Situated in northwestern Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. Since reopening in 1999, it has experienced a growing number of visitors each …
Situated in northwestern Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. Since reopening in 1999, it has experienced a growing number of visitors each day, thanks in large part to its role as the world’s most popular mountain gorilla sanctuary. With fewer than 700 of this species left, tourists can catch a rare glimpse of the gorillas as they can nowhere else in the world. Beyond gorillas, however, the park is also able to offer some of the country’s most spectacular scenery and diverse vegetation. It is part of the Virunga Conservation Area and covers more than 125 Square km, including five extinct volcanoes: Muhabura, Sabyinyo, Gahinga, Karisimbi and Bisoke.
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Dec 25, 2024
We visited the national park and did a gorilla trek. Guides were amazing and time with the gorillas was just out of this world. Hike was a bit tough at first, but it was all part of the experience. W… Full review by michaellW9274GG
Dec 22, 2024
We had an incredible Bisoke Volcanic Hiking to the Crater Lake on the top of the mountain. This expertise and attention to detail made the journey seamless and unforgettable! Full review by Eben Safari T
Dec 12, 2024
CHECKING IN Drive north to Kinigi Village, then when you are at the Y-intersection with two gorilla statues, veer right and drive another 5-7 min to reach the Volcano NP HQ where you check in for hi… Full review by mrc282
It's a long way to travel, an even longer distance to trek and a lot of money to see the gorillas so can anyone tell me what you actually see on a typical day? Seeing gorillas hiding in the bush or their backs while they are moving away is not something I'm willing to pay for. Thanks, tom
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Tom, Craig again. I think if you search for all of my (CraigH08) post from late last year, you should see and find everything we did on our trip to Rwanda and Uganda. It might be helpful …
Tom, Craig again. I think if you search for all of my (CraigH08) post from late last year, you should see and find everything we did on our trip to Rwanda and Uganda. It might be helpful for you as a benchmark. Good luck, Craig
Are there any Restrooms along the gorilla trek Rwanda? I assume not, however, do the porters clear an area for a bush pee and then leave you for privacy?
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Hi Peg, Yes there are at the starts of the trekking trails, in case of any bush pee yes the privacy would indeed be guaranteed.
Were there any other fees not listed for the 2 day gorilla trekking?
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HI Jake! Greetings ! As I mentioned depending on the time you choose to visit the park your park entry fees will be $1500 or $1050. I heard recently the Rwanda Government has …
HI Jake! Greetings ! As I mentioned depending on the time you choose to visit the park your park entry fees will be $1500 or $1050. I heard recently the Rwanda Government has introduced a special offer to restart/attract tourists post Covid-19 unlocking phase. You can check that special offer which I understand is upto December,2020. Other than this will be your taxi/vehicle cost from your hotel to Park entry/registration office; which is normally $80. And if you offer any tips to the guide, porter or trekker that will be additional expenses. Other than these there is no other fees or expense that you have to incur.
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How come its $1500 for gorilla trekking in Rwanda yet its less in Uganda and in D.R Congo?
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There are many reasons but the most prominent one is the proximity the Volcanoes National Park to the capital kigali which is only an hours drive compared to 10hrs from kampala...
Dec 12, 2024
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