our dated safety guide before you decide.
Uganda travel guide
Uganda Travel Guide
Permits, visas, safety and timing, sourced from UWA, Uganda’s immigration directorate and official travel advice, and dated so you know how current each fact is.
Plan Your Trip
Uganda Planning
Best Time to Visit Uganda
Month-by-month timing for Uganda by activity: when gorilla trails are firmest, when Kidepo is at its best, what the rains really mean and when low-season permits apply.
Uganda Planning
Uganda Safari Cost: What Shapes the Price
What goes into the cost of a private Uganda safari: UWA permit and park fees with their dates, road versus flights, lodge levels and indicative market ranges with their sources.
Practicalities
Uganda Travel Guide
Uganda Gorilla Permits: Price, Booking & Refund Rules
The previous, dated UWA permit prices and the reported 2026–27 changes, how booking works, availability by sector, and UWA’s reschedule and refund rules, quoted from its own guidelines.
Uganda Travel Guide
Uganda Travel Guide
Uganda Visa & Entry Requirements
Uganda visa requirements explained: the official eVisa, fees, the East Africa Tourist Visa for Kigali routes, passport and yellow fever rules, and dated 2026 health notes.
Uganda Travel Guide
Uganda Travel Guide
Is Uganda Safe to Visit?
What US and UK travel advice said in September 2026, the Ebola outbreak and its end, park security, roads, Karamoja and LGBTQ+ law, and how we plan around each.
More Planning Guides
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What to pack for a safari
Clothing, gear and luggage limits for light-aircraft flights.
Uganda travel guide
Private vs group safari
What changes when the vehicle, guide and schedule are yours alone.
Uganda travel guide
How much a luxury safari costs
Price levels, what drives them and where to spend wisely.
Start With Your Dates
Tell us when you would like to travel, who is coming and how many gorilla days you want. We check permit availability first, then design a private Uganda journey around it, with nothing booked until you approve.
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