The east African nation’s current permit charge of $600 will remain at the same rate for 12 months, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) have promised.
The permit fee in Rwanda applies to everyone, including nationals while Uganda offers a discount for its own citizens.
Andrew Seguya, executive director of UWA said: “Gorillas are one of the world’s most valuable natural resources and their conservation is at the forefront of all of UWA’s decisions. Allowing global travellers the opportunity to fulfil lifelong dreams to see these animals is key to their conservation."
