DMC Resources
Planning Reference for Our Partners
A working guide to permits, timing, and logistics across our three core destinations. We're building out a full downloadable resource hub — in the meantime, here's what our team confirms on every quote, plus what's coming next.
Operator Guide: Uganda, Rwanda & Tanzania
Permit prices and regulations change — the figures above reflect our most recent confirmation and are always re-verified before we issue a quote.
Uganda
Gorilla trekking, chimp tracking, and the Nile — our home base.
Permits
Gorilla & chimpanzee tracking permits (Bwindi, Mgahinga & Kibale)
See the official Uganda Wildlife Authority rate table below for current and upcoming pricing. Since March 2026, all permits must be booked through a licensed Ugandan tour operator, with full payment due at time of booking (the 7-day reservation hold has been suspended) — we handle this end-to-end for our partners.
Best Time to Visit
June–September and December–February are the driest months, making trails firmer for trekking. April, May, and November are wetter but bring lower permit costs and fewer crowds.
Getting There
Entebbe International Airport is our primary hub. Bwindi is roughly 8–9 hours by road from Entebbe, or about an hour by internal flight to the Kihihi or Kisoro airstrips — we coordinate whichever fits your clients' itinerary and budget.
Rwanda
Volcanoes National Park and the Land of a Thousand Hills.
Permits
Gorilla trekking permit (Volcanoes National Park)
$1,500 per person for international visitors. Reduced rates apply for East African Community citizens (around $200) and for other African citizens or foreign residents in Africa (around $500). Permits should be secured 3–6 months in advance through a licensed operator or the Rwanda Development Board.
Best Time to Visit
The long dry season (June–September) and short dry season (December–February) offer the best trekking conditions.
Getting There
Kigali International Airport is the main gateway, with a scenic 2.5–3 hour drive to the Kinigi/Musanze area at the base of Volcanoes National Park.
Tanzania
The Serengeti migration, Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro, and Zanzibar.
Permits
Park fees & conservation permits
Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Kilimanjaro all carry separate park and conservation fees that vary by season and length of stay. We build these into every proposal so operators see the all-in cost up front, with no surprises at settlement.
Best Time to Visit
January–March for the Great Migration calving season in the southern Serengeti; June–August for river crossings in the north. Kilimanjaro climbs are best January–March and June–October.
Getting There
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Arusha serve the northern circuit; given the distances between parks, we frequently coordinate internal flights alongside road transfers to maximize time in the field.
Madagascar
Lemurs, baobabs, and reserves found nowhere else on Earth.
Permits
National park & reserve entrance fees
Madagascar National Parks charges per-park entrance and mandatory local guide fees rather than a single tracking permit system. Fees vary by reserve and length of visit — we confirm and build these into every proposal so operators see the all-in cost up front.
Best Time to Visit
April–November (dry season) offers the most reliable trail access across the island's reserves. September–November also aligns with lemur birthing season in several parks.
Getting There
Ivato International Airport (Antananarivo) is the main gateway. Madagascar's reserves are spread across a large island with limited road infrastructure, so we typically combine internal flights with road transfers depending on the circuit.
Uganda Wildlife Authority: Official Permit Rates
Sourced from UWA's stakeholder circular (Ref: TDO 93/04, 26 February 2026). We link directly to their published rates below rather than restate figures that can change without notice.
Low Season Rates
Applies during April, May, and November. In effect now (introduced by UWA circular dated 26 February 2026).
| Activity | Foreign Non-Resident | Foreign Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Gorilla Tracking | $600 | $500 |
| Chimpanzee Tracking | $200 | $150 |
Revised Standard Tariff
Takes effect 1 January 2027.
| Activity | Foreign Non-Resident | Foreign Resident | Resident of Africa | EAC Citizen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorilla Tracking | $800 | $700 | $500 | UGX 300,000 |
| Gorilla Habituation | $1,800 | $1,600 | $1,000 | UGX 750,000 |
| Chimpanzee Tracking (Kibale) | $300 | $200 | $100 | UGX 180,000 |
| Chimpanzee Habituation | $400 | $300 | $250 | UGX 250,000 |
| Chimpanzee Tracking (Kyambura) | $200 | $150 | $100 | UGX 50,000 |
| Rhino Tracking, Ajai — Adult | $20 | $15 | $10 | UGX 10,000 |
| Rhino Tracking, Ajai — Child | $5 | $5 | $3 | UGX 2,500 |
| Experiential Lion Tracking | $500 | $300 | $300 | UGX 250,000 |
| Golden Cat Tracking (Kibale, 5 days) | $350 | $350 | $350 | UGX 350,000 |
| Guided Walk: Rushaga–Nyabaremura | $80 | $50 | $50 | UGX 50,000 |
| Guided Walk: Buhoma–Nkuringo | $100 | $50 | $50 | UGX 50,000 |
Sample MICE & Incentive Itineraries
Condensed programmes built for large incentive groups working within tighter travel windows than our classic circuits. Pricing is quoted per group on request — use these as a starting framework to adapt for your clients.
In Development
Rate Sheets & Brochures
Downloadable pricing references and client-ready brochures for our core itineraries.
Coming soon
Operator Partnership Guide
How we work together: booking process, payment terms, and escalation contacts for urgent logistics.
Coming soon
Sustainability & Community Impact
The community and conservation initiatives your clients' travel supports when they book with Kikooko.
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