ORTPN Protected Areas Tariffs – Effective for 2022 to 2026
Here are the park entrance and activity fees for visitors looking to outdoor adventures in the Volcanoes National Park of Rwanda.
| Activity (Charges per person) | Non-Residents (US Dollars) |
Foreign Residents (US Dollars) |
East African Citizens (UGX) |
Rest of Africa (US Dollars) |
| Gorilla Tracking | $1500 | $500 | $200 | $500 |
| Golden Monkey Tracking | $100 | $65 | $65 | $65 |
| Bisoke Hike | $75 | $60 | $55 | $60 |
| Mount Karisimbi Hike | $400 | $250 | $200 | $250 |
| Mount Muhabura Hike | $100 | $75 | $60 | $75 |
| Dian Fossey Hike | $75 | $65 | $60 | $65 |
| Mount Gahinga Hike | $75 | $65 | $60 | $65 |
| Park Entrance Fee | $50
|
$40 | $10 | $40 |
The following groups will receive free admission to protected areas:
- All children under five years of age
- People living in the vicinity of the protected area who have permission from the Warden In-Charge
Discounted Gorilla Permits
One Rwanda gorilla permit costs USD 1500 per visitor and there is also an option of booking a discounted permit at USD 1050 if you plan to visit other Rwanda parks; Akagera National Park or Nyungwe National Park. The cost of the permits covers the park entrance, park ranger guide, an hour up close with a family of gorillas in the wild.
There are still offers for discounted gorilla permits for travelers;
- Attending Conferences and Events in Rwanda
- Travelers exploring Volcanoes National Park with a combination of Nyungwe National Park, Akagera National Park or Gishwati Mukura National Park during the low peak months (November to May)
How To Book Rwanda Gorilla Permits 2024
How to book a Rwanda gorilla permit 2024/2025 by tourists intending to see the rare mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. A valid Rwanda gorilla permit is essential for Rwanda gorilla trek and securing one means a lifetime opportunity to meet a family of mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
Booking a gorilla permit should be done in advance that is before the actual date of visiting Volcanoes National Park for gorilla trekking. While it is possible to have your permit booked even on last minute, it comes with lots of challenges. Such challenges can easily be avoided when you plan and book your permit plus a gorilla safari early enough, about 2-6 months prior to visiting a group of gorillas in Rwanda’s Volcanoes NP.
The Easiest and safest way to book a Rwanda gorilla permit
Visiting Rwanda soon for mountain gorilla trekking? With the idea of visiting gorillas already at the back of your mind, next should be securing a valid gorilla permit. The simplest and safest way to secure a gorilla permit for gorilla trekking in Volcanoes Park is by dealing with a reliable, trusted and registered local tour operator in Rwanda.
Rwanda authorities mandate local tour operators to issue gorilla permits, they are given priority and this means you can easily have your permit booked early enough without needing to stress yourself on last minute. It should be noted that the demand for permits is high, a good reason you should reach out to your preferred tour operator to book your permit and entire trip in advance.
It takes a process for the tour operator to have your permit booked and this is sometimes tedious. Considering the nature of gorilla permit booking process, especially where it requires you to submit some deals physically, as a client, this won’t favor and this is why you must deal with a local tour operator on ground. Anytime the authorities require some details, your tour operator can easily walk into the offices to meet the officials.