How much is a Gorilla Permit in Rwanda? Plus $1050 (Discounted)
A gorilla permit in Rwanda costs $ 1500 per person per trek. USD 1500 is what is charged for you to obtain a gorilla trekking permit in Rwanda. The cost applies to all categories of visitors but there is also an option of booking for the discounted offers.
The cost/price of the Rwanda discounted gorilla trekking permit
As low as USD 1050, you can have a gorilla permit booked for you. This applies to gorilla permit bookings around the off months of the year; November to May.
This category of Rwanda gorilla permits are available for non-resident visitors who stay or opt to visit other 2 National Parks or more, that is Akagera National Park or Nyungwe Forest National Park.
The $ 1050 per Rwanda gorilla permit translates into 30% discount offers. 15% discount on the gorilla permit in Rwanda translates into $1275 per person.
The 15% discounted offer on Rwanda gorilla trekking permits apply to tourists who stay pre or post MICE –Meeting, Incentives, Conferencing and Exhibition) events.
You also enjoy $30,000 offer which applies to 3 persons who wish to visit the mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park for 3 days consecutively. This is also referred to as Behind the Scenes.
15,000 US Dollars offer available for visitors who prefer private gorilla trekking experience of the whole gorilla family.
A gorilla permit is a document licensed by Rwanda Development Board (RDB) to the traveler allowing them to see rare mountain gorillas for about one in their habitat.
Who issues out Rwanda gorilla trekking permits?
A Rwanda gorilla Permit issued by the Rwanda Development Board which located on KG 220 Street, in Kigali the capital and largest city of Rwanda. Rwanda gorilla permit is used in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda only.
Where is gorilla trekking in Rwanda done?
Volcanoes National Park situated in Northwestern Rwanda extending for over 160 km². The park has a very unique Afro- montane appearance and its size is the most outstanding on East and Central Africa.
Volcanoes National Park encompasses a dramatic landscape of wildlife, rainforest, and active and extinct volcanoes which is purely a life-changing adventure. Volcanoes National Park reward travelers with close encounter to the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitats.
How many gorilla families & permits are in Rwanda?
Over 13 gorilla families live in Volcanoes National Park (VNP) and each family visited 8 people per day per trek making it 104 gorilla permit sold every day.
What is included on the cost of Rwanda gorilla tracking permit?
The cost of Rwanda gorilla permit includes the entrance, a ranger guide and certificate of participation in conserving the mountain gorilla in their wild.
What does the cost of permit exclude?
The price of gorilla permit excludes personal costs/expenses like visas, passport, alcoholic drinks, laundry services and others.
How to book a gorilla trekking permit in Rwanda with ease?
Gorilla permits to track can be easily purchased through us (info@adventureugandasafaris.com). Anyone with plans to spend their next holiday in Rwanda can consider book a permit in advance at least 2-6 months.
After full confirmation of the booking, passport details of the trackers will be required at the Rwanda Development Board to enable writing out the gorilla permits.
Please ensure the full names, passport number, and country of passport issuance is sent and pleases notes that you must be over 15 years of age to obtain a gorilla viewing permit.
How early should you book a gorilla tracking permit in Rwanda?
Booking a gorilla permit in advance can save you the last minute stress to find a permit on your gorilla safari.
Note, Volcanoes national park is home to 13 mountain gorilla groups and each group can only have 1 group of 8 people visiting a day for only 1 hour.
Today Rwanda is receiving so many visitors coming to tour gorillas. It’s best to book early to guarantee your gorilla permits for the day interested to trek gorillas.
Why do you need a gorilla trekking permit?
A gorilla permit is a legal document that is required of anyone to trek mountain gorillas not only in Rwanda but also other gorilla destinations.
Purchasing a gorilla permit plays a great role in regulating the number of people visiting a gorilla group per day. It is also a key avenue of financing gorilla conservation initiatives.
Best time to book gorilla trekking permit & gorilla tour
The best period to book permits is around 2-6 months early. Gorilla trekking adventure is best enjoyed during the peak months; June, July, August, September, and December, January to February.
What else to carry?
Essentials to include on the packing list for Rwanda safaris include valid passport, long-sleeved shirts, long-trousers, a sweater, a pair of socks, waterproof daypack, rain jacket and energy snacks.
Other items include waterproof hiking boots, first aid kit, gardening gloves, gardening gloves, bottled water, sun glasses, sunscreen, a torch, and others.