September 14, 2026
Canadian travellers are redrawing their maps in 2026. As trips south of the border keep declining, outbound demand is flowing instead toward Mexico, Japan, France, and long-haul destinations across Africa and Asia — a shift recently detailed by Travel And Tour World. For travellers eyeing East Africa, that pivot lines up with a real pricing window in Uganda worth knowing about before you book.
Overseas long-haul trips have been climbing steadily among Canadian travellers this year, with Europe, Mexico, and emerging African itineraries all seeing double-digit growth in interest. For anyone who has had Bwindi Impenetrable Forest on their list, that broader shift is a good excuse to finally book it.
Gorilla trekking permits in Uganda are priced seasonally. Through the June-to-October peak, a standard permit runs about $800 USD per person. Once the calendar turns to November, the rate drops to roughly $600 USD in the green season — a meaningful saving for couples or families trekking together, without giving up much in the way of trail conditions, since Bwindi stays lush and accessible into the early rains.
Permits are limited per day per gorilla family, so travellers aiming for the November window are best to lock in dates now rather than waiting until the shoulder season gets underway.
Van Sun Travel’s Uganda Gorilla Trekking Adventure is a nine-day journey that goes well beyond a single trek. The itinerary combines whitewater rafting on the Nile, cultural encounters with local communities, quiet time on Lake Bunyonyi, and the trek itself deep inside Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with a mountain gorilla family.
Van Sun Travel is a Canada-based travel company licensed by Consumer Protection BC, designing private and small-group trips rather than large bus-tour itineraries. Every Uganda trip is built with carefully vetted local guides and partners on the ground, priced transparently from the start, with personal support from our team before and throughout the trip.
Ready to plan your own Bwindi trek? See the full Uganda Gorilla Trekking Adventure itinerary and pricing, or get in touch with our team to talk through dates and availability.
