Rwanda Gorilla Tours
Rwanda Gorilla Tours with Maranatha Tours and Travel without doubt takes you on thrilling encounter with the massive mountain gorillas. Embarking on a gorilla tour in Rwanda is a dream come true for any primate enthusiast. Rwanda is known for its enriching gorilla tours, particularly taking nature enthusiasts on unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking adventures.
At Maranatha Tours and Travel, we arrange the best Rwanda Gorilla Tours that guarantee you 99.9% encounters with a family of mountain gorillas in their natural environment. Our experts are available 24/7 to help you craft the most outstanding Rwanda Gorilla Tours packages or you can choose from a variety of existing itineraries on our active website.
We have a range of customized Rwanda Gorilla Tours itineraries for you to choose the best that suits your travel interests and budget. Our customized Rwanda gorilla trekking packages are also flexible. They can still be modified to meet your travel desires and budget.
Our top-rated Rwanda Gorilla Tours packages to book
4 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Mt Bisoke
4 Days Uganda Rwanda Gorilla Safari
5 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Culture
5 Day Rwanda Gorilla & Chimp Safari
Where to go for the Rwanda Gorilla Tours?
Volcanoes National Park is the only destination that offers primate trekkers such a unique opportunity to encounter mountain gorillas in Rwanda. Volcanoes National Park is located in Ruhengeri, northwestern Rwanda, and is where over 13 habituated gorilla families survive. Volcanoes Park is among the oldest protected areas formed back in 1925 and spans up to 160 sq. km. It formed part of the Virunga Conservation Area and takes its name from the existing Virunga Volcanoes; Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyinyo, Muhabura, and Gahinga.
About 1063 endangered mountain gorillas currently exist on the planet Earth with about a third of them thriving in the jungles of Volcanoes Park Rwanda. Rwanda’s Volcanoes Park is a safe and secure home to these apes and also an ideal destination to visit for gorilla trekking in Africa. Volcanoes Park also happens to be the place Dian Fossey began her journey to study mountain gorillas and she spent up to 18 years. A visit to Volcanoes National Park on the Rwanda Gorilla Tours presents you with a chance to explore one of the habituated groups by Dian Fossey.
Gorilla families to explore on Rwanda Gorilla Tour in Volcanoes National Park include Umubano, Titus, Pablo, Agashya, Karisimbi, Amahoro, Bwenge, Muhoza, Hirwa, Sabyinyo, Ugenda, and more. Each of these Rwanda gorilla groups is trekked by a maximum of 8 (eight) visitors per day.
What is it like to go Rwanda Gorilla Tours?
The Rwanda Gorilla Tours begins with booking a gorilla permit and traveling to Rwanda to engage in the trek to see mountain gorillas. On the actual trek with Rwanda gorillas, visitors get briefed first and then the official allocates habituated gorilla families. The actual hike involves navigating via the high altitude ranging from 2500-4000 with the park ranger guide. The hike lasts for about 2 to 6 hours but guarantees you a maximum of an hour for up close and personal encounters with a family of mountain gorillas.
How much is a gorilla permit
Currently, the price of a valid gorilla permit is USD 1500 per person. Take note that 10% of the overall revenue collection from Rwanda gorilla permits is given back to local communities. The revenue-sharing scheme is intended to support several local community projects and also boost efforts to conserve and protect gorillas as well as their habitats.
How to book a Rwanda Gorilla Tours & permits
Booking your Rwanda Gorilla Tours and permits is easier and safer through a recognized tour operator on the ground. Talk to our expert to plan and book your gorilla tour in Rwanda. We are Maranatha Tours and Travel with over 15 years of experience in the tourism sector. Our active email is info@adventureugandasafaris.com.
Gorilla tours & Dian Fossey
Our Rwanda Gorilla Tourss also provide an avenue for you to incorporate the Dian Fossey hike. The Dian Fossey tomb site walk takes you in the footsteps of the world’s former researcher, scientist, and primatologist- Dian Fossey.
Rwanda Gorilla Tourss & Kwita-Izina
One of the special events not to be missed on the Rwanda Gorilla Tours is the Kwita Izina. This is the local initiative in which the newly born gorillas are given names. The initiative often attracts several people from tourists, businesses, conservationists, and more. It is one approach used to create awareness about gorilla conservation and the challenges faced. This is celebrated once a year and that is on 1st September. The Kwita Izina was launched in 2005 and is often conducted in Kinigi.
What to pack for the Rwanda Gorilla Tours
Rwanda Gorilla Tours takes you on a special primate adventure. Getting the best of your gorilla trek requires early preparation. This includes packing right and this should start with a valid gorilla permit, a long-sleeved shirt, a rain jacket, long trousers, a sweater, waterproof hiking boots, packed snacks, bottled water, gardening gloves, and a good camera that is flush-free.
Rwanda gorilla trekking best time to go
When is the best time to go for gorilla trekking in Rwanda? The dry season is without doubt the ideal period for you to embark on a gorilla tour in Rwanda. This can be anytime from June to September or December to February. These months are characterized by low or no rainfall making them the best for trekkers to enjoy smooth treks in search of a family of mountain gorillas in the wild.
Getting there
Anyone with plans to trek mountain gorillas in Rwanda must travel to Volcanoes National Park. By road, your journey can last for 2-3 hours starting from the heart of the vibrant and clean Kigali capital city. By air, you can set off from Kigali to Ruhengeri on a flight.