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Gorilla Groups in Volcanoes National Park

Gorilla Groups in Volcanoes National Park

Rwanda has a total of 10 Gorilla Groups in Volcanoes National Park northwestern part of the country. Each family is trekked by a group of eight people per day and the allocation depends on the traveler’s fitness and his/her choice. Gorilla families are located on different altitude which are nearer, medium and hard, which mean that travelers choose which ones…

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Gorilla Trekking Frequently Asked Questions

Gorilla Trekking Frequently Asked Questions

There are two separate populations of mountain gorillas, one group is found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwest Uganda, the other group is protected within 3 national parks in the Virunga Mountains that straddle the borders of the 3 countries. The 3 parks include Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, Virunga National Park in DR Congo and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park…

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How to Obtain a Gorilla Permit

How to Obtain a Gorilla Permit

A gorilla permit is a document or card that must be purchased by a tourist in order to be allowed to visit and meet gorillas in the wild. In this case we are referring to gorilla permits for trekking mountain gorillas in Rwanda, Uganda, and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Here is How to Obtain a Gorilla Permit. Why do I…

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8 Days Exploring Wildlife in Rwanda Tour, Gorilla Trekking Rules and Regulations

Gorilla Trekking Rules and Regulations

The following Gorilla Trekking Rules and Regulations are intended to enable you plan for your gorilla trekking tour more efficiently for the best experience. Mountain gorillas are highly endangered, only just over 1,000 are left in the world, of which 360 are found in the Virunga Mountains. A male African mountain gorilla acquires his silver back at about 11-13 years…

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Dian Fossey Hiking Rwanda Tour

Dian Fossey Hiking Rwanda Tour

Dian Fossey was a primatologist and founded the Karisoke research Centre in 1967; she took most of her time studying the endangered mountain gorillas for 18years. A Dian Fossey Hiking Rwanda Tour is one of the tourist activities to look out for in Rwanda. She began her career in occupational therapy and she was one of the few members who…

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