
5 Days Discounted Gorilla Trekking in DR Congo and Rwanda

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In this article, we explain the Available Gorilla Trekking Discounts in Africa, Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo. Are searching online for the best affordable gorilla trekking offer, below is the info to consider and which months to choose to book your gorilla trek to benefit from the available Gorilla Trekking Discounts. Gorilla trekking is a thrilling and unique wildlife experience that allows you to get up close to these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. The primary destinations for gorilla trekking are in East and Central Africa, primarily in Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Here are some options for Available Gorilla Trekking Discounts:
Available Gorilla Trekking Discounts for gorilla trekking in Rwanda
For the Foreign resident in any African country, you will only need to have a passport or resident work permit or visa valid for minimum of 4 consecutive months for us to secure for you the Discounted Gorilla Permits in Rwanda. For the citizen you will need to have a valid National ID, passport and a birth certificate. From June to October 2024, we will need 72 hours in advance to purchase these discounted permits so you need to book and pay in advance.
Discounted Gorilla Trekking Permits in in Rwanda Volcanoes National Park are as below;
- African citizens outside East Africa – $500 will be applied for mountain gorilla trekking.
- Foreign Residents in Africa – $500 will be applied for mountain gorilla trekking.
- Rwanda Nationals and East African Citizens – $200 per person per trek
- Rwanda and East African Foreign residents – $500 per person per trek
You need a minimum of 2 days and a maximum of 3 Days to trek and see Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda starting and ending your trip in Kigali
Other Discounted Gorilla Permits in Rwanda during Low Season months from 1st November to 31st May every year
For those planning to visit Rwanda and trek mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park between November to May you pay $1050 per permit which is a 30% discount on the normal gorilla permit. For one to benefit from the discounted gorilla trekking permits for Rwanda and pay $1050 instead of $1500 per person per trek in Volcanoes National Park, one must book extra or other days in one of the Rwanda national parks, and thus the minimum days for you to befit from this offer is 3 and other more days that you spend on the Rwandan soil the better for you to enjoy this wonderful offer. There are other national parks in Rwanda where one can spend other days and these include the Akagera National Park which offers the big 5 animal game viewing, and Nyungwe Forest National Park where visitors can go for chimpanzee tracking as well as canopy walks. Nyungwe National Park is also a destination for wonderful bird species and therefore you can go and enjoy the bird-watching activities. This means that visitors spending the day at Akagera National Park or Nyungwe Forest National Park will get a chance to pay USD1050 for the gorilla trekking permit to Volcanoes National Park to trek the endangered Mountain gorillas during the low season.
When are Rwanda low season gorilla permits available/ issued/provided/offered?
Rwanda discounted gorilla trekking permits are offered or provided during the low season which comes in November to May. Thus visitors’ interest in enjoying the Rwanda discounted gorilla permits must make sure that they book a gorilla safari to Rwanda just during the low season in the stipulated months provided above. The low season is convenient because very many tourists visit the park and the low season gorilla discounted permits are designed to attract more tourists to visit Rwanda during the low season. Usually, the low season in Rwanda is characterized by rains that are usually received during this season and the working schedule of Europe and the United States of America Continent.
Available Gorilla Trekking Discounts In DR Congo
Gorilla permits in Congo costs $400 per person per trek for the high season months of Mid-December to mid-march then June to October and then $200 for the low season months of mid-march to mid-May and then mid-October to mid-December every year. A gorilla permit in Kahuzi Beiga National Park costs $400 for foreign nonresidents, $200 for East African and SADC Residents and $20 for national residents. Lowland Gorilla trekking permit price in Congo Kahuzi Biega National Park costs USD400 for Non-Residents, East African residents-USD200 and National Citizens of Congo-USD20.
Gorilla trekking is a daily activity done in Virunga National Park in Congo, a gorilla permit costs USD400 per person per trek for the high season months of Mid-December to mid-march then June to October and then USD200 for the low season months of mid-march to mid-May and then mid-October to mid-December every year. For tourists interested in visiting Congo for gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park have a special gorilla trekking offer during the wet season that is low season, during this time the gorilla permit costs USD200 per person per trek during the months from Mid-March to May and Mid-October to Mid-December (15th March to 15th May and 15th October to 15th December every year).
Available Gorilla Trekking Discounts In Uganda
The Gorilla permit in Uganda Costs $700 Per person per trek for Foreign nonresidents, $600 Per person for residents and $70 (Ugx 250,000) for East African Citizens (Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, Burundi and South Sudan), this allows you to spend one-hour encounter with the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
The Gorilla permit in Rwanda Costs $1500 Per person per trek for the Foreign nonresidents, $500 Per person for foreign residents and $200 for East African Citizens (Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, Burundi and South Sudan), this allows you to spend one hour encounter with the mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.
Best time for gorilla trekking in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo
Best Options for gorilla trekking. Gorilla trekking in Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo is done and is possible all year round. The best months to track gorillas include; June to August and December to February since they receive the lowest rainfall and the forest is less slippery. On the other hand, when you happen to travel from March to May and November there are chances of higher rainfall, you will be able to get discounts from some lodges for your accommodation.
Why book with Eco Adventure Safaris to do gorilla trekking in Africa?
Eco Adventure Safaris is a Local tour operator based in Uganda with its head offices in Entebbe. Eco Adventure Safaris is run and owned by Ugandans. We specialize in life-changing experiences and sustainable tours and holidays to all East African countries. We are members of AUTO (Association of Uganda Tour Operators) and are registered by UTB (Uganda Tourism Board). We have a good and long working relationship with UWA (Uganda Wildlife Authority) making it easy to book your gorilla permits and gorilla trekking safari. Eco Adventure Safaris is highly reviewed on Trip Advisor as well as Trust Pilot. Please contact us here about the best Options for gorilla trekking in Africa.

