What is a gorilla permit?

A gorilla permit is a pass that allows you to do the trek to see Gorillas.

This is issued by the park relevant authorities in the respective destinations and that is;  Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) for gorilla permits in Uganda – trekking in Bwindi & Mgahinga,  Rwanda Development Authority (RDB) for Rwanda gorilla permits – trekking in  Volcanoes National Park and Virunga National Park Authority for Congo gorilla permits – trekking in Virunga and Kahuzi Biega. Your pass allows you to see, photograph and watch the Gorillas for up to a maximum of 1 hour in each of these destinations