The Question; What should I expect on my Rwanda Gorilla trekking experience? is among the frequently asked questions for clients booked on a Gorilla trekking holiday to Rwanda, and Uganda as well. This article is designed to manage your expectations of the Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Experience.
Let’s understand Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
First, we will discuss Gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Rwanda is one of the three (03) locations for Gorilla trekking in Africa. It is considered a safe place to go gorilla trekking, unlike the neighbouring DR Congo.
Curious how unsafe Congo is? Read our article:Reasons why Congo is considered not Safae for Gorilla trekking.
Rwanda has a total of 10 habituated mountain Gorilla families. Each of these families can only be tracked/visited by a maximum of eight (08) tourists in a group. This means there are 08 Gorilla permits available for each group. This brings the total number of Gorilla permits available for purchase/sale in Rwanda is 80.
What is the price of a Gorilla Permit in Rwanda?
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Rwanda Gorilla Permit Fees for 2024 – 2026
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- Foreign Non-Residents pay $1,500 per person/permit.
- Foreign Residents pay $500 per person/permit.
- Rwanda Nationals & East Africans from EAC member states pay $200 per person/permit.
- Africans from the Rest of Africa pay $500 per person/permit.
Rwanda gorilla trekking Permit Prices for 2024 – 2026 are bound to change without prior notice, we recommend that you contact us for updates on the Rwanda gorilla Permit Prices. We hope you enjoy your Rwanda gorilla Safari – holiday.
If you are travelling in a small group but would not like to mix up with Strangers, then you may consider speaking to us or your tour operator about booking your Rwanda Exclusive Gorilla Trekking Experience.
The exclusive Rwanda gorilla trekking Experience costs $15,000 and this comes with the following advantages;
- The clients are briefed from their hotel, they do not have to go to the park headquarters for briefing
- The clients are allowed to choose a gorilla family they would like to visit
- The clients can book a gorilla family they would like to trek a day prior or months before the trekking date.
- The clients who booked the gorilla family will be the only people to visit the gorilla family on that day, not joined by other guests, as this is a private exclusive trek
- The clients can trek alone or have up to 8 people from their family to trek along with on the single exclusive fee
- The client will not have to leave to rush in the morning for briefing, briefing can be done as they enjoy their breakfast at the lodge at their own pace.
How to book a Rwanda Gorilla Permit
The easiest, best and yet safest way to book your Permit is through a Local Agent – Realm Africa Safaris™. We have the capacity and ability to purchase Rwanda gorilla permits for travellers planning their gorilla trekking trip to Rwanda. Please feel free to contact us if you need to book a tour in Rwanda, or book your Rwanda gorilla permit.
Alternatively:
Visitors to Rwanda can directly book their own Rwanda Gorilla permits with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) – the tourism body of the Rwandan government. For more information on How to Book a Rwanda Gorilla permit, please visit their website at http://www.rwandatourism.com/ and contact them at Email: reservation@rwandatourism.com or Phone: +252 57 65 14.
The safest way to book a Gorilla Permit in Rwanda or Uganda is through a licensed local Tour Operator.
Learn more about the Advantages of booking your Permit through a Tour Operator.
