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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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…
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 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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The Story of Mountain Gorilla Conservation in Rwanda
Mountain gorilla conservation in Rwanda is the story of a population pulled back from near-extinction through research, anti-poaching…
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Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda Explained
The mountain gorillas of Rwanda are a wild subspecies of the eastern gorilla, living only on the high…
Read more → Is Gorilla Trekking Worth It?
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is worth it for most travellers who can afford the USD 1,500 permit, because…
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How Safe Is Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda?
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is very safe, with no serious tourist security incident recorded at Volcanoes National Park…
Read more → How Gorilla Trekking Works in Rwanda
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda works through a permit system: you buy a single permit, report to Kinigi park…
Read more → 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…
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…
Read more → Gorilla Trekking vs Gorilla Habituation Experience
Gorilla trekking gives you one hour with a fully habituated family, while the gorilla habituation experience gives you…
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