Luxury gorilla tours in Rwanda
Luxury gorilla trips in Rwanda; one of the best ways to see gorillas in Rwanda is on a luxury gorilla tour that takes place in Volcanoes National Park and involves hiking with mountain gorillas. Trekking with gorillas is the most popular thing to do in Volcanoes National Park and one of the most popular tourist spots in Rwanda. As the number of luxury tours in Rwanda has grown, so has the desire for private trekking.
Now, tourists can book private trekking with gorillas at Volcanoes National Park. Going on a luxury gorilla safari in Rwanda is a high-end adventure safari activity. During the hiking in Volcanoes National Park, tourists will feel spoiled and get the full attention of park ranger hosts. The park is home to mountain gorillas and other animal species, such as golden monkeys. It is also home to the volcanoes Muhabura, Gahinga, Sabyinyo, Bisoke, and Karisimbi, which are great places to go camping. Due to the fact that Volcanoes National Park is home to 12 gorilla families, 96 gorilla hiking passes are given out every day.
Gorilla hiking is without a doubt the best part of any trip to Volcanoes National Park.
Volcanoes National Park offers an exciting activity called “gorilla trekking.” People who take a luxury gorilla tour can walk through the warm jungle in search of mountain gorillas that are used to people. The luxury gorilla trekking follows the same rules as regular gorilla trekking. Early in the morning, people who want to go gorilla climbing in Volcanoes National Park are told about the rules and laws they need to follow. After the lecture, you will begin your walk through the forest. The hike will last anywhere from two to six hours, based on where the mountain gorillas are. This is because mountain gorillas usually move from place to place to find food. During trekking, you might see birds and other primates. Once you find the gorillas, you’ll have an hour to spend with them in their natural habitat, where you can learn about their habits and behaviors and see how they do daily things like feeding, breastfeeding, playing, and recording videos and photos to show people back home.
People over the age of 15 can only get gorilla permits in Rwanda, and they can be booked directly through the Rwanda Development Board or through our trusted company, Maseke Adventure Co.Ltd. The luxury gorilla trekking follows the same rules as regular gorilla trekking. When you go hiking for gorillas, you have to follow the rules.
You can spend an hour with mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park if you buy a gorilla permit. The permit costs $1500 USD per person per trek for foreigners who are not residents of the park, $500 USD per person for foreign residents, and $200 USD per person for East African citizens (Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, Burundi, and South Sudan). You will have to book and pay for all of the gorilla trekking permits in Volcanoes National Park on the day you want to go hiking by yourself. One gorilla pass costs $1500 USD for a foreigner who doesn’t live in the country.
What to bring with you on Rwanda’s high-end Gorilla Tours
Hiking boots that don’t get wet
A sweater with long sleeves because it gets cold in the park
Two sets of long pants
Five-eyed glasses. Among other things, this will help you see the huge number of birds that live in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
A coat to protect you from the rain. It can rain at any time in Volcanoes National Park, so bring one just in case.
Depending on the weather, a hat and sunglasses, but this is not required.
Since photos are a great way to keep your memories living, you should have cameras and batteries that last a long time. Don’t forget to turn off the flash all the time.
Gardening gloves will come in handy when you need to hold on to tree branches or trees during your hike.
Mosquito repellent—since it’s in the forest, there are many dangerous bugs there, so bring it with you or wear it.
The gorillas will be scared or charge you if you wear bright colors.
Rwanda’s high-end gorilla tours
What to pack
Also, colors like black and blue should not be used because they attract Tsetse flies. Instead, neutral colors should be used.
Where can I go to get to Volcanoes National Park?
There is a road that leads to the park. It’s only two hours’ drive from Kigali, the capital, and about an hour’s drive from the Congo border crossing. For our all-inclusive deals, we use 4×4 cars that are very comfortable for your road trip to Volcanoes National Park. They have AC, water, and professional driver guides. You will need to either have a ticket for any action you want to do or have paid the park entrance fee to get into the park.
Where to stay in the National Park of Volcanoes
Many lodges and hotels in Volcanoes National Park, such as the Wilderness Bisate Lodge, Virunga Lodge, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Five Volcanoes Boutique Lodge, and Gorilla Nest, offer high-end comfort to people on luxury gorilla trips in Rwanda.
The best way to get to Volcanoes National Park
The northwest of Rwanda is home to Volcanoes National Park, which can be reached by both air travel and car travel. Taking a plane is the most luxury and fastest way to get to Volcanoes National Park from Kigali. Domestic flights or helicopter rides leave from Kigali International Airport every day to Volcanoes National Park’s Musanze runway. These are run by Akagera Aviation. The trips are short—about 30 minutes—but they offer the most interesting and beautiful views. People can also drive from Kigali International Airport to the park offices. The drive takes about two to three hours. To get to Volcanoes National Park, you can take the bus from Kigali to Musanze and then hire a private car to get to the park offices.
When is the best time to go on a fancy Gorilla Tour in Rwanda?
The best time to go on a luxury gorilla tour in Rwanda is from January to February, or from June to early September, when it doesn’t rain as much. This makes it easier for people to get into the park, and the plants make it easier to see mountain gorillas. In the other months, April, May, and November, which are usually wet months, the plants grow tall and make it hard to see. However, treks are usually shorter during these months because primates don’t have to travel as far to find food because it’s easy to find in the forest than during the dry seasons. Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda is a great place to see gorillas all year long because it is well organized and there is a 99% chance of seeing them in their natural environment.
