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Visiting Rwanda without Gorilla Trekking |
ava
18-09-2007 08:04
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I was wondering what people's opinions on travel to Rwanda without the plan of doing any gorilla trekking. It isn't that I don't want to see the gorillas it is just that it is a bit expensive right now. I still would like to see part of the rainforest and i'll already be in East Africa so it isn't like i'm specifically going to Rwanda.
Is access to Volcanos National Park pretty easy? Will there be opportunities to get to see the spectacular scenery in Rwanda without paying for a trek or tour?
Thank you
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Re: Visiting Rwanda without Gorilla Trekking |
estralla
18-09-2007 08:04
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I am strongly recomending gorilla trekking experiance. It was one of the best things I have experinaced on my 5.5 years long trip around the world. The acces to the VNP is quite easy, yes. But missing gorillas would be the greatest mistake you can possibly make in Runada.
Safe trails!
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Re: Visiting Rwanda without Gorilla Trekking |
danica
18-09-2007 08:05
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Well, how much would it cost for a 3-4 day gorilla trek in Volcanoes Park? I know it is about $375 for permits needed well in advance plus $75 for park entrance fee. But how much for the actual trekking?
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Re: Visiting Rwanda without Gorilla Trekking |
emerson
18-09-2007 08:06
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hahaha exactly the same thing I am contemplating!!! I think it really depends on your interests....Honestly I love seeing animals, and seeing some of the rarest in the world!!! WOW! But for 375 bucks????? Yeah I think I have already decided not to go. My friends went 3 weeks ago. They weren't big Mammal fans, but said it was an amazing sight. But basically 2 hours of viewing for 375 bucks? One of them said if he would have known the exact experience he would get, he wouldnt have paid the 480 bucks it cost him for the weekend...If your travelling on a budget like me, you can do so much more in Rwanda for this amount. Example----trek one amazing rain forest in Africa (Nyungwe National Park) see multiple species of birds, some of the most amazing sights in the world (the day I went I even saw Lake Kivu and the VOlcanos up north), one of the biggest colobus monkey troops left in the world, Mountain monkeys and much more (all this cost me under 60 $ US although I didn't pay for accomodation). This park also offers Chimp trekking (best during rainy season) for a fraction of the price you will pay to see the gorilla's. There is much to see in Rwanda.
It all depends on your perspective. Mine may disagree with a lot of people here as many people to Rwanda solely for the Gorilla's.
Cheers,
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Re: Visiting Rwanda without Gorilla Trekking |
keane
18-09-2007 08:06
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I didn't do any gorilla trekking when I was there and I have absolutely no interest whatsoever in doing so. It of course depends on each person's interest. I wouldn't do it even if it costed $10.
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