Discounted Rwanda gorilla trekking permits experience in Volcanoes National Park are still available and valid until end of year on 31st December 2023, these were introduced to boost the tourism industry in order to attract more tourists interested in Rwanda gorilla trek and who may not be in position to go to the nearby destinations like Uganda and Congo for gorilla safaris.
All travelers will benefit from these gorilla permits discounts and they come suitable to those that are interested in visiting other Rwanda parks and especially during the low season from November to May every year. Though these discounted permits last December 2023 but if you book the permit and happens to cut to next year low season it will still be valid until the park updates about the offer. From trekking to see the majestic mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park to walking high above the canopy in Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rwandans and foreign residents have the chance to experience the wonders of nature in the country’s incredible national parks. Take advantage of these special offers today before the expiry of these offers.
Nationals and East African Citizens will be charged $200, Foreign residents $500, Corporates or Organizations 10% discount on bulk purchases from 30 permits, Families 15% discount for family visits (couples and children over 15 years old), African citizens a promotional $500 will be applied for mountain gorilla trekking, Africa foreign residents a promotional $500 will be applied for mountain gorilla trekking, International tourists (Non- African Citizens) traveling in a group of 100 and more a promotional rate of $500 will be applied for mountain gorilla trekking, All other products/experiences in Volcanoes National Park, Foreign residents, EAC 30% discount on groups of 10 where applicable and Nationals, Foreign residents, EAC 10% for individual travelers.
Gorilla permits are very essential for gorilla trekking to see the Amazing Mountain gorilla, gorillas are remarkably peaceful creatures, certainly by comparison with most primates, gorillas try to interact with their visitors, often approaching them, and occasionally touching one of the guides in apparent greeting as they walk past. Therefore, you have to book the permits in advance to avoid missing out for this special offer.
The magical hour with the gorillas is relatively expensive and this can be achieved by securing a gorilla permit for this experience. Volcanoes National Park is one of the major national parks in Rwanda and East Africa and one of the oldest parks in Africa, it is a home to the endangered apes and primates that include the mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, there also many species of birds, monkeys, trees, forest hogs, bush bucks among others in the forest as well as the unique culture.
Volcanoes National Park is part of the Virunga Conservation Area including five extinct volcanoes namely; Mountain Muhabura, Mountain Sabyinyo, Mountain Gahinga, Mountain Karisimbi and Mountain Bisoke. Gorilla tourism in Volcanoes National Park has earned Rwanda economic development as it has attracted more visitors every year. Gorilla trekking is a life time experience of seeing the endangered gorillas in their natural environment.
Volcanoes National Park has 12 habituated gorilla families for trekking every day, only 8 visitors per gorilla family are allowed to trek every day. That means there are 120 permits available each day for trekking, the chances of seeing the mountain gorillas are 99% as you are guided by trackers, guides and park rangers.
Gorilla trekking starts every day in Kinigi at 7:00am with briefing on guidelines to follow while on the trek, even though the gorillas have 99% DNA as the humans, they still remain wild and you are advised to follow the dos and don’ts from the guides.
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Once reached a conclusion, we shall send you an invoice to make payment for the permits as they are top priority and if they are not available, you will choose other dates that have availability of permits (We advise you book months in advance to get you exact date).
Once we receive payment, we shall book and secure your permits and send you copy to confirm your gorilla safari trek. The process of acquiring the gorilla permits is easy and transparent; we will surely give you a lifetime experience with the gorillas.
The gorilla trekking permits normally sell out so very quickly during the high season (January, February, July, August, September, and December every year. Booking the permits in advance is ideal for your gorilla trek.
We also organize last minute booking of Volcanoes Mountain gorilla permits in Rwanda for travelers though not very reliable as you know permits are on high demand, you may visit Rwanda for a conference, Seminar or you many have change of program while in Rwanda/East African countries/Africa and you instead opt to do a Rwanda gorilla trek on a weekend or any day you are free, once you contact, we shall try our best to get you a gorilla permit from either Rwanda development board or from those reselling the gorilla permits for you not to miss out.
Booking the gorilla permits will require you to make payment for the permit to secure a spot for trekking. Once you contact us, we shall send you a quote for the number of days as you require, and then you fix dates which we shall consider when booking you’re your permits and accommodation as they are key priorities. Once you make Payment, we shall pay off all your services as per the travel plan and ensure all is in order for your gorilla safari.
Eco tours Rwanda is one of the best local tour operators to help you in booking Rwanda gorilla safari excursion, combined with wildlife in Uganda and Tanzania. Contact us for our discounted packages and also tailor-made trips to Rwanda. You will get the chance to engage with experienced tour guides/drivers as well as Moses one of the best African travel expert or tour consultant call him any you feel it like.
Gorilla trekking is an activity that involves visiting the habituated endangered mountain gorillas in their natural environment, as you view the way they feed, move, rest and live in harmony. Volcanoes National Park has 10 habituated gorilla families for trekking every day, only 8 visitors per gorilla family are allowed to trek every day.
That means there are 80 permits available each day for trekking, the chances of seeing the mountain gorillas are 99% as you are guided by trackers, guides and park rangers. Gorilla trekking starts every day in Kinigi at 7:00am with briefing on guidelines to follow while on the trek, even though the gorillas have 99% DNA as the humans, they still remain wild and you are advised to follow the dos and don’ts from the guides. The gorilla trek Rwanda can take 30 minutes to more hours depending on the movement and location of the gorillas in the forest. Don’t miss out on this amazing experience.
