Cost of Gorilla Trekking Permit in Rwanda

The Cost of Gorilla Trekking Permit in Rwanda is 1500$, and this is charged per person per trek and per day. In addition, a person can only be allowed to trek Gorillas in Rwanda once in a day. However, the same person can trek on different days. Every time a person tracks Rwanda gorillas, he/she has to pay 1500$.

Age Requirement and Where Gorilla Trekking Happens

Rwanda Gorilla trekking is one of the most popular tourist activities in the country. As a result, it attracts many visitors to come to Rwanda. However, this gorilla trekking experience is only allowed for anyone 15 years and above. In addition, gorilla trekking can be done in Volcanoes National Park, which is the only home to gorillas in Rwanda, located in the northern province of Rwanda.

What a Gorilla Trekking Permit Is

A gorilla trekking Permit is a paid document issued by the Government Authority in charge of Tourism. It allows a person to trek the mountain Gorillas. Furthermore, it usually consists of the personal details of the visitor and a unique trekking permit number.

You can purchase your Rwanda Gorilla trekking permits from Rwanda Development Board (RDB). However, we strongly recommend using a Rwanda tour operator that is arranging your Rwanda Gorilla tour to assist in the booking process and purchasing of your permit. In addition, to avoid any inconveniences of no availability of permits, we strongly advise that you pay for your gorilla trekking permit in Rwanda in advance before your trekking date or before starting your Rwanda safari.

Gorilla Permit Discounts

Currently, due to the Covid 19 situation, there are ongoing Gorilla permit discounts for different categories of people. This is running until 31^st December 2022. The cost of Gorilla trekking Permit in Rwanda on promotional rates for different categories of people include:

Rwandan Nationals and East African Citizens pay 200$
Foreign Residents in Rwanda and African Citizens pay 500$
International Tourists who are Non-African Citizens travelling in a group of 100 and more also pay 500$

Experience in Volcanoes National Park

If you are interested in visiting Rwanda to trek gorillas, don’t miss this opportunity to visit Volcanoes National Park. In addition, you can have a lifetime gorilla encounter face to face in their natural habitat, which creates a remarkable experience with magical moments.

Don’t hesitate to reach out to us for all your Rwanda tours. Let us arrange for you a perfectly customized gorilla trekking trip in Rwanda that fits your interests and budget.

Learn about Rwanda Gorilla Permit Discounts.