Tours of Rwanda’s Gorillas
One of the most amazing things you might do on your trip in Africa is mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Many have said visiting the threatened mountain gorillas in Rwanda is “unforgettable lifetime experience” in which one may see these special apes in their natural habitat. To learn further about Rwanda gorilla excursions, keep reading this page.
The mountain gorillas must be seen either in Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, or Uganda; they cannot survive in captivity. The mountain gorillas are only found in three nations worldwide that allow for tracking and observation.
Therefore, the money you pay for the Gorilla trekking permit helps to build roads, support the local populations around the park, and greatly assist in the preservation of this threatened species. Easy entry to Volcanoes National Park, where gorilla trekking in Rwanda takes place, comes from a short two-hour drive from Kigali City on the tarmacked roads.
Though it also boosts with other several interesting activities to do in this parking including Golden Monkey trekking, Hiking Mount Karisimbi, Hiking Mount Bisoke, Visiting the Iby’wacu cultural Centre, exploring the Twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo, Dian Fossey Hike among others, Mountain gorilla are the main attraction in Volcanoes National Park.
Tours of Gorilla Trekking
The Golden Monkey Trekking
On game drive, you can mix your Rwanda Gorilla Tour with a visit to other parks like Nyungwe Forest National Park where you engage in Chimpanzee trekking or visit Akagera National Park a home to all African Big Five and many more flora and fauna.
With so many sites you might see and see on your Rwanda Safari, Rwanda is a really lovely nation ideal for wildlife, cultural and adventure tourism.
Uganda’s two National Parks, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks account for half of the surviving half of the 1200 endangered mountain gorillas now existing in the wild. A gorilla permits in Rwanda costs USD1500; in Uganda, each person pays USD700. Another element driving great demand for gorilla licenses is the threat mountain gorillas face.
Every gorilla safari site has multiple habituated gorilla families you are tasked with tracking mountain gorillas from. With over 10 habituated gorilla families in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park and separated in four sectors in Bwindi – Rushaga, Nkuringo, Ruhija and Buhoma Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park increases with over 23 habituated gorilla groups. Booking a gorilla permit ahead of time is advised. Depending on their location, one tracking one of the gorilla families you allocated can take thirty to six hours. Once you assign them, you will have one hour to spend with them, learn about their behaviors, live in the jungle, and get priceless pictures.
Actually, mountain gorillas live in high-altitude mountainous areas ranging from 2,300 to 45,00 meters. Before reaching the gorilla family, the hiking could pass challenging terrain, steep hills and muddy paths. Those with disabilities, the elderly, seniors, those who might not be in good physical shape for any reason, may find some difficulties.
You have to be physically fit for a successful expedition before getting a gorilla trekking permit. Older or other handicapped guests who cannot walk great distances can pay for sedan chairs with handles, sea belts and a steel base. The porters will carry an elderly person till they come upon the mountain gorillas. Porters will pick you up and transport you back to the beginning point, where the professional driver will be waiting, following your trekking the gorillas.
Note: Each Sedan seat runs USD 500. Those who are concerned about their degree of fitness can use porters to aid during demanding sections of the journey and to help carry their large loads. Porters work for USD15 to USD20 an hour.
All things considered, this page provides details regarding Rwanda gorilla trips.
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