15. September 2023
Rwanda is one of the best places in the world to trek with mountain gorillas, and travelers can do so in Volcanoes National Park, located in the northwestern part of the country. Here's how you can go about trekking with mountain gorillas in Rwanda. What you should know Rwanda’s mountain gorilla trekking Obtain a gorilla permit: • All travelers planning to go mountain gorilla trekking should obtain a gorilla trekking permit in advance. Mountain gorilla permits are limited in number and can...
21. July 2023
Tracking mountain gorillas in Rwanda is done in Volcanoes National Park. A mountain gorilla trekking permit costs $1500 per person, per trek. Volcanoes National Park offers 17 mountain gorilla families. The Susa gorilla group is the best option for most of our gorilla safaris in Rwanda. The best month to visit Rwanda is in the months of June to August, but you should book permits easily enough because gorilla permits are sold out so fast. Volcanoes National Park is among the eight Virunga...
20. February 2023
Mountain gorilla tracking is a unique opportunity to see the world’s gentle apes in their natural habitat. It is an unforgettable and life-changing experience at Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Mountain gorilla encounters are conducted by expert trackers as they guide small groups of travelers through the bamboo-covered slopes while searching for these great apes in the African jungle. Mountain gorilla tracking takes place within the volcanic ranges that span Rwanda, Uganda, and the...
23. January 2023
Chimpanzee vs Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda Due to how rewarding both activities are, travelers interested in Rwanda's primate safaris may find it difficult to decide between gorilla and chimpanzee trekking. In this article, we'll give you more information on the various activities and make it simple for you to decide between the two locations if you're only interested in one activity. Among the places in East Africa where you can track chimpanzees and gorillas, it should be noted that Rwanda has...
23. January 2023
Are you trying to find out more about Rwanda's national parks? Continue reading. In Central and East Africa, there is a small landlocked nation called Rwanda. Rwanda is blessed with some of the most breathtaking landscapes on earth and is frequently referred to as the "Land of a Thousand Hills." She is a nation with many bodies of water, Savannah plains, mountains, and unusual animals like mountain gorillas. One of the worst genocides in recent memory took place in the country in 1994, when the...
23. January 2023
Rwanda safaris: When travelers think of Rwanda safaris, they typically picture the mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park because the country is home to half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas, which can be seen in the Albertine Rift. However, once you go on your Rwanda safaris, you'll be mesmerized by the beauty the country boasts and realize that there's more to the country than just the mountain gorillas. Let me take you on a journey in this article to learn more about the...
16. January 2023
Golden monkey trekking experience vs. Gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda: Tourists interested in viewing the endangered primate species that are endemic to the Albertine Rift, which occupies Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda, Virunga National Park in Congo, and Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, can choose Rwanda as the best destination for viewing these endangered primates, such as golden monkeys and mountain gorillas. Tourists who are interested in engaging themselves in either...
16. January 2023
Volcanoes National park is situated in an ancient emerald forest with mist-swathed mountains that are reverberating and boosting the sound of wonderful bird species singing in the park. Volcanoes National Park is perched on the northwest border of Rwanda. Volcanoes National Park occupies over 62 square miles of montane rainforest and protects five of the eight chained volcanoes that make up the Virunga Mountains. Volcanoes National Park neighbors Virunga National Park of the Democratic Republic...
06. January 2023
Hiking to Mount Karisimbi Peak is a key tourism activity in Rwanda that tourists should not miss during their Rwanda gorilla safari at Volcanoes National Park. Mount Karisimbi stands at an elevation of approximately 4507 meters above sea level. Mount Karisimbi is the highest volcano among the eight chained Virunga volcanoes, which makes Mount Karisimbi the 5th highest mountain in Africa. Within the western branch of the African Rift Valley, Mount Karisimbi extends up to the border of the...
06. January 2023
mountain Bisoke hiking is the most memorable tourism activity in Rwanda. Bisoke Peak has a spectacular crater lake offering endless views. Climbing Mount Bisoke can take approximately 6–7 hours to reach the summit, including the 2 hours spent returning down to the hiking starting point. Experienced mountain climbers can take only 3 hours or even less to climb and return to the starting point in an hour’s time. Mount Bisoke hiking day, hikers are expected at Volcanoes National Park...