Gorilla trekking permits are government-issued documents that grant permission to spend one hour with a habituated gorilla group in its natural habitat within the forest range. In Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, this permit is mandatory. Without it, tourists and researchers cannot participate in gorilla tracking activities. Each permit funds conservation efforts,...Read More
Gorilla trekking is a guided walk through tropical montane forests to observe wild mountain gorillas in their natural environment. It’s one of the most tightly regulated wildlife experiences in the world. Governments strictly control access to ensure protection of the gorillas and their habitat. The activity takes place in East and Central Africa. Participants join...Read More