CORE EXPERIENCES
Standard Permit — $1,500 Exclusive Experience — $15,000 Behind the Scene Package Uganda Habituation Experience Photography & Film PermitsPOPULAR PARKS
Volcanoes National Park Nyungwe National Park Akagera National Park Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Mgahinga Gorilla National ParkCommercial photography and documentary film work with mountain gorillas requires a separate filming permit from RDB, in addition to the gorilla trekking permit or Exclusive Experience booking. The base filming permit costs $5,000 and covers three consecutive days of professional photography and filming at Volcanoes National Park.
For productions involving a crew — a director, cinematographer, sound recordist, and additional personnel — an additional crew permit applies at $12,000 per day for a crew of up to eight people, charged in addition to the $5,000 base fee.
Personal photography by trekking visitors — for non-commercial, personal use — is covered by the standard gorilla permit. Flash photography is prohibited regardless of permit type.
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WHO NEEDS THIS
Required for any commercial use of gorilla imagery or footage — editorial photography assignments, documentary and broadcast productions, and any content intended for sale, publication, or commercial licensing. We handle the full RDB application process and coordinate the additional logistics that professional productions typically require: equipment permits, extended trekking access, and crew accommodation planning.
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Tell us your dates, crew size, and permit needs. We respond with a bespoke proposal within 48 hours.
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