Rwanda Gorilla Trek from Belgium

With Standard Safaris, you will have a joyous adventure in Rwanda for a gorilla trek from Belgium. A gorilla trek in Rwanda can only be experienced in the Volcanoes National Park which spans around 160 square kilometers northwest of the country. Volcanoes National Park is a rainforest first gazette in 1925 and part of the Virunga Conservation Area comprising Volcanoes National Park, Virunga National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The park is comprised of 5 volcanoes including Bisoke and Karinsimbi. The ecosystem consists of montane forests and teems with diverse flora and fauna. There are about 300 endangered mountain gorillas and of these, at least 10 gorilla families have been habituated for gorilla trekking tours.

Besides the endangered mountain gorillas, Volcanoes National Park is endowed with golden monkeys, duikers, buffalos, hyenas, and numerous bird species including 13 species endemic to the Virungas and the Rwenzori mountain region. These fauna species can be found in habitats ranging from marshland, swamps, lakes, meadows, grasslands, and volcanoes. The key tourist activity is the gorilla trek where a maximum of 8 visitors are offered a unique opportunity to track a gorilla family and spend an hour in their presence. This activity is done in the morning by 8 am for an hour after the location of the mountain gorillas. The minimum age for trekking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park is 15 and you will need a genuine gorilla permit to take on this adventure.

Cost of Rwanda Gorilla Trek from Belgium

If you are from Belgium, you should know that you need a gorilla permit to hike through Volcanoes National Park and spend an hour with these lovely gentle giants. The gorilla permit can be acquired from a registered tour company like Standard Safaris can help you with this acquisition process. The cost of a Rwanda gorilla permit varies as follows.

Foreign non-resident – USD 1,500 per person per trek

Foreign resident – USD 500 per person per trek

East African Community citizen – USD 200 per person per trek

Rest of Africa – USD 500 per person per trek

How to Secure a Rwanda Gorilla Permit through Standard Safaris

Contact Standard Safaris via numerous platforms, including our website, email address, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Telephone. After confirming your preferred trek day, Standard Safaris will check for the availability of a gorilla permit for that date. If the space is available, Standard Safaris will send you a soft copy of a quotation, for you to make the payment. After paying, Standard Safaris shall buy the gorilla permit on your behalf, and you will be sent a soft copy to confirm your payment. However, you should know that there is a limited number of gorilla permits for sale per day, it is quite competitive and thus should be secured a few months before the trekking day at least 3 months prior.

How to get to Volcanoes National Park from Belgium

Volcanoes National Park is about 104 kilometers by road northwest of Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda. After arriving at Kigali Airport from Belgium, you can travel to the park by air or road transport. A scenic journey by road will take 2-2.5 hours depending on the road or traffic conditions. Standard Safaris can transfer you to the site in the most comfortable safari vehicle.

There is also an option for air transportation if you prefer a shorter journey with an opportunity for aerial views of Rwanda’s natural wonders. This air transfer involves a domestic scheduled helicopter flight from Kigali Airport to Ruhengeri Airport. This takes around 30 minutes before you arrive at the Airport, and from there you will complete the rest of the journey by road.

The Best time to travel from Belgium for a Rwanda Gorilla Trek

The dry months of the year are the best time to travel for a Rwanda gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park. The dry season is warm with dry weather conditions in Volcanoes National Park making the gorilla trails relatively drier and easier to navigate. The undergrowth is sparse facilitating visibility inside the dense forest. The dry months include December, January, February, June, July, and August.

What to Bring

Warm sweater and Head sock
Refillable water bottle
Rain jacket or poncho
Lightweight clothes like long-sleeved shirts and trousers
Strong hiking shoes or boots and gaiters
Broad-brimmed hat
Sunglasses and suncream for protection against UV light rays
Daypack for snacks, basic first aid kit, travel documents, binoculars, camera and extra batteries, charger, etc.
Torch
Insect repellent
A Pair of garden gloves

Sándor Jakubinyi

14:31 22 Feb 24

2019 megigazulás

12:45 21 Feb 24

We went on a two-week trip with my family, organised by Coleb from Standard Safaris.

I had my concerns about organised trips, but this one didn’t justify any of those. Everything went very smoothly, even when some problems arose with one of the cars it got fixed by next morning, the accomodations were clean and comfortable, the programs were exciting and well-balanced - everything was done to a truly high standard.

If you plan to visit Uganda and are looking for a guide, I warmly recommend Coleb and his team. In case you have a choice of drivers, go for Godwin, his presence made this trip even more enjoyable - cheerful, helpful, good sense of humour, generally a great person. Just look for the guy with a big smile and big heart:)

Bert Simoens

09:38 08 Jan 24

We recently embarked on a safari adventure with Standard Safaris in Uganda, which was truly exceptional. Our guide, Yonah, was outstanding - his kindness, knowledge, and discretion significantly enhanced our experience. He was the heart of our trip.

The local company's planning was offering a tailor-made journey that matched our interests. We saw an array of wildlife in Murchison, enjoyed rafting at Jinja, and experienced mountain biking at Sipi. A visit to Kidepo National Park was a highlight and comes highly recommended.

The vehicle provided was comfortable and reliable. We highly recommend Standard Safaris for anyone seeking an unforgettable safari in Uganda. Their professionalism and the exceptional guidance of staff like Yonah make them an great choice.

Michał Kostrzewa

00:41 15 Nov 23

We are all extremely grateful Standard Safaris for an incredible East Africa experience. I recently booked a custom trip for group of 8 people, including an 8-year-old boy, from Kampala through Queen Elizabeth National Park and on to Rwanda and Burundi. Coleb delivered on everything that was discussed and agreed upon beforehand.

The car provided was in great condition and our driver Meddy went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, informed, and had the best possible time. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. All local services were inlcuded in (reasonable) price that we agreed, so there was no need to worry about payments during the 6 day trip. Also Standard Safaris agreed took care about safety and security by helping us organize armed ranger while in the park.

The whole trip was hassle-free and smooth. We saw amazing wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP, took in the sights of Rwanda and Burundi, and made lifelong memories.

I would happily book with Standard Safaris again in a heartbeat and recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone looking for the best East Africa trip. They provide top-notch service while ensuring you have an incredible, customized experience. If you want a hassle-free, flawlessly organized African adventure, Standard Safaris is the tour operator to book with.

Ivan Nammanda

18:31 27 Oct 23

Very organized travel operator who chose awesome guide to make our trip wonderful.

We booked a nine days trip with Standard Safaris and all was perfect from start to finish. Coleb was very prompt at replying and easy to liaise with ahead of the trip. We had done a lot of research and had an itinerary in mind and Coleb helped us to put everything together to make this happen for a very reasonable price.  On the trip we had a private vehicle for the whole tour which was exactly what we wanted. Bryan was our driver and an amazing guide - really friendly and knowledgable, working hard to find the things that we wanted to see and quickly understanding what was of interest to us/how much information to give.

Would highly recommend a trip to Uganda with Standard Safaris. We are definitely coming back soon!

MUGAIGA KENNETH

18:01 27 Oct 23

The company has very courteous tour guides with wide knowledge of fauna and frola in the whole of East Africa.
The choice of safari Lodges is good with first class treatment.
Game drive security is assured.
Almost The whole of September I was traversing through DRC, Uganda,and Rwanda on a gorilla tour and wildlife expedition.
Everything was arranged and booked perfectly by Standard Safaris.
The owner, Coleb was always helpful whenever we needed to ask questions about this gorilla safari in Uganda and beyond.
It was a complex expedition but Standard safaris and Coleb made it look amazingly easy.
I’ll recommend Standard safaris 200%, for all gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and wildlife tours in east africa.

travel uganda

16:35 27 Oct 23

This is so far the best gorilla trekking company in Uganda, and africa, by far. I had a wonderful time with Standard Safaris as a solo traveler.
My guide was excellent and our safari planner, Coleb was quick with responses and the prices were very friendly.
I’ll definitely book with Standard safaris on my next gorilla tour in Rwanda and Uganda.

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