Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safaris | Mountain Gorilla Families | Best Rwanda Gorilla Safaris Tour Packages 2022/23 – Mountain Rwenzori African Safaris
In the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, there are over twenty families of Mountain Gorilla to trek on gorilla safaris in Rwanda, comprised of around 280 individual gorillas, living on the slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes.
Of these twenty families, twelve families are being visited each day during gorilla trekking safaris in Rwanda by a maximum of 8 people per group. The Parks Authority rotates the families that you trek to see, on a daily basis. For many, seeing gorillas in the wild offers a wildlife experience of a lifetime.
For those interested in seeing the Mountain Gorilla on gorilla safaris in Rwanda in its natural habitat, many lodges in Rwanda offer the perfect locations to base yourself. Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is located only 15 minutes drive from the Volcanoes National Park headquarters, the starting point for the Gorilla treks.
Gorilla safaris in Rwanda, mountain gorilla treks take place in the morning and depart from the Park Headquarters at around 07:30 am. Prior to departure, you are given a briefing by park staff, assigned a gorilla family to visit, and rangers to guide you.
The treks take place on the slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes and clients should be in good physical condition as some of the treks can be physically demanding.
The treks normally start in the cultivated land on the base of the volcanoes and then you are guided up into the beautiful dense misty forests.
Mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda safaris normally lasts between 2 and 5 hours depending on the location of the gorilla family and a maximum of eight visitors is allowed per gorilla family.
Once you reach the gorillas you are permitted to stay for one hour to view them. The minimum age for gorilla trekking in Rwanda is 15 years. A maximum of 80 gorilla permits is issued per day and during the high season these sell out far in advance, it is therefore important to book gorilla permits as early as possible. Gorilla Permits currently cost USD$ 1500 per person per trek.
If you are interested in planning a gorilla trekking safaris Rwanda tour, then please contact Mountain Rwenzori African Safaris and we would be happy to answer any questions you may have, advise you of the current availability of gorilla permits, and help you plan your Rwanda safari.
Mountain Gorilla in Volcanoes national park Rwanda
Best Rwanda Gorilla Safaris Tour Packages 2022/23 – Mountain Rwenzori African Safaris
Gorilla trekking safari in this land of 1000 hills begins from Kigali to Parc National des Volcano/Volcanoes National Park and back to Kigali for a Rwanda city tour. During this Rwanda safari,
3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari
Rwanda is a country of a 1000 hills Gorilla safari expedition starts and ends in Kigali Rwanda’s capital. This experience will take you to the beautiful Virunga volcanic Mountain ranges.
4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Experience
An amazing a 1000 hills Gorilla Experience – in Rwanda starts and ends in Kigali, with an impressive city tour. The safari includes one permit of $1500 per person in the final price.
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3 Days Gorillas Trekking in Congo
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4 Days Congo Gorilla & Nyiragongo Volcano Hike
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