Rwanda<\/h2>\n
Delivering Africa\u2019s most accessible gorilla trekking,Rwanda is a country that punches way above its weight in sheer natural beauty. Its flagship reserve, Volcanoes National Park, lies only 80 kilometres (50 miles) about two hours by road from Kigali International Airport.<\/p>\n
Where to See Gorillas in Rwanda<\/h3>\n
The stunning Volcanoes National Park\u00a0\u00a0is situated in north-western Rwanda and covers 160 square kilometres (62 square miles) of prime rainforest, encompassing five of the eight volcanoes in the Virunga Mountains range. Gorillas are critically endangered primates and highly sociable creatures that spend most of their waking hours searching for food on the ground, moving less than 1 kilometre (0.6 miles) a day \u2013 which makes them easily trackable. You\u2019ll be guided by an experienced gorilla tracker through the park\u2019s towering African redwoods and bamboo, weaving vines, and flowering lobelias to the area where you\u2019ll experience a soul-stirring, face-to-face encounter with one of mankind\u2019s closest living relatives.<\/p>\n
Volcanoes National Park was the base for pioneering primatologist Dian Fossey, which makes it authentic\u00a0Gorillas in the Mist<\/em>\u00a0country,\u00a0you can even pay your respects at Fossey\u2019s grave. It’s a well-protected and monitored reserve full of monkeys (including the rare golden monkey) and forest birds. At least 10% of the revenue from tourism goes to community projects around the park, reinforcing the positive impact of gorilla trekking in Rwanda and making conservation of these great apes meaningful to rural communities in a very practical way. Reformed poachers are employed by conservation projects that allow them to earn a legitimate income.<\/p>\n Activities travellers enjoy:<\/strong><\/p>\n Activities travellers enjoy<\/strong><\/p>\n Activities travellers enjoy:<\/strong><\/p>\n Although gorilla trekking in Rwanda is regarded as a year-round activity, the country\u2019s dry seasons offer by far the easiest hiking conditions and the lowest risk of malaria.<\/p>\n Rwanda’s long rainy season lasts from about March to May. The long dry season then kicks off in June and lasts until about mid-September \u2013 this is generally the preferred time to go gorilla trekking in Rwanda. October to November sees a shorter rainy season, which is followed by a brief dry season from December to February. This is also a good time to see gorillas in Rwanda, although it can get a little more humid than the June to September period.<\/p>\n The price of a permit is $1 500 USD per person for spending one hour with the gorillas in Rwanda. These are often sold out up to a year in advance for a trek during the long dry season (June to September), so we recommend booking your trip as soon as you know you want to go gorilla trekking in Rwanda.<\/p>\n Traveller Types: Best For<\/p>\n If you have limited time, then Rwanda is where to see gorillas in Africa. You can simply land in Kigali, be driven to your lodge, trek the next day and leave for the airport the following morning, making it possible to wrap up your gorilla trekking trip in five days or less,day tours are available.<\/p>\n Not only are you able to track gorillas in Rwanda, you can enjoy close-up encounters with Africa\u2019s iconic Big 5: elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion and leopard. In 2015, lions were released in\u00a0Akagera National Park, followed by Eastern black rhinos two years later. These successful reintroduction programmes have made Akagera a celebrated Big 5 safari destination for the first time in almost 20 years.<\/p>\nWhere to Stay:<\/h3>\n
Bisate Lodge<\/h3>\n
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Volcanoes Virunga Lodge<\/h3>\n
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One & Only Gorilla\u2019s Nest<\/h3>\n
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When to Go: Best Time to See Gorillas in Rwanda<\/h3>\n
Gorilla Trekking Permits<\/h3>\n
Other Wildlife Experiences<\/h3>\n
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