🌿 Your Gateway to Gorilla Trekking Starts Here ✨ Easy Permit Assistance ✅
Steps to Acquire a Rwanda Gorilla Permit 🦍
1. Plan in Advance 📅
Gorilla trekking permits are in high demand, so it’s essential to book ahead, especially during peak seasons (From May up to november).
2. Understand the Permit Limitations 📜
In Rwanda, there are 20 gorilla families, but only 13 habituated gorilla families are available for trekking. Each group allows a maximum of 8 visitors per day.
3. Choose Your Travel Dates 🗓️
If you’re African, especially from East Africa, the low season is a great time for you to visit, as discounts are available.
4. Secure Your Permit Early 🎫
With increasing interest in Rwanda gorilla trekking, securing your permit early ensures you have a spot, particularly during peak seasons.
5. Be Prepared for the Terrain ⛰️
No, even after paying for it, travelers do not become the owner of the permit. In all countries, gorilla permits are permanent property of respective governments in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo.
A permit only allows you to see gorillas but you do not go with it. Before the start of the trek, all permits are collected at the park headquarters and returned to UWA and RDB for recycling.
The cost of gorilla permits differs depending on the country. In Volcanoes National Park, a single gorilla trekking permit costs $1,500 for all international visitors. For a private visit, travelers can purchase an exclusive permit for $15,000, offering a more personalized and customized trekking experience.
Early booking helps ensure timely planning and allocation of gorilla permits.
Gorilla trekking is one of the most popular tourist activities in Rwanda, leading to shortages of gorilla permits, especially during peak seasons. Travelers who book in advance have a higher chance of securing permits, as the allocation is based on a first-come, first-served basis.
