Booking Rwanda gorilla trekking safaris from Southwestern Uganda

From Southwestern Uganda, you can now arrange for gorilla trekking safaris to Rwanda, where you may see these primates and participate in other activities in Volcanoes National Park. Because it is shorter of a drive from Kigali to this stunning mountain gorilla habitat, many tourists choose to hike the Rwandan gorillas in Volcanoes National habitat.

Volcanoes National Park is about a two- to three-hour journey from Kigali, but seeing mountain gorillas there only takes thirty to forty minutes from southwestern Uganda. Rwanda gorilla treks start from Uganda and end at Volcanoes National Park, both operated by Katland Safaris.

Kisoro and Kabale districts are located in the southwest of Uganda. Volcanoes National Park, which is home to mountain gorillas, is a mere 45-hour drive from the Chanika border, and these two districts share a border with Rwanda. Also, it’s worth noting that Uganda’s Mgahinga National Park extends into Volcanoes National Park.

Because of this, mountain gorillas from Rwanda may sometimes be seen in Mgahinga, and vice versa. Is trekking Rwandan gorillas in Volcanoes National Park something you’re interested in if you’re a resident of Kabale or Mgahinga? Would you want to see mountain gorillas in Rwanda after beginning your safari in Uganda? Everything related to this will be handled by Katland Safaris.

Contact Katland Safaris with the specific dates you would want to hike mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park if you are interested in visiting Rwanda and seeing these amazing creatures from Uganda. We will investigate the availability of gorilla permits and get back to you once we know the dates, months, and years.

Since payment is required to guarantee Rwanda gorilla permits, we will send you an invoice to ensure payment is made. Send us the POP (proof of payment) after you’ve paid into our bank account by wire transfer or credit card. We will use our credit to get your gorilla permit after we receive your POP. Please note that it often takes 2-3 business days for the funds to reflect in our bank account. Once you have paid for your Rwanda gorilla permit, we will provide you with scanned copies for your reference.

We will take care of arranging your lodging and transportation to and from the park after you have obtained your gorilla permit. Volcanoes National Park is accessible from anywhere in the country thanks to our convenient transportation services.

Rwanda safaris tailored to your needs, departing from Uganda

Custom safaris in Africa. From Kisoro, you may go to Volcanoes National Park on a gorilla safari. If you want to go gorilla trekking in Rwanda, you may get an early start from Kisoro and travel to Volcanoes National Park via the Chanika border. So, from Kisoro to Volcanoes National Park, you may plan a day of gorilla trekking.

From Kisoro to Volcanoes National Park, we will organize transportation and lodging (if necessary) when we have obtained your gorilla permit. You can reach Rwanda in plenty of time for a gorilla hike if you leave Uganda by 6 in the morning. The good news is that everything is running well since Rwanda is one hour behind Uganda.

Your trip will conclude with a return to Kisoro for an overnight stay after your gorilla walk, after which you will get a certificate. Get in touch with us if you’re interested in learning more about our Rwanda gorilla trekking excursions that depart from Southwestern Uganda.

If you’d rather spend more time in Rwanda, you may go golden monkey trekking or climb one of the country’s extinct volcanoes; both activities provide some of the greatest chances to see these animals in all of Africa. Lake Kivu, Nyungwe National Park, Akagera National Park, and other Rwandan attractions are also available as connections. For a more leisurely exploration of the land of a thousand hills, Katland Safaris arranges Rwanda safaris departing from Southwestern Uganda, ranging from one day to over fifteen days.

The mountain gorillas of Rwanda, as they inhabit Volcanoes National Park

Of the four places on Earth that are home to mountain gorilla populations, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda is one of them. Volcanoes National Park, in Rwanda’s northeast, is a portion of the Virunga area that Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo all share.

Of the twenty habituated mountain gorilla families found in Volcanoes National Park, ten are dedicated to study, and the other ten are used for hiking. At most, eight individuals may visit each habituated mountain gorilla group in Rwanda, limiting the daily capacity to eighty persons for an hour-long encounter with these primates. Because Rwanda is a highly sought-after location for gorilla trekking, travelers are able to get permits well in advance of their trip.

Getting a permit to see gorillas in Volcanoes National Park

The Rwandan Department of Parks (RDP) issues permits for visitors to see mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park on a first-come, first-served basis. To visit Rwanda and observe gorillas, one must first pay for permission.

We will verify availability, give you advice, and offer you an invoice to pay when you provide us with the exact days you wish to hike gorillas. Your gorilla permit will be purchased and scanned for you as payment is received.

To go gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda with a permit costs $1500. The price includes an hour with the mountain gorillas, park admission, a ranger guide, forest security, and a certificate to prove it.

Trekking with gorillas often begins first thing in the morning and might last anywhere from half a day to most of the day. You may tailor your hike in the park to your interests and level of fitness by selecting from a variety of easy or more difficult routes.

Entrance fees, permits (for gorillas, chimpanzees, and golden monkeys), lodging, and transportation are all part of the Rwanda trip that begins in southern Uganda with Katland Safaris. Skilled safari guides operate each of our safari-specific vehicles. So that you aren’t left to fend for yourself in a foreign land, we provide personalized, all-inclusive safaris.

Why should you book your safari with Katland Safaris?

Katland Safaris has been leading the charge for unforgettable safaris to Rwanda and Uganda for the last fifteen years, allowing guests to see animals and gorillas in their native environments. By visiting the communities in and surrounding national parks, our trips aim to provide once-in-a-lifetime experiences. We at Katland Safaris are proud to be 100% Ugandan owned and operated.

Our safaris have received rave ratings on both safari booking and TripAdvisor. Send us an email if you have any questions on the safaris offered by Katland or would like more details about our affordable safaris, and we will get back to you as quickly as we can. 

Rwanda gorilla trekking safaris with Katland Safaris