Park entrance fees for Volcanoes national park

Park entrance fees for Volcanoes national park; Volcanoes National park is located in Ruhengeri district north of Rwanda and is one endowed national park with the endangered mountain gorilla species along with many other attractions. This park also harbors the great Virunga mountains and other primates. These activities are all open to visitors. Grab your gorilla permit for any of these. They are charged differently according to origin of the visitors and groups are given discounts on some activities such as the hikes and cultural visits.

The visitors to this park are categorized into 4 and all pay differently for these activities that is the Foreigners, foreign residents, Rwandan/EAC Citizens then the EAC foreign residents. This park entrance fees differs because of several reasons that are tax related and the rate for the citizens is lower so as to promote domestic tourism. Some of the fee charged is given to communities living around the national park to fund their programs such as community health centres, schools, sanitation programs.

Are you planning on visiting Volcanoes National Park soon? Here are the activities the park has to offer and the park entrance fees charges.

Bisoke Hike goes for 75 USD for Foreigners, 60 USD for Foreign resident, 55 USD for Rwandan and East African citizens then for the East African Community Residents, they will pay 65 USD to hike this volcanic mountain.

Buhanga Eco Park day visit costs 40 USD for the Foreigners, 30 USD for the foreign residents, 25 USD for the Rwandan and EAC citizens then 35 USD for the EAC foreign residents.

Buhanga Eco Park plus camp is charged differently if you plan on having an overnight there. You would have to pay 60 USD as a foreigner, 50 USD as a foreign resident, 40 USD for Rwandan/ EAC citizens then 55 USD for the EAC foreign resident.

Musanze Cave visit goes for 50 USD for the foreigners, 30 USD for the foreign residents, 4000 RWF for the Rwandan/ EAC citizens and 30 USD for the EAC foreign residents.

Park entrance fees for Volcanoes national park — Volcanoes National Park

Dian Fossey Hike permit would cost a foreigner 75 USD, 60 USD for the foreign residents, 55 USD for the Rwandan/ EAC citizens and 65 USD for the EAC foreign residents.

Gahinga Hike permit goes for 75 USD for the foreigners, 60 USD for the foreign residents, 55 USD for the Rwandan/ EAC citizens and the EAC foreign residents pay 65 USD for the permit to hike Mount Mgahinga.

Golden Monkey permit goes for 100 USD for foreigners, 65 USD for the foreign residents, 65 USD for Rwandan/ EAC citizens and 80 USD for the EAC foreign citizens.

Mountain Gorillas Permit is the most sought after one and has a standard price for all visitors whether nationals or foreigners, you all pay 1500 USD for a permit to trek Rwandan mountain gorillas.

Karisimbi Hike permit costs 400 USD for foreigners, 250 USD for foreign residents, 200 USD for Rwandan/ EAC citizens and 300 for EAC foreign citizens. This is a 2 day hike so ensure to book yourself the additional services such as porter, chef. This rate does not include those but has accommodation and hike fee only.

Muhabura Hike permit is 100 USD for the foreigners, 75 USD for foreign residents, 60 USD for the Rwandan/ EAC citizens and 80 USD for the EAC foreign residents.

Muhabura- Gahinga Hike permit goes for 200 USD for foreigners, 160 USD for foreign residents, 130 USD for the Rwandan/ EAC citizens and 165 for EAC foreign residents.

Guided Nature Walk goes for 55 USD for foreigners, 40 USD for foreign residents, 35 USD for Rwandan/ EAC citizens and 45 USD for EAC foreign residents.

Multiple Volcanoes Hike permit where you get to hike the Mount Gahinga, Muhabura, Bisoke, Karisimbi goes for 1,500 USD for all hikers.

Camping fee is 30 USD for foreigners and foreign residents, 10 USD for Rwandan/ EAC citizens and 20 USD for the EAC foreign residents.

For one to be considered a foreign resident, you will have to provide proof of documents otherwise you are charged park entrance fees as a foreigner. Ensure to book your permit in time to avoid last minute disappointments.