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Wildebeest migration experience on Africa vacation

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GORILLAS

Luxury & affordable gorilla trekking safari

Mountain gorillas & primates safaris

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Africa's Big 5 & wilderness game drives

Experience the strength of the wild

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CHIMPANZEES

Chimpanzee tracking, golden monkeys & birding experiences

Engage the African jungle tales

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Water rafting- Source of the Nile

Source of the River Nile experience & Murchison water falls

Water rafting- Bungee jumping- kayaking

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Gorilla trekking safaris/ Volcanoes gorillas N.P in Rwanda

Gorilla trekking safaris in Rwanda/ Volcanoes gorillas N.P has the most accessible gorilla trekking safaris routes compared to Uganda’s impenetrable montane forest routes with a trekking permit costing $1,500 per person. Gorilla trekking tours in Rwanda is for persons of 15 years and above. The Volcanoes gorillas national park in the Virunga massif a natural boundary for Rwanda, Uganda & D.R. Congo, is also a golden monkeys tracking destination another endangered montane species with tracking permits costing $100 per person. A visit at Ellen DeGeneres campus of the Dian Fossey gorilla fund museum that shows the mountain gorillas history & preservation efforts to prevent their extinction.

Gorilla trekking safaris in Rwanda Inspiration

Gorilla trekking safaris/Volcanoes gorillas N.P in Rwanda Packages

Close up of wild baby mountain gorilla in Rwanda looking at the camera while eating

1 day Rwanda gorilla trekking safari

Gorilla trekking, hiking, birding, sceneries, Ellen DeGeneres campus of Dian Fossey fund & conservation center

mountain gorilla in the Virunga Mountains at  Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

2 day Rwanda gorilla trekking safari

Gorilla trekking, volcanoes & sceneries, birding, city tour, Ellen DeGeneres campus of Dian Fossey fund & conservation center

A female gorilla of the Umubano group in Rwanda’s Parc National des Volcans, feeding on wild celery

5 days Rwanda gorillas & wildlife safari

Gorilla trekking, Africa's big 5 & wilderness safari game drives, birding, boat cruises, lodges, sceneries, city & culture tours

A close-up of an infant mountain gorilla peacefully resting with mother and Silverback Father in the lush greenery

7 days Uganda-Rwanda gorillas & primates safari

Gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, Africa's big 5 & wilderness game drives, birding, walking safari, city tours

mountain gorillas feeding on bamboo

8 days Gorillas & primates rwanda safari

Gorilla trekking, chimpanzee & golden monkey tracking, Africa's big 5 & wilderness game drives, birding, sceneries, nature walks, boat cruise

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8 days Rwanda-Uganda gorillas & wildlife safari

Africa's big 5 & wilderness game drives, gorilla trekking, birding, boat cruise, walking safari, city tour, night life

Rules & regulations on gorilla trekking safaris in Rwanda

  • Tropical countries have unpredictable climate, rain gear is a must have
  • Gorilla trekking is restricted to people of 15 years and above only.
  • Insect repellent
  • Recommended clothing – long trousers and long sleeved sweaters or shirts while in the forest to avoid insect and plant stings.
  • Sturdy hiking boots are essential, especially ones you have used before.
  • Drinking water, however eating, drinking and smoking near the gorillas is strictly forbidden – your guide will communicate designated time and place.
  • Photography is permitted, although you must not use flash
  • Porters are available to help you carry your day-pack for a small charge.
  • You will not be allowed to trek gorillas if you have communicable disease like flu or cough

What to wear on a gorilla trekking safari?

  • Long khaki trousers.
  • Long sleeved shirts
  • Camera
  • Sturdy water proof hiking boots
  • Water bottle
  • Insect repellent
  • A wide brim hat
  • Hardy gloves
  • Sunscreen
  • Poncho | light weight rain jacket
  • Face musk
  • Thick socks

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