Uganda Gorilla Trekking from Chicago | Premium Africas Safaris

Planning your Uganda gorilla trekking tour from Chicago is now easier than you can imagine.

From the comfort of your workplace or home, you can send an inquiry stating the number of days you want to spend on Uganda gorilla safaris.

From Chicago, you can travel to Uganda and visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park to begin indulging in captivating gorilla trekking.

Flights are available from O’Hare International to Entebbe International Airport (EBB).

You fly through Europe/Middle East and finally make your journey to Entebbe, where you can have a road transfer or a domestic flight from Aero link to Kisoro/Kihihi Airstrips.

Catch up with Qatar Airways, KLM, or Emirates, which provide a safe connection from Chicago to Entebbe, Central Uganda.

Gorilla Trekking in Uganda -Guide for First-time Visitors from Chicago

Gorilla safaris from Chicago to Uganda mean a lifetime opportunity for you to join nature enthusiasts on the search for mountain gorillas.

While in Uganda, visitors begin their search for gorillas from the 4 regions/sectors –Buhoma, Nkuringo, Rushaga, Ruhija, and Ntebeko.

Up to 4 sectors (Buhoma, Rushaga, Nkuringo, & Ruhija) are in Bwindi, which also supports about 24 habituated gorilla groups.

The Ntebeko sector is for visitors who desire to explore Mgahinga gorillas. The standard trekking session with Bwindi or Mgahinga takes about 2 to 6 hours, and this includes 1 hour for taking photos.

Gorilla trekking in Uganda with other experiences

Visitors can have a combination of unique experiences beyond gorilla trekking. They include chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park. Wildlife safaris can also be incorporated with Bwindi or Mgahinga National Park gorilla trekking safaris.

Permits for Uganda Gorilla Trekking from Chicago

Book your gorilla permit through Flawless Adventure Planners Ltd. We are 100% registered and licensed to offer gorilla safaris. We are mandated to book gorilla permits and other logistics as stated under the Uganda Tourism Board regulation.

Uganda gorilla permits should be secured in advance –get in touch with our team and let us check availability early to get the process started.

Cost of a Uganda gorilla permit for visitors from Chicago

Each of the gorilla permits in Uganda costs US Dollars 800 per person (non-residents cost), foreign residents US Dollars 700, and East African citizens UGX 300,000 per person.

The East African citizens, as per the Uganda Wildlife Authority, include anyone from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan, and Rwanda.

Or book discounted gorilla permits available for March, May, & November at USD 600 per person for foreign non-residents. US Dollars 500 for foreign residents from Chicago who desires to go gorilla tracking in Uganda during off-peak season.

Gorilla Habituation from Chicago.

An addition of gorilla habituation is also possible when planning your Uganda safari from Chicago. Mountain gorilla habituation involves visiting the semi-habituated gorilla family.

Rushaga is the only sector of target for visitors who want to engage in gorilla habituation in Uganda from Chicago. Visitors who participate in the Rushaga gorilla habituation can secure permits for US Dollars 1500 per person.

Best time to go to Uganda to track gorillas

The ideal time to embark on gorilla trekking in Uganda from Chicago. The long dry months begin from June to September or December to February.

Low season or months which come with off-peak discounted offers occurs around October/November and March to May.

How to book Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tours from Chicago

Contact Flawless Adventure Planners Ltd, the most trusted tour company for all gorilla safaris in Uganda. We offer amazingly affordable gorilla safaris leading to Uganda’s iconic parks –Bwindi or Mgahinga.