Anyone hoping to hike mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park must get a Rwanda gorilla permit. Three big African countries are home to mountain gorillas: Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga National Park, Volcanoes National Park, and Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Virunga National Park.

When it comes to gorilla trekking, Rwanda is the most popular destination because of its mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. We will examine how to book gorilla permits in Rwanda, the cost, the best time to book, and much more in this post.

Where to get a gorilla permit in Rwanda

A gorilla permit is required for visitors and anyone else wishing to hike among mountain gorillas in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. With these gorilla permits, you may spend an hour with these endangered primates.

Gorilla permits for Rwanda may be booked via the Rwanda Tourism Office (ORTPN). Your Rwandan gorilla permit may be booked directly from Rwanda or indirectly via a travel operator. When you book an all-inclusive gorilla trip in Rwanda or Uganda with Katland Safaris, we will arrange for gorilla permits on your behalf.

The cost of gorilla permits in Rwanda

It is recommended to pay the USD1500.00 per person per trek fee of a gorilla permit to ORTPN in advance to prevent shortages brought on by last-minute bookings. Rwanda continues to attract more visitors interested in gorilla trekking than other nations, like Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, despite this high cost.

A gorilla permit also includes park entry fees for Volcanoes National Park and a trained and armed ranger/guide who will take you into the forest to look for a specific family of mountain gorillas assigned to you.

For USD1,500. one can spend an hour with a group of habituated mountain gorillas. Prepare to interact with other trekkers since a gorilla family in Volcanoes National Park is only visited or walked by a maximum of 8 persons each day.

When to reserve a gorilla permit in Rwanda

In contrast to other nations like Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, gorilla permits in Rwanda and Volcanoes National Park often sell out fast as tracking in Rwanda is more popular than in the other nations.

As a result, we strongly advise all prospective customers to get their Rwandan gorilla permits at least three months in advance. When you get in touch with Africa Safaris, we’ll assist you in determining availability and scheduling any necessary services.

Katland Safaris is a professional company that specializes in planning trips for gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Uganda. To make your job easier while organizing a gorilla trekking vacation, we arrange for everything—including lodging, transportation, and gorilla permits. Our knowledgeable team is always available to assist you. Please send us an email with your intentions for 2017–2018.