How hard is the Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda?
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is not that hard , it can be done by everyone with no or less walking difficulties. This is a commonly asked question by travelers that visit Rwanda for a safari. Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park is easier to access with only 2.5 hours’ drive from Kigali the Capital on a smooth road to the park. This means it is easier to trek gorillas in one day and even head back to Kigali, which is impossible compared to other gorilla trekking destinations- Uganda and Congo. Book Now
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is a little bit more open and less difficult in terms of terrain for tracking and the altitude is favorable for fit and active visitors which gives a good experience. The view of the volcanoes around you whilst trekking the gorillas is breathtaking compared to others countries. This has proved to many travelers that it’s less hard to trek gorillas in Rwanda.
Rwanda gorilla trekking is shorter in terms of days and time, visitors can opt to do one day or two days gorilla trekking from and back to Kigali city. Trekking a gorilla group in Rwanda can take travelers between 2-4 hours of tracking depending on the location of the gorilla groups/family. This has proved to be less challenging for most travelers.
Rwanda is safe, peaceful, and clean and there is no corruption or bribery going on, this has enabled the smooth gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Things always work how they are supposed to and they are very well organized, running smoothly like clockwork. The prices are higher but they come with higher overall standards compared to other destinations.
Volcano National Park hosts approximately 160 habituated mountain gorillas in 12 gorilla families. This has increased the number of chances of seeing mount gorilla in the wild easier. Almost 96 gorilla permits are issued every day by Rwanda Development Board for gorilla trekking. Rwanda is attracting visitors who can afford the permits -gorilla permits in Rwanda cost $ 1500 per person per trek. The high rate of the permit has attracted by the new luxury lodges opening around the Volcano National Park – such accommodations have acquired more service, thus more trained staff at better salaries. This all adds up to a sustainable model for employment. The model Rwanda is adopting – high-end, carefully managed tourism — is a true boon for the local economy.
Gorilla trekking is a sustainable operation that benefits local communities tremendously in Rwanda and this has limited gorilla poaching and kidnap in Rwanda. The communal revenue-sharing rate is 10% from gorilla permit of $ 1500 which is a very good income for the communities. The communities surrounding the Volcanoes National Park have seen substantial funding in community projects like building schools, hospitals, local business development, clean water and sanitation, which is directly benefiting and improving the condition of living.
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