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Gorilla Conservation
Every gorilla permit directly funds Volcanoes National Park rangers, anti-poaching patrols, and veterinary interventions. By choosing Rwanda, you join the most successful great ape conservation programme on Earth.
— Conservation & Community
Tourism that protects.
1,063+
Mountain gorillas in the wild
Up from just 254 in 1981 — the only great ape population in growth.
$1,500
Per gorilla permit
10% goes directly to surrounding communities via the revenue-sharing programme.
10%
Revenue to communities
RDB's tourism revenue sharing funds schools, clinics, and water infrastructure.
100%
Rwandan-operated
Every franc stays in the Rwandan economy — guides, porters, lodges, and artisans.
— Four Pillars of Impact
Every journey leaves a legacy.
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Community Development
10% of every gorilla permit is redistributed to communities bordering the park — funding schools, health centres, and clean water projects. Gerry partners exclusively with community cooperatives for cultural visits, coffee experiences, and porter recruitment.
03
Forest Restoration
Our lodge partners — Wilderness at Bisate and Singita at Kwitonda — have collectively reforested over 200 acres of degraded land on the park boundary, creating wildlife corridors and carbon sinks.
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Economic Empowerment
Gerry Tours is 100% Rwandan-owned and operated. Every guide, driver, porter, and artisan in our network is Rwandan. Tourism revenue stays in the communities that protect the gorillas.
— Kwita Izina
The gorilla naming ceremony.
Every year, Rwanda celebrates Kwita Izina — a national ceremony where newly born gorillas are given names. Since 2005, over 370 gorillas have been named, symbolising Rwanda's commitment to conservation and the deep bond between the Rwandan people and their mountain gorillas.
Gerry can arrange your expedition around this extraordinary event — contact us for dates and availability.
Plan Around Kwita Izina— Bespoke Composition
Tailor your journey.
Tell us a little about how you travel. Gerry will personally reply within 24 hours with a draft itinerary composed for you alone.
Private expeditions are typically composed from USD $9,500 per guest, fully inclusive of gorilla permits, lodging, guiding and transfers.
Curated by Gerry
Have questions first? See our Journey Guide