Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

Overview;

Rwanda gorilla permits are documents issued to grant clients access to the gorillas in their natural habitat. These are presented at the park headquarters and allocated to a random gorilla group for their Rwanda gorilla trekking activity.

How much is a gorilla trekking permit in Rwanda?

A trekking gorilla permit in Rwanda is only  $1500 

Rwanda’s location.

Rwanda is located in Central Eastern Africa and is well known as the land of thousands of hills and mountains. Furthermore, Rwanda is the home of the last few endangered mountain gorillas with Uganda and Congo.

Where can gorillas be found in Rwanda?

Rwanda gorillas can only be found in the Volcanoes National Park in Musanze.

Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda is not just a home to mountain gorillas, but at the same time to five of the 8 Virunga volcanoes.

Rwanda gorilla permits can be obtained from a trusted travel agency like Kyooma Gorilla Safaris or the Rwanda Development Board. Here, 50% of the gorilla trekking fee can be refunded to tourists in case any sign of illness shows up in the course of the trek.

However, sick people are not recommended to visit the gorillas. This is because the gorillas can be infected with human infectious diseases. Therefore, human diseases can be a formidable threat to them as they lack the necessary immunity to fight diseases.

How to book gorilla permits in Rwanda

Not like other gorilla trekking countries, gorilla trekking permits for Rwanda can be bought online through the Irembo portal. Here, the system allows you to pay credit card not going through any tour operator. After purchase, an email is sent as a reference that you have to present at the park on the day you visit.

However, there is a second alternative of going through the tour agency or the tour operator and letting them take the lead that is organizing accommodation, meals, and transportation, amongst others. This is the best option encouraged.

Best time to track gorillas in Rwanda.

The best time to track gorillas in Rwanda is in the dry seasons of June to September and December to February. However, trekking can also be done in the rainy season, though it requires better hiking boots, warm clothing, and energy snacks, among other things. So book with us at Kyooma Gorilla Safaris for such unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure.