Every quote for gorilla trekking in Rwanda starts with the same fixed $1,500 permit. What changes is everything around it. Use the calculator to see the full picture for your group, line by line.
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Tour prices and permits are exact. Items marked "est." are typical amounts — we confirm everything for your dates.
What goes into the cost
| Item | Cost | Fixed or variable? |
|---|---|---|
| RDB gorilla permit | $1,500 per person per trek | Fixed by government |
| Transport, guide, meals, lodges | Included in our tour prices | Depends on trek |
| Porter | ~$10–20 per trek | Optional, recommended |
| Tips | ~$10–20 each for ranger, trackers, porter | Discretionary |
| Visa | ~US$50 single entry for many nationalities | Depends on passport |
For the reasoning behind every line, read our gorilla trekking cost guide. To compare all treks side by side, see Rwanda gorilla trekking tours.
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Calculator questions
How accurate is the gorilla trekking cost calculator?
Tour prices and permit fees come straight from our live price list, so those lines are exact. Porter fees, tips and visa costs are estimates based on typical amounts and are labelled as such. Send the result on WhatsApp and we confirm the exact figure for your dates.
What is the cheapest total for gorilla trekking in Rwanda?
Our budget day trip from Kigali is $1,900 per person including the $1,500 permit. With a porter and tips, most travellers spend roughly $1,950–2,000 in total for the day.
Do group sizes change the price?
The prices shown are per person. For groups of three or more on private multi-day trips, the shared vehicle and rooms usually bring the per-person price down — ask us for a group quote.
