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2 Days Rwanda Gorillas
2 Day Gorilla Safari Rwanda Day 1: Kigali City tour and transfer to Volcanoes National park. On arrival from the airport, you will be received by our own representative who will take you for a city tour in Kigali. You will appreciate that Rwanda is surely a land of thousand hills. The city is well
3 Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda
3 Days Rwanda Safari, Gorilla Tracking On your 3 day Gorilla safari in Rwanda, you will be delighted to visit Volcanoes National Park. Parc National des Volcans has an amazing tourism view; you actually enjoy nature at its best. As you adventure with the gorillas, trekking will be done in the volcanoes adjacent to the
3 days Uganda Gorilla Safari
Uganda Gorilla Trek  3 days Day One: Depart from Kampala in the early morning and drive south west to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to enjoying tracking the Mountain Gorillas. Have lunch on the way and pleasure in the scenic drive as you drive through the verdant countryside with rolling hills. You can also take pictures
4 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Dian Fossey Grave
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali. As you get to Kanombe airport in Kigali, you will be welcomed by our own guide. On arrival, you will love the natural beauty of Rwanda and acknowledge why it’s called the land of a thousand hills. The people only are hospitable and welcoming to make your stay comfortable. Our
4 Days Rwanda Tour, 2 Gorilla Trek
Rwanda Double Gorilla trekking & Cultural Tour The natural beauty blended with gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda is such a beautiful experience.You gets the opportunity to see the endangered mountain gorillas in their habitat. You will enjoy a city tour in Kigali and visit various sites. Day 1: Arrival at the Kigali International Airport. Right
5 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari & Chimps Trekking Tour
5 Days Gorillas And Chimpanzee Tracking Rwanda Primates safari includes chimpanzee tracking, Gorilla trekking and other attractions. This safari starts and ends in Kigali. We begin with Parc National des Volcans for gorilla trekking as well as Nyungwe Forest National Park for chimpanzee tracking and lastly return to Kigali. Day 1: Arrival in Kigali. Upon
6 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Chimps
Booking your safari to Rwanda will be exciting,you will get a chance to see primates and interact with the hospitable  local people of Rwanda.Visit cultural sites,the king’s palace, local communities and other significant attractions.Delight in a stunning view of the tea plantations found in Ruhengeri, enjoy sightseeing in the wilderness and visit the twin lakes
7 Days Gorilla Tracking Safari, Uganda Rwanda Gorilla Tour
This adventurous 7 days Rwanda gorilla tracking safari begins and ends in Kigali if not may probably end in Kampala with double gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Uganda. Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National park. From your hotel, have a beautiful breakfast and proceed northwards to volcanoes national park. The journey is quite interesting as
8 Days Rwanda Safari, Mountain Gorilla Tour & Primates
Day 1: Airport Transfer. On arrival From Kanombe airport in Kigali, our guide will be ready to welcome you to Rwanda. You will be delighted by the natural beauty of the country and why it was actually called the land of a thousand hills. Our guide will drive you to your desired hotel and these
Rwanda Safari Adventure 10 days
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali. Upon arrival at the airport, our guide will be ready to receive you and tell you so much about the natural beauty of Rwanda. You will appreciate the country as a land of thousand hills. Our guide will drive you to your hotel and these range from luxury, moderate and
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About Rwanda Gorilla Safaris

Rwanda is a famous destination for Mountain gorillas, and majority of these are discovered in Volcanoes National Park. The country has 10 habituated gorilla groups with a limit number of eight visitors per day. Each gorilla permit costs $ 750 per person per trek. Visitors are strictly given one hour to enjoy the presence of the gorillas. Gorilla trekking is such an amazing experience that needs everyone to be physically fit, since you have to hike through the thick vegetation and rugged terrain in search for the gorillas. Hiking is strenuous and so you are advised to walk on your own pace, remember to carry  a  bottle of water to enable you see the gorillas when you are safe and sound. Children below the age of 15years are not allowed to trek gorillas. However elders may get a chance to see these mountain gorillas, some groups are easily tracked without any difficulties. With such an adventurous safari, no one should stop you from organizing a trip in Rwanda.

For several years, these gorillas have been habituated and actually love the company of visitors. On a good day, some gorillas may get closer to you; however this should not scare you because they are not harmful. Knowledgeable guides will escort you in the forest and these are always armed just in case of anything. They are so familiar with the gorillas and can easily detect where they were the previous day. They will encourage you to follow the gorilla etiquette as it’s the only way to enjoy your search in the thick forest.

How Many Times Can You Track The Gorillas?

Visitors are allowed to track as many times as they wish as long as they buy the needed gorilla permits for each day. In case you are to track twice, you are assigned different gorilla groups to enable you experience them differently. Permits are always on high demand and booked in advance. If you don’t plan easier, you may miss out on seeing the great mountain gorillas. Take note, a gorilla permit in Rwanda costs Usd 750.Its expensive but the encounter is rewarding.

Best Time To Visit The Mountain Gorillas

Tracking gorillas in Rwanda is exciting since its a year- around adventure. There is not specific time, any time to good for tracking gorillas. The weather is hard to predict and so it often rains in Volcanoes National Park. Even when you expect it to be a dry season, it may still rain.

All visitors are requested to be at the headquarters at 8:30am for briefing about the rules and guidelines that govern gorilla trekking. Porters are available at a fee just in case you get tired. You may be required to walk long distances but this will depend on where the gorillas where were the previous day. However this is what makes the entire hike exciting and worth your money and time.

While at the headquarters, you are split into groups according to the assigned to you and off you go with the ranger guide.
This activity allows people who fit and can walk over slippery and muddy terrain. Its advisable to pack the right safari clothes as well as hiking boots or shoes. Some visitors tend to forget to carry these items and end up ruining their safari. The hiking boots will protect you from barbed vines, bamboo thickets, nettles and other insects. Therefore plan in advance to have everything necessary packed for your trip.

Keep in mind that the slopes are sharp and enclosed in thick vegetation. In addition, the high altitude of 5,200 feet simply means you will have to walk faster in search for the gorillas and be able to return in time. Nonetheless, there are moments when you will need to stop to catch a breath, you will supported by walking sticks which are provided by rangers. After a wonderful time with the gorillas, you are requested to report to the headquarters and there after proceed to your lodge.

Take note of the weather in Rwanda as your plan for your gorilla trek.
The climate in the Virungas is always moist, and the temperatures range from 50°F to (10°C).
Rainy Season; the heavy rains are from mid-march to mid-may, this is the time when the roads are impassible. Other months that experience long rains include October to November.
Dry Season; the best months for gorilla trekking include June to September as well as January to February.Hoever expect thunderstorms in the afternoons or anytime of the day.

Below are some of the recommended best safari clothes and gear.
*Short Sleeved Shirt or T-shirt
*A small lightweight waterproof, frameless backpack/bag
*Leather or durable canvas along with gloves
*Thick socks in addition to gaiters to put on over your pants or shoes.
*Waterproof, light hiking shoes or boots with treaded soles
*Rain jackets, pants and top with hood
*Safari hat, water bottle

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