Rwanda's National Parks & Tourism
Rwanda protects four national parks and a growing tourism economy your investment helps grow. Highlights, official visitor fees, and where to plan a visit — all linked to official sources.
Sources: RDB — Tourism · Visit Rwanda (official). Fees below are indicative official rates and change periodically — confirm on the official pages before travel.
Four parks, world-class experiences
Volcanoes National Park
Home to the mountain gorillas made famous by Dian Fossey, plus golden monkeys and volcano hikes. The gorilla permit is Rwanda's flagship experience; daily permit capacity was raised to 112 in 2024 across 12 habituated families.
| Activity | Foreign non-resident | Foreign resident (EAC) | Rwandan / EAC citizen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorilla trekking permit (per person, per trek) | $1,500 | $500 | $200 |
Akagera National Park
A restored Big Five savannah park in the east, managed in partnership with African Parks — lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard, boat safaris and game drives.
| Activity | Foreign non-resident | Foreign resident (EAC) | Rwandan / EAC citizen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park entrance (per person, per day) | $100 | $50 | $16 |
Nyungwe National Park
One of Africa's oldest rainforests, famous for its canopy walkway, chimpanzee tracking and 13 primate species. A UNESCO World Heritage site managed with African Parks.
| Activity | Foreign non-resident | Foreign resident (EAC) | Rwandan / EAC citizen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canopy walk (per person) | $40 | $20 | $5 |
| Chimpanzee trekking (per person, per trek) | $150 | $75 | $25 |
Gishwati-Mukura National Park
Rwanda's newest national park and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — regenerating rainforest with chimpanzees, golden monkeys and community-based eco-tourism.
Official visitor resources
Book permits, check current fees and plan your trip through the official channels below.
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