Did you know you can get a free gorilla permit in Uganda and Rwanda? This is very possible, and I will show you exactly what you need to do to get one at no cost. Please note that this only applies to Rwanda and Uganda.
There is currently no way of getting a free gorilla permit in Congo, but if I come across something that works, I will update this article.
A gorilla permit costs $1500 in Rwanda and $800 in Uganda. Getting one or two for free can save you a lot of money, which you can use for accommodation or booking your flights. Not many tour operators will tell you about this or offer such options to clients.
Feel free to book your gorilla permits through these recommended Rwanda travel companies, Uganda travel companies, or gorilla trekking operators.
Please note that not all of these recommended operators offer free gorilla permits. I will point out the few that do and under what conditions they offer them. If you prefer to arrive through Rwanda, it is recommended to book Uganda gorilla trekking safaris from Kigali, as it is much easier to get a Ugandan permit than a Rwandan one.
Alternatively, you can book gorilla tours that start from Entebbe. Only request for Rwanda if you are more than 10 people.
How to Get a Free Uganda Gorilla Permit
Our partner tour operator offers a free Uganda gorilla permit for every 10 gorilla permits you buy. So, if you are 11 people in a group, the eleventh person will get a free permit. If you are 22 people, you get 2 free permits, and so on.
The tour operator also offers a free gorilla permit for each 15-day-plus trip that you book with them. If you would like to claim such offers, feel free to contact us here. We will link you to them.
How to Get a Free Gorilla Permit in Rwanda
For every 10 gorilla permits you buy in Rwanda, the Rwanda Development Board gives back 1 free. Tour operators usually do not tell clients about this offer. Since you now know, you can claim your free Rwanda gorilla permit when you book in a group of 10 people or more.
I have found a few Rwandan tour companies that will give you back your free gorilla permit. You can contact me for more information. I will send you the list right away via email.
Now that you know how to get a free gorilla permit in Uganda and Rwanda, go ahead and claim yours. The Ugandan option depends on the tour operator you are dealing with, but the Rwandan option applies to all operators.
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