How to book Volcanoes National Park gorilla permits.
You may spend an hour in the wild with mountain gorillas in Rwanda if you have a gorilla permit from Volcanoes National Park. Trekking these primates is an incredible experience. You may see mountain gorillas in their native habitats in Volcanoes National Park, one of four such parks, throughout the day with a valid gorilla permit.
Volcanoes National Park, situated in the Virunga Mountains, shares its boundaries with two other regional parks—Mgahinga in Uganda and Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. See below for details on the daily safaris offered by Katland to this beautiful national park. Gorilla permits are included in all of these trips.
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Arranging for gorilla permits in Volcanoes National Park
An individual may spend one hour in the company of habituated mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park with a gorilla permit, which is a paper or card provided by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB).
Therefore, in order to spend time with mountain gorillas, you are need to get a gorilla permit, which is best reserved in advance. Gorilla permits may be booked either directly via RDB or through tour operators like Katland Safaris. Get in touch with us if you want to know how to reserve a gorilla permit in Rwanda.
For everyone who contacts us or buys an all-inclusive gorilla trip to Volcanoes National Park with Katland Safaris, we will arrange the Rwandan gorilla permits. The booking procedure for gorilla permits at Volcanoes National Park is straightforward; we just verify the availability of permits on the day you like and let you know whether they are available. We will acquire your gorilla permit and, if necessary, email you scanned copies of your receipts after the money has cleared our account, so long as the dates are acceptable to you.
What is the going rate for a Rwandan gorilla permit?
In Volcanoes National Park, visitors may observe mountain gorillas on an hour-long trip for a whopping $1,500 each. The Rwanda Development Board, the government agency responsible for issuing licenses for gorilla tracking in Rwanda, receives this sum.
In addition to an hour with the gorillas, basic photography and videography, park admission, security, and a certificate upon completion of your gorilla trek, this price covers the services of a ranger guide who will accompany you throughout the forest. Expenses like transportation, food, and lodging will not be covered by this sum. All of this may be easily organized with the help of Katland Safaris.
Save Money on Rwandan Gorilla Permits
Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda is home to mountain gorillas, and from May through November, visitors may take advantage of cheap gorilla permits. So, for a mere 30% off, one may reserve gorilla permits in Rwanda.
You are only need to visit one of the two national parks—Nyungwe Forest National Park or Akagera National Park—to qualify. Spend a minimum of two nights in Rwanda and have enough money to cover any activity in the national park indicated.
This means that you may save $450 each permit ordered between November and May of any year, instead of paying $1500 for a gorilla permit. The price will be $1050. If you are interested in visiting Rwanda and would want to learn more about our cheap gorilla permits, please get in touch with us.
Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park: who may go?
Anyone above the age of fifteen may go gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Rwanda prohibits the entry of anybody under the age of fifteen on tours of the mountain gorillas. Please make sure your youngster is at least the recommended age to see the mountain gorillas in Rwanda.
Because mountain gorilla treks in Rwanda and Uganda have included individuals aged 100 and more, there is no upper age restriction. The use of sedan chairs allows them to do this. Is there anybody in your family who is interested in trekking mountain gorillas in Rwanda but has a handicap or is extremely elderly? Get in touch with us
On what days does Rwanda provide licenses for the gorillas?
Twenty habituated mountain gorilla families call Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park home. Ten of these groups are set aside for research purposes, while the other ten are available for gorilla trekking. This implies that no more than ten gorilla families may be seen by tourists and visitors in a single day.
No more than eight guests are allowed to spend an hour with each gorilla family every day. Trekking habituated mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park is therefore possible every day with 80 gorilla permits. To get your gorilla permits for your Rwandan safari, get in touch with Katland Safaris.
When is the best time to reserve permits to go gorilla trekking in Rwanda?
Compared to Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda has the most costly gorilla trekking permits. Regardless, gorilla licenses to see mountain gorillas in Rwanda sell out rapidly, particularly during peak seasons.
Volcanoes National Park is best reserved four to five months in advance. You may arrange for transportation and lodging after you have your permission in hand. To make sure your gorilla permits are available and to book them, Katland Safaris is here to help. Contact us at your earliest convenience.
Safaris and treks to see gorillas in Volcanoes National Park
A pioneer in the habituation of wild mountain gorillas, Volcanoes National Park was inspired by the groundbreaking work of the renowned primatologist, researcher, and environmentalist Diane Fossel.
Ever since mountain gorilla trekking began as a means to raise money for the conservation of the then-endangered great apes, it has grown into one of the most popular and unforgettable tourist attractions in Rwanda and all of Africa.
Volcanoes National Park is accessible from Kigali by road.
From Kigali International Airport, it is a two- or three-hour journey to Ruhengeri, the entrance of Volcanoes National Park. On your way to Volcanoes National Park, you’ll pass through hilly landscape dotted with tea plantations and many of other picturesque sights.
Volcanoes National Park is the most accessible of the three African national parks housing mountain gorillas; getting there takes around two to three hours by car.
Does Volcanoes National Park provide anything else?
In Volcanoes National Park, visitors may go on treks with habituated golden monkeys, see avian life, and, of course, go up volcanoes. You may also learn more about the culture and daily life of the locals by visiting the neighborhoods around the park.
Just what are the benefits of using Katland Safaris?
Local tour provider Katland Safaris has offices in both Rwanda and Uganda. Only Ugandans and Rwandans with a genuine interest in promoting our nation own and operate it. We have a group of enthusiastic, youthful office and field employees standing by 24/7 to respond to any questions you may have.
Our mission is to improve the lives of locals in Rwanda and Uganda by providing them with an unforgettable safari experience at an affordable price. With a track record of 15 years in the industry, you can trust that you will get top-notch service and up-to-date information to help you plan your safari. On both SafariBookings and TripAdvisor, Katland Safaris has received nothing but rave reviews.
