Super User 11 July 2023

Best Travel Guide To Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Without a miss, the number one and best activity to do in Rwanda is gorilla trekking at Volcanoes National Park. This offers a lifetime opportunity of getting up close with creatures that share 99 percent of our human DNA thrilling visitors from around the world and no better place to carry this activity than in Rwanda.

Sharing a border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, this national park in Rwanda is home to a growing number of critically endangered mountain gorillas with experts estimating that there are up to 600 gorillas in the park, a significant increase from around 240-250 individuals. The country has made a big conservation effort since 1981.

To visit one of the 18 mountain gorilla families that have been habituated to humans, you'll need to obtain one of the limited numbers of daily trekking permits and the easiest and best way to do it is through a reputable tour operator, and that’s ULTIMATE WILD SAFARIS who can also arrange transportation from Kigali to the park grounds together with accommodation.

How long it takes to track down gorillas;

The trekking experience typically lasts between 4-8 hours, most of which is spent hiking through mystical bamboo forests, wild meadows, and swampy areas where guides will eventually lead you to one of the habituated gorilla families where you will spend an hour observing the creatures as they eat, care for their babies, and interact with one another.

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is largely considered a safe activity. The gorillas are mostly apathetic to their human visitors. Armed guides, who use a bunch of clicking sounds to communicate with the gorillas, keep guests safe from potential dangers, making the experience one that you will never forget and always want to repeat at any time.

Arrange and book now with Ultimate Wild Safaris for this wonderful and unforgettable experience of a lifetime

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