Gorilla Trekking Permits Explained: How to Book in Uganda & Rwanda
Permits sell out months ahead and cost up to $1,500 a person. Here is exactly how, when and where to secure yours.
March 4, 2026 . Patience AtuhaireJabel Tours is a boutique East African safari outfitter, born where the mountains meet the rainforest. From the gorilla families of Bwindi and the Virunga volcanoes to the predator-rich plains of the Maasai Mara, we design intimate, tailor-made journeys led by expert local guides. We sweat every permit, transfer and detail, so you can simply be present in the wild.


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The classic short escape to meet Uganda's mountain gorillas, deep in the misty Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Rwanda's signature short gorilla safari, pairing easy-access trekking with the warmth of Kigali.

Kenya's quintessential safari, sweeping across three legendary parks in search of the Big Five and the Great Migration.

The ultimate East African primate adventure: three great-ape and forest-primate encounters across two countries.

Uganda's premier savannah circuit, pairing the thunder of Murchison Falls with the game-rich plains of Queen Elizabeth.

A once-in-a-lifetime luxury honeymoon: gorillas at dawn and the Mara's big cats, in privileged fly-in style.
Spend a protected hour with a mountain gorilla family in Uganda or Rwanda.
Track chimpanzees, golden monkeys and a dozen other primates in ancient forests.
Track lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino across legendary parks.
Witness over a million wildebeest and the Mara River crossings.
Meet the Maasai, the Batwa and the communities who make these lands home.
Private bush flights, plunge-pool suites and candlelit dinners under the stars.
Ninety seconds in the wild: silverbacks in the mist, dust on the savanna, and the quiet that only East Africa knows.

Drag or scroll to wander from the Pearl of Africa to the Land of a Thousand Hills, and on to the home of the safari.

Lush, green and astonishingly diverse, Uganda is where half the world's mountain gorillas live alongside chimpanzees, tr

Clean, safe and remarkably easy to travel, Rwanda offers the most polished gorilla experience in Africa. Volcanoes Natio

The birthplace of the word safari and still its finest stage. From the predator-rich Maasai Mara and the drama of the Gr

Combine countries into a single seamless journey, designed around you.
Design my routeWe are not a booking engine. We are a small team of East Africans who live for the moment your trip becomes a memory.





Local guides who know every track, tree and river bend, not a call centre an ocean away.
No two Jabel journeys are alike. We build yours around your pace, your dreams and your budget.
Gorilla and chimp permits sell out months ahead. We secure yours before they are gone.
Every journey supports conservation and the communities who protect this wilderness.
A real person on the ground, any hour, for the whole of your time with us.
Premium experiences with no hidden costs. You always know exactly what you are paying for.
From the moment you land to the paperwork before you fly, we take care of the practical side too.








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Permits sell out months ahead and cost up to $1,500 a person. Here is exactly how, when and where to secure yours.
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