When to go gorilla tracking in Rwanda

The best time when to go gorilla trekking in Rwanda depends on the time you have for your safari in Rwanda. Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is done throughout the year and each day 8 gorilla trekking permits are sold for every gorilla tracking family.  Before  booking your flights for a Rwanda gorilla trek, you must have declared your passport details, nationality, passport number, date of birth and so much more. In Rwanda you have the chance of trekking gorillas in 2 days and below is the possible itinerary.

 Gorilla trekking Safari in Rwanda

Day1: drive to Volcanoes national Park

Get up early in the morning and drive to Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy the  view of undulating highlands of Rwanda and you head to the Park. Arrive and relax at your lodge

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Rwanda

After breakfast head to the ranger station for gorilla trekking in Rwanda. You will be told about how to treat yourself while with the gorillas, when you trek to see them, what to eat and carry when getting to see the gorillas to mention but a few. In case you need a porter this is the right time to hire one. You will later be distributed to your particular gorilla families. With the company of an armed ranger guide move into the forest to start searching for the gorillas. They may get to see you before you do because they greatly fear intruders in there vicinity. Other primates like the vervet monkeys, grey checked monkeys, black and white colobus may cross your way. Finally when you get to see them, stay with them for just an hour and carry on back to your lodge. Drive to the airport to catch up with your flight back home.

Gorilla trekking safaris in Rwanda is most competed for during the months of January, Febuary, June, July, August, September, October and December so in case you are preparing to see the gorillas during this time, you must make all your bookings in advance. 

Rwanda has two renowned seasons that is to say the rainy season and the dry season so these also determine where the gorillas may be staying. March, April, May and November normally have heavy rains which may cause the ground to be boggy but passable as a number of trails have been created by regular trekkers.  Remember to carry a rain coat as a gear for gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Gorillas normally hide on the top of the hills or slopes to keep away from the wet ground. Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is done throughout the year as mentioned above.