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See Gorillas in Rwanda – Visit Volcanoes National Park for Gorilla Trekking 

You want to See Gorillas in Rwanda at the Volcanoes National Park? Look no further, just book Rwanda gorilla trekking tour with Animal Safaris and visit to enjoy a lifetime adventure experience at one of the places for mountain gorillas in Africa. To visit the endangered primates in the wild, just book a Rwanda gorilla trekking permit, get access to the park and be able to see them in the wild. A gorilla trek in Rwanda is available at all levels including budget, mid range and luxury tour packages.

Mountain gorillas in Rwanda are organized into 10 families or groups under which they are tracked by visitors everyday. Each gorilla family 8 trekking permits which are allocated to 8 visitors per day. The trips to watch Rwanda gorillas usually begin from Kigali City to the park and range from 1 to 4 days or beyond depending on the itinerary and activities involved besides gorilla trekking.

See Gorillas in Rwanda

Our customized gorilla safaris take place in Bwindi impenetrable national park and in the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda, Uganda plus DR Congo. The rich Virunga ecosystem contains 3 national parks in which the breathtaking gorilla trekking experience is carried out. These include Volcanoes national park in Rwanda, Mgahinga gorilla national park in Uganda and Virunga national park in DR Congo. Note that gorilla tracking is the best wildlife experience in Rwanda, Uganda and DR Congo and this is evidenced by a large number of travelers that visit the 3 countries purposely to encounter gorillas compared to other tour activities in the region.

Check out gorilla tour packages arranged by Animal Safaris and choose the most ideal one to your tour plans, budget and preferences. Fortunately, the cost to see Rwanda gorillas is also affordable and friendly.

AFFORDABLE TRIPS TO SEE GORILLAS IN RWANDA

1 Day Gorilla Trek Rwanda

Book an affordable 1 Day Gorilla trekking safari Volcanoes National Park Rwanda, starting early morning from Kigali to the park, see gorillas are return in the evening. Read More

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2 Day Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

Enjoy 2 Day tour to see Rwanda gorillas in Volcanoes National Park offering you one of the best gorilla safari experiences in Africa. With time allowing, you may have a additional tourism activity near the park before driving back to Kigali City. Read more.

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Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda

The park in the north east of the tiny African country covers —–square kilometers and is part of the Virunga Conservation Area stretching from DR Congo, to Rwanda and finally Uganda. To trek to see the endangered gorillas in Rwanda, one must have booked a gorilla permit trekking permit to be able access the park.

Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

 To visit and see gorillas in Rwanda, one should book a Rwanda Gorilla Permit to get access to the gorilla park. A gorilla permit booking should be done in line with one’s ideal time to have a safari to Rwanda. A gorilla permit can be booked through the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) or a professional tour operator like Animal Safaris. Every traveler has his own time to travel on a safari. But it’s always good to check for the best time to visit Rwanda to see gorillas so that you have the best memorable wild safari experience.

Trips to Visit Gorillas in Rwanda

The trips to see Rwanda Mountain gorillas include those with only gorilla trekking as well as ones with the activities combined with other safari tours. But for visitors looking for cheapest way to trek gorillas in Rwanda, booking a shorter safari may be the best option. Trekking gorillas in Rwanda trekking may be done alone or with golden monkey trekking, exploration of Musanze caves, volcano hiking or visiting the Dian Fossey grave-site. Other tours in Rwanda include, wildlife safaris in Akagera National Park, Chimpanzee trekking, Colubus monkey tracking and Canopy walk or nature tour in Nyungwe Forest National Park. While in Rwanda to visit gorillas, you can also enjoy genocide tours, Kigali City tour or enjoy cultural and historical tours in the country. Choose a holiday package to supplement your gorilla trekking adventure. Rwanda Gorilla safaris include:-

Gorilla Trekking Questions 

Trekking mountain gorillas in Rwanda or Uganda requires a visitor to have gorilla trekking permit. The permit is issued by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), a government body in charge of wildlife conservation in the country. In this article below, we are trying to answer some key questions many people ask in an attempt to comprehend gorilla trekking as a tourism concept. Below are some of the questions and their brief answers:-

What is a gorilla trekking permit?

A gorilla trekking permit is a government-issued pass that grants access to trek and see mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The activity of gorilla trekking also supporting protection and conservation efforts for the endangered primates. Read on for how to get the permit and where! Primates. Travel Guides.

How much does it cost to see gorillas in Rwanda?

The Cost is US $1500 per person per day for a gorilla trekking permit in Volcanoes National Park. The minimum age limit to track gorillas is 15 years old. Special offers are currently available for Rwandan and East African Community residents.

How many days to see gorillas in Rwanda?

The trip to see gorillas in Volcanoes National Park may last between 1 to 3 days. And all Rwanda gorilla tours start from Kigali City to the park. Visitors can book a 1 day Rwanda gorilla trek, 2 day gorilla tours in Volcanoes or a 3 day Rwanda gorilla trekking. On a guided trekking tour through the jungle, you are able to visit mountain gorillas in Rwanda in their natural habitation. The gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park is a memorable wildlife encounter!

Is Rwanda or Uganda better for gorillas?

In case affordability and a wide-ranging wildlife safari experiences are one’s targets, Uganda seems better than Rwanda. However, Rwanda could be better fit if one’s goals include luxury or lavish stay, an easier trek, short comfortable transfers as well as maximizing gorilla watching.

Is it safe to see gorillas in Rwanda?

Yes, it is very safe to trek gorillas in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda because of the several security measures in place to protect the gorillas, their habitats as well as the visitors to the park. Even during the treks to visit gorillas, each group of tourists is allocated armed rangers to escort it through the park.

Where is the best place in the world to see gorillas?

The best places in the world to visit and see gorillas are Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park as well as Volcanoes National Park Rwanda. These three destinations offer the best gorilla trekking tours that may definitely be prolonged to other impressive wildlife experiences like Murchison falls safaris, Masai Mara and Serengeti tours.