Gorilla Safaris In Rwanda
Gorilla Safaris In Rwanda
Vibrant Holiday Safaris brings you the unique opportunity to see gorillas in their natural habitat in Rwanda which is an unforgettable experience. Have a close encounter with gorillas as they go about their daily lives carefully managed, with expert trackers and guides leading small groups of tourists up bamboo-covered slopes to spend a precious and awe-inspiring hour just a few feet away from the gentle primates.
Gorillas are the largest living primates, spread across the equatorial African rainforests and can only be found in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. All these countries offer a unique gorilla experience with Uganda being the best gorilla safari destination since it boosts half of the remaining gorillas in the world, however, today we focus on gorilla safaris in Rwanda.
Gorilla Safaris in Rwanda are done at Volcanoes National Park which has twelve habituated gorilla families with a few others habituated for research purposes. Each gorilla family has a silverback which is the dominant male and the head of the family. Gorilla family or troops usually stick to preferred areas and are constantly monitored and protected by park rangers. Tourists are only allowed one hour in their presence per day. It is important to note that Rwanda Tourism Board issues eight tracking permits per troop per day and 96 permits each day and these cost 1500$ which is why it is highly recommended to book in advance either online or via a reputable tour operator.
Gorilla trekking starts at 7am in Kinigi, which is the Volcanoes National Park headquaters for a briefing on the rules and regulations for gorilla trekking and as well allocation of a gorilla family. The gorilla families include Susa, Igisha, Karisimbi, Sabyingo, Amahoro, Agashya, Kwitonda, Umubano, Hirwa, Bwenge, Gyenda and Muhoza. Hikes in Volcanoes National Park last from 30 minutes to 5 or more hours reaching an altitude of between 2500m and 4000m with porters being readily available to carry backpacks, cameras and also offer a helping hand along the route.
One can decide to trace the Dian Fossey tomb which is a 30 minutes drive away from the park headquaters and 2 hours hike through the forest.
Book for a gorilla adventure in Volcanoes National Park with Vibrant Holiday Safaris at www.vibrantholidaysafaris.com