Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tours in September | Premium Africa Safaris

Rwanda gorilla trekking tours in September, which is the end of the peak dry months, offers a rare opportunity for you to join the memorable adventure to find mountain gorillas. September is known for its pleasant conditions, making it a good month for tourists to enjoy gorilla trekking in Rwanda. In September, Rwanda enjoys ideal weather, with long, dry, sunny days. The trails are less muddy and offer easier hikes.

The Advantages of Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tours in September

Great weather conditions. September falls in the extended dry season of the year, the favorite period by most tourists who want to see mountain gorillas. This month comes with drier and sunnier weather conditions. The skies are clearer, and trails remain less muddy. The general conditions make the entire adventure more enjoyable.

Easier gorilla treks. September is one of the months that records less rain as it transitions to the wet season. The trails remain easier to conquer while you search for gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.

Excellent gorilla visibility. During the gorilla trek, it is possible to enjoy clear views of mountain gorillas in the jungle. Most of the gorillas roam in the lower altitudes of Volcanoes National Park.

What to Expect during the September Gorilla Trekking Tours in Rwanda

Transition of peak dry season to wet season. It is in September when the long dry season ends and ushers in visitors into the short wet season. During the guided trek with mountain gorillas, expect to be interfered with some rain showers, although not much like the normal wet or rainy season.

Book gorilla permits in advance. Even if September is both a peak and an off month, securing the permit and other amenities in advance should be a must. Late booking can put you at risk of not finding the gorilla permits or lodge due to the high demand.

Book a gorilla tour in September with a trusted tour operator. Talk to the experts at Flawless Adventure Planners Ltd to book your Rwanda gorilla trekking tours in September and also secure permits. We are trusted and reliable gorilla safari experts, and we offer affordable gorilla tour packages.

Cost in the peak season. The rates for gorilla permits, lodges, and transport remain higher in the peak months than in the off-season. It is essential to secure your permit and entire trip when it is still early. Avoid waiting for last-minute sessions to book gorilla permits, as permits can be limited.

Suggested Gorilla Trekking Packages for September

2-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour: Enjoy a short tour to visit gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. The 2-Day gorilla tour in Rwanda’s Volcanoes offers a Kigali city tour and gorilla trekking experience. It is a short Rwanda gorilla tour and budget-friendly, thus favoring everyone with a tight budget or schedule.

3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trek: Spend only 3 Days for you to get a chance to interact with the Volcanoes mountain gorillas in the lush bamboo and rainforest. You can also have an addition of the city tour in Kigali to explore the Kigali genocide memorial, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. It can cover a cultural visit to the Gorilla Guardian or Iby’Iwacu Village.

10-Rwanda safari holiday is an extended tour with a myriad of experiences. Expect to visit not only Volcanoes National Park but also Akagera National Park, Nyungwe, and Kigali city. During your tour, you can enjoy a gorilla safari, a chimpanzee trek, and game drives.

12-Day Rwanda tour with gorillas. Visit Volcanoes National Park for gorilla trekking, Akagera for the Big 5 game tour, Nyungwe for chimpanzee tracking or canopy walk, and more.

About Volcanoes National Park

Located in Musanze, Northwestern Rwanda, is a scenic Volcanoes National Park, a great habitat to over 30% of the world’s mountain gorillas. The compact 160 sq. km Volcanoes was established in 1925 and is notably one of the oldest of the many National Parks found on the African continent.

At the Volcanoes National Park, expect to visit at least one of the 13 habituated gorilla groups, including the Bwenge group, Ugenda gorilla family, Karisimbi group, Hirwa gorilla family, Susa A, Agashya, and Umubano gorilla group. Other gorilla groups in Volcanoes include Sabyinyo, Muhoza, and more.

On the September gorilla trek, expect to embark on the search for these gorilla groups in 8pax and you can be led by an experienced guide from Volcanoes National Park.

What else to see in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Within the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, expect to find not only mountain gorillas but also other animals. They include golden monkeys, bushbucks, spotted hyenas, duikers, giant forest hogs, buffaloes, and about 200 species of birds.

On the bird checklist, expect to get birds such as the Rwenzori double collared sunbird, Rwenzori turacos, Kivu ground thrush, handsome francolins, Rwenzori batis, and more.

Add-ons to Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tours in September

A safari to explore mountain gorillas in Rwanda offers multiple opportunities in Volcanoes National Park and from other destinations. Within Volcanoes, expect to add golden monkey tracking, a unique chance to meet golden monkeys in their natural habitat.

The golden monkeys are one of the rare species and survive in the Virunga region. At the Volcanoes National Park in Ruhengeri, these primates survive in the slopes of the Virunga Volcano Mountains, especially the Mt. Sabyinyo.

Birding- Get a chance to identify the diversity of birds, including Albertine Rift endemic species and resident species. The birding trip in Volcanoes offers incredible sights of Dusky crimson wing, Rwenzori batis, Rwenzori turacos, Lagden’s bush shrike, Kivu ground thrush, Strange weaver birds, Archer’s ground robins, and scarlet-tufted sunbirds.

The ideal seasons for birding in Volcanoes include the dry and wet seasons. The dry season is marked from June to September, then December to February –the excellent months with drier trails for birders to safely navigate through the forest.

The wet/rainy season starts from March to May, then a short phase begins from October to November, the best months when some migratory species flock to the park, or you can identify several resident species as they breed.

Dian Fossey tomb hike, Iby’Iwacu cultural village tour, and Volcano hiking are part of the extra experiences to add on the list of gorilla trekking safari.

Activities in Akagera to enjoy in addition to gorilla safaris include game drives, boat safaris, nature walks, behind-the-scenes, birding, sport fishing excursions, hot air balloon tours, and others. Combine Nyungwe National Park to experience the best of chimpanzee trek, canopy walk, birding, nature/forest walk, and tea farm tours.

Gishwati-Mukura National Park experiences are also worth adding to the Rwanda gorilla trekking tours in September. At Gishwati-Mukura, expect to enjoy chimpanzee tracking, birding, and nature walks/community tours.

Gorilla permits in Rwanda (September)

Expect to secure a valid Rwanda gorilla permit in September at US Dollars 1500 per person. The permits should be booked early to increase your opportunities to secure a slot in advance. The gorilla permits can be booked safely through Flawless Adventure Planners Ltd, the trusted gorilla company to deal with for Rwanda gorilla safaris or in Uganda.

Choosing the accommodation option

It is a must to book a lodge or accommodation option for your overnight stay to make your gorilla safari memorable. Volcanoes National Park lodge options range from budget, midrange, to luxury, and we advise that you get the place of stay near Kinigi. Kinigi is where orientation is conducted for you to know the gorilla trekking rules and regulations.

Among ideal places to stay that you can book include Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Wilderness Bisate Lodge, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Kinigi Guesthouse, Hotel Muhabura, and Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel.

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