Volcanoes national park and Rwanda parks entrance fees.
Volcanoes national park Rwanda entrance fees and other Parks entrance fees are set by Rwanda development board as communicated in the Rwanda Tourist Products Booking Guidelines and are charged according to the origin of the tourists(foreign residents,non-foreign residents and Rwandans/East African citizens), and the type of activities a tourist is to take part in.
Below is a Summary of the are the different Rwanda parks entrance fees and entry fees to Volcanoes national park Rwanda for different activities.
Volcanoes National Park Mountain Gorilla trekking fees:
The Rwanda mountain gorilla trekking permit costs 1500 USD per person and the permit is inclusive of the park entrance fees which allow you to trek the gorillas in their natural habitat. The Rwanda mountain gorilla trekking permit is issued by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and is valid for only one day. The total number of trekkers for each gorilla family is 8 persons and therefore permits are sold out quickly due to high demand for them the reason why Engabi Tours and Travel advises their clients and other travelers interested in Rwanda Mountain Gorilla trekking to book gorilla trekking permits 3-6 Months before the trekking date to avoid inconveniences .
Hiking of Mountain Bisoke
Mountain Bisoke hiking costs 75 USD for Foreigners, 60 USD for Foreign resident, 55 USD for Rwandan and East African citizens then 65 USD for the East African Community Residents to hike the top of the volcanoes.
Hiking of Mountain Karisimbi
Mountain Karisimbi hiking costs 400$ for foreigners, 250 USD for foreign residents, 200$ for Rwandan/ EAC citizens and 300 USD for EAC foreign citizens. Mt karisimbi is one of the highest among the 8 Virunga volcanoes in Rwanda standing at 4,507 meters above sea level and it offers tourists great views of Rwanda, Congo and the local communities along the boundaries of volcanoes national park.
Hiking of Mountain Gahinga
Hiking of Mountain Gahinga costs 75 USD for foreigners,60 USD for foreign residents,55 USD for Rwanda/ east African citizens and 65$ for east African foreign residents.
Multiple volcanoes hike of Mountains Gahinga,Bisoke and Muhabura.
To hike the above Mountains, the total cost for the hiking permit is 1500 USD.
Hiking of the Dian Fossey grave
Famous for her contribution in studying the life of the gorillas and taking part in protecting them during the poaching activities that almost led to their extinction, Dian Fossey passed on and is always remembered in Rwanda especially through her grave where tourists visit to learn more about her amazing life. To hike the Dian fossey gravesite, it costs 75$ for foreigners, 60$ for foreign residents, 55 USD for Rwandans and East African Citizens and 65$ for East African Community foreign residents.
Golden monkey tracking.
According to Rwanda Development Board, the Rwanda Golden Monkey tracking permit costs 100 USD for foreigners, 65 USD for foreign residents, 65 USD for Rwandan/ EAC citizens and 80USD for the East African Community foreign citizens. Golden monkey tracking is considered as an additional activity to the gorilla trekking experience. Apart from Volcanoes National park golden monkey tracking also takes place in Mgahinga national park in Uganda.
Guided nature walks
Guided nature walks cost 55 USD for foreigners, 40 USD for foreign residents, 35 USD for Rwandan/ East African citizens and 45 USD for East Africa Community foreign residents.
Camping fees
All camping activities around the park cost 30 USD for foreigners and foreign residents, 10 USD for Rwandan/ East African Community citizens and 20 USD for the East African Community foreign residents.
Buhanga Eco Park
Visiting Buhanga Eco park costs 40 USD for foreigners, 30 USD for foreign residents, 25 USD for Rwanda/ East African Community residents and 35 USD for the east African foreign residents.
Hiking of Mountain Muhabura.
Mountain Muhabura hiking permit costs 100 USD for foreigners, 75 USD for foreign residents, 60 USD for Rwanda/East African Community citizens 80 USD for East African citizens.
Akagera national park entrance fees: 30 USD
Nyungwe forest national park Chimpanzee trekking Permit: 90 USD for Nonresident tourists, 60 USD for resident tourists.
Nyungwe forest national park Canopy walk fees: 60 USD
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