Gorilla Filming in Rwanda

Gorilla filming is one of the most interesting excursion in Rwanda. Rwanda is one of the few countries hosting mountain Gorillas in Africa. Meet the top tourist attraction of Rwanda (Mountain Gorillas ) in their natural habitat- capture photos in motion.

Gorilla filming in Rwanda is done only in Volcanoes national Park situated in the northwest of Rwanda (Ruhengeri). Volcanoes National Park also protects other attractions like Golden Monkeys, birds, Volcanoes; include Bisoke (3,711m), Karisimbi (4,507m), Gahinga (3,474m), Sabyinyo (3,634m) and Muhabura (4,127m). A long side Gorilla filming, there are other attractions you can filming in the process.

In order to film mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, film makers must obtain a valid filming permit or media accreditation which you can obtain by the help of the local film fixers. Rwanda film accreditation can be processed at a fee of US$100 each. Filming the Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park will require you to secure a gorilla permit that costs $1500 per person. This permit is acquired from Rwanda Development Board (RDB).

The filming crew pay US$5000 for gorilla filming permit plus US$2000 (refundable if you give 2 copies of films to Rwanda Development Board (RDB). Plus the cost of Rwanda Gorilla permit per person at US$1500.