2022 Gorilla trekking permits in Volcanoes national park Rwanda
2022 Gorilla trekking permits in Volcanoes national park Rwanda; Volcanoes national park is located in northwestern part of Rwanda bordering with Mgahinga national park in Uganda and Virunga national park in Democratic Republic of Congo. Volcanoes national park is one of the four destinations that harbor the endangered mountain gorillas and to visit them tourists require a valid gorilla trekking permit which is a legal card/ document that is issued by Rwanda Development Board to any visitor above the age of 15 years allowing him or her to visit the gorillas and spend one hour with them in their habitat. Apart from Volcanoes national park, mountain gorillas are also found in Virunga national park in Democratic Republic of Congo, Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park in Uganda.
Cost of 2022 gorilla trekking permits in Volcanoes national park Rwanda
2022 gorilla trekking permits in Volcanoes national park Rwanda cost 1,500 USD per person for all nationalities. Rwanda also offers 30% discount on gorilla trekking permits which is 1,050 USD for visitors who are visiting other national parks in Rwanda that is Akagera national park or Nyungwe national park for 3 days and more during the low season in the months of November to May. A gorilla trekking permit in Volcanoes national park is valid for one day and allows tourists to spend one hour in the presence of the mountain gorillas.
How to book 2022 gorilla trekking permits in Volcanoes national park Rwanda
2022 gorilla trekking permits in Volcanoes national park Rwanda can either be booked directly through Rwanda Development Board (RDB) a government body in charge of tourism in Rwanda by contacting the offices via telephone calls or email.
2022 gorilla trekking permits in Volcanoes national park Rwanda can also be booked through a trusted tour operator like Achieve Global Safaris by contacting us with the dates when you wish to visit the mountain gorillas. We will later check for permit availability and if there are permits that match with your dates, you will be asked to make a deposit for the permit. When we receive the money we will purchase the permit on your behalf and send you a scanned copy of the receipt as confirmation. Booking through a tour operator is the best and reliable option to use in that its fast, less tiresome and we will not only acquire the gorilla trekking permit for you but also plan for your entire safari which involves booking your accommodation, transportation, other activities in the park among others.
When to book 2022 gorilla trekking permits in Volcanoes national park Rwanda
2022 gorilla trekking permits in Volcanoes national park Rwanda should be booked 3 to 6 months in advance before the trekking date because permits are competitive and get sold out quickly especially during the dry season in the months of June, July, August, September, December, January and February. Therefore in order to avoid last minute inconveniences gorilla trekking permits in Volcanos national park should be booked in advance.
Gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes national park Rwanda
Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park starts early in the morning with a briefing about the rules, regulations and expectations at Kinigi park headquarters. After the briefing you will be divided into groups of 8 people where each group will be allocated a habituated gorilla family to trek and a park guide who is conversant with trekking trails. Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park takes about 30 minutes to 6 hours and during trekking you will be able to view other primates like chimpanzees, l’hoest monkeys, vervet monkeys, view different bird species among others. Once the mountain gorillas are located you will be allowed to spend one hour with the gorillas which gives you a chance to watch them feed, breastfeed, play, learn more about their habits and behaviors, take photos and record the fascinating moments to show people back home after the safari.
How to get to Volcanoes national park Rwanda
Volcanoes national park is located in the northwestern part of Rwanda and can be accessed by road transport means where by you will drive fly to Kigali international airport and then drive to the park headquarters which takes about 2 hours.
Where to stay in Volcanoes national park
There are several accommodation facilities in Volcanoes national park where you can stay during your gorilla trekking safari. The accommodations range from luxury, midrange and budget including Karenge Bush Camp, Gorillas Nest Lodge, Ruzizi Tented Camp, Kinigi Guest House, Villa Gorillas, Garr Hotel, Hotel Muhabura, Lapalme Hotel, Le Bamboo Gorilla Lodge, Garden Place Lodge, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Best View Hotel, Gorillas Volcanoes Hotel, Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge, Bisate Lodge, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Virunga Lodge, Mountain Gorillas Nest Lodge, Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel among others.
