Why You Can Only Spend One Hour with Gorillas
You can spend only one hour with the gorillas in Rwanda because the limit protects them from human…
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Why Volcanoes National Park Is Rwanda’s Top Attraction
Volcanoes National Park is Rwanda’s top attraction because it is the only place in the country to trek…
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Why Rwanda Is Famous for Gorilla Trekking
Rwanda is famous for gorilla trekking because it offers the most accessible mountain gorilla viewing in the world,…
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Why Group Sizes Are Limited to Eight Visitors
Gorilla group sizes are limited to eight visitors per family per day in Rwanda to reduce disease risk,…
Read more → Why Face Masks Are Used During Gorilla Treks
Face masks are used during gorilla treks in Rwanda to stop human respiratory illnesses from spreading to the…
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Which Gorilla Family Should You Trek?
The best gorilla family to trek in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park depends on your fitness and what you…
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Where to Go Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda happens in one place only: Volcanoes National Park in the country’s far northwest, near…
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When Should You Buy a Gorilla Permit?
You should buy a Rwanda gorilla permit three to six months ahead for the dry season and at…
Read more → What to Expect on Your First Gorilla Trek
On your first gorilla trek in Rwanda, expect an early start, a friendly briefing, a steep and often…
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What to Pack for Gorilla Trekking
The key items to pack for gorilla trekking in Rwanda are sturdy waterproof hiking boots, long trousers and…
Read more → What Makes Rwanda’s Mountain Gorillas Special?
Rwanda’s mountain gorillas are special because they belong to one of only two surviving wild populations of a…
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What Is Included in a Rwanda Gorilla Permit?
A Rwanda gorilla permit includes park entry, a guide, the armed ranger escort, the trackers, one hour with…
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Volcanoes National Park Facts and Figures
Volcanoes National Park spans about 160 square kilometres, was founded in 1925, contains five volcanoes up to 4,507…
Read more → Volcanoes National Park Entrance Fees
Volcanoes National Park does not charge a separate entrance fee for activities, because each activity fee already includes…
Read more → Volcanoes National Park Conservation Success Story
Volcanoes National Park has helped lift mountain gorilla numbers from near collapse in the early 1980s to a…
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