In the whole world, you can only see the mountain gorillas (Gorilla Berengei Berengei) in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. In Rwanda, these primates can be seen in the Volcanoes National Park, Parc Nationale Des Volcans. As of 2023, there are 10 mountain gorilla groups habituated making it 80 gorilla permits for visitors to Rwanda available every single day. 8 people per group can trek these endangered apes. With a gorilla permit costing US $ 1500 per person per trek, part of your contribution goes to conserving these mountain gorillas.
Cost Of a Gorilla Trek in Rwanda
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1 day gorilla tour about $ 1700 to $ 1850
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2 days gorilla Rwanda $ 1900 to $ 2000
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3 Days gorilla tracking Rwanda $ 2100 to $ 3000.
Most Rwanda gorilla tour operators or gorilla trekking companies in the beautiful Rwanda will have different prices, both cheap and luxury options. The difference of how much to charge depends on accommodation, vehicle, season and running costs of the company. Local companies will definitely charge lower than the international travel agencies.
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