Discover the Ultimate Rwanda Safaris
Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Experiences, There is nowhere else you’ll find the endangered mountain gorillas in the world apart from the tropical rain forests on Virunga volcanoes in DR Congo, Rwanda and Uganda. In DR Congo, they are found in Virunga national park, in Uganda they are in Bwindi and Mgahinga national parks and in Rwanda, they are in Volcanoes national park.
Known as Parc National des Volcans in French and Volcanoes national park in English, it is located in northwest of Rwanda in Musanze. It is adjacent to Uganda’s Mgahinga and DRCongo’s Virunga national parks. Gorilla trekking is the park’s main activity though there are more tourist activities that can be done to make the safari tour more explorative. Because Rwanda is a luxury gorilla trekking destination, it has the highest gorilla permit price – US$ 1,500 and if you choose to trek for these primates here, you’ll surely get an experience worth the cost.
Rwanda is famous for its gorilla trekking opportunities in the Virunga Mountains. This is where Dian Fossey researched and habituated mountain gorillas in the 1960s.
Although gorilla trekking is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, the country has a lot more to offer. In fact, if gorilla trekking is beyond your budget, Rwanda is still worth visiting as an up-and-coming destination offering primate walks, volcano hikes and bird watching in Volcanoes National Park and Nyungwe National Park, plus boat trips on Lake Kivu in the Rift Valley and classic safaris in search of the Big Five in low-key Akagera National Park.
Rwanda is one of only three countries worldwide where you can see mountain gorillas. This is the world’s largest primate, weighing up to 200kg/441lb, and among the most endangered, with a global population estimated at around 1,060 individuals in 2024.
Arriving in Uganda
Most travellers arrive in Rwanda by air into Kigali Airport.
If you are already in the region then you can also drive or bus in.
Getting Around
Most of your travel arrangements will be handled by your tour operator.
Transfers are mainly by road, charter flights are available but these can be expensive.
Visas
Visas are required for travel to Uganda. These can be obtained using the e-visa system >>
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Anemel Tours is your best partner to organize with for gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park. Select from our different itineraries. We shall book and secure for you a gorilla permit, arrange for transport from the airport to the park, book for a comfortable and close accommodation and provide more information about the trip. More information regarding other activities to participate in on the tour will be given.
What to expect on your gorilla safari in Rwanda
You’ll be transferred to your lodge the day before trekking, rest as you prepare for the following day. On the day of trekking, wake up and have an early morning breakfast. Set out of the lodge and you’ll be transferred to the starting point. There you’ll meet the rest of the people that you’ll trek with, meet the ranger guide of Volcanoes national park. He will give you all the guidelines before penetrating into the forest to search for the big primates. He will guide you through the trails on the hilly volcanoes until you come across the family mountain gorilla family group being trekked. Once the gorillas are spotted, you are given a maximum of one hour to interact with them, take photos and observe their behaviors.
Visit Rwanda Known as the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda’s stunning scenery and warm, friendly people offer unique experiences in one of the most remarkable gorilla and chimpanzee trek, wildlife safari, hiking, historical and cultural trip.
Small, compact and easy to travel around, the main draw card of a Rwanda safari is that it has the easiest and most accessible gorilla trekking