Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Cost, Price, Discounts 2023 2024

Its should also be noted that Uganda luxury safaris are way cheaper than Rwanda’s. If you do not want to spend much on a luxury safari, Uganda can be a great option. Singita Kataza House offers an exclusive-use private villa that’s perfect for travellers who value privacy or large families that need plenty of space.
Because permits are very limited, they should not be interfered with excessively, which is why you should book your spot a year or two in advance. Volcanoes National Park’s main attractions are the famous mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. There are between ten and twelve gorilla families, which feature one dominant male and several females. All adults in the  group care for and play with the infants, which Uganda Gorilla is a joy to witness. Hikes up to their various locations can last anything from 30 minutes to four or more hours, reaching an altitude of between 2,500m and 4,000m. Porters are available to carry backpacks and cameras, as well as to offer a helping hand along the route, 10% of the revenue from the permits is channelled towards local communities, to build schools and health centres, as well as roads.

There are 5 regions to begin Luxury Gorilla Trekking adventure in Uganda; Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, Nkuringo and Ntebeko. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP), one of Africa’s splendid Tropical Rain-forest parks lies in Southwestern Uganda, founded in 1991 and later, designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. This compact rain-forest conservation areas lies on an area measuring 331sq.kms and adjacent to it is Mgahinga Gorilla National Park a home to not only Mountain Gorillas but also the Golden monkeys. The two important parks are 8-9 hours’ drive starting from Entebbe/Kampala in Central Uganda and only 3 to 4 hours’ drive from Kigali. Congo gorilla permits apparently cost the lowest – just $450 all year round.

Then, take a scenic four-hour drive northeast to a cabin in the wooded outskirts of Volcanoes National Park. The haven of luxury will be your base as you gear up for the forthcoming trekking adventure in the highly recommended Volcanoes National Park. However, midrange and budget travelers can also enjoy an amazing experience without having to spend much.

This activity allows tourists to work with Researchers and learn how gorillas are taken through the process of getting comfortable with humans in their presence. This special activity allows travelers to spend more time with the gorillas than in the case of normal gorilla trekking offered in Rwanda. The normal gorilla permits in Uganda costs $700 but the habituation experience permit goes for $1500. Foreign residents in Uganda pay $600 for a permit while East African Nationals only pay 250,000 Uganda shillings which is equivalent to about 85 US Dollars.

The roads that lead to the gorilla trekking destinations in Uganda and Rwanda are generally good but the traveling is slow than the American and European roads. For instance the secondary roads are bumpy and slow, most especially as you approach Uganda’s gorilla parks. The 4×4 drive vehicles are needed for these kind of routes in the rainy season. Covering a significant area of north-western Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park is one of the four only places in Africa where mountain gorillas can be tracked. This remote and wild protected area offers one of the most unforgettable experiences of meeting face to face with the mountain gorillas, in their natural habitat. We offer safaris to various destination for gorilla trekking including; Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, bordering both Uganda and Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and  Virunga National Park in DR. Congo.

Rwanda is ranked among the top luxury safari destination not to miss out  on  Rwanda gorilla trekking tour , or wildlife tour. The gorilla experience in volcanoes national park offers a lifetime primate encounter. The park is home 10 gorilla families that include; Susa gorilla group, Karismbi gorilla group, Agashya gorilla group, Hirwa gorilla group, Umubano gorilla group, Sabyinyo gorilla group, Bwenge gorilla group, and Kwitonda gorilla group.

Although gorilla trekking is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, the country has a lot more to offer. The Rwanda Development Board has ensured that the mountain gorilla trekking permit price increment goes hand in hand with the improvement of the quality of services being offered in the tourism
sector, such as accommodation facilities and gorilla services. Travelers who book VIP Gorilla trekking safaris are treated with professionalism and expertise. Rwanda has been among the top luxury destinations for travelers interested in gorilla tracking
experiences.

By road, a fully serviced rental car is essential for your connectivity to enjoy Luxury Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi or Mgahinga National Park. The road distance from Kampala to Bwindi or Mgahinga is estimated to take up to 8-9 hours’ drive. Other essential options exist starting from Queen Elizabeth National Park which is approximately 3-4 hours. En-route to Bwindi for your Luxury Gorilla Trek, expect great Tree climbing lions sightings at Ishasha area of Queen Elizabeth N/P.

In case you are flapping out on a once life adventure, you must then stay here, it’s also a one hour drive from the park entrance in Kinigi. Each of the gorilla family can be visited for one hour per day, with in Uganda, there is a off peak discount in April, May and November, and also these are both bookings in advance. There is also a minimum age requirement of 15 years to track the gorillas in both Uganda and Rwanda. Visit Uganda's hot spots, top rated national parks and explore the gifts on nature, the people and culture of Uganda. Chris Webster is a Senior Travel Advisor with The Luxury Travel Agency.

All these are in line with advice, guidelines and procedures for a post covid-19 traveler put in place by WHO, UNWTO, UWA, AUTO, UTB and Civil Aviation. Travel Notes is a thoughtfully researched luxury travel blog written by our team of expert advisors. We’ve travelled to all corners of the world and here we share our experiences. The people seemed to be happy and proud of the culture and their country.

Use our Africa Safari Travel Guide to make it the best it can be as you connect with one of Zicasso’s safari experts for access to off-the-grid preserves, the best big game experiences, and so much more. After a last indulgent breakfast, you’ll be brought to the airport for your overnight flight back to the UK. Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda are found in the Volcanoes National Park that is in the northwestern part of the country, stretching on a total land area of 160 square kilometers and encounters the large rainforest in the Virunga Mountains.