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21/09/2026

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME FOR RWANDA GORILLA TREKKING?

HIGH SEASON — JUNE TO MID-SEPTEMBER
This is Rwanda’s main dry season. The trails are generally easier to navigate, making it a popular period for gorilla trekking.

✓ Drier trekking conditions
✓ Easier forest trails
✓ Excellent time for combining gorillas with other Rwanda experiences
✓ Book early because gorilla permits are limited

LOWER / RAINIER SEASON — MID-SEPTEMBER TO MAY
Rwanda experiences wetter periods during this time, but gorilla trekking continues throughout the year.

✓ The forest is lush and green
✓ Rain can come and go, so a waterproof jacket and good trekking shoes are important
✓ Fewer travelers may be seen during some periods
✓ Great option for travelers with flexible dates

Whether you choose the dry season or the green season, the gorillas are waiting in the Volcanoes.

📩 Ready to make your dream of seeing mountain gorillas a reality?

Book with Virunga Trail Safaris.
Send us “GORILLA” + your travel month + number of travelers, and we’ll help you plan your trek.

21/09/2026

WHY VISIT MOUNTAIN GORILLAS IN RWANDA?

There are many reasons to put Rwanda on your travel list — and gorilla trekking is one of them.

✓ Easy to access — Volcanoes National Park is about 2½ hours from Kigali, making it convenient even if you have limited time.
✓ A unique wildlife experience — trek through the Virunga mountains and meet a habituated mountain gorilla family in its natural habitat.
✓ Conservation with a purpose — Rwanda reinvests 10% of national-park tourism revenue into communities surrounding protected areas, supporting projects such as schools, healthcare, water and livelihoods.
✓ A growing conservation story — Rwanda’s mountain gorilla population has increased through long-term efforts involving government, communities, conservation organisations and responsible tourism.
✓ Step into Dian Fossey’s conservation legacy — learn more about her work and today’s gorilla conservation efforts at the nearby Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund campus.
✓ More than gorillas — combine your trek with golden monkeys, cultural experiences, Kigali city tours and other Rwanda adventures.

GORILLA TREKKING PERMIT: $1,500 PP

Your visit is not simply about seeing gorillas. It helps create economic value around conservation and gives local communities a reason to protect the wildlife and habitat they live alongside.

COME TO RWANDA. MEET THE GORILLAS. EXPERIENCE CONSERVATION FIRSTHAND.

📩 DM “RWANDA GORILLAS” with your travel month, number of travelers and budget.

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Travel • Conservation • Experience

21/09/2026

DID YOU KNOW THAT YOUR VISIT TO RWANDA’S MOUNTAIN GORILLAS CAN HELP SHAPE THEIR FUTURE?

Mountain gorillas share a landscape with communities living around Volcanoes National Park. As the gorilla population grows, protecting enough habitat while reducing human-wildlife conflict becomes increasingly important.

That is why Rwanda is working to expand Volcanoes National Park and create additional buffer zones, giving gorillas more protected habitat while helping surrounding communities live and farm safely.

And your visit matters.

✓ Gorilla tourism supports conservation
✓ Tourism revenue contributes to communities around the park
✓ Your visit helps create value in protecting wildlife and their habitat
✓ You become part of a conservation story that goes beyond the trek

Rwanda has invested more than RWF 23 billion through tourism revenue sharing in nearly 1,300 community projects around national parks.

COME FOR THE GORILLAS.
SUPPORT THEIR FUTURE.
EXPERIENCE RWANDA.

Secure your gorilla permit and travel with Virunga Trail Safaris.

📩 DM “RWANDA GORILLAS” with your travel month, number of travelers and budget.

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Travel with purpose. Support conservation.

21/09/2026

WHY NOT MAKE THIS YOUR REALITY?

You’ve seen the beautiful photos and videos of baby gorillas playing beside their powerful silverbacks. Now imagine standing in the forest and experiencing that moment for yourself.

If meeting mountain gorillas has always been on your bucket list, this is your time to plan it.

✓ Trek through the beautiful Volcanoes National Park
✓ Meet a habituated gorilla family in their natural habitat
✓ Spend a precious hour observing their daily life
✓ Experience Rwanda’s incredible conservation story

Rwanda’s dry season from June to mid-September and December to February generally offers easier conditions for trekking.

DON’T JUST WATCH THE VIDEO. COME EXPERIENCE IT.

📩 Book your gorilla trekking experience with Virunga Trail Safaris.

Send us “GORILLA” + your travel month + number of travelers, and we’ll help you plan your trip.

20/09/2026

WHY SHOULD YOU VISIT MOUNTAIN GORILLAS IN RWANDA?

Because this is more than a wildlife trip — it is the chance to step into the world of one of the most remarkable animals on Earth.

Deep in Volcanoes National Park, you trek through rainforest and bamboo forests in search of a habituated gorilla family. When you find them, you have the opportunity to observe their natural behavior, family interactions and daily life in the forest.

✓ Meet mountain gorillas in their natural habitat
✓ Trek through the beautiful Virunga mountains
✓ Learn about gorilla behavior from experienced guides and trackers
✓ Visit a destination closely connected to Dian Fossey’s conservation legacy
✓ Add golden monkey trekking, volcano hiking, cultural experiences or Dian Fossey experiences to your trip
✓ Choose budget, mid-range or luxury accommodation and safari packages
✓ Volcanoes National Park is only about 2–3 hours from Kigali, making Rwanda convenient even for travelers with limited time.

GORILLA TREKKING PERMIT: $1,500 PER PERSON

The trek may take several hours depending on where the gorilla family is located, with up to one hour spent observing the family once you find them.

DON’T JUST WATCH THE GORILLAS IN PHOTOS. COME AND EXPERIENCE THEM IN RWANDA.

📩 DM “RWANDA GORILLAS” with your travel month, number of travelers and budget.

Virunga Trail Safaris
We organize the journey. You experience the wild.

15/09/2026

WHY TREK MOUNTAIN GORILLAS IN RWANDA WITH US!

Because we don’t just organize a gorilla trek — we organize the entire experience.

✓ Well-planned transport, permits, guide and logistics
✓ Professional support from start to finish
✓ Extra activities that make your time in the Volcanoes region more enjoyable
✓ Flexible options to make even a short trip feel worthwhile
✓ Experiences designed around your time, interests and budget

And sometimes, the forest gives you a moment you could never plan.

Recently, one of our guests witnessed a beautiful and rare moment as gorillas showed affection toward each other — while gentle rain fell through the forest.

That is the magic of gorilla trekking in Rwanda: you never know what unforgettable moment nature has waiting for you.

Your turn could be next.

DM “RWANDA GORILLAS” with your travel date and number of travelers, and let Virunga Trail Safaris organize your experience.

14/09/2026

YOUR RWANDA GORILLA DREAM IS MORE AFFORDABLE THAN YOU THINK!

Ready to walk through the misty forests of Volcanoes National Park and meet mountain gorillas in the wild?

AFFORDABLE PACKAGES AVAILABLE!

• Budget — smart & affordable
• Mid-Range — comfort + value
• Luxury — premium comfort
• Premium — an exclusive experience

Your package can be tailored around your budget, travel dates, and style of travel.

✔️ Gorilla trekking
✔️ Transport & professional guide
✔️ Accommodation of your choice
✔️ Cultural & conservation experiences
✔️ Golden monkey trekking available

Gorilla permit: US$1,500 per person for international visitors.

Don’t let your budget stop you from experiencing Rwanda’s mountain gorillas.

📩 Send us your travel dates + number of travelers + budget — and let’s plan your adventure!

RWANDA IS WAITING. YOUR GORILLA STORY STARTS HERE.

14/09/2026

WELCOME TO RWANDA — YOUR GORILLA ADVENTURE STARTS HERE!

Dreaming of meeting mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park? Your dream is closer than you think!

✔️ Gorilla permit: US$1,500 pp
✔️ Budget • Mid-Range • Luxury • Premium
✔️ Comfortable transport + professional driver-guide
✔️ Accommodation to match your budget
✔️ Gorilla trekking + unforgettable Rwanda experiences

Don’t let your budget stop your dream.

📩 Book with Virunga Trail Safaris today!
Send us your travel dates + number of travelers + budget, and we’ll create the right package for you.

RWANDA IS WAITING. ARE YOU READY TO MEET THE GORILLAS?

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