Gorilla Tracking Rwanda (Rwanda Primate Safaris)

Gorilla Tracking Rwanda is the main draw of visitors to Rwanda, one of Africa’s most unforgettable wildlife experiences, that allows travelers to encounter the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The mountain gorillas are an endangered primate species with only about 1,063 individuals left in the wild (the Virunga Massif & Bwindi Impenetrable National Park). The Virunga Massif extend in three countries of Uganda, Rwanda and D.R Congo. This region host three of the Four Gorilla trekking National Park; Volcanoes National Park, Virunga National Park, and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Gorilla Tracking Rwanda/Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is done at Volcanoes National Park located in the northwestern Rwanda.

Volcanoes National Park spans an areas about 160 km2 (62 sq mi) of rainforest and encompasses five of the eight volcanoes in the Virunga Mountains (Karisimbi, Bisoke, Muhabura, Gahinga and Sabyinyo). This National Park borders Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda.

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that any nature lover should include in their Rwanda Safari Package. Volcanoes National Park Rwanda is home to several habituated gorilla families that visitors can track on guided hikes through lush bamboo forests. Gorilla tracking typically involves navigating the challenging terrains & lush vegetation cover and it usually lasts between one and six hours.

There are 10 Habituated gorilla groups In Rwanda:

 

Each gorilla family can be visited by only 8 members each day. To be able to trek gorillas in Rwanda, you need to buy a gorilla permit. A Gorilla permit in Rwanda costs about US$ 1,500 per person for international Visitors, US$ 200 for East African residents, and African citizens/foreign residents ($500).

These are some of the groups that you can trek in Rwanda;

  • Susa Group
  • Sabyinyo Sabyinyo Group
  • Amahoro Group
  • Group 13
  • Kwitonda Gorilla Family
  • Umubano Family
  • Hirwa Group
  • Karisimbi Family

Best time for Gorilla Safaris in Rwanda?

Just like all other African safaris, gorilla trekking is best done during the dry season. There are two dry seasons in Rwanda, the log dry season that lasts between June and September and the short dry season between December and February.

It is safe to go gorilla trekking in Rwanda. The area is well protected and therefore secure with well-trained motivated, kind, and satisfactory rangers to lead you to a pleasant trip. It is still a wonderful place to see the mountain gorillas on your Gorilla Safari in Rwanda, and it normally offers excellent opportunities for photos.

Gorilla Trekking Guidelines

Keep a distance of seven meters away from gorillas

Do not throw rubbish in the jungle

Keep within your groups

Speak at the low tone and don’t provoke the gorillas

Speak at a low tone

Avoid direct eye contact with gorillas

Don’t even dare to go near and touch them

Avoid flashlight cameras

Explore Rwanda, embark on a gorilla trekking journey with us today and witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. We also offer other Rwanda safari experiences including Rwanda Wildlife safaris, Chimpanzee tracking in Rwanda, and Golden Monkey tracking among others.. Choose us for the best experience on your African safari holiday.