A gorilla trip to Rwanda, Few people have realizes what’s so special on a Rwanda trip. And those who have gotten that chance have loved visiting the country again and again. Those who have not yet aware about what is so special about Rwanda they are missing a lot. However its high time for them to get to know what’s really so special about this beautiful nation which is to many referred to as a ‘’Land of Thousand Hills’’.
Rwanda attracts a huge number of travelers who jet in and have some good time in this small African country. Before selecting a country to visit, you are advised to put into consideration the major highlights of your safari on your trip. Before living your own country and traveling thousand and thousand miles around the world.
Rwanda is located in Central/Eastern Africa, and is bordered by the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, Uganda to the north, Tanzania to the east, and Burundi to the south. Whatever you are interested in, Rwanda offers, no one has ever gone on a safari in Rwanda and comeback unsatisfied. Rwanda is among the smallest countries in Africa. But this small country becomes big when it comes to tourist attractions. Since it’s gifted with very many beautiful attractions many are untouched just waiting for you to discover.
Whether you a nature lover, wildlife viewer, interested in a gorilla trip to Rwanda. For bird lovers Rwanda is worth to go, over 1000 species of birds can be seen in this small country, hiking and cruising on Lake Kivu is known as a memorable experience. Rwanda safaris involve viewing, photography. As well as experiencing animals in their natural habitat. On a safari where you can observe the animals in their true habitat is considered a very interesting destination. Volcanoes National Park is named after the chain of dormant volcanoes making up the Virunga Massif: Karisimbi – the highest at 4,507m, Bisoke with its verdant Crater Lake, Sabinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura.
Choosing a Rwanda safari as your nest destination for an adventure safari is a breathtaking experience. The country is gifted with the rare species known as the mountain gorillas. These species can’t be seen elsewhere in the world either in zoos. Or under captivity like many other wildlife species and gorilla species. That can be seen in zoos or under captivity. Mountain gorillas are only seen in their natural habitat deep in the volcanoes national park forest.
An adventurous safari which involves meeting these gorillas in their natural home is regarded as a moment in life very difficult to forget. Rwanda is ranked as the best gorilla safari destination in the world with almost a half of these remaining apes. Uganda and the Democratic republic of Congo is among the blessed few countries to host these few remaining apes. In Uganda mountain gorillas live in Bwindi impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla forest national park, whereas in DR. Congo these apes live in Virunga national park. It’s amazing that only about 1,063 gorilla individuals found in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo Based on the recent census of mountain gorillas. So, being among the eight members allowed to meet these apes is a long life time experience.
A gorilla trip to Rwanda , When you plan a gorilla safari to meet these rare mountain gorillas in volcanoes national park. You have to begin with identifying your travel dates, when are you will to travel and the dates you want to trek the gorillas. After check availability of international flight from your home country to Kigali international airport Rwanda. If the flight available fits your intended travel dates/plan go ahead and make a booking. Once your travel dates are confirmed please check availability of the gorilla permit.
Gorilla trekking is done on the date you booked your gorilla permits once you miss. You are likely to buy another gorilla permits which is the only ‘’passport’ ’one has to have. In order to be allowed to trek the endangered mountain gorillas. You can check gorilla permit availability through Tour agent/ Tour operator. Or you can inquiry and book direct through the Rwanda tourism board in Kigali. If you find the gorilla permit available corresponds well with your flight dates. Go ahead and book your gorilla safari and if they don’t much you can change the dates once a gorilla permit is bought can’t be returned back.
It should be noted that gorilla permits are on a very high demand. They are sold on first come first serve basis. The earlier you book your gorilla permit the best, a gorilla permit can be booked at least 1-2 months prior to your travel dates. Last minutes booing is always disappointing. After all is set, you can go ahead and confirm hotel availability of your rooms. If you book with a local tour company they will do all the ground handling service for you. Including booking the gorilla permits, accommodation and transportation.
Rwanda gorilla permits are sold at a fee of $1500 per person per trekking for foreign visitors. Special offers are currently available for Rwandan and East African. Book Your Gorilla Tracking Experience. 10% of the revenue from the permits is channeled towards local communities, to build schools and health centers, as well as roads. There is a compensation fund for local farmers. Should any gorillas damage their crops, which helps to ensure peaceful co-existence.
Solid walking shoes with gaiters and sturdy clothing to protect against stinging nettles are essential. Gardening or leather gloves are useful and remember to carry a lightweight waterproof jacket in case of rain.
On the day of gorilla tracking, you will have an early cup of tea or coffee, and then you will be driven to the park entrance where you will get briefed by the park wardens about the dos and don’ts while with the gorillas and also gets you assigned to the park ranger who will lead you through the all gorilla trekking process and also the gorilla family that you will trek this morning.
Encounters with gorillas as they go about their daily lives are carefully managed. With expert trackers and guides leading small groups of tourists up bamboo-covered slopes to spend a precious and awe-inspiring hour just a few feet away from the gentle creatures. You will get divided into eight members per gorilla family and you will be assigned to one gorilla group. After, you will be accompanied by an armed ranger guide who will follow you into the forest.
Depending on the movement of mountain gorillas, the trek may last from 30-6 hours and this will also depend on the gorilla family tracked. For gorilla family are very easy to meet are others are very difficult and you will be assigned to a gorilla family depending on your interest and physical ability Reaching an altitude of between 2,500m and 4,000m. Porters are available to carry backpacks and cameras, as well as to offer a helping hand along the route. Once the gorillas are met, you are strictly allowed one hour with them. Observing their behaviors as well as taking as many photos and videos with them. After this breathtaking one hour meeting with the gorillas, retire to the lodge for refreshment and lunch.
Once with the gorillas, you are advised to stay 7 meters away from the animals
Only people of 15 years and above are only allowed to track gorillas
Avoid entering the park when suffering from some disease to avoid wildlife contamination.
A gorilla trip to Rwanda All the information needed for a safari to this country will be provided by the safari company organizing your safari to any chosen destination either in Rwanda, Uganda and democratic republic of Congo. Choose us as your travel agency to organize for you a memorable safari to Rwanda and Mum and Dad Uganda Tours is a legitimate Tour and Travel company that will organize for you this memorable tour and have your dreams come true!