Research and Planning Desk

Gorilla Planner Team

Independent research team covering gorilla trekking permits, park logistics, safari combinations, and trip-planning guidance across East Africa.

Editorial approach

The Gorilla Planner Team researches and maintains the site's core planning guides. The team focuses on permit pricing, route comparisons, park logistics, packing advice, and operator-discovery content for Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo.

This team publishes practical planning content and links primary claims back to official wildlife authorities, tourism boards, park operators, and government advisories. Editorial policy / How we verify prices.

Core coverage

Gorilla permit pricing and booking mechanics
Bwindi, Mgahinga, Volcanoes, and Virunga trip planning
Drive times, lodge positioning, and safari combinations
Packing, seasonality, and trek-preparation guidance