The actual price of Rwanda gorilla trekking tours is always a concern for those intending to visit the endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda. However, there is no standard price but each gorilla trip to Rwanda has its own pricing depending on various factors. Rwanda gorilla tour cost is inclusive of the permit, accommodation, and transport and many other factors. Therefore, the kind of accommodation you book determines how much you will pay and so is the travel company you book with. Rwanda offers luxury gorilla tour experiences to travelers from all over the world. Volcanoes National park is home to over 500 mountain gorillas, which have been habituated into 10 families.
Cost of Rwanda gorilla permit
A single permit to trek gorillas in Rwanda costs $1500 since may 2017 when Rwanda Development Board doubled her gorilla permit cost from $750 to %1500. Since then Rwanda transformed into a luxury gorilla tour destination compared to Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. A gorilla permit in Uganda costs $600 for foreign non-residents, $500 for foreign residents, and 250,000shs for east African residents while a gorilla permit in Congo costs $450. With effect from 1st July 2020, gorilla permit cost in Uganda will rise by $100 to $700 for non-residents and $600 for foreign residents.
How to book a Rwanda gorilla trip?
Gorilla Trek Africa is your ultimate Rwanda safari company, specialists in arranging excellent gorilla safari packages to Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Just notify us about your travel dates plus the number of people in your group and we arrange everything for you including booking gorilla permits, hotel/lodge rooms and even getting you the best driver guide plus a safari car. Booking is recommended as early as 6 months before the trekking date due to high demand for gorilla permits. However, if you are a short time traveler, you can still contact us so we can check availability for you.
Gorilla lodges in Rwanda
For any enjoyable gorilla trip, a traveler requires to stay in a calm, safe and comfortable place.
Luxurious Bisate Lodge
Numerous luxurious lodges and hotels have been established in Rwanda to provide travelers with first-class food and sleeping services at affordable rates. Room prices in each lodge vary but depending on the budget of a client. The top lodges/ accommodation in Volcanoes National park include among others:
• Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
• Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
• Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
• The Bishops’ house Rwanda
• Le Bambou gorilla lodge
• Bisate Lodge
• Singita Kwitonda Lodge
• Virunga Lodge
• Kinigi Guest House
• Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
• Mountain Gorillas’ Nest Lodge
• Best View Hotel
• Garden Place Hotel
• Faraja Hotel
• Gorilla Solution Lodge
• Hotel Muhabura
• Virunga Lodge
• Gorillas Volcanoes Hotel
• Garr hotel
• Villa Gorilla
• La Palme Hotel
Getting to and around Volcanoes National park
Safari Vehicles – Gorilla Trek Africa
You will need transport to Volcanoes National park. Transport costs also vary depending on the kind of travel vehicle you use and the means of transport. (public or private). Gorilla Trek Africa has a fleet of over 40 4×4 wheel safari vehicles suitable for all kinds of terrain. The cost of accommodation will be included in your total gorilla tour cost. If you are traveling by public means be careful to avoid being overcharged.
Driver guide
Your gorilla tour cost to Rwanda will also include a fee for a time English speaking guide. Right from day 1, you are in the hands of a diver guide who takes care of all your needs. Do you need any travel information regarding wild animals, people, birds, and lifestyle, ask your guide for all the answers. Your driver-guide will transfer you to various spots u to Volcanoes National park. At the end of the trip, the driver-guide takes you back to the airport for your connecting flight. Therefore have it in mind that the cost you will pay for a gorilla tour in Rwanda includes an allowance for a driver-guide throughout the trip.
Need to book a Rwanda gorilla trip? Contact Gorilla Trek Africa for detailed gorilla trekking Rwanda prices and their breakdown. Visit and trek endangered mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National park and be part of this memorable experience.
