It is very easy to get a gorilla trekking permit in the gorilla countries through a reputable tour company, and you need to follow the procedures to be able to book the gorilla trekking permit.

The gorilla permit is the card or document that enables you to go gorilla trekking. In case you are interested in gorilla trekking in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, you will need to write to us with the dates that you wish to trek the gorilla permit, and we will make sure that we get it for you from the relevant authorities of the Congo government. The gorilla trekking permit in Congo will enable you to see the gorillas in their natural habitat, and without the gorilla trekking permit, you will not be able to see these gorillas in their natural wildness.

It is also important to note that the gorilla trekking permit for the Democratic Republic of Congo is offered to clients who are 15 years of age and older, and a person who is below this age is considered a minor and therefore cannot be allowed to see gorillas in Congo, Rwanda, or Uganda.

However, there are special circumstances whereby a 15-year-old can be allowed to trek the gorillas, provided you offer the necessary documentation indicating how the child fits and can successfully trek the gorillas.

Once you have acquired the gorilla trekking permit, you will be allowed to see the gorillas for only one hour, and this is the time that you stay with the gorilla family, take pictures with them, and ask as many questions as you can.

Remember that the gorilla family must be habituated to be able to get used to human beings. The habituated gorilla trekking family is well trained to get used to human beings, and it is from this that the visitors will have to visit this guide of the gorilla family and enjoy the best safari experience with the gorilla trekking.

You need to visit Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo in order to see the gorillas, since these are the only three countries in the world where you can go and see the gorillas.

It is also good to know the cost of the Congo gorilla trekking permit before you plan any other activity. In the Democratic Republic of Congo as compared to the other countries of Uganda and Rwanda, the cost of the gorilla trekking practices is least expensive, as the visitors will have to pay only $400 per person, and these costs include the tracking fees that will permit you entry to Virunga National Park, the gorilla trekking fees, the ranger guide fees, and also the one hour of seeing these gorillas.

You are reminded of the best rules to follow when doing gorilla trekking in Virunga or Kahunzi-Biega national parks, and these rules and regulations enable you to have a successful full gorilla trekking safari experience.

At the moment, the Congo has eight habituated gorilla families, and these are available for gorilla trekking for different visitors who are interested in this great activity. The presence of the eight gorilla families means that there are about 64 gorilla permits available per day. There are two ways to obtain a gorilla trekking permit in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: first, you can contact the Virunga National Park authorities offices in Goma town via email or phone call, and they will provide advice on how you can proceed with the permit booking; second, you can get in touch with a recognized tour operator, who can help you check availability and, once we confirm your dates, will go ahead and book the gorilla permit for you.

The month and year you intend to complete this trek in Virunga National Park We will check for availability on the day and time you have selected to complete this trek in Virunga National Park. Once we find a match, we will ask you to send the full amount due for the gorilla permits. We will then pay for them and send you a scanned copy for your records.

Due to intense competition and high demand, gorilla permits can sell out very quickly, so we always advise our clients to reserve them at least five months before the tracking date. To confirm your safari to Africa, book your permit in advance. Then sit back, unwind, and wait for the day you’ll go gorilla trekking.

Although gorilla permits are required in the peak season, Virunga National Park is open to visitors all year. Since Kahuzi Biega is not frequently visited by tourists, you can obtain a gorilla permit whenever you like—even last-minute reservations are accepted. For more information about reserving Congo gorilla permits, get in touch with us right away, and one of our office safari consultants will respond to you as soon as possible.