Comments on: How tough is Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda and How Prepared should you be?

By: Heath

Heath — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 01:35:31 +0000

This piece of information literally gives me all insight on how to go gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Thanks for putting this together.

By: Ivan T

Ivan T — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 18:49:14 +0000

Gorilla trekking is an expensive adventure. This is due to the fact that the conservation process isn’t cheap. Before a gorilla family is ready to be viewed by tourists, the family is habituated. A group of rangers visit these gorillas everyday to get them accustomed to humans. This lasts between 2-3 years. More rangers are deployed to protect these endangered species from poachers. All these contribute to the high price tag of gorilla trekking. On the issue of the difficulty of the trek, a certain level of fitness is required for you to enjoy your gorilla trek. You may have to follow the gorillas through thick undergrowth as they eat.

By: Gorilla Habitat Safaris

Gorilla Habitat Safaris — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 07:54:06 +0000

I came across this information and it really helped me plan my safari. Thank you Dave

By: Your Drive Uganda

Your Drive Uganda — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 10:40:37 +0000

Uganda has the cheapest gorilla trekking tours. The reason is that gorilla permits in Rwanda are expensive.
Thank you Arianwen for this great information!

By: Mist

Mist — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 12:00:23 +0000

Thank you Dave for this great information. Just to add something here, Gorilla permits in Rwanda now cost $1,500 per person

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 07:41:56 +0000

Philip – Thanks for this helpful update. I’ve been keeping a close eye one this – that is getting to be prohibitively expensive for most travelers – especially more budget travelers. I am planning a trip to this part of Africa at some point – Ill try to get into the DRC to see the gorillas.

By: Philip

Philip — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 06:59:16 +0000

The recent increase in price for gorilla permits from 750USD to 1500 has made Uganda and Congo a more affordable option. The advantage Rwanda has is that the families are located nearer the park entrance and lodges. Tourists don’t need to go too deep into the forest.

The advantage Congo has, is the low price of 400USD. Uganda’s selling point is that it has more gorilla families than any of the other countries. Mountain gorilla tracking in Uganda is more difficult as Bwindi impenetrable forest is quiet large and getting to the gorillas sometimes requires moving deeper into the forest.

By: Masai Mara migration safari

Masai Mara migration safari — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 06:24:46 +0000

Gorilla trekking is one of those amazing activities you want to undertake in a lifetime. This is especially true for mountain gorillas as there are few left and concentrated in Rwanda, Uganda and D. R. Congo. You can enjoy your gorilla trekking in Uganda.

By: Titus

Titus — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 06:49:44 +0000

Arianwen, you are right the prices are kinda high compared to other adventure activities. However, the reason is that gorilla trekking tours involve purchasing a gorilla trekking permit which costs $650 in Uganda and $750 in Rwanda.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 02:57:05 +0000

Arianwen – I’ve been doing some research on this, and the price is quite steep. But you are right – for something this unique I’ll find a way to pay!

By: Arianwen

Arianwen — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 23:16:47 +0000

It’s the price that worries me more than the difficulty of the hike, but I would still absolutely consider this if I was in the area. There are some experiences so precious it’s worth the price tag!

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 10:41:34 +0000

Yep, been on my Africa bucket list as well for many years, at some point 🙂

By: Jason F

Jason F — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 03:44:09 +0000

Uganda is definitely on my list of places to visit. A bucket list item!