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Need to trek mountain gorillas in Africa? Rwanda is one of the few destinations that are open for gorilla tourism in Africa. To many travelers who have gone on primate safaris, there is no better way ...

Hi all! After researching with a few tour operators, I've learned that there are two options for gorilla trekking: Uganda and Rwanda. - In Rwanda, gorilla trekking permits are $1,500 per person - In ...

A mountain gorilla spotted on a Wilderness Safari's trek in Rwanda. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Wilderness Safari/Dana Allan Dorine Reinstein Gorilla trekking has always been at the top of the bucket ...

Explore the top 7 unforgettable things to do in Rwanda, from gorilla trekking and wildlife safaris to cultural experiences ...

The permit fees for gorilla-trekking in Rwanda had been priced at $1,500 for international travelers. Photo Credit: Sue Sharp/Shutterstock.com Rwanda is slashing the price of gorilla-trekking permits ...

Nearly 25 years since its founding, Praveen Moman's Volcanoes Safaris is as focused on community and sustainability as ever. Brad Japhe is a journalist specializing in food, beverage, and travel. He ...

Those who’ve seen one in its natural habitat will agree: There are few African wildlife encounters as soul-stirring as locking eyes with one of our closest relatives, the gorilla. Perhaps it’s their ...

In Rwanda, access is capped, permits are limited, and growth is deliberately restricted to protect the species. View on ...

You may think of mountain gorillas as something that should provoke a fight or flight response if encountered in the wild. They are anything but. In Rwanda, people treasure a visit with the endangered ...

“There are two rules when doing a gorilla trek. Keep a distance of at least 7 meters (about 23 feet) from the gorillas and don’t threaten them,” said one of the park guides. My friend and I listened ...

Highly predictable and frequent (as allowed by park) close encounters with the mountain gorillas (good for close up portrait photography with 14-28mm prime lens. Ready access to gorilla trekking ...