It is puzzling that there aren’t enough gorilla permits in Rwanda to enable tourists to see mountain gorillas in their native environment, given that the country is the global leader in gorilla trekking. Part of the East African communal block, the tiny landlocked nation of Rwanda is situated in East Africa.

Rwanda, better known as the “country with the southern hills,” has overcome the horrific memory of its 1994 genocide to become home to Africa’s cleanest city and a prime location for tracking habituated mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

Wildlife in Rwanda includes mountain gorillas, chimpanzees in Nyungwe National Park, and bodies of water like Lake Kivu. Our interest in disclosing the number of gorilla permits available in Rwanda on a daily basis stems from the fact that Katland safaris provide unforgettable gorilla trekking experiences.

Every day, how many gorilla permits does Rwanda issue?

To ensure that habituated mountain gorilla families have adequate time to eat and engage in their natural behaviors, it is mandatory in all nations with mountain gorillas that no more than eight individuals per day may visit each family. A family of gorillas in Rwanda is allowed no more than eight members, as is the case in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Every day, Rwanda offers 80 gorilla licenses.

Ten gorilla families are kept for scientific purposes, while ten are kept for gorilla trekking, among the twenty gorilla families found at Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. As a result, 80 gorilla permits are up for grabs every day for tourists and visitors interested in seeing Rwanda’s mountain gorillas. This is because every habituated gorilla family requires a troop of eight humans to hike.

Gorilla licenses in Rwanda provide one hour of time with mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, as well as one day’s admission to the park, the services of a ranger, and security. The Rwanda Development Board is the entity responsible for the sale and purchase of licenses to see mountain gorillas in Rwanda.

You may reserve your overnight accommodation in Ruhengeri or Kigali depending on the number of days you expect to spend on your gorilla trek in Rwanda. However, these services are not included in Rwanda gorilla permits.

How much money does Rwanda make from the sale of gorilla permits in Volcanoes National Park?
In Rwanda, visitors may pay $1,500 for a gorilla ticket that allows them to spend an hour on a hike with habituated mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.

Gorilla licenses in Rwanda were formerly sold for $750. However, in order to ensure that Rwanda continues to attract high-end visitors both now and in the future, the Rwandan government has chosen to raise the price of the permit from $750 to $1500 and to boost the resources allocated to promotion and marketing.

Assuming all 10 gorilla families are completely booked, Rwanda intends to generate a staggering $130,000 from 80 gorilla licenses sold at $1500 each. There are low and peak seasons in Rwanda, much as in Uganda, which means that some gorilla licenses go unsold on occasion.

The months of June, July, August, September, December, January, and February are often the most popular with visitors, whereas the months outside of these high seasons are less popular. You should plan ahead if you want to visit Rwanda during the peak season since gorilla permits sell out fast. When you book an all-inclusive Rwanda gorilla trip with Katland Safaris, we’ll take care of verifying availability, making reservations, and obtaining gorilla permits for you.

The Rwandan government spends permit funds in what ways?

As mentioned before, Rwanda’s primary source of foreign currency is gorilla tourism. The money that Rwanda receives from the sale of gorilla permits goes toward a variety of important causes, including the building of tourist infrastructure (such as roads leading to Volcanoes National Park and other popular tourist destinations), marketing and promotion of Rwandan tourism, and community development. Rwanda Development Board advertising initiatives, like the VISIT RWANDA commercial with Arsenal football club, and others are made possible with this funding.

To reserve a gorilla permit for a gorilla trekking adventure in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, prospective trekkers can get in touch with Katland Safaris or another tour operator. Just provide us with the day, month, and year, and we can see how many permits are available on that specific date. Your gorilla permit will be ordered or purchased after payment is received. If necessary, we will also email you scanned copies of the receipts.

Also, be aware that gorilla trekking is a once-daily activity that begins at 8:30 in the morning with a briefing and continues with a guided trip into Volcanoes National Park in pursuit of the endangered mountain gorillas. Once you’ve located the gorillas, you’ll have an hour to feed, play, and photograph them before heading back to the park headquarters to pick up your certificate for gorilla trekking.

Please contact Katland Safaris by email or phone if you would like more information about the Rwanda gorilla tours that are offered at inexpensive and value for money safaris. We would be happy to supply you with accurate and up-to-date information so that you can organize your Rwanda gorilla safari with ease.

You may find a variety of safaris on our website; just browse until you find one that suits your interests, budget, and availability. If you still can’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to contact us via email. A personalized Rwanda safari is what we specialize in.

Although she is from in Uganda, Katland Safaris is one of the few safari companies that focuses on both her own country and Rwanda. We have successfully organized hundreds of gorilla safaris to Rwanda and Uganda, and the testimonials from our satisfied customers on safari bookings and trip adviser speak for themselves.

A percentage of your money goes toward animal conservation and community programs surrounding Uganda National Parks, as part of our commitment to sustainable tourism. Wildlife preservation and local empowerment are two of the many causes that will benefit from your safari with Katland.