Rwanda — Permits, Privacy and Primates
Scarce trekking permits secured early, helicopter transfers from Kigali, and forest lodges held quietly in your name.
Rwanda rewards early planning. Gorilla permits are limited and allocated by the park authority, so we apply well ahead and hold lodges in parallel — the two must be secured together or not at all. We request a gorilla family matched to your group's walking ability rather than leaving it to chance, and where you prefer not to drive, we arrange a helicopter from Kigali directly to the lodge.
Elite Experiences
Gorilla permits applied for early and held alongside your lodge
Gorilla family requested to match your group's walking ability
Helicopter transfers from Kigali, landing at the lodge
Golden monkey tracking in the Volcanoes foothills
Chimpanzee tracking and canopy walks in Nyungwe Forest
Kigali briefings and memorial visits, guided with care
Best Time to Visit
June – September and December – February for firmer ground and easier trekking. Permits for these months are requested many months ahead.
6 Days — Mountain Gorillas and Ancient Forest
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