Uganda’s star tourist attraction is the mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable forest national and Mgahinga Gorilla National park both found in southwestern Uganda. Mountain gorillas are very rare primates with less than 900 individuals left on earth of which half about 480 are found in the Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. the other mountain gorillas are found in Volcanoes national park Rwanda and virunga national park in DR Congo which share the great virunga chain of 8 volcanoes.

Seeing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat is a once in a life time experience and very highly priced that few people can afford. Hence here comes a rare opportunity of Ugandan low priced gorilla trekking permits which comes only once a year during April, May and November.

The Uganda Wildlife Authority which manages all national park activities has lowered the actual Uganda gorilla trekking permit price for this November 2016 from $ 600 to $450 per person (foreign tourists. Foreign residents will pay $ 400 while East African citizens pay 150,000 UGX per person. The permit fee is inclusive of the park entrance fees.

This month of November lie in the low season/ rainy season when the number of travelers going to see gorillas and other tourists tends to lower down due to unfavorable wet conditions. Hence the move by the Uganda wildlife Authority working closely with the Ugandan tour operators under their umbrella organization Association of Uganda Tour Operators is meant to boost tourist numbers regardless of the season factor. The discount in price does not however alter in any form the tourist experience of trekking mountain gorillas or viewing other wildlife instead it enhances the overall experience since accommodations also lower down their prices to attract customers.

It means you would trek gorillas in Uganda, enjoy cheap accommodations, delicious food of southwestern Uganda and the indigenous culture experiences of the Batwa, the shortest people in Africa.

Therefore any tourists intending to trek mountain gorillas in Uganda when November has not elapsed should book a discounted gorilla permit today by contacting a local tour operator or the Uganda Wildlife Authority. You will be assisted on how to book, transact and pay for the discounted permits.

You will never be disappointed after booking your discounted permit; the low season has a lot of rainfall which makes gorilla move less due to a lot of vegetation to foliage on. In addition, the vegetation is very green and good for photography. Most mammals such as birds, primates, elephants and buffalos are also giving birth hence you might encounter young animals which are rarely seen during the dry season when you combine your gorilla trekking safari with big game mammal safaris in the nearby savannah Queen Elizabeth National Park or lake Mburo National park.

Book your discounted gorilla permit before the month of November 2016/17 is over.