Rwanda gorilla trekking Safari-gorilla tracking tours Rwanda, tourism is the main sources of revenue for Rwanda hosting a big number of tourists every year for gorilla tracking safaris, Rwanda gorillas are the main activity of Rwanda tourism industry and about 80% of tourists who visits Rwanda I would say they go for gorilla safari, and for anyone to see gorillas needs tracking permit which can be booked through us Kisoro Tours Uganda or directly from Rwanda Development Board (RDB)

How much is Rwanda Gorilla Tracking Permit Price?

In May 2017 Rwanda increased (doubled) its gorilla tracking permit price from $750 up to 1500 per trek, but if you visit other Rwanda national park like Nyungwe Forest National Park or Akagera National Park before visiting Volcanoes National Park for gorilla tracking, you can 30% discount and also for those coming to Rwanda for conference can get 15% discount, contact us for free information about  Rwanda gorilla trekking Safari-gorilla tracking tours Rwanda.

Gorilla Tracking Permit Price in Uganda?

As Rwanda increases its gorilla permit price, Uganda decided to maintain the best gorilla permit price, currently Uganda gorilla tracking permit cost only $600 per person compared to Rwanda gorilla permit which cost $1500 per person this means that if you do your gorilla safari in Uganda instead of Rwanda you will be saving $900 on each permit.

Gorilla tracking in Uganda is done in both Bwindi impenetrable forest national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park, Bwibdi forest of Uganda is also a home to more than half of the world population of mountain gorillas, this means that Uganda has more gorilla permits available on daily bases which means that the chances of getting tracking permit on any day of your choice is high which is not the case in Rwanda where one have to a year before.

Why Rwanda gorilla trekking Safari-gorilla tracking tours Rwanda? 

Uganda has not done much in marketing its gorillas while Rwanda has done very well marketing its self as the best gorilla tracking destination in Africa, it is only 2 and half hour’s drive from Kigali Airport to reach volcanoes national park for Rwanda gorilla trek while it is 9 hours drive from Entebbe Airport to reach bwindi forest for Uganda gorilla tracking which is a big advantage for Rwanda, but because of the price differences currently Uganda is the best gorilla tracking destination for example one can easily go for 3 day Uganda gorilla tracking tour booked through Kisoro Tours Uganda at only $1500 which includes one gorilla permit per person, mid-range accommodation for 2 nights, all transport in the 4×4 safari car, all meals, drinking water, services of full-time English speaking guide/driver  and all park entrances while in Rwanda $1500 is only for one gorilla permit

Kisoro Tours Uganda is always at your disposal for any information you may to know about gorilla safari in Uganda or Rwanda, Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help or advice in planning your safari holiday in Africa