Mountain gorilla trekking tours in Rwanda is one of the must visit to Rwanda, trekking the endangered Mountain gorillas remains undisputed highlights of any visit to Africa, meeting these extra ordinary gentle giants deep in the rain forest at the footsteps of the dormant Volcanoes can only be described as an emotionally overwhelming experience.

The troops are somewhat fluid in composition, but tend to stick to a preferred area. They are constantly monitored and protected by park rangers, with each group coming into contact with tourists for a strict maximum of one hour per day.

Six tracking permits are issued per troop per day, meaning the encounter is as intimate and as unobtrusive as possible. With only 96 permits available each day in Rwanda, it is highly recommended to book in advance, Visitors gather at the Volcanoes National Park headquarters in Kinigi at 7am, and are allocated a family group on the day according to fitness levels, as well as being briefed on protocols and rules for visiting the gorillas.

Gorilla trekking is a dream of most if not all travelers from all over the world. Over 90% of tourist arrivals to Rwanda take gorilla trekking safari as their first priority. This shows a high demand for permits compared to the availability hence a chance for those who book early enough and pay the deposit.

Gorilla permits are issued out on first come first serve basis hence travelers who book as early as possible stand high chances of accessing permits. Presently there is a high demand for gorilla permits in Rwanda.

This has caused a scarcity of gorilla permits and some trips cancelled. High demand for gorilla permits in Rwanda is mainly during the peak season in the months of June, July, August, September, December, January and February

Arriving at Kigali International Airport, your local guide will be waiting to welcome you to Rwanda. From there, it’s a relatively short drive over to the Virunga Conservation Area where you’ll have the chance to drop off your things, freshen up and enjoy first-class hospitality at the Gorilla View Mountain Lodge.

Despite this being an unforgettable experience that will be in your memory for a lifetime, bringing along a good-quality camera will ensure that you can document the journey for your friends and family. Waterproof clothing is recommended given the unpredictable climate in this area of dense rain forest.

Having spent an hour watching the behaviour of these magnificent creatures, you’ll explore the park a little more to catch a glimpse of other wildlife native to the area, before heading back to your hotel in the afternoon for a bite to eat. Here you’ll have an opportunity to relax, discuss your experience, or explore the surrounding area a little more if time permits, before heading back to your hotel in Kigali for the evening.

From there, there will be time to explore Kigali a little more before you are driven to Kigali Airport in plenty of time for your departure home or onto your next destination.

Given Rwanda’s close proximity to other beautiful African nations, you can decide to extend your gorilla tour of the continent with a short flight to Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania or Zanzibar.