RWANDA GORILLA PERMIT, BOOKING INFORMATION & COST OF THE TOUR 2023 -2024
Cost of Gorilla Permit Rwanda: Trekking gorillas is one of the most exciting wildlife viewing experience that brings most tourists in Rwanda, Uganda and Democratice Republic of Congo. To go Rwanda gorilla trekking, you need a gorilla permit.
Gorilla permit is a legal document that allows travelers to visit mountain gorillas in Rwanda and in other neighbouring countries that host gorillas such as Uganda and Virunga national park in Congo. Rwanda is one of the 3 countries in the world that host Mountain Gorillas.
Trekking gorillas in Rwanda happens in Volcanoes national park where gorilla families roam in forested slopes of Volcanic mountains bordering Uganda and D R Congo. Gorilla permits in Rwanda are issued by Rwanda Development Board a government body in charge of protecting national parks.
Rwanda is one of the major tourist destinations in Africa especially for travelers interested in primate safaris that takes people to see mountain gorillas, Chimpanzee and different species of monkeys in their wild habitats.
How much does a gorilla permit cost ?
As of year 2023, Gorilla permit Rwanda cost $1500 for all visitors from outside Africa, nationals of Rwanda and East African community (EAC) citizens pay $200, African citizens pay $500 for Rwanda gorilla permits and Foreign residents in Rwanda pay $500 as well.
In Comparison, gorilla permit that cost $1500 in Rwanda, it’s much cheaper in Uganda side for visitors looking at the price of gorilla permit. A gorilla permit in Uganda cost $700 for foreign non resident visitors, $600 for foreign resident in East Africa and only UGX. 250,000 For East African citizen. Trekking gorillas in Uganda can be done in two national parks, Bwindi Impentrable national park and Mgahinga national park Uganda.
The age limit of people required to trek gorillas is 15 years, in otherwards, every person of 15 years and above is permitted to track gorillas in Rwanda, Uganda and D R Congo.
Wether the gorilla permit is purchased for trekking in Rwanda, Uganda or D R Congo, this gorilla trekking permit will cover the park entrance and guided trekking for a period of one hour visiting gorillas. After purchasing your gorilla permit, you will need to consider and plan your transportation to and from the park, accommodtion and meals, porter fees if required and tips to the trackers and ranger guides. Your trusted tour company can help to book and purchase a gorilla permit for you and also reserve accommodation and provide transportation.
Can someone cancel a gorilla permit ?
For whatever reason, tourists who wish to cancel their trip or fail to turn up for gorilla trekking in Rwanda, the cost of gorilla permit will not be refunded once payment is done. You will not also be allowed to transfer the already purchased permit in your names to another person. Gorilla permits purchased through tour operators can be resecheduled and be used for a different date upon advance request.
Why is a gorilla permit Required ?
A gorilla permit is a source of revenue by the park and the government to support conservation of mountain gorillas and other wildlife in the park. It also helps the park authorities to regulate the number of people expected to visit each individual family of mountain gorillas per day which in turn helps in conservation of gorillas and their habitats.
Therefore, if you are planning your gorilla trip, consider purchasing a gorilla permit Rwanda especially if interests are focused on gorilla trekking adventure in Volcanoes national park. Gorilla trekking and golden monkey tracking are th e two activities that attracts most visitors in Volcanoes national park while Chimpanzee tracking in Rwanda can be done in Nyungwe forest national park.
What else to see in Rwanda besides gorillas?
Rwanda is one of the best wildlife safari destinations in Africa, tourism is growing fast and Its currently regarded as a luxury safari destination with journey taking you to see the African big 5 in Akagera national park which includes Elephants, lions, Rhinos, Leopard and buffaloes. Enjoy the canopy walk in Nyungwe forest national park, nature walks, bird watching, or Do golden monkey tracking after gorillas in Volcanoes national park, hike and visit the grave yard of Dian fossey, Hike mount Bisoke, Mount Karisimbi, Visit the twin lakes burera and Ruhondo.
More activities include city tours to see Kigali genocide memorial, Art centers, Nyamirambo womens and local markets, while not forgeting Rwanda culture through traditional dances and dramma. Visit National history museum to learn about the dark history of Rwanda and the current situation while visiting the other different genocide memorials all over the country.
