Have you ever dreamt about trekking gorillas in Rwanda? Would you wish to take a luxury gorilla safari in the land of a thousand hills?

Rwanda is a landlocked country located in the Eastern part of Africa bordered by Uganda in the North, Burundi in the south, the Democratic Republic of Congo in the east and Tanzania in the west. Historically Rwanda was colonized by France and Belgium and it was declared as a free country in 1962 in 1994 there was a Rwandan civil war where thousands of Tutsis and Hutu people were killed but it is now a safe country worth visiting.

Rwanda is the smallest country in East Africa but of its kind with a lot of attractions like national Parks and among the national parks is Volcanoes National Park famously known for homing the endangered mountain gorillas, Nyungwe Forest National Park home for chimpanzees, Akagera National Park – home of the big five animals among other parks, unique cultures, landforms like lakes and Rivers, hills and mountains thus being referred to as the land of a thousand hills.

With the above-mentioned attractions, there are a lot of activities carried out in each park like gorilla trekking in volcanoes national Park which shares a border with Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This park is home to the increasing number of endangered mountain gorillas which are 600 individuals within 18 families that are now habituated for visitors to trek.

Gorilla Safaris in Rwanda are some of the best-done activities which last between three to six hours as most of the time is spent hiking through lush forests, wild meadows and mystical bamboos in search of these endangered apes. But when one habituated gorilla group is found, you will be allowed to spend one in their presence as you watch them communicate, feed, breastfeed their young ones or even mating each other. Note that when you have any infected disease and when you are below 15 years you will not be allowed to trek.

While you trekking experience, you can opt to reach the Karisoke reach centre which is between Mount. Karisimbi and Bisoke volcano and as well as looking at the grave of Dian Fossey who was a conservationist that contributed much to the remaining population of the mountain gorillas in Rwanda.

For you to trek for these mountain gorillas in this protected area, you need permits which are got from either the Park headquarters or book your gorilla permit through a recognized tour company which makes it easier. A gorilla permit in Rwanda costs USD 1500 and the cost was increased in May 2017 thus making Rwanda a luxury gorilla trekking destination.

Our company organizes luxury gorilla trekking safaris in Rwanda with high-quality services from professional service providers like cars with open roofs for a clear view of the natural beauty of Rwanda, as you head for trekking in volcanoes, soft seats to contribute to your comfort and a deep freezer to cool your heat and the best cars available for rentals in Rwanda include ranger rover, jeep wrangler, extended land cruisers among others. The luxury lodges can be booked for you which will offer you the best services which will ever.

When to do luxury gorilla trekking in Rwanda?

Luxury gorilla trekking in Rwanda can be carried out throughout the year but the sunny season is the best running from the months June to September and December to February because that’s when the trails in the park are accessible and less mist in the park. On your trekking safaris, you should not forget to come along with the following; a camera for taking photos, binoculars for clear viewings of the attractions, nice and comfortable jungle shoes for hiking, and light clothes during the sunny season among others.

Accessing Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills for your luxury gorilla trekking experience is possible by either using air transport and you will be dropped off at Kigali International Airport or using road transport through the borders.