1 Day Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
Volcanoes National Park is prominently known to offer remarkable Gorilla Trekking Safaris to all kinds of travelers from all over the globe. The Park is situated in Ruhengeri District and a habitat to 10 Mountain Gorilla Groups that are fun to watch and track in the thick green forest vegetation by all kinds of travelers from all over the globe.
The Tracking period usually takes a period of 3-5 hours depending on the current location of the Gorillas at the time.
You Must carry a valid Gorilla Trekking Permit to enable you track the Mountain Gorillas and this costs US $1500 per person interested. So make sure to purchase one to track the Mountain Gorillas in their natural forest vegetation habitat.
Transfer on the 1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trek to trek the Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park located in Ruhengeri District.
Detailed Itinerary
Depending on your arrival time at the Kigali International Airport although earlier is better, you are picked up by a company driver guide who transfers you on your 1 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Volcanoes National Park.
Transfer to the Park for a period of 1-2 hours, then later after a period driving while watching the green terrain, rolling hills, birds you reach the Park and transfer direct to the Park headquarters for briefing on the Dos and Don’ts around the Mountain Gorillas.
Later, you are distributed into groups of 8 with a skilled park ranger guide you penetrate the forest to track the Mountain Gorillas for a period of 3- 5 hours depending on the location of the Gorillas and when you meet them an hour is allowed to stay in their presence taking numerous photos to keep for memories.
En-route, watch other primates like vervet monkeys and birds. After taking photos of the Mountain Gorillas, proceed back to the Park headquarters to receive your Gorilla Trekking Certificate which you take with you back home to keep for memories. Return back to your lodge or to the Kigali International Airport to board your flight back home.
The safari includes
- Ground transportation
- Gorilla Trekking Permit at US $1500
- Lunch
- Professional English speaking guide
Exclusions
- Airfares
- Visa
- Tipping fees to locals and porters
- Laundry
- Cigarettes
- Luxury drinks