Gorilla Permit Cancellation Policy

Gorilla Permit Cancellation Policy.

Fees for gorilla trekking permits are paid directly to the various governments via the Uganda Wildlife Authority (Uganda) and Rwanda Development Board (Rwanda), which are in charge of wildlife. Should you need to cancel and want a refund, the government processes the permit refund, not the tour operator. Refunds will be processed by the tour operator, but only once the tour operator is reimbursed by the government. Although it varies and is subject to change, the cancellation and refund policy generally works like this: Keep in mind that in order to receive a refund, certain conditions must be fulfilled.

Uganda:

ü  You will not receive a refund if you pay a deposit, withhold the remaining amount, and then decide to cancel.

ü  Revocation A 70% refund is warranted three months prior to the journey date.

ü  If you cancel 46 to 90 days prior to the trek date, you will receive a 50% refund.

ü  If you cancel nine to forty-five days prior to the trek date, you will receive a 25% refund.

ü  Only cancellations made a few days before the trek date will result in refunds. Only 50% of your money will be returned if, after entering the nation, you become unwell or have an emergency that requires documentation the day before or the day of the hike.

Rwanda:

In Rwanda, cancellations are not eligible for reimbursement, unlike in Uganda. Even if you have a good cause, Rwanda does not reimburse cancellations for gorilla trekking. You will only receive a refund if, in the unusual event that you fail to spot the gorillas, you are unable to see the gorillas. If you are unable to see the gorillas, you will receive a 75% refund of the gorilla trekking charge.

When organizing a gorilla trekking safari, you might wish to steer clear of hearing the announcement that “the gorilla permits are sold out” and that you will not be able to trek with the gorillas. There are two seasons for gorilla trekking: the dry/peak season and the wet/low season. This information is important if you are organizing a gorilla safari. To receive the best discounts, it is best to reserve your permit as soon as possible. Making last-minute reservations is time-consuming, and obtaining permits is not a given.

The source of the permits is one of the things you should watch out for when buying them. Numerous unregistered individuals and tour firms are offering inexpensive phony permits for sale on the internet. We recommend against buying these gorilla permits if the price is less than what is listed as the official pricing on the pages of the Rwanda Development Board and the Uganda Wildlife Authority. All of your personal information is contained in gorilla permits, which you will need to provide before going on a gorilla trek