How Gorilla Trekking Works in Rwanda
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda works through a permit system: you buy a single permit, report to Kinigi park…
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How Gorilla Tourism Supports Conservation
Gorilla tourism supports conservation by turning the $1,500 permit into funding for rangers, trackers, veterinary care, and daily…
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How Gorilla Tourism Protects Gorillas
Gorilla tourism protects gorillas by turning them into a source of income that funds ranger patrols, veterinary care,…
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How Fit Do You Need to Be for Gorilla Trekking?
You do not need to be an athlete for gorilla trekking in Rwanda, but a moderate level of…
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How Close Can You Get to Gorillas in Rwanda?
In Rwanda you are asked to stay at least 7 metres from mountain gorillas, though in practice the…
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Honeymoon Lodges Near Volcanoes National Park
The best honeymoon lodges near Volcanoes National Park are Singita Kwitonda Lodge, Bisate Lodge, One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, and…
Read more → History of Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda grew out of scientific research that began with Dian Fossey in 1967 and developed…
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Hirwa Gorilla Family Guide
The Hirwa gorilla family is a smaller mountain gorilla group in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park whose name means…
Read more → Hidden Costs of Gorilla Trekking
The main hidden costs of gorilla trekking in Rwanda beyond the $1,500 permit are the night-before lodge stay,…
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Gorilla Trekking vs Gorilla Habituation Experience
Gorilla trekking gives you one hour with a fully habituated family, while the gorilla habituation experience gives you…
Read more → Health Requirements for Gorilla Trekking
The key health requirements for gorilla trekking in Rwanda are being free of contagious illness on the day,…
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Gorilla Trekking Rules in Rwanda
The main gorilla trekking rules in Rwanda are a minimum age of 15, a maximum of eight visitors…
Read more → Gorilla Trekking Itinerary Ideas
Gorilla trekking itineraries in Rwanda range from a tight three-day trip built around a single trek to week-long…
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Gorilla Trekking During the Rainy Season
Gorilla trekking during the rainy season in Rwanda covers the wetter months of March to May and October…
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Gorilla Trekking During the Dry Season
Gorilla trekking during the dry season in Rwanda means the two driest stretches of the year, June to…
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