3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari

The Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari package also includes an airport transfer, two nights’ accommodation in Kigali – and near Volcanoes National Park, meals as outlined in the itinerary, the use of a 4×4 safari vehicle, and an English speaking guide. Notably, it also includes gorilla trekking permit that enables one to take hour’s trip through the forest to meet the gorillas. Other expenses may include city tours in Kigali, cultural activities, and costs of entry into any park. However, what is often not included is personal expenditure, travel insurance and air fare to the international destination.

This Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari can be made at any time in the year, however it is better to go during the dry seasons which are June-September and December-February. These months provides the best trekking environment as the trails are less muddy and disconnecting. More rain falls between March to May and October to November and the weather might be cold at some regions making the journey more difficult However, this is the best time to see the green environment and fewer visitors.

Rwanda gorilla trekking safari has moderate to a high level of physical endurance as the trekking process may take 2- 6 hours depending on the location of the gorilla group. The ground tends to be hilly, marshy, and overgrown in some areas. Hikers should be ready to face some steep trails and sometimes unpredictable weather on the trekking trails. It is also important to hire a porter because they assist in carrying the bags and can be of help especially on the slippery trails. Some preparation can be useful before arriving in the bush for the trekking, which should include light exercise.

Some of the important things that one should consider when packing for the Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari are as follows: A good set of strong and waterproof hiking boots in particularly helpful to cover rugged terrains. A shirt with long sleeves and long pants are perfect as they shield the skin from insect bites and thorny vegetation. A light rain jacket should also be sufficient since weather changes throughout the day in Volcanoes National Park. Other requisites include gardening gloves for handling, a bag for carrying water and food, sunscreen lotion, insect repellent spray and a good quality camera with extra battery. A trekking pole or a walking stick which is often provided by the guides may also be useful while walking.

While on the Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari, tourists are allowed to approach the gorillas with in 7 meters (about 21 feet). This is to avoid transmission of diseases to the gorillas as well as to avoid stressing the animals. But all the same it is important to note that gorillas are wild and they are also curious in nature and therefore they maybe possibly get close to them. In such situations, there will be guidelines on how the parties in question should conduct themselves not to provoke any confrontation. The main directions include: refraining from direct eye contact and maintaining your physical posture low and unthreatening.

As you plan to go for Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari, you should not have any worries for your safety because it is safe. The gorillas are tamed, which means that they are familiar with the presence of humans and do not pose any threat. Each group has armed park rangers and experienced guides to ensure tourist safety on this trek and safe guarding the gorillas. Also, it is an easily administrated park and safe from the human activities therefore minimizing the dangers of encountering wild animals. This is why it is important to consider following the guidelines of the guides as well as park rangers to ensure safety and enjoyment.