How To Book Gorilla permit in Rwanda.

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Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Permit can be booked at the RDB Tourism and Conservation Reservation Office in person.

However, booking Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Permit through tour operator is the best option and usually tour operators charge an extra fee between 20-50USD on top of US$750 and this happens when you only need a permit from them.

The extra between 20-50USD per permit is attached to help them in administrative costs like make calls to RDB Tourism and Conservation Reservation Office, pick the Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Permit from RDB Tourism and Conservation Reservation Office where the permits are sold officially and then deliver it to you.

In case you involve us in the whole process of planning for your Rwanda gorilla safari, we shall not charge you the extra USD 50 because we understand that you will use our other services like guiding services, transfers among others.

The procedure is almost similar as above, except that the tour agencies tend to speed-up the process and most likely you will get you Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Permit confirmation faster.

Contact us   and let us know of the dates you want to tour Uganda with the days you want to see the gorilla permits.

Afterwards  we shall  let you know if the days you want for your gorilla tour are available for gorilla tracking and tentatively book them for you (but with no guarantee).

We send you our bank details for you to send the money for Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Permits.

It takes about 16 hours for us to receive the money from your bank and pay for your permits. We shall send you acknowledgement for the money and the official RDB Tourism and Conservation Reservation Office Receipt (by scan and email). Please ensure you pay the bank charges when authorizing the transaction.

We do not charge any fee for gorilla permits buying/booking if you are booking the rest of the tour (or a part of it) with us.

In case we do charge, this is to cater for any costs like telephony, transport, etc. we incur to get you the permit.

Send us your passport details to register your gorilla permits. Usually, we only need the Full names, passport number, and nationality.

Let us help you book you Gorilla Permit and Safari (no fees on permits)

We register your names and get the gorilla permits. We send you scanned copies of your gorilla permit.

As soon as the payment has been received, the permits for gorilla tracking will be purchased. Getting a gorilla permit is not a guarantee of seeing a gorilla. However, the chances of seeing them are 98%.

Please note: You must be over 15 years of age to obtain a gorilla viewing permit.

What Is The Cost For a Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Permit?

The cost of gorilla permit in Rwanda includes the park entry fees various according to nationality and seen below.

USD $750 per person for non-nationals

USD $375 for foreign residents

30,000 Frw for Rwandan citizens

Refunds/Cancellation Guidelines

The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) shall refund 50% of the gorilla tracking fee for any visitor showing signs of illness.

Any sick visitor shall not be allowed to track the gorillas if declared unfit by the Warden in Charge. This only applies to visitors who have travelled all the way to the park.

How Much Does Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Permit Cost To See The Gorillas of Rwanda?

The most important fee is USD750 which is the actual cost of a gorilla permit per person per trek. Besides that, you have to spend on transport and accommodation.

We do not encourage you to do it yourself because it can turn to become expensive safari and hence you can contact us to organize for you each and every thing at affordable price.

Gorilla Trekking Guidelines in Rwanda

1. i) To minimize possible transmission of human diseases, visitors are asked to maintain a distance of 7m (about 22 feet) from the gorillas. If you are sick with a cold, flu or other contagious illness, please do not visit the gorillas.
2. ii) Viewing time is limited to one hour.

iii) Maximum 8 visitors per group.

1. iv) Spitting in the park is strictly prohibited.
2. v) Should you need to cough, cover your mouth and turn away from the gorillas?
3. vi) When with the gorillas, keep your voice low.

vii) Try not to make rapid movements that may frighten the gorillas.

viii) If a gorilla should charge or vocalize at you, do not be alarmed, stand still, look away from the gorilla and follow your guide’s directions.

1. ix) Do not litter.

To Enhance Your Enjoyment:

The security of our visitors is our highest priorities. There is no need for concern about personal security.

The climate in Musanze is changeable and you can generally expect both sun and rainfall during the day.

Musanze, at 1,700m above sea level, is generally quite cold, particularly in the evening, so warm clothing is advised.

Recommended clothing is long trousers and shirts when in the forest to avoid nettle stings.

Study walking shoes or hiking boots are essential. You may find raingear useful.

Bring a water bottle and a small snack although eating, drinking and smoking near the gorillas is forbidden.

Photography is permitted, although you may not use flash.

Porters are available to help you carry your day pack for a small charge.

Mountain gorillas live at high altitude and this may cause difficulties for some visitors. You should pace yourself, walk slowly and drink plenty of water. No one should feel deterred from making this trip.

What Happens When I Encounter Mountain Gorillas?

Once your group finds the gorilla family the clock starts ticking.

You are advised to stay quiet, move slowly and avoid sudden movements in order not to irritate the gorillas.

Instead sit down and avoid looking directly into the eyes of the gorillas as this may also irritate them thinking that you want to fight them.

It’s not a problem to look a gorilla in the eye, but if he begins charging at you, hold your ground but lower your eyes to indicate that you do not want a confrontation but rather you are submissive.

Prepare your cameras and get ready to take as many photos as you want but please remember to remove the flash lights and sounds.

The gorillas may be feeding from the ground resting, moving around or up in the trees playing about in the branches.

Try to get yourself the best view for photographs and learn all their behavior. Follow them in case they are moving but at a recommended distance which should be not shorter than 7 meters.

The most important thing is you staying near your guide and following his instructions always.

The trackers will often clear the brush with their machete so you can get a clearer and closer look at the gorillas.

It is incredible how graceful and peaceful these animals are, especially considering their incredible size. You’ll be amazed when you see the silverbacks (mature males) get up and move around showing control over the territory.