How To Plan A Premium Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari

The Rwanda as one of the top gorilla trekking safari destinations in Africa is graded as a premium destination carefully conserving the endangered mountain gorillas in an environment mixed with tradition and a touch of modernity.

The Volcanoes National Park is the only home of the mountain gorillas in Rwanda with the quickest access from the main international airport in Kigali. The time to take from Kigali to Volcanoes is about 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours drive with a scenic environment.

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Key Information When Planning Premium Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

• Reserve Rwanda gorilla permit in advance
• Maintain some level of fitness as the hike to get to the gorillas is in quite steep environment. Altitude of the Virunga area can go as high as 2670 meters above sea level.
• Book accommodation and other necessary gorilla safari logistics in advance.
• Abide by the rules of gorilla trekking safari and attend the must briefing time.
• Good health during gorilla trekking saves you from having to with draw from this adventure at the last minute.
• Pack the right gorilla safari gears and hire a porter to assist with carrying them
• Age limit for gorilla trekking is 15 years and beyond in Rwanda

Upscale Accommodation to use during gorilla trekking in Rwanda are available with options to choose from according to your budget. some of the options of luxury gorilla trekking package of Rwanda are greatly determined by accommodation to use while on safari.

Some of the Luxury accommodation options to book for gorilla trekking in Rwanda include Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Bisate Lodge, Virunga Volcanoes Lodge, Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel,

Highlights Of A Premium Gorilla Trekking Safari In Rwanda

Day 1 Drive to volcanoes National Park

Day 2 Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

Day 3 Departure

Details Of 3 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari

Day 1 Drive to volcanoes National Park

Drive to Volcanoes National Park in Northwestern Rwanda. Along the way, enjoy the lush ever green vegetation that shades the slopes of several highlands that form part of the country’s topography.

The Rwanda roads are winding as they negotiate the bottom of different plateaus. Rwanda is referred to as the Land of a thousand hills and indeed this is testified by the view you pass by on the way to Volcanoes National Park.

Volcanoes National park which seat on 160 square kilometers of forested land in Rwanda lies in Northwestern Rwanda and part of the wider Virunga area shared by Uganda and D.R.Congo. The altitude of Volcanoes National Park is influenced by the presence of the five of the six Virunga Volcanoes that is Mountain Gahinga, Muhavura, Sabyinyo, Bisoke and Karisimbi.

At the moment Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda is home about 12 gorilla trekking families open to the public including Hirwa, Susa, Amahoro, Umbano and others.

Check into your lodge

Accommodation Volcanoes National Park: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Bisate Lodge, Virunga Volcanoes Lodge, Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel,

Day 2 Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

Rise up early to take breakfast them carry your gorilla trekking gears without forgetting your packed lunch then proceed to the ranger station for briefing.

Expect to share the same space with other tourists on gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda. After briefing and each tourist is allocated a gorilla family to trek them follow the trail head towards where the family of mountain gorillas was last seen.

The tracks of misty Volcanoes forest are dense most of the time from the rivers and streams that overflow and regular rains that fall. Because of the large leaves and thick forest canopy that doesn’t allow sunlight to sip through to minimize on the precipitation of the forest, the ground remains soggy.

Along the way, chances of spotting other primates like black and white colobus, vervet monkeys, olive baboons are wider. Keen birders on Rwanda gorilla trekking adventure have the double opportunity of spotting some rare birds including Albertine rift endemics.

When finally with the mountain gorillas only one hour is allowed in their presence. Watch them play, groom, eat, nap and so much more. It is hard to estimate the next move of the mountain gorillas because they control the entire gorilla trekking adventure.

Get back to your lodge

Day 3 Departure

The Rwanda gorilla trekking adventure is unforgettable however, you have to return home.

Alternative Rwanda Safari Activities To Combine With Gorilla Trekking

Chimpanzee trekking in Rwanda

Nyungwe forest is the home of chimpanzee trekking in Rwanda with its headquarters in Uwinka. Each tourist is required to purchase a Rwanda chimpanzee permit to get an opportunity to attend the morning or afternoon session.

Game safari in Rwanda

Akagera National Park is the only game viewing destination in Rwanda with chances of spotting the big five that is Rhinos, elephants, cape buffaloes, lions and leopards. While on game drive in Akagera National Park, you may spot zebras, waterbucks, bushbucks and others. When you take a Rwanda game drive in Akagera National Park you enjoy the beauty of Lake Ihema and others craters.

Rwandese Cultural Tour

Enjoy the Rwandese culture while on safari where you may get the chance to see traditional dance performances like intore dance moves accompanied by an orchestra of long drums, folk songs and more. A visit to a cultural center in Rwanda like the Ethnographic museum where some items used by ancients Rwandese are preserved and more gives you a glimpse of their past life.

Birding in Rwanda

Enjoy the different birds of Rwanda as the country is reported to having more than 700 bird species including Albertine rift endemics. A birding safari in Rwanda is amazing especially when in company of a professional and experienced birding guide. Some of the top birding destinations of Rwanda include Nyungwe forest, Volcanoes forest and others.

Golden monkey trekking in Rwanda

Rwanda is home to the golden monkeys a rare primate species whose population is also threatened. The charming golden monkeys are residents of Volcanoes Forest and although habituated still bear their natural traits so expect to remain on your toes. Physically, golden monkeys have a larger body compared to other monkeys, golden brown hairs on the lower bottom and very exciting to follow. Book a golden monkey trekking permit to have accesses to these incredible primates