Rwanda is sometimes referred to as a land of a thousand Hills and its one of the smallest countries in the world with one of the most densely populated countries. According to estimates of 2013 about 13 million people inhabit the country. Like its counterpart Uganda, Rwanda is also a land located country without no sea ports but a very interesting destination when it comes to gorilla tracking.
This small country is gifted to be among the only three countries in the whole world to house the endangered mountain gorillas. This country not only hosts these apes but is listed as the best destinations for gorilla safaris in the world. Tracking the mountain gorillas in Rwanda is a little bit easier than tracking the counterparts in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. However this is not a guarantee, since their wild animals their difficult to predict, the one to be easy to track group may turn to be the more difficult as meeting them depends on where they spent their last night from.
Gorilla tracking tours are the most sought after done activities in Rwanda, they are fabulous fan to watch in their natural habitat. Over 80% of travelers to Rwanda go gorilla tracking; this has improved on the revenue collected and the well being of the people especially those that live near the park since a small percentage goes to the local community to improve on their standards of living.
Mountain gorillas tours are very amazing and wonderful feeling sitting in the dense rain forest knowing you are with a few of the last remaining mountain gorillas is a memorable experience. Rwanda gorillas are only found in one park that’s volcanoes national park which is located in the northwestern part of Rwanda in Musanze district just about 2-3 hours’ drive from the capital and largest city Kigali. Its proximity among other factors makes Rwanda the best gorilla safari destination. This means a one day gorilla safari is very possible, 2 days gorilla safari, 3 days and many other combined gorilla and primate safari together with wildlife safaris.
Rwanda gorillas permits are at fee of USD 700 per person per tracking and there issued at the Rwanda Tourism Board Offices (ORTPN) found in Kigali or Ruhengeri (close to the PNV). Some think that gorilla safaris are expensive however the case it may be but it’s the most done activity in Rwanda. Like in Uganda gorilla tracking begins very early in the morning after reporting at the park headquarters before 7:00am for a short briefing about gorilla tracking and also gets you assigned to a gorilla group booked for. After follow the ranger guide to the forest to being the activity, only one hour is allowed to stay with these giants. Trekking sometimes involves a lot of difficulties since its done in the forest, there is a lot of sloppy and steep slopes with stinging plants, however ounce you come cross to these apes all the troubles you’ve encountered are forgotten and utilize the one hour allowed to stay with these animals.it’s really unforgettable moment, don’t miss this experience. For any inquiry about gorilla tracking safaris, accommodation and transportation, book with us we shall draft a modifiable itinerary for you and then send it you, if you’re ok with it then we proceed with booking your trip.
