How to check the availability of Gorilla trekking Permits in Rwanda

How to check the availability of Gorilla trekking Permits in Rwanda, Checking the availability of Gorilla trekking permits in Rwanda is a very important step during planning your gorilla trekking in Rwanda, before you book any other services of your gorilla safari to Rwanda it is recommended you first confirm the availability of gorilla trekking permits for your planned dates of travel to avoid disappointments. Rwanda is one of the three countries where you can see the endangered mountain gorillas the other countries are Uganda and DR Congo. For you to be allowed to go for gorilla trekking in Rwanda you are required to have a valid gorilla permit which is only purchased from Rwanda Development Board, this gorilla permit gives you an opportunity to spend one hour with the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat in Volcanoes National Park. Rwanda has 10 Gorilla families hence 80 Gorilla permits are available each day for gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park.

Checking availability of Gorilla trekking permits online in Rwanda

You can check gorilla trekking permits availability online in Rwanda through Rwanda Development Board, this is a Rwanda government body responsible for gorilla trekking permits booking for Volcanoes National Park, once you have your dates confirmed for gorilla trekking in Rwanda you will visit their website and check on Volcanoes National Park gorilla trekking then this link will take you directly to check whether permits are available for a given date or not, you can as well call them directly through their numbers on the website. Alternatively, you can check gorilla permits availability for Rwanda through Eco Adventure Safaris the number one gorilla safari company for Rwanda, Uganda and DR Congo with great experience at securing your gorilla permits in advance, contact us here once you send us your planned dates of travel we will immediately check for you permits available online at Rwanda Development Board and confirm to you whether permits are available or not if they are available and you are interested in this date we will go ahead and reserve them for you until you make payment and then purchase them for you.

How to book and buy gorilla trekking permits in Rwanda

Once you have your dates confirmed that you would like to do your gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park, if booked through Rwanda Development Board you will pay them directly then if through Eco Adventure Safaris we will first tentatively reserve the permits for you online and then send you an invoice for you to make payment and once money come on our account we will purchase your gorilla permits immediately and send you scan copies of your permits for your records and perusal.

Do I get and own the Gorilla permit after purchasing it in Rwanda?

After purchasing your gorilla permit you will only get a receipt to confirm purchase, the receipt has your names, trekking date and Booking ID for your records and perusal these are the same items that are reflected on the gorilla permit card which is considered when signing in for gorilla tracking at Volcanoes National Park. At the start of your gorilla trek the permits are collected by the park authorities you are not allowed to own and go with the gorilla permit after trekking this permit only gives you permission to go for gorilla trekking in volcanoes National Park.

How long is the Gorilla permit valid in Rwanda?

Like in Uganda and DR Congo, a Gorilla permit in Rwanda is also valid from the time you purchase it to the time of your trekking date after this the booking ID expires and the gorilla permits becomes invalid with this it is advised you plan for your gorilla trek well in advance so that you are able to make it for the booked trekking date. But it is also well understandable that due to uncertainties sometimes one may not make it for his/her booked date of trekking with this it advised you reschedule atleast one week before your trekking date contact us here for more details.

Cost of Gorilla trekking permits in Rwanda

A Gorilla Permit in Rwanda costs USD1500 per person per trek for Foreign Non-Residents, USD500 for East African Residents and USD200 for East African Citizens. How to check the availability of Gorilla trekking Permits in Rwanda

Where is Gorilla trekking done in Rwanda?

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is done in Volcanoes National Park this gives you an opportunity to encounter with the endangered mountain gorillas up close in the misty montane vegetation of the virunga ranges. Volcanoes National Park is one of the three National Parks that make up the Virunga ranges others include Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda and Virunga National Park in DR Congo all these national parks share the same vegetation and environs where mountain gorillas survive.

Where to stay in Volcanoes National Park during your Gorilla trekking Safari in Rwanda

Lodges in Volcanoes National Park range from Budget, mid-range to luxury options, Luxury options include Sabinyo Silverback Lodge, Bisate Lodge, Virunga Volcanoes Lodge, Five Volcanoes Hotels and Mountain Gorillas’ Nest Lodge. Their price range from USD300 to USD1000 per person per night give you the best time ever during your stay during your gorilla trekking safari in Volcanoes National Park, They have great hospitality, clean rooms, VIP rooms and all have put in place the set SOPs for prevention of the spread of the corona virus and all are ensuring safety and health of their clients.

The Midrange lodge options at Volcanoes National Park include Mountain Gorilla View Lodge and Lebambou Gorilla Lodge, Davinci Lodge. For budge travels the options are many from basic accommodation to camping one can choose from Kinigi Hotel, Hotel Muhabura, Gorilla Solution Lodge, Villa Gorilla, Virunga Hotel, Faraji Hotel and La Palme Hotel or Home Inn.

How to Access Volcanoes National Park for Gorilla Trekking Safari

By Road

The drive from Kigali town or Kigali International Airport on arrival it is just 2-3 hours drive to Volcanoes National Park. Your driver guide will meet you for a short briefing then set off to the park through the beautiful sceneries giving you an opportunity for photographs and sightseeing, the park is located close to Rwanda making it easy to book a one day gorilla trek.

What is the Best time for Gorilla trekking in Rwanda?

Gorilla tracking in Rwanda is done throughout the year and the best time to do a gorilla trekking in Rwanda is during the drier months of January, February, June to early September, this is makes it easier to travel to the park and gives a clear view of mountain gorillas given the fact vegetation cover is not too much high grown.

Why book with Eco Adventure Safaris your Gorilla trekking permits in Rwanda

Eco Adventure Safaris will help you book your gorilla trekking permits trekking in Rwanda contact us and we advice you on the booking process. We as well have different Rwanda gorilla trekking safari packages ranging from budget, mid-range to luxury options that we can book for you including the gorilla permits. Feel free to check out our TripAdvisor reviews and read from a community of happy satisfied clients. With us, you can be rest assured of a memorable Rwanda safari holiday. We are devoted to providing excellent service and customer satisfaction. Our team of excellent tour consultants is always willing to help answer all your safari questions. We guarantee you a great gorilla tour in Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo with us.