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Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safaris in the Rainy / Wet Season – Rwanda Safari News

Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safaris in the Rainy / Wet Season –Rwanda Safari News

A beautiful country with thousands of hills is Rwanda. The country is popular for the Rwanda gorilla trekking safaris or gorilla trekking safari in Rwanda at Volcanoes National Park.

Many tourists always wonder when the best time for a Rwanda gorilla safari is and the answer is the dry season.

These are the months of June – September and December to February.

However, tourists may wonder why not go for Rwanda gorilla trekking safaris in the rainy / wet season and here is a guide on what it means to go gorilla trekking in the rainy / wet season.

When Is The Rainy / Wet Season in Rwanda?

Just like the dry seasons, there are also two wet seasons in Rwanda and they are explained as follows;

  1. April – May

April – May is the longest rain season in Rwanda. During these months, there are very high chances of rain falling during a Rwanda gorilla tour which may spoil your entire experience.

  1. October – November

October – November is when the short rains occur in Rwanda. This period offers great photography opportunities and also turns out to be the best time for birding as plants are flowering.

The wild is simply magical though when rain falls, they often fall at night and the skies are clear by morning.

Advantages of Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safaris in The Rainy / Wet Season

The rainy season is always chilly and many people just want to stay in door but then Rwanda does not experience extreme weather conditions like winter and therefore the weather can still be mild and Rwanda safaris or Rwanda tours are possible.

If you are wondering what good is there in opting to go for a Rwanda gorilla tour in the rainy season, here is to why;

  • The rainy or wet season is known as the low season. This is because there fewer travelers to the country than during the dry season. This could be more of an advantage since the few tourists in the country have the parks to themselves and can explore the park thoroughly with the great interactions with their guides and park rangers.
  • During the rainy / wet season, the gorillas can easily be found in the lower slopes. Volcanoes National Park sits on an altitude of 3711 m above sea level and this poses a great challenge to tourists who are not good at hiking or to those with joint problems. The rain makes them come to the lower slopes and therefore you are able to see the gorillas very fast and end your gorilla safari Rwanda early and less exhausted.
  • In the rainy season still, accommodation in Volcanoes National Park can easily be booked with less congestion in the hotels and lodges. During this season, hotels have low occupancy and hence give travelers discounted food and sleeping services which is an added advantage. This is a perfect time to have quality services for the budget traveler.
  • To go gorilla trekking you need a gorilla tour Rwanda permit. There is low demand for gorilla permits in the rainy season which guarantee visitors a chance to get a permit and go trekking even within a short time of booking like a month or even weeks.

What to pack for Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safaris in the Rainy / Wet Season

Tourists trekking mountain gorillas during the rainy season should come along with cotton clothing, water proof hiking boots, garden gloves, and insect repellents.

Cotton clothes should be carried to keep the traveler warm and also carry along long sleeve clothes both shirts and trousers.

However, even being a dry or wet season, it can easily shine or rain on your gorilla trekking safari Rwanda day.

The rainy season is the same for all of the safari in Rwanda activities. For the advantages of Rwanda gorilla trekking safaris in the rainy / wet season, these are applicable to Uganda gorilla safaris, gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda or even on Congo gorilla trekking safari tours.

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