Private Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
Book Private Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda with Gorilla Hurly Burly for a personal, distraction-free trek to see mountain gorillas. Rwanda offers the most exclusive gorilla trekking experience compared to Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and a private trek puts you alone with your group and two armed park rangers in the forest.
What Private Gorilla Trekking Means
Private gorilla trekking means you trek alone or with your own family group, without joining other tourists. To arrange this, you book all 8 permits for one gorilla family. Rwanda only allows 8 visitors per gorilla family per day, so booking all 8 slots reserves the entire group for you.
Gorilla Hurly Burly arranges these permits on your behalf and coordinates every part of the trek, from registration to guide assignment.
Cost of a Private Gorilla Trekking Permit
A private gorilla trekking permit in Rwanda costs USD 15,000. This price covers all 8 permit slots for one gorilla family, giving your group exclusive access for the day. Gorilla Hurly Burly can help you secure this permit early, since private slots sell out fast during peak season.
What to Expect on the Trek
Even on a private trek, you are not alone in the forest. Two armed park rangers guide your group at all times to ensure safety. The trek to reach the gorillas can take up to 6 hours, depending on where the family is located that day. Once you find them, you get one hour with the gorillas in their natural home.
Rangers track the gorillas’ movements each morning, so your guides already have a general idea of where to head before you set out.
Benefits of Private Gorilla Trekking
Private gorilla trekking gives you a quiet, personal experience with no other tourists in the group. You set the pace of the trek, and your guides adjust the timing to match your comfort level. If you need more rest stops or want to move faster, communicate this directly with your guide.
A private trek also gives you more space and time to take high-quality photos and record video of the gorillas without other visitors in the frame. This matters if you plan to bring professional camera equipment or want uninterrupted time for filming.
How to Book Private Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
You can book a private gorilla trekking permit directly through the Rwanda Development Board or through a trusted tour operator like Gorilla Hurly Burly. Booking through an operator saves you time, since they handle permit applications, transport, and lodge reservations as one package.
Book early. Permits, especially private ones, sell out months in advance during peak season. Along with the permit, arrange your luxury accommodation and transport ahead of time so nothing gets left to chance closer to your trek date.
Best Time to Go
The best time for gorilla trekking in Rwanda falls in the dry seasons: June to September and December to February. Trails are less muddy during these months, which makes the trek easier and more comfortable. Wet season treks are still possible, but expect slippery paths and more difficult hiking conditions.
Book Your Private Gorilla Trekking Experience
Private gorilla trekking in Rwanda gives you a quiet, flexible, and personal journey into the home of the mountain gorillas. With Gorilla Hurly Burly, you get support with permits, guides, accommodation, and transport, so your private trek runs smoothly from arrival to departure.
Book this Private Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda experience with Gorilla Hurly Burly today. Contact our team to check permit availability and start planning your private trek.
