Trekking with the Mountain Gorillas costs $600 USD in Uganda for the permit and $750 USD in Rwanda. There can be an additional fee up to $200USD for permit processing and transportation to the allotted trekking locations. There are three countries where gorilla trekking is possible: Uganda (our most common location), Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The processing and transportation fees are dependant on which country the limited trekking permits are available. This money not only allows you the privilege of trekking gorillas, it also funds the 24/7 anti-poaching patrols, scientific research, habituation of gorillas to humans (a process that takes up to a year), and perhaps, most importantly, supports the communities around the mountain gorilla habitat with much-needed commerce. There is also an additional fee if you are unable to trek and prefer to be carried on a pallet. Though expensive, the money is going a long way to do a great deal of good ensuring these critically endangered Primates survive.