How to Secure Your Gorilla Permit and Your 4×4 Rental car In Uganda
Uganda continues to be a popular destination amongst travelers seeking to explore what this beautiful country does have within her boundaries.
From the lush savannah landscapes of Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, to the beautiful culture and much more like trekking the great and giant mountain gorillas in both Bwindi and Mgahinga National parks, Uganda remains a destination worth adding to your travel bucket list this summer or soon.
To get the best out of your trip in Uganda and beyond, you will be recommended to atleast travel with a 4×4 rental car. These are strong enough to go through the tough rugged terrains in any corner of the country with ease. You can choose a Toyota RAV4, Suzuki Jimny, Land Cruiser Prado, Land Cruiser V8, Land Cruiser GX amazon edition, Land Cruiser Hardtop among others depending on your budget and we will deliver it at either Entebbe international Airport or hotel within Kampala and Entebbe.
For travelers specifically planning to go Bwindi or Mgahinga for a memorable time with the mountain gorillas, the above cars will suit your needs too. Below is how you can secure your Uganda gorilla permit and rental car to these amazing destinations in the south west of Uganda.
Gorilla trekking permit: If seeing mountain gorillas on your safari in Uganda is the highlight, you will definitely need a gorilla trekking permit which can secured through a licensed tour operator from the Uganda Wildlife Authority. At Best Car Rental Uganda, we are a licensed tour agent and car rental agency and can assist with booking you the permits at no extra cost.
Please note that Gorilla permits cost $800 per person for foreign non-residents, $700 per person for foreign residents and UGX 300,000 only for East African travelers. For African citizens, you will only pay $500 per person (this is only if you hold a valid passport for any African country).
With effect from 1st July 2026, gorilla habituation permits will cost $1800 per person – a slight increase from $1500. Gorilla habituation is different from gorilla trekking as this allows you to spend more time with the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat and get to watch them as they play, feed and roam around the dense rain forests.
To book your rental car and Uganda mountain gorilla trekking permits with us, you will need to send your traveling dates, when you plan to visit Bwindi for an incredible gorilla trekking experience and how many people you plan to travel with.
Upon receiving your details, we will check for availability with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and once there’s space, you will be requested to make payment for the permits and thereafter we will purchase them and you can receive them at the start of your trip.
Regarding the 4×4 Uganda car rental , if you plan to opt for self drive Uganda you will need to share a valid driving license and passport copies. For travelers looking at car rental Uganda with a driver, you will only share your copy of passport and thereafter our reliable team of reservations will send you a booking confirmation.
When is the best time to go gorilla trekking and rent a car in Uganda
Uganda can be explored all year round. This means regardless of the time you choose to visit the country, you will get to go mountain gorilla trekking and other activities. However, for the best experience, we would recommend you visit during the dry season of the year.
The dry season takes place between the months of June to September and December to February. During this time, Uganda is receiving less to no rainfall at all which makes the trails and roads less slippery making your trip much easier to do and enjoyable. This means that your itinerary wont be affected by the rain.
You can as well visit Uganda during the wet season which takes place between the months of March to May and Late September to November. Even though Uganda is receiving rainfall during this time, you will enjoy discounted fees on gorilla trekking permits, accommodation and 4×4 rental cars as well.
In conclusion, booking your gorilla permits and 4×4 rental car is much easier and will be done in just a single day and you will only be left to arrive in Uganda to explore and enjoy every scenic view, culture, food and adventure it presents to you.
