Primate trekking rank number one when it comes to Rwanda safarisRwanda safaris. YES, over 50% or more of travelers to Rwanda choose to trek primates yearning to enjoy the magical feeling of meeting face to face with the endangered primates in their natural habitats. Primate safaris in Rwanda bring in the highest Foreign exchange earning into Rwanda improving the country’s gross domestic product. Do dream of visiting the endangered mountain gorillas, chimpanzees or the golden monkeys? Rwanda primate safaris are the suitable package for you. Primates share over 99% of human genes which make them man’s close relatives. Our 5 Days Rwanda primate’s safari is a suitable package to visit and enjoy magical encounters with Rwanda’s primates. The humanlike characters of primates in their families make them a must on any Rwanda safari for a memorable experience. Primate trekking in Rwanda entails:
Mountain gorilla trekking
Done in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park, mountain gorilla trekking is the most done tour is activity in the land of a thousand hills. Rwanda is one of the three countries that shelter the endangered gorillas alongside Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Volcanoes National Park is home to over 350 mountain gorillas habituated into 10 gorilla families. Rwanda is second to Uganda in sheltering the high number of mountain gorillas. In 2017, Rwanda transformed into a luxury gorilla tour destination following the hike of their gorilla permit prices from $750 to $1500 each. 80 gorilla permits are available everyday in Rwanda served on first come first serve basis. Rwanda gorilla treks range from 1-Day gorilla tour to over 10 days Rwanda gorilla and wildlife safari depending on the traveler’s budget and time. Rwanda gorilla groups include:
1. Amahoro Gorilla group
2. Susa A gorilla family
3. Sabyinyo Gorilla Group
4. Karisimbi Gorilla Group
5. Hirwa Gorilla Family
6. Agashya gorilla group
7. Kwitonda gorilla family
8. Titus Gorilla Group
9. Umubano gorilla family
10. Pablo Gorilla Family
Each gorilla family is visited by a group of 8 travelers a day for an hour. Hove, trekking time to see gorillas can range between 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on the location of the gorilla family, the travelers hiking speed and the movement seed of the gorillas. However, whether it takes short or long, travelers are 99% guaranteed a chance to meet the gorillas.
How to book a Rwanda gorilla safari
African Apes Holidays is your ultimate gorilla safari company to book and reserve your Rwanda gorilla tour. Contact us today, inform us about your travel dates and we shall arrange for you the best Rwanda gorilla package at affordable rates. Gorilla permit bookings in Uganda are recommended at least 6 months before the trekking date. More so, you can book directly with Rwanda Development Board.
Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest National park
Enjoy guided chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park with African Apes Holidays. Rwanda safaris to trek chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest National Park Nyungwe Forest National Park are among the top most done activities in Rwanda. Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest is done in the main forest home to over 60 individuals and in Cyamudongo Forest home to over 30 individuals. A Rwanda chimpanzee permit costs $100 inclusive of the park entrance fee and conservation fees. Besides chimpanzees, Nyungwe Forest is home to other primates such as Olive baboons, Vervet monkeys, Grey cheeked Mangabey, Red tailed monkeys, Golden monkeys, L’Hoest monkeys, Silver monkeys, Dent’s Mona Monkey, Ruwenzori Colobus, and Hamlyn’s monkey. The other tourist activities to do in Nyungwe Forest include canopy walk, colubus trekking, bird watching, waterfall hiking, and forest/nature walks among others.
Golden Monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Do not miss golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park. a permit to trek golden monkeys cost $100 which is relatively cheap compared to the gorillas in the same forest. Enjoy a magical encounter with the playful, lively and beautiful golden monkeys in their natural habitats. Volcanoes National Park is home o over 500 golden monkeys while the other population lives in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Fortunately, treks to see golden monkeys costs $100, which is quite cheap, compared to mountain gorillas in the same forest
Guidelines for Primate trekking in Rwanda
• You must carry a permit your respective primate permit
• Its not a guarantee to see primates especially in the major forest However you are 99% guaranteed
• Travelers to Cyamudongo Forest have high chances of seeing chimpanzees
• Trekking time ranges between 2 hours to 7 hours
• Do not trek when sick
• Keep a distance of seven meters away from the primates
• Avoid direct eye contact with the primates
• Do not litter in the park
• Keep your voice low
What to pack for primate trekking in Rwanda
Travelers visiting to trek primates in Rwanda are reminded to pack the essentials to avoid any difficulties while in the jungle. Among the things to carry for primate trekking in Rwanda include:
1. Hiking boots/shoes for easy movements through the jungle forests
2. Gardening gloves to cover and protect your hands
3. Sun glasses for the eyes
4. Hat for the head and hair for ladies
5. Insect repellants
6. Energy giving snacks
7. Log sleeved shirts and blouses
8. Long pants
9. Rain jackets/coats for the unpredictable forest rains
10. Warm sweaters and jackets
11. Extra batteries for the camera
12. First aid Kit.
Primate trekking in Rwanda offers you the best wildlife experience. Contact African Apes Tours & Travel today, book a Rwanda safari to trek mountain gorillas, chimpanzees and golden monkeys at affordable rates.
