Luxury Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Rwanda: Rwanda is one of only three safari destinations in the world that is home to the world’s last remaining population of endangered Mountain Gorillas, and a Luxury Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Rwanda provides an excellent opportunity to get up close and personal with these fascinating apes in their natural habitat. Immersing oneself in Africa’s beautiful Tropical Rainforests to view Mountain Gorillas is an unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Luxury gorilla trekking safaris in Rwanda are certainly a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife adventure that can only be had in Africa. Only Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda offers luxury gorilla trekking excursions. Gorillas are the major attraction of most Africa safari packages, with a concentration on seeing Mountain Gorillas as well as Eastern Lowland gorillas in the wild. Other notable gorilla trekking sites include Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Virunga National Park.
Gorillas are undeniably our closest cousins, sharing 98% of our genetic DNA. A meeting with these gorillas on Luxury gorilla trekking safaris in Rwanda is incredible! Gorilla trekking is by far the most thrilling excursion, bringing gorilla trekkers on a trip through tropical bamboo woods to visit a family of gorillas in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park.
A valid gorilla permit in Rwanda is required for a luxury gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda to take place. Everyone, regardless of gorilla destination, is required to get a permission. Trekking mountain gorillas is a one-of-a-kind activity that takes gorilla trekkers on a walk rather than utilizing a 4WD vehicle as is the case with conventional game drives in Africa’s savannah parks. Trekking with gorillas in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park takes between 2 and 8 hours, with hikers guaranteed up to 1 hour with the gorillas.
Luxury Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Rwanda.
Rwanda raised the price of gorilla licenses to USD 1,500 per person in May 2017. Rwanda has established itself as a premium gorilla trekking destination in Africa, distinguishing itself from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Only Volcanoes National Park, which is accessible from Kigali, is visited by all travelers on a luxury gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda. It takes about 2-3 hours for gorilla trekkers to drive to Volcanoes National Park.
Volcanoes National Park is also one of Rwanda’s conservation hotspots, with tourists able to witness the burial site of famed scientist Dian Fossey and the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, which carries on her legacy of gorilla study and activism. Outside of the park, bright, busy local markets showcase Rwandan life at its finest.
Unlike Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda covers a radius of 160 square kilometers but is home to approximately 30% of the world’s mountain gorillas and 13 families, all of which are ready to be trekked during luxury gorilla trekking safaris in Rwanda. Book a luxury gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda for a one-on-one encounter with some of the world’s last mountain gorillas.
Luxury Gorilla Lodges in Rwanda.
Given that Rwanda has positioned herself on the world map as a luxury gorilla safari destination, you will find a number of lodges offering luxury accommodation for guests and these include; Bisate Lodge, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, One and Only Gorillas’ Nest Lodge, Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel, Virunga Inn Resort and Spa Hotel, Singita Kwitonda lodge and Gorilla Mountain View Lodge among others.
Best Time to visit for Luxury Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Rwanda.
The most convenient time for luxury gorilla trekking safaris in Rwanda is from June to September or December to February. These months are usually dry seasons and it is much easier for visitors to hike in the forest while trekking mountain gorillas in Volcanoes national park.
The low season or rather wet seasons are from March to May and October to November. Sometimes it can rain heavy making it really difficult for you to hike in the forests during your luxury gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda.
How to book your gorilla permit for your Luxury Gorilla Trekking safari in Rwanda?
Gorilla permits in Rwanda can be booked directly through Rwanda Development Board using the irembo platform or through a trusted tour operator company like Explore Rwanda Tours that is organizing your luxury gorilla trekking safari to Rwanda.
