Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Guides

Practical answers for planning gorilla trekking in Rwanda: what the permit costs, when to go, how hard the trek is and what to pack. The tours themselves are compared on the Rwanda gorilla trekking page.

Two cyclists above the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo with the volcanoes on the horizon

3 Day Gorilla Trekking Tours in Rwanda 2027

2 and 3 day gorilla trekking tours from Kigali for 2027: lodge nights, golden monkeys and which permits each price covers. Compare both trips.

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Green fields and a row of trees under a blue sky near Kinigi in Musanze District

Best Time for Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda 2027

Plan the best time for gorilla trekking in Rwanda 2027: dry seasons, 96 daily permits, $1,500 permit price. Plan your trek.

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A golden monkey with an orange back sitting on a branch in the bamboo

Golden Monkey Trekking Rwanda 2027: 2 Day Trips

Golden monkey trekking in Rwanda for 2027: the 7:00 report at Kinigi, groups of 16, age 12 and up, and two day trips from Kigali compared.

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Close view of a large silverback gorilla in the leaves at Sabyinyo

Gorilla Trekking Packages 2027: Permit Included

Gorilla trekking packages with the permit included for 2027: 3 one-day treks from Kigali, 1 hour with the gorillas, cancellation terms compared.

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The Kigali skyline of office towers and hills in hazy light

Is Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda Safe? 2027 Advice

Is gorilla trekking in Rwanda safe in 2027? What the UK and Canada advise, the 7 m rule, 8 visitors per family and health tips. Read first.

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A hiker with arms spread at the crater lake on the summit of Mount Bisoke

Mount Bisoke Hike 2027: Crater Lake Day Trip Guide

Mount Bisoke hike in 2027: 6 to 7 hours to the 3,711 m crater lake, age 15 and up, and two day trips from Kigali compared. Plan your climb.

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A silverback mountain gorilla walking through green foliage

1-Day Gorilla Trekking from Kigali 2027

1 day gorilla trekking from Kigali in 2027: pickup times, the 7:00 am Kinigi briefing and one hour with the gorillas. Compare the day tours.

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The jagged peak of Sabyinyo volcano above farmland at the edge of Volcanoes National Park

Rwanda Gorilla Permit 2027: Prices and Booking

Rwanda gorilla permits cost $1,500 in 2027, with 96 permits daily and a 07:00 briefing at Kinigi. See full prices, rules and how to book.

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Mist rising over forested hills at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda

Rwanda vs Uganda Gorilla Trekking 2027: Which?

Rwanda vs Uganda gorilla trekking in 2027: permits, the 1-hour visit, trek length and access from Kigali compared. Pick your country.

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A young mountain gorilla looking up from the undergrowth in Bwindi, Uganda

Uganda Gorilla Trekking from Kigali 2027

Uganda gorilla trekking from Kigali in 2027: a 1-day trip and a 4-day Rwanda and Uganda tour, the permit, the border and trek times compared.

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A moss-covered tree among bamboo in the forest of Volcanoes National Park

What to Wear Gorilla Trekking Rwanda 2027 Guide

Kit list for Volcanoes National Park 2027: boots, gaiters, gloves, rain jacket for hikes of up to 4 hours at 2,500 to 4,000m. Plan your outfit now.

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