UWA Announces Gorilla Trekking Permit Fee Increase ( $800)
Uganda is home to over half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, most of which inhabit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. UWA has successfully increased the Bwindi mountain gorilla population from 302 individuals in 2005 to 459 in 2019. Gorilla tourism also provides substantial revenue and employment opportunities for local communities.This will be eefective 1st July 2024 to 2026
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KAMPALA, Uganda – The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) today announced an increase in permit fees for gorilla trekking experiences in Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks, effective July 1, 2024. For foreign non-resident visitors, the trekking permit fee will increase from $700 to $800. For foreign residents and East African Community citizens, the fee will increase from $500 to $700.
According to UWA Executive Director Sam Mwandha, An extensive consultative process, rigorous market research, and constructive discussions with various stakeholders, UWA has undertaken a comprehensive review of our conservation tariff which has seen changes in the pricing of some park activities. The primary objective of this review was to ensure that our pricing structure remains not only fair and competitive but also reflective of the current market dynamics and the diverse perspectives and insights shared during our consultation sessions.