Gorilla Trekking is one of the most popular tourist activities in Rwanda and Africa at large. The gorilla trek offers tourists a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the Mountain gorillas in their natural Habitat
Gorilla trekking permit Cost and discounts
A Gorilla trekking permit in Rwanda cost $1,500 and are no discounts in High season ( June-october) , In Low season (November -May) there is a discount where pemits for African cost $500 , East Africans and Rwandans $200.
WHY RWANDA’S GORILLA TREKKING IS EXPENSIVE?
Rwanda is becoming a high-end tourist destination – in addition to the expensive gorilla permit, Rwanda has many high-end accommodations like Wilderness Bisate Lodge, Singita Kwitonda Lodge, One and Only Gorilla nest, Virunga Lodge and many others. By making Rwanda a luxury tourist destination, the government speculates more revenue from the tourism sector.
Rwanda Gorilla trekking is an exclusive experience – Rwanda’s government wanted to restrict gorilla trekking. In other words, to reduce the number of gorilla trekkers to conserve gorillas and their natural habitat. One of the ways of conserving gorillas is by reducing the number of trekkers to control the destruction of gorilla habitats and disease control.
Raise funds for community development – part of the profits from Gorilla tourism is given to local communities in terms of clean water, security, better education, better health, and better roads among others. The more expensive the gorilla permit is the more revenue for community development and the country at large.
More funds for gorilla conservation activities – The high cost of the gorilla permit means more funds are being generated for conservation activities toward the protection of the gorillas and their habitat. A few decades ago, mountain gorillas were critically endangered and were on the verge of extinction. By then less than 800 gorillas were left. But with the introduction of gorilla tourism which raised awareness about the mountain gorillas and generated funds the trend was reversed and currently there are more than 1000 mountain gorillas.
With the gorilla population on a steady increase, the gorillas will need more space. Rwanda is therefore taking a very ambitious project to expand the boundaries of the park to accommodate more gorillas. Therefore, the high cost of gorilla tracking in Rwanda will help expand the home of the gorillas.
Your Gorilla trekking Trip Schedule with US
You will be picked up by our driver guide at you location in a 4WD well conditioned vehicle then embark on a scenic road trip to the Volcanoes National Park, it’s a two and a half hours from Kigali once arrived You will stop at the park’s headquaters for registration, breifing , coffee or Tea and to be allocated a Gorilla trekking group After this You will be taken to the starting point of your trekk where you will join your group and park’s guides then you beging your trek, once located you will be allowed one hour to spend with the gorillas observing them closely, taking photos and interracting with them with the guide’s help. after this memorable experience you will have lunch and contiue and your driver guide will drop you at your prefered location.
Conclusion
The fact that mountain Gorillas are highly endangered species, and there is a need to conserve them and their natural habitat for the coming generations. so be the first to contribute and take part in this project by booking your Gorilla trekking trip (All inclusive package) with us to get this exclusive experience first hand.
