RWANDA DISCOUNTS GORILLLA PERMIT FEES

With $1500 that you need in order to secure a permit for gorilla trekking in Rwanda, perhaps not everyone can afford this. The fact that gorilla tourism has become one of the most sought after experiences not only in Rwanda but also the world at large Rwanda’s tour operators have however welcomed the 30% low season discount permit fees. Last year, government of the republic of Rwanda doubled the cost of permits bringing the cost to $1500 per visitor from the original $750 with a view to position itself as a high end tourist destination. As a result, about 60% of the clients could have been lost by most tour operators. To trek mountain gorillas is a lifetime experience that visitors can be part of only while on safari in Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

To have a balance or boost on the gorilla adventures in the country, discount in gorilla permits can be amazing news for primate enthusiasts on Rwanda safari. Interested visitors will however pay $1050 especially between November and May. Besides, visitors who spend about 3 days in this nation and also pay a visit to its national parks especially Nyungwe Forest National Park and Akagera National Park also enjoy these benefits. Depending on clients’ budget, the increase in prices to see these Great apes in one way could have led most of the tourists to cross over to Uganda where permits cost only $600 per person. If wisely calculated, you realize you have much to save that you can use for other purposes or engage in variety of experiences in addition to gorilla trekking. The increase in the cost of gorilla permit was mainly intended to position Rwanda as luxury tourist destination and promote conservation by cutting down on the number of trekkers while also maintaining revenues. Crossing another destination like Uganda meant that tour operators had to incur additional cost of 20 percent and 30 percent for COMESA insurance something that left most tour operators confused and led to loss of visitors the fact that Uganda became the best alternative for them to track mountain gorillas.

To obtain a gorilla permit in Rwanda, you must part away with $1500 and this offers you opportunity to strike your imaginations with the Great apes in only one hour. In Uganda, you need 600 dollars and in the DR Congo, you need $400. You can secure your permit in any of the countries through a tour operator and for this case, Maranatha Tours and Travel is a reliable and trust worthy local tour operator you can think of. Gorilla trekking safaris in Rwanda are conducted in only Volcanoes National Park, in Uganda, it is in Bwindi Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park while in the DR Congo you will pay a visit to Virunga National Park but Virunga is closed till 2019.

In conclusion, gorilla trekking is a lovely primate adventure that is only conducted in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. To be part of this lifetime adventure, you must have secured a gorilla permit and that is why we are readily available to help you realize your dreams in Africa.