There's an impressive amount of information on the internet from tour operators. If you're planning a gorilla trip, make sure you book with a company that will care much more about your experience than the buck they'll make from you. You first have to buy a gorilla permit, the most essential part of this trip. Due to the small number of travelers allowed per day to trek the gorillas, the permits are sold out months in advance. To secure your gorilla trekking experience, make sure yours is bought and paid for as soon as your interest is aroused. Permits are sold by no one else but the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) for USD 700 each at face value (Rwanda sells the gorilla permit for the hefty US $1,500 each). You can buy the license directly from UWA or your local tour operator. You'll need your passport copy and preferred date to get one. We traveled with Nkuringo Safaris (info@nkuringosafaris.com), a woman-led local company that comes highly recommended. The MD, Lydia, kept in contact with us throughout the whole trip. Your tour operator will most probably take care of your accommodation booking. There are excellent facilities around the park ranging from exotic jungle cottages with impressive forest views to budget bandas for backpackers. From US $50 to $1000 per night, you can't fail to get where to stay. Most lodges in Bwindi offer activities around the park-like cultural visits, hiking, and nature walks. So it's not just about the gorillas but a real Africa safari experience.