Gorilla tracking at Volcanoes National Park may look like the major tour activity but the Gorilla guardian’s village was established to offer you much more. The Gorilla guardian’s village is an establishment in the neighborhood of the park to bring you close to the Rwandan culture in one place. This place is occupied by the former poachers who are now reformed and are involved in nonprofit making projects in the gorilla village to supplement the tracking of Gorillas with a fresh cultural experience.
Some of the major projects conducted at the Gorilla guardian’s village include; Art and crafts, basket weaving. These projects have helped improve the livelihoods of these reformed poachers through infrastructure like health and education facilities. The visitors will have an opportunity to learn or even partake in the traditional cultural performances of the Intore Dance and the traditional marriage event. Taking part in this exciting cultural experience is the best way to enjoy the trip in this amazing village.
The Gorilla guardian’s village is strategically located at the parking of the famous Sabyinyo gorilla groups which makes it easy to participate in a visit to the Volcanoes National Park and the Gorilla guardians village in a short period.
A visit to the Gorilla guardians village costs only 35USD per person and includes all activities like visiting the traditional healers, the banana brewery and other cultural performances within this village. For guests who love to spend a night in this village, you will be required to pay only 70USD full board.
