Are primate safaris in Rwanda worth the money spent?
A Primate Safari in Rwanda runs at what cost?
The sort of monkeys you are interested in viewing, days to stay, and locations where you may observe primates on your primate safari in Rwanda will determine the cost of a primate safari in Rwanda. Apart from other services like transportation, lodging, and guide services, the cost of a cohabitation permit is significantly more for any primate safari in Rwanda.
For a foreign non-resident, a gorilla trekking permit is $1500. It allows you to spend one hour with the mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.
For a foreign non-resident, a chimps trekking permit is $90. It allows you to spend one hour of interaction with the Chimpanzees at Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Apart from the permission, you will pay for transportation, lodging, and guides among other services to effectively walk with the primates in Rwanda.
Why should one go on primordial safaris in Rwanda?
One of the best places to go observe primates in their natural environments is Rwanda. When it comes to golden monkey and gorilla treking worldwide, Volcanoes National Park comes first. Following the many years of habituation, mountain gorillas are very used to humans, so Rwanda is a top nation for gorilla trekking, filmmaking, and photography.
From Kigali International Airport, Rwanda’s main National Parks are readily accessible; the trip to Volcanoes National Park takes two to three hours. Some of the top luxury hotels in the area are housed inside the same Volcanoes and Nyungwe Forest National Park.
This does not exclude budget and mid-ranger lodges from existence. This is the reason most permits to see primates here in Rwanda sell out fast regardless of the exorbitant cost. Please ensure that your contact Katland safaris book your permits at least 26 months in advance.
Primate safari booking guidelines for Rwanda
To guarantee that you are reserved for a primate safari in Rwanda, you must first have your permit locked in advance. Once your intended trip dates are confirmed, we will require you to inform us so that the Rwanda Development Board may verify the availability of hiking permits. We will let you know once we verify permits are free for your intended date so we may send you an invoice to cover licensing payment.
Following the money paid and receipt into our account, we will immediately buy your license and provide a scanned copy of the permits to you for review and confirmation you are booked for a primate safari in Rwanda. Given that they sell out very rapidly on a first come first basis, it is advisable to book your permits in advance at least two to three months before your trip.
Ideal time to visit Rwanda for primates
The ideal time to see primates in Rwanda is between June and October and December to March. This is a dry season in Uganda with moderate rainfall, which makes it simple for the treks in the Forests visible. Additionally, this time the vegetation is not entirely grown and it is easy to view the primates providing great views for pictures.
Tall vegetation makes it difficult to see during the other months of March, April, May, and November—typically a wet season in Rwanda; yet, hiking is usually shorter during this time since Primates do not travel far in search of food available in the forest than during the dry season. Given that it is a highly well-organized activity and you have a 99% probability of seeing them in their native surroundings, watching primates in Rwanda is feasible all year long.
Why schedule your Primate safari in Rwanda via Katland Safaris?
Established in 3003, Katland safaris is proud of designing specifically designed primate safaris in Rwanda. Katland has a highly committed and dependable staff. Our staff of expert tour advisors responds for twenty minutes for your questions.
These advisers will answer all your concerns, create a travel schedule for you, ensure all your services are reserved ahead of time so you may prevent complications and you will be able to experience the value for the money you will pay on your primate safari in Rwanda. Additionally assigned to you depending on your language option are extremely informed driving guides. All comes down to your taste. Please get in touch with us here.