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Gorilla Permits: In theory,
gorilla permits are non transferable and non refundable.
However we do transfer permits and refund permit amounts to
our guests. We guarantee this.
Validity of the price: The above price is valid for Bookings made between today-30
Dec 2013
Green Season
for Sabyinyo Lodge falls between 01 April-31 May when prices
are lower than above.
To enquire and book a gorilla safari in Rwanda:
>>Email us
rnxploresafaris@gmail.com or
info@gorillasafarisrwanda.com
The price
/ Cost include the following:
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Accommodation cost per
person sharing on full board basis.
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All Meals at hotel-
Meals indicated as B-Breakfast; L-lunch; D-Dinner
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Transportation on 4WD fully
fuelled and chauffeured
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Driver’s Allowance’s
allowance
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1
Gorilla
permits per person
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Park Entrance fee
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Use of ranger guides while
tracking
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Complementary tour of
Lake Kivu on day 2 if you finish tracking on time.
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All government taxes
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Complimentary tour of
Genocide memorial of Gisozi the last day if time allow.
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Plenty of mineral water
during your tour.
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Evacuation cover- This
cover by AAR
It covers you for 15 days while
in East Africa-
Kenya,
Uganda ,
Rwanda , and
Tanzania
The price does not
include the following
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Tips&
Gratuities to guides, drivers and hotel staff ,
Beverages ,Extra meals
,Optional tours, Air fares,
Visa fees
and
Travel Insurance.
Guests are advised to take a comprehensive travel
insurance prior to arrival
GORILLA TRACKING
RWANDA REQUIREMENTS-WHAT TO BRING
Please remember to bring the following with you
for Gorilla Trekking, Hiking & tracking safari
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Hiking boots-not mountain climbers-anything hardy above the ankle
is okey
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Gloves
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Water proof container for your camera
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A warm cardigan
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If you desire to wear a headgear, a base ball cap is recommended
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Long trousers and long sleeves are ideal
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Enough film.
Optional activities while tracking gorillas
- Tracking
golden monkeys
- Hiking
Bisoke 1 day
- Climbing
Karisimbi 2 days
- Tours of
Lake Burela & Ruhondo 1/2 day
- Tour of
lake Kivu 1/2 day
- Visit to
Dian Fossey Grave
- Visits to
local communities
Golden monkey
tracking, Visit to Diana grave Hiking Bisoke and Climbing
Karisimbi starts at 07:00 Hrs at Kinigi Park Headquarters.
The activities will require an extra day. Please book
with us in advance.
Gorilla Tracking
Families
There
are seven(7) tourist groups-Susa, Sabyinyo, Amahoro,
Kwitonda, Group 13(Agashya), Umubano and
Hirwa.
Encounter with Rwanda gorillas and tracking tips
Gorilla tracking is a clean practice (eco friendly) which
ensures minimal impact to the local community, the environment and
the gorillas.
Gorilla Tracking rules and regulations have been put in place
for the safety of the trackers, the gorillas and to check adverse
environmental impacts. Besides these
rules and regulations
guarantees the continued existence of the gorilla as species, that
is to avoid the extinction of the gorillas.
1. Gorilla tracking in Rwanda
- Submissiveness
When you encounter gorillas, you are required to portray total
submissiveness.
Do not look at them straight in the eyes and avoid standing over
them.
If the male gorilla charge at you, crouch down. Gorillas have
freedom of way. Do not drum your chest.
2.
Rwanda Gorilla Tracking/ Gorilla
Photography/Photographic
Safaris
Flash photography is prohibited.
Tourists are allowed normal photography and filming for domestic
use. Special Photographic and filming safaris may be organized
for particular gorilla
tracking groups or families. These will include those who want
to film specifically for commercial use and documentaries.
These will require accreditation cards unlike normal tourists.
3. Health of the Gorillas
There
are currently approximately 700 mountain gorillas in the wild.
Thus these animals are classified as endangered species.
Gorilla tracking if unchecked
can endanger the life of gorillas.
Gorilla tracking in Rwanda is
restricted to 8 persons per day per group. That makes a
total of 56 permits per day. Read additional rules at
Rwanda gorilla Tracking Rules and Regulations,
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Avoid tracking gorillas if you suffer from contagious disease.
In case you develop a sever case of flu, your money will be
fully refunded if you make this known in advance. However if you
attempt to track and
fail for whatever reason, or if the guides discover that you
cannot track due to disease, you do not
qualify for any refund.
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Do not sneeze towards them
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Do not spit in the forest or defecate carelessly. If you
need to the guides will help you with a machete to dig a hole to
bury your waste.
4. Environmental consciousness
Gorilla tracking is a clean
activity. Leave only your steps in the national park.
Do not litter and if you spot any litter, collect it and take it
down with you. Read more on rules @
Gorilla Tracking Rules and Regulations
5.
Tracking gorilla in Rwanda and Uganda-
Gorilla Hiking and Trekking facts
How hard should one prepare for gorilla tracking in Rwanda?
The facts below will help you to answer this question.
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Gorilla
Trekking,
hiking and
tracking
takes place at altitudes of 3000
metres-this means that moderate/ average physical fitness is
what is necessary and not athletic fitness.
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Trekking,
hiking and
Tracking gorillas is conducted by patient, qualified and
knowledgeable ranger guides with wide experience in natural
history with particular attention to gorilla behaviour
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Trekking hiking and tracking is conducted at a moderate pace
with plenty
of stops for resting, fielding questions further briefs etc.
Competitive hiking is discouraged as the aim of the guides,
porters
and rangers is for all the group members to make it to the
gorillas and back to the base.
Believe it or not, the slowest hiker/ trekker
will determine the pace of the trek.
6. Eating while tracking gorillas
You can carry your picnic but do not eat in the vicinity of the
gorillas.
7. Chest beating
Please do not imitate the male gorilla chest beating. It may take
that as a challenge and charge after you which can result in severe
injuries.
8. Age Limit: Only people of 15 years and above can
track gorillas.
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