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To start planning a 14-day Rwanda-Uganda gorilla safari, secure gorilla permits (USD 800 in Uganda, USD 1,500 in Rwanda) 6-12 months in advance. Focus on booking a tour operator to handle logistics, accommodation, and transportation, focusing on a Volcanoes (Rwanda) and Bwindi/Mgahinga (Uganda) itinerary.
Step-by-Step Organization for a Cross-Border Safari
Secure Permits First
Securing gorilla and chimpanzee permits is the absolute baseline of your safari planning. Because the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and Rwanda Development Board (RDB) strictly limit the number of visitors to eight people per gorilla family per day, demand almost always outstrips supply. For 2026, Uganda gorilla permits are priced at $800 for foreign non-residents, while Rwanda's permits remain at $1,500. Chimpanzee permits in Kibale National Park have also seen adjustments, now costing $250.
The "permit-first" rule exists because these documents are date-specific and non-transferable. If you book your flights and lodges first, you may find that the only available permits are for a date that requires an impossible 10-hour drive across the country. By securing permits at least 6 to 12 months in advance, especially for peak seasons (June-September and December-February), you lock in the "anchor" of your trip. Only once the permits are in hand-confirming exactly which sector of Bwindi (Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, or Nkuringo) or Volcanoes National Park you will be visiting-can you logically map out your accommodation and transport.
Decide the Route