Rwanda gorilla-permit-fee increase

The Rwanda Development Board announced on May 6 that the fee for a gorilla-viewing permit at Volcanoes National Park will be doubled, from $750 to $1,500, effective immediately. Anyone who also visits other national parks in Rwanda for at least three days is eligible for a 30% discount on a gorilla permit. Permits purchased before the announcement was made will be honored.

Neighboring country Uganda announced that it would not raise the cost of its gorilla permits — $600 during peak season (June-Oct. and Dec.-March) and $450 during the low season (April-May and Nov.) — until at least May 2018.