RWANDA GORILLA TOURS - Gorilla Trekking Safari Packages, Rwanda Tours

Rwanda Gorilla Tours can be compared to none other. The ease and the spectacular nature of the Volcanoes national park give Rwanda an edge over the rest of gorilla trekking destinations in the Virunga Conservation Area. With approximately 720 mountain gorillas only left world wide, half of this population is found on the Virunga volcanic ranges shared by Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo.

At Africa Adventure Safaris Ltd, We arrange tailor made Gorilla tracking Adventures to Rwanda, Uganda and Congo that reward you with extraordinary life time experience, moreover at friendly costs. Mountain gorilla tracking is subject to the use of a gorilla permits which are on high demand, this is because many travelers worldwide are very much interested in experiencing the life changing event of tracking these humble and endangered closet friends of man. It is therefore advisable to book your permits early to avoid disappointment.

Gorilla tracking in Rwanda’s Parc National des Volcans (Volcanoes National Park) is slightly less challenging than in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest due to less steep hillsides. However still, time taken ranges between 2-9 hours depending on their movements. Depending on your fitness level, gorilla tracking Adventure can be at best testing and worst exhausting, bending and crawling through thick and slippery vegetation in the rainforest. Exhaustion however is soon a thing of the past when you meet gorillas in their natural habitat, and, your first sighting of a silverback gorilla in the wild, weighing 4 times the size of the average man, is a life changing encounter. Sight and stay with gorillas is not more than one hour.
Along the track in search for Gorillas in Parc National des Volcans, expect an encounter with several primates species like Colobus Monkeys, the endangered Golden Monkeys, Vervets, Giant Forest Hog, Grey Cheeked Mangabeys and many forest animals such as Forest Buffalos and Elephants, as well as over 300 bird species.

Essentials for Gorilla Tracking

 

This is what you need to enjoy the most strenuous but amazing gorilla tracking experience.

- Light rain jacket, Light and waterproof hiking or walking boots with a thick pair of socks.

- Binoculars and high speed film 400 ASA minimum, 800 ASA recommended but no flash photography allowed.

- Put on gloves, long-sleeved shirt and pants or jeans to protect your body when you grip vegetation.

- Carry sun glasses and sun hat or waterproof squash-able hat.

- Thick sweaters are not necessary on the track, as it gets very hot during tracking. It is best to have layers of clothing as temperatures tend to change.

- Drinking / bottled water.

On addition to the above essentials, it very important to observe gorilla tracking rules and regulations for safety of gorillas and your self.  Gorilla tracking expeditions can be combined with other excursions like wildlife tours, primates tracking in Nyungwe forest, Cultural tours and Mountain hikes among others. We can also organize for you gorilla tracking in Uganda and Rwanda but subject to a supplement fee paid at the time of booking. You can choose from our safari alternatives provided.

Available Gorilla Safaris to Rwanda and Uganda

2 Days Gorilla Trekking in PNV, Rwanda: Tour Code: AAS001

3 Days Akagera Wildlife & Birds: Tour code: AAS002

3 Days Gorilla Trekking in PNV, Rwanda: Tour Code: AAS003

4 Days Gorillas, Chimps Rwanda: Tour Code: AAS004

5 Days Gorillas, Akagera Wildlife: Tour Code: AAS006

5 Days Gorillas, Chimps in Rwanda: Tour Code: AAS005

7 Days Rwanda Elegant Adventure: Tour Code: AAS 014

7 Days Uganda Rwanda Gorilla Expedition: Code: AAS008

8 Days Culture, Gorillas, Wildlife in Rwanda: AAS009

10 Days Experience Rwanda Africa: Tour Code: AAS010

10 Days Rwanda Uganda Tour: AAS011

12 Days Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya Tour: Tour Code: AAS012

12 Days Best of Uganda and Rwanda: AAS013