Rwanda Slashes Gorilla Permit Fees to Boost Tourism
In an effort to boost tourism in Rwanda, Rwanda Development Board RDB) has announced a dramatic reduction in the cost of gorilla trekking permits. The permit fees for gorilla trekking are now reduced from $1500 to $500 for foreign residents.
Gorilla permits for Africans outside the East African community will now cost $500 while gorilla trekking permits for East Africans will cost $200 per person. This is expected to boost Rwanda’s tourism sector and make gorilla trekking more accessible to a wider range of tourists.
The move is part of a wider effort by the Rwandan government to make the country a more attractive destination for tourists. Rwanda’s tourism industry was badly affected by the coronavirus pandemic and the government is now attempting to stimulate the sector.
Source: Breaking Travel News