Rwanda Gorilla tours from South Africa – Tourists from South Africa can do gorilla trekking at any time of the year in Rwanda.
Gorilla tours from South Africa involve tourists coming from South Africa to Rwanda to carry out their gorilla trekking activities.
There are several airlines tourists can use from South Africa to Rwanda’s Kigali International Airport, namely:
- South African Airways.
- Rwanda Air.
- Ethiopian Airlines.
Tourists travel for about 4 hours to Kigali International Airport and then take a 2.5-hour drive to Volcanoes National Park, which is the leading destination for gorilla trekking in Rwanda.
Gorilla permits are either booked in advance or payment is done on arrival.
Once in Rwanda, tourists can go to their various accommodation destinations and start their tourism activities as soon as possible.
While in Rwanda, gorilla tours are done in Volcanoes National Park on the slopes of the 5 Virunga mountains: Mount Bisoke, Mount Sabyinyo, Mount Karisimbi, Mount Muhabura, and Mount Gahinga, which cover an area space of about 160 square kilometers, giving a wide range of activities tourists can do alongside their tour.
Volcanoes National Park is the oldest national park on the African continent, located in Musanze, Ruhengeri, which is just close to Kigali International Airport, about 2.5 hours drive.
It should be noted that over 10 different gorilla families are well habituated and readily available for trekking; however, only 8 people are allowed to visit each family per day.
Gorilla permits become very scarce during peak seasons, and therefore tourists are advised to make their bookings prior to that.
Accommodations:
- Bisate Lodge
- Hotel Muhabura
- Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
- Kinigi Guest House, and many others.
Cost of gorilla trekking: It costs about 1500 USD per person, per trek.
Requirements to carry:
- Hiking boots
- Insect repellents
- Hiking sticks
- Cameras
- Water bottles
- Snacks
- Sunglasses, etc.
Exclusions: Children below the age of 15 years are not allowed to trek.
Conclusion: Gorilla tours in Rwanda offer one of the most wonderful, indelible moments of adventure every tourist would experience.
