When Is The Best Time To Do Gorilla And Game Safaris In Rwanda

The Gorilla and Game Safari in Rwanda is best done in the dry season even though both activities are open all year. In Rwanda, gorilla trekking tours happen in Volcanoes National Park where Rwanda game tours happen in Akagera National Park. The dry season in Rwanda is normally June, July, August, September, December and January when the country generally received dry weather conditions.

For gorilla trekking in Rwanda, one need to reserve a permit which is a documents that gives tourists access to see the mountain gorillas. Tourists must carry some gorilla safari gears including safari boots, long sleeved shirt, rainproof gears and others as Volcanoes National Park is a jungle with rough surfaces.

For game drive in Akagera National Park in Rwanda one has to pay park entrance fees a compulsory payment to support the conservation fund that support the running of affairs of this park.

The wet season is normally March to May and November when the country is expected to experience severe rains. This season should not stop you from doing the gorilla and game tour in Rwanda. Expect to see the mountain gorillas and the animals in Akagera National Park even though majority tend to stay in secluded spots of the park.

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How To Book Gorilla Trekking and Game Safari in Rwanda

The best way to book, the gorilla trekking and game safari in Rwanda is by selecting the right timing for this African safaris holiday. In case your Rwanda safari timing is within the peak tourism season, advance planning is necessary. This includes making reservations for other logistics that support this Rwanda safari.

Booking the Rwanda gorilla permit which is the document necessary for you to see the mountains. Rwanda has limited gorilla trekking permits open to the public that is maximum 8 per gorilla family and at the moment about 12 gorilla families are open.

Reserve the necessary accommodation to use during the Rwanda gorilla trekking and game drives in advance. This is to reduce on the chances of getting disorganized when the Rwanda safari starts and accommodation options may be sold out at the last minute.

Pay park fees for Akagera National Park in advance to avoid having to travel with hard cash or spending time at the park gate to clear.

How Much is The Cost of Gorilla and game safaris in Rwanda

The cost of the gorilla and game safari in Rwanda starts with the price of the gorilla trekking permit. Currently the cost of the Rwanda gorilla trekking permit is $1500 per person for foreign nonresidents, $500 for Foreign residents and other Africans and $200 for East Africans.

The cost of the Rwanda gorilla trekking permit includes park entrance fees, ranger guide fees, mountain gorilla conservation, security and others. The exclusions in the cost of the Rwanda gorilla trekking permit include tips, accommodations, transport and other costs. Sometimes the Rwanda Development Board may discount the cost of the gorilla permits in the low season although it is not a guarantee all the time.

Include the cost of other necessary logistics that support tourism in Rwanda including accommodations, transport and others. The cost of the Rwanda safari logistics varies with category that is luxury, mid-range and basic. The number of days and people to travel with for the Rwanda safari count. The number The average cost of Rwanda gorilla and game safaris is about $750 per person.

Why do the gorilla and game safari in Rwanda

Rwanda is one of the never crowded safari destinations in Africa yet has some of the top adventure attractions in the world the mountain gorillas. The number of gorilla permits open to the public is restricted to maximum 8 per gorilla family a measure takes to prevent the effects of mass tourism to the environment.

Mountain gorillas can only be found in Rwanda, Uganda and D.R.Congo world over so getting the gorilla permit in a chance worth treasuring. Spending time in accommodation within the park is unforgettable knowing that you are to overnight in a location that is just a few meters from the leftover mountain gorillas.

As Rwanda is undergoing recovery from the rags of the 1994 genocide, conservation of wildlife is one of the main points to consider in this plan. By visiting Rwanda to do gorilla trekking and game safari, part of the permit and park entrance fees paid support the conservation fund of this country.

Rwanda is an undiscovered gem in the gem of the African safari adventures because of the nature of the destinations where these animals thrive.

Which accommodation to book on Gorilla trekking and game safari in Rwanda

Accommodations to book in Volcanoes National Park for gorilla trekking adventure are categorized into upmarket, mid-range and basic. Some Volcanoes accommodation include Sabyinyo Silverback lodge, Mountain Gorilla View lodge, Kinigi guest house, mountain Gorilla View lodge, Gorilla Nest

Akagera National Park accommodations include Akagera game lodge, Vintage cottage, Ruzizi Tented lodge, Magashi Safari Camp

Is Rwanda Safe To Do The Gorilla Trekking And Game Safari

Rwanda is safe to do the gorilla trekking and game safari because of the professional and well qualified  team of rangers  guides from Rwanda Development Board that conduct the security of these Rwanda Destinations. The ranger guides coordinate with other Rwanda security agencies to keep law and order in Volcanoes National Park and Akagera National Park.

Every Rwanda National Park has guidelines that tourists are expected to abide by when on ground and these are aimed at protecting the wildlife and the visitors. Before going for gorilla trekking in Rwanda, it is compulsory to attend briefing at the ORTPN where the guidelines are explained in details. Every gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda must be conducted by a professional ranger guide. the ranger guides follow the pace of the slowest trekker so as not to leave anyone in the wilderness.

No tourist is allowed to move in the forest without an escorting ranger guide. moving in the forest to search for the mountain gorillas may be unsafe because there are some dangerous animals in the wilderness that you may encounter. As a tourists, you may not easily make your way out of the vast and thick Volcanoes forest not even using the modern technology like google map.

Security starts with you so donot carry your valuables because you may misplace them yet tracing it may be a challenge.

 Are mountain gorillas Dangerous During Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

Mountain gorillas are generally not dangerous in nature though they can charge when provoked. When you trace the mountain gorillas, the family will appear not to be bothered by your presence however they are quite nervous and very keen with every move you make at the same time.  

Tourists are urged to follow the guidelines of gorilla trekking so as not to appear suspicious before the mountain gorillas. No staring into the eyes of the mountain gorillas because they are very shy animals and this may cause them to retrieve into the deeper ends of the park.

Every gorilla family is habituated for unknown time before opening it to the public a process that helps them get accustomed to human presence without altering there nature.

When agitated, the mountain gorillas may show case signs like chest thumping, pull grass around them, hoot, hooting, move into the deeper forest and much more. Donot panic upon seeing this but wait for the ranger guide to establish the cause of the matter then follow the new guidelines. These may help put the situation down without escalating the circumstances.

Which accommodations to book for Gorilla and game Safari in Rwanda

At Volcanoes National Park there are several accommodations available in categories of upscale, mid-range and basic.

Accommodations for Volcanoes National Park Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Kinigi Guest House

At Akagera National Park there are options of accommodations available including Akagera game lodge, Akagera Resort and Country club, Ruzizi Tented lodge

What more to see on Rwanda Visit

Rwanda is a country bestowed with amazing safari destinations and activities other than the mountain gorillas and game. During the Rwanda safari, one may also do chimpanzee trekking, cultural experience in Rwanda, golden monkey trekking, Kigali city tour and others.

Chimpanzee trekking in Rwanda

in Rwanda, the chimpanzee trekking experience in Nyungwe National Park is amazing where you get the chance to have time with some of the big primates in Africa. The chimpanzee trekking experience in Rwanda starts with briefing at Uwinka which is the headquarters of the park. At the moment two chimpanzee communities have been habituated in Rwanda that is in Nyungwe forest and Cyamudondo. 

To find the chimpanzees in Rwanda, you need use the trails spread through the park constructed by regular visitors in the park including the Igishigishigi trail, Usamo trail and others. On the way, you may encounter other residents primates including grey cheeked mnagabey, vervet monkeys, blue monkeys  an others.

More than 300 bird species have been recorded as residents if Nyungwe forest including Albertine rift endemics.

Rwanda cultural Experience

The Rwandese culture is admirable from the local language to the taste of local Rwandese cuisines. The Ethnographic museum in Rwanda has some of the items used in the past life of the people of Rwanda and a visit here gives you a bigger insight into the life of the people in this country. In case you get the chance to watch the Intore dance which is accompanied by an orchestra of local drums, you get to enjoy the beauty of this country. The Nyakarimbi area is the prime crafts center in Rwanda were you may find the cow dung paint.

Kigali city tour

Kigali is the capital city of Rwanda and the center of most activities in the country. During the Kigali city tour, you may visit the Rwanda main business centers, religious grounds, genocide memorial, café shop to enjoy a taste of Rwandese coffee and others.

Golden monkey safaris in Rwanda

The golden monkeys are some of the endangered primates in the world. They bear golden brown hairs on the lower bottom. Golden monkeys move in communities under the leadership of an alpha male. One needs a golden monkeys permit from Rwanda Development board to be part of this adventure in Rwanda. The golden monkeys are permanent residents of the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.

Mountaineering in Rwanda

Mountain climbing in Rwanda is one of the activities you may engage in as the country is a land of a thousand hills. Some of the notable mountaineering spots in Rwanda include climbing Mountain Gahinga, Muhavura, Bisoke, Karisimbi and Sabyinyo. These are the five Volcanoes that make up the topography of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.

Birding Safari in Rwanda.

Despite the small size of Rwanda, the country is a host spot for birding experiences in Africa. Over 700 bird species have been recorded as residents of Rwanda and the list is expected to expand. Some of the birds of Rwanda include Handsome Francolin, Dusky’s Crimsonwing, Shelley’s crimsonwing and others.

The best time to do birding in Rwanda is early morning or late afternoon. In addition having a professional and experienced birding guide is great. You get the opportunity to spot and identify a number of birds that are common residents of Rwanda.

Canopy walk in Nyungwe National Park

Watch Nyungwe forest from the top by taking a canopy walk on the suspension bridge. The dense Nyungwe forest has the canopy walk which is at 160 meters long and 70 meters high bridge. Moving on the bridge may stimulate some nerves but very scenic.

Why Book The Rwanda Gorilla and Game Safari with Arch Safaris And Tours

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We have a team of safaris consultants who have been in the tourism industry for sometime and have acquired great knowledge and experience which we share with our customers. We offer free advise on the African destinations we operate in. Dream your African safari and we will make it happen.

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